Category: Seasons

Flower File : Celosia

Paintbrush Celosia
Paintbrush Celosia

 

Quick Notes/

There are several types of celosia flowers, but this article will focus on the spicata variety. Celosias are resilient and will stay fresh for a long time after they are cut. They also make beautiful dried flowers, and are a popular choice for potpourri.

Visual Notes/

Celosia blooms in vibrant, citrus colors like pink, magenta, and violet. The flower grows in an elongated cone shape, similar to a wheat head, which is where it gets one of its several nicknames: the wheatstraw. It’s also commonly referred to as the paintbrush variety of celosia because of its shape. Its vibrant pink color has earned it yet another name: flamingo feather.

Flower Facts/

As celosias grow, their flowers bloom upwards and get taller. The petals near the top of the flower have bloomed most recently, while the petals near the bottom of the flower were the first to bloom. As the flowers grow larger, the vibrant pink color spreads upwards. The brightest colored petals can be found at the top of the flower, while the petals near the stem may lose their citrus shades and take on instead a silvery sheen.

Insider Information/

The name also comes from the Greek word “kelos,” which means burning, and describes the flame-like colors of the flowers. Silvery celosia takes color very well, and can be dyed a wide range of hues. Their strong stems make them especially resilient.

 

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Flower File : Clematis

Clematis
Clematis

 

Quick Notes /

Sometimes refereed to as Queen-of-the-vines, clematis is a member of the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family. It can be found in most countries in the Northern Hemisphere. Clematis grows naturally as a climbing vine / lianasand has been harvested by many cultures for it’s medicinal values. But be careful! Clematis are toxic if eaten.

 

Visual Notes /

With over 250 cultivars grown around the world, the clematis flower is visually varied. All varieties feature a number of leafy petals clustered around the center of the flower. The colors range widely, but blue-purple, white and pink are especially popular.

 

History /

Because it’s found everywhere, Clematis is one of the first flowers early botanists and genetic researchers really took note of. As a result, it was widely used in early genetic experiments. Many of the British cultivars are the result of this early groundwork in understanding genetics.

 

Clematis
Clematis


Insider Info /

– The name Clematis comes from the Greek word “klematis,” meaning vine.

– Clematis are scented, but their scent is rarely strong enough for perfume making.

– A few clematis varieties change color when between blooming.  This is caused by environmental factors, like sunlight.

 

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Hanukkah Flowers in NYC

Hanukkah Flowers in NYC

Its time to celebrate Hanukkah again.   Hanukkah is a celebration, the festival of lights.  Many New Yorkers help brighten the celebration with flowers.   Starbright’s  NYC flowers collection has something for everyone.   Whether you are searching to adorn a dinner table with a Hanukah centerpiece in NYC or to beautify a space within NYC with Hanukkah flowers, Starbright is here to help.

Starbright’s NYC Hanukkah flowers collection is a small sampling of what we can do for you.  Please feel free to visit our fully gallery of NYC Flower arrangements for inspiration.

For some great ideas on flowers in NYC please visit our website at http://www.starbrightnyc.com/ and take complete advantage of all the great flowers that the season has to offer!

Hope you are all have a happy and healthy Hanukkah celebration.

The Team at Starbright Floral.

Thanksgiving Flowers in NYC

Thanksgiving Flowers NYC

Old man winter has made a frosty entrance and Thanksgiving is almost upon us!  Discerning NYC flower lovers know that there is no better way to decorate their dinner table than with Starbright’s Thanksgiving flowers centerpieces delivered in NYC.  The weather is cold but our hearts are sure to be warmed when we gather with family and friends on Thanksgiving day.

Let NYC’s “Best” florist help you celebrate Thanksgiving with a beautifully designed flower arrangement in NYC from Starbright’s NYC Thanksgiving flowers collection.

For some great ideas on flowers in NYC please visit our website at http://www.starbrightnyc.com/ and take complete advantage of all the great flowers that the season has to offer!

Hope you are all have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.

The Team at Starbright Floral.

Autumn Flowers in NYC

NYC Fall Flower Arrangements
NYC Fall Flower Arrangements

Autumn is the favorite season of many NYC residents.  The temperature is not too hot nor too cold.  Fall weather in New York City is perfect for a stroll or jog in the park.  The magnificent colors of the changing leaves are only matched by fall flower arrangements in NYC.  This year’s first day of Fall is September 22. Come celebrate with Starbright’s unveiling its NYC Fall flowers collection.

For some great ideas on Fall flowers in NYC please visit our website at http://www.starbrightnyc.com/ and take complete advantage of all the great flowers that the season has to offer!

Hope you are all able to enjoy the splendor and beauty of Fall.

The Team at Starbright Floral

 

NYC Summer Flowers Series: Gladiolus

NYC Summer Flowers:Gladiolus
NYC Summer Flowers:Gladiolus

Gladiolus

Gladiolus is the August birth flower.  It has been dubbed the flower of the Gladiators and a much-loved flower in NYC.   It represents strength of character, sincerity, generosity.  In the Victorian age with its secret language of flowers it was said to represent “love at first sight”. Gladiolus derives its name from the Latin word for sword and is sometimes called the sword lily.  As a member of the iris family it contains about 260 species.   Only about 10 are native to Europe the rest are native to southern Africa.  The species vary from very small to the spectacular giant flower spikes you see in floral designs. The flower stalk of the Gladiolus contains an extended row of trumpet-shaped, fragrant flowers, all of which face in one direction. Their colors include pink to reddish or light purple with white, contrasting markings, or white to cream or orange to red.

For some great ideas on summer flowers in NYC please visit our website at http://www.starbrightnyc.com/ and take complete advantage of all the great flowers that the season has to offer!

Hope you are staying cool and are surrounded by the splendor and beauty of Gladiolas!

Sincerely,

Nicodemus Faitos and The Team at Starbright Floral

The Dahlia…Official Flower of Summertime Fun!

Beautiful Dahlias available for NYC flower delivery
Summer Dahlia Flowers in NYC

 

Back to school sales are in full swing.  Don’t miss out on Dahlias, Summer’s signature flowers. This spectacular flower comes in a range of colors matched only by the iconic rose.  My favorite is the deep burgundy Dahlia which can appear almost black.  Each color variety, whether it be white, yellow, pink, purple, orange, and red has its fair share of fans. Whether implemented in a wedding, summer party, or something more formal and sophisticated, the dahlia is a sure winner for summer.

 

 

For some great ideas on summer flowers please visit our website at http://www.starbrightnyc.com/ and take complete advantage of all the great flowers that the season has to offer!

Sunflowers: They seem to be popping up all over NYC this Summer

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Sunflowers in NYC-Washington Square Park

As a kid growing up in NYC my mother grew some tremendous sunflowers in the yard.  I used to marvel at their beauty and would often run though the garden surrounded by towering sunflowers.   I remember those days as the care free days of my youth.  My relationship with sunflowers soon soured when one day running through the garden I realized that sunflowers are attractive to bees as well as humans.

Sunflowers in NYC-Columbus Circle
Sunflowers in NYC-Columbus Circle

Too many years have gone by allowing the sight of sunflowers to generate feelings of  anxiety , pain and a buzzing in my ear.  I set out to make new fond memories of this classic summer flower as part of our Starbright’s flowers in NYC photo shoot.  By arranging to have sunflowers displayed alongside some of my favorite New York City’s famous and not so famous landmarks I have been able to silence the buzzing of those bees.

Sunflowers in East River
Sunflowers in NYC-Between the Bridges

For some great ideas on summer flowers please visit our website at http://www.starbrightnyc.com/ and take complete advantage of all the great flowers that the season has to offer!

Hope you are staying cool and are surrounded by bee-less sunflowers!

The Team at Starbright Floral

Hey New York It’s Peak Season for Delphinium!

Blue Delphinium by Starbright
Blue Delphinium by Starbright Floral Design.  In season now and available for NYC delivery!

 

 

Blue Delphinium is at the peak of its season now!

The Delphinum flower has historically symbolized the essence of heavenly qualities. Today they are symbol of summer and summer dreams.

There are many other floral varieties that are making a grand entrance into the summertime and we hope you enjoy them all!

For some great ideas on summer flowers please visit our website at http://www.starbrightnyc.com/ and take complete advantage of all the great flowers that the season has to offer!

Hope you are staying cool and having Delphinium dreams!

The Starbright Team

Peonies Season – Almost Over!

Peony season is almost over!
Visit us by phone, in our studio or online to see the last of the season’s peonies. Brought to you by Starbright Floral Design.

Peonies are a late springtime flower and their season is almost over.  All of us at Starbright Floral Design enjoy the time of the year when peonies make their grand entrance in the late springtime.  We will continue to bring them to you from Holland as they may be available for a few more weeks – but soon it will be a wait until next year!

There are many other floral varieties that are making a grand entrance into the summertime and we hope you enjoy them all!  For some great ideas on summer flowers please visit our website at http://www.starbrightnyc.com/ and take complete advantage of all the great flowers that the season has to offer!

Hope you are staying cool and having fun! The Starbright Team