Sunday, April 12, 2009

What flowers that can be easily grown in Indiana will bloom into late September?

We are having a wedding in my backyard. We are looking for flowers that will still be in bloom at the end of September. We%26#039;ve thought of mums already. We would like to find a vine that would grown on a trellis nicely and still be blooming if possible. Any other suggestions are most welcome as well. Thanks!

What flowers that can be easily grown in Indiana will bloom into late September?
morning glories usually continue to bloom well into fall.
Reply:All the above answers are good. I would like to add the daylilly. Not only blooms into the fall but the flowers are tasty in salads or alone. Tastes like sweet lettuce. They can also tolerate a variety of soils and conditions once established.
Reply:Marigolds are lovely until late fall and can even take a light frost. Sunflowers (Helianthus) bloom until fall. Pansies will bloom again in the fall. I like ornamental kale, especially the purple ones.
Reply:Ivy grows like crazy and it will bloom nicely again in the spring. If you plant some now, by September it should look lush. If you want some color, Impatiens would do well. Impatiens come in a variety of colors such as pink, violet, red, orange and white.
Reply:Asters. Try the Michaelmas Daisy. It%26#039;s named so because it is in bloom around September 29th which is the feast day of St Michael.





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Reply:You could also try Dahlias. They will bloom until the first frost.They are easy to plant, and come in hundreds of different colours. I have very little problem with bugs on mine.The price I pay per tuber varies from a $1.00 to a high of $ 15.00. There is a Dahlia society, to find a grower near you.One of biggest growers I know of is in Canby,Oregon.They are called Swan Island Dahlias. I don%26#039;t think they have a web site. Do check out these flowers for a great variety in style of blooms. Have nice wedding day.



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Help on wedding flowers!!!?

My wedding is on 10-20-07 and the BM%26#039;s dresses are a burnt orange accented with gold and the tuxes are chocolate brown. I need help on choosing the colors for the flowers! I don%26#039;t think i want and orange color cause it will clash with the dresses. I also want simple hand-tied bouqets. my favorite flowers are gerbera daisies and cala lilies and I don%26#039;t think they mesh well together. as you can tell i am clueless! I am making them myself which isnt a problem I just need imput on the colors!

Help on wedding flowers!!!?
This may be really off the wall to you, but how about a really deep purple flower?
Reply:I%26#039;d go with something like a yellow or a cream or white colored to go with Burnt orange.


Maybe yellow roses and white calla lilies?


IDK sorry, not good with fall weddings. lol
Reply:Yellow! Take a swatch of the BM dress fabric to the flower shop and see how the color looks next to the flowers.
Reply:Even though you are making the bouquets yourself, you could still ask a florist for ideas. Bring pictures/swatches of the dresses and tuxes and ask them for ideas/advice. If you don%26#039;t want to tell them outright that you are making your own bouquets, schedule an appointment with the thought that if they are reasonable, and can meet your budget, you will hire them.
Reply:I am getting married in a few days and I had done TONS of research on flowers. Some of the best visual examples I found were at www.brides.com once I chose my flowers, I found a great website to purchase them from at really reasonable prices. www.farmstogo.com The mini calla%26#039;s are ALWAYS pricey, but this website has the best prices not only on bulk mini-calla%26#039;s but also on any bulk flowers. (I mixed roses and mini callas.) You can pick and choose your colors too! Good luck with everything, I%26#039;m sure it will be beautiful!
Reply:I%26#039;d go to hobby lobby...they have a huge selection of flowers and ton..i mean tons of colors!!!! My suggestion would be either a yellow or even a soft pink color! Good luck and congrats on the wedding!!!
Reply:I would go with the cream color of the calla lillies and maybe a chocolate brown for the gerber daisies or a deep purple. Isn%26#039;t there a pretty auburn color of calla lillies? Maybe you could put some of those in as well.
Reply:sounds a lot like my wedding from 10-21-06. nice date! my BM%26#039;s (I only had two) one was in Burnt orange and the other was in a chocolate dress. each of our Best men, our officiant (who is not my father-in-law), and my dad were all in Brown suits. my dress was ivory and that was the color of the flowers. there were touches of oranges, but only as accents. my flow ere was the calla lilly and the ivory was beautiful against my dress, the other dresses, as well as the men%26#039;s suites. good luck.
Reply:I would use the daises for my bridal bouquet and maybe one to three cala lilies for the brides maids. I think the daises in various colors would be great.
Reply:either cream, sliver/gray or a yellow color. they would all look good. =] Congradulations!
Reply:Since you like calla lilies why dont you talk to a florist about getting some orange canna lilies. They are absolutely beautiful. http://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-8%26amp;...
Reply:white mums and yellow gerbera daisies, tied with orange/brown ribbons
Reply:I would suggest a simple handtied bouquet of flame miniture callas. They would go great with the burnt orange and chocolate.





Something similar to this... http://http://www.fiftyflowers.com/index.asp?


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it would pull out the gold in the dresses and would not clash with chocolate.
Reply:Hi! Well, I totally identify. I was married in October of 2006 and chose some of the same colors. My bridesmaid%26#039;s dresses were a gorgeous chocolate brown. The men wore black pin strip tuxes w/ a champagne colored vest/tie. The champagne looks so rich and beautiful w/ the brown dresses. The flowers were a burnt orange calla lily with other flowers mixed in that were dark yellow tinged in red, and red flowers. My dress was an ivory color w/ champagne detailing. the result was gorgeous.





For your situation, I would use a deep red flower tinged with burnt yellow - there are such flowers!
Reply:You could always use flowers in colours like white, ivory, peach and champagne and instead of mixing gerbera daisies and calla lilies in bouquets you could use gerbera daisies in bridesmaids bouquets and calla lilies in the bridal bouquet and vice versa. As for orange flowers clashing with your dresses it would actually work using orange flowers as a lot of brides choose to match the floral arrangements to their bridesmaids dresses.





Good luck.
Reply:that is my birthday. i would use fall colors like different colors of Brown and orange



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I need a flower name that would work well as a middle name for Alianne. Last name Martin...?

All of my sister%26#039;s daughters have middle names that are flowers. She is pregnant with another little girl and her heart is set on naming her Alianne (pronouced Ali-anne). So she needs another flower name that would go well with it. Last name Martin, and Lily and Rose are already taken.

I need a flower name that would work well as a middle name for Alianne. Last name Martin...?
How about Alianne Vine Martin?
Reply:Ayame- Japanese for Iris


Hana- Japanese for flower (Bud/Blossom)


Sakura- Japanese for Cherry Blossoms


Rosemary


Iris


Jasmine


Violet





Also, here%26#039;s a website that has a whole bunch more:





http://www.gardencards.biz/html/flowerna...
Reply:does it have to be a flower? I like Sierra. if it has to be a flower then i vote for Iris .
Reply:Posie might work well and you said Rose was already taken so...
Reply:I think if I had to name my baby%26#039;s middle name a flower i would pick either ivy or holly...................Ali-anne Ivy Martin.


Ali-anne Holly Martin.
Reply:Alianne Thyme Martin


Alianne Iris Martin


Alianne Rose Martin


Alianne Daisy Martin


Alianne Primrose Martin


Alianne Violet %26quot;%26quot;


Alianne Hiacinth


Alianne Holly


Alianne Ambrosia


Alianne Lily


Alianne Aster


Alianne CANDELILLA


Alianne Ivy


Alianne Apple
Reply:Saffron. I%26#039;ve always loved that as a name.
Reply:Alianne Violet Martin





Alianne Daisey Martin





Alianne Holly Martin





Alianne Iris Martin





Alianne Sage Martin





Alianne Willow Martin





Alianne Meadow Martin





Beautiful Names! Goodluck Choosing!
Reply:Alianne pronoused Ali-ann..... Hummmmmmm, sounds like Alien. Sure thats a good name? Earth kids might pick on her.
Reply:Alianne Ash Martin


Aster


Celsia


Daisy


Hazel


Holly


Iris


Jonquille


Laurel


Lilac


Myrtle


Olive


Orange(I know a woman with this name)


Passion


Poppy


Sage(my g-daughters middle name)


Tulip


Violet





I think any of the above would sound right
Reply:Alianne Daisy


Alianne Daffodil


Alianne Dandelion


Alianne Ivy


Alianne Viola


Alianne Primrose


Alianne Tulip


Alianne Clover


Alianne Chrysantha


Alianne Carnation


Alianne Willow


Alianne Magnolia


Alianne Saffron


Alianne Sage


Alianne Geranium
Reply:How about %26quot;Violetta%26quot; or Camillia, or Daisy?
Reply:IRIS





JASMINE





LAVENDER





GLORY(MORNING GLORIES)





SNOWDROP





DELILIAH(MY FAVE!!!!!!!!...IMAGINE......ALIANNE DELILIAH MARTIN...SO CUTE)





SYLVIA





DAISY





ARALIA(AAR-A-LEE-AH)





THATS ALL I GOT FOR NOW....


GOOD LUCK
Reply:ivy
Reply:I tried to think of some names myself but do what i did and go to ebay.com like you want to buy flower seeds, it will give you plenty of great name ideas such as marigolds. I hope I helped
Reply:these are just my opinions, but I think Iris would be pretty. and there%26#039;s also Jasmine and Ivy. but I really like Alianne Iris Martin.


it just has a nice ring to it. hope you like it too. and congratulations to you all!
Reply:Holly, Jasmine, Azalea (pronouced Ah-ZAY-lee-ah) Daffodil, Tulip





I think Alianne Holly Martin would sound cool
Reply:Iris


Jessamine


Laurel


Rue


Saffron


Violet
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Reply:rose or vilote
Reply:There are lots of names. Why not Flower, Daisy, Magnolia, Hibiscus, Pansy, Iris, Violet, Camilla.
Reply:what about petunia.





Alianne Petunia ....rolls right off the tongue.


thats a really cool first name.





there is pansy


violet


iris





there is alot of them out there.





google them.


I hope these helped though.
Reply:Jasmine


Lotus


Cherry


Blossom


Bell (blue)


Daisy


Dandi


Rosemary


Poppy


Glory (morning)


lilac


Lavender


Iris


Daffodil


Violet


Orchid


Gardenia


Freesia


Paradise (birds)


Ginger


Peony


Magnolia


Susan (black eyed)


Laurel


Or you can name her by her birth month flower just click link. I hope that helps. I cant think of any more flowers at this time, if I think of more I%26#039;ll let you know!
Reply:Amaryllis is pretty!
Reply:I like rose its already taking


Daffodils





Coltsfoot





tulip





Jonquil








See other flower names dont sound right.
Reply:Posey


Poppy


Lilac


Iris


Lavender


Holly


Daisy


Petunia


Peony


Hyacinth


Dahlia


Alyssum


Begonia


Amaranth


Amaryllis


Marigold


Aster


Chrysanthemum


Columbine


Ginger


Violet





Sage and Valerian are herb-names.





Hope these are a help! I personally like Hyacinth, Dahlia, and Violet. And Amaryllis.
Reply:Daisy,Tulip, Holly, Jasmine, Voilet, or Dandilion.
Reply:Daisy, Holly, Heather, Laurel, Camellia
Reply:Well I don%26#039;t know any, but here%26#039;s a website you can go to





www.800florals.com
Reply:jasmine, rosa( which is rose but in spanish),anbd also veronica which is also a flower
Reply:Heather. This is my name.


It is a Purple flower of scotland


or Jasmine



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What flowers should we plant for our school?

Hello.


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well i am the secretary of my school%26#039;s SCA and we are workin on a project to help beautify our school.


Soooo i was wondering what types of flowers should i suggest we plant.


We need plants that are durable and that dont require much maintenance.





THANKS :]]

What flowers should we plant for our school?
Some basic info would be helpful here. :)





Where do you live? Mostly shade? Or mostly sun?





EDIT: Without knowing the answers to the questions above, I suggest asking a local nursery for low maintenance perennials, preferrable herbs and wildflowers (they tend to be pretty care-free).





Echinachea (purple cone flower) and coreopsis make a striking combination. Try adding some lamb%26#039;s ears for texture and a couple clumps of daylilies for extra spikes of color.
Reply:Sunflowers, They grow big with little effort and the birds love them.



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Bouquets with no flowers?

Would it tacky or cheap if I had my bridesmaids hold bouquets made out of different ivy plants and leaves? I%26#039;m not a large fan of most of the flowers that could stand to last a whole wedding. The only ones I really like are orchids and lily-of-the-valley, which aren%26#039;t in my budget.





My fiance and I are going for a very earthy undertone to our wedding. Lots of greens and browns. I myself don%26#039;t plan on having a bouquet, or if I do, it%26#039;ll be ivy as well with some lily-of-the-valley picked from my backyard IF they%26#039;re growing at that time.





Would you be scandalized as a guest? Would you be angry as a bridesmaid? They%26#039;ll still be tied up with ivory and brown ribbons and arranged nicely so it looks like a real bouquet. Flowers just cost a bunch, and I see this as a good way of cutting corners for other things like food and photography.

Bouquets with no flowers?
flower bouquets are not an absolute must


There are a couple of alternative ideas. You could have crystal bouquets, ones made of fall leaves,


or you could use parasols. There is no law that says they have to carry anything.
Reply:No, it won%26#039;t look cheap if you still do things up in a pretty way.


http://www.diybride.com/2007/10/05/proje...


http://www.theflowershopsandbach.co.uk/i...


http://prioritygreens.com/Festival%20Gre...


http://www.imaginevegas.com/weddin11.jpg


I love the second one on this page - the herb bouquet -


http://www.wedding-flowers-and-reception...


Lily of the valley is SO pretty - and some silk ones look great


http://www.meiwoflorist.com/image/bridal...
Reply:Your idea sounds wonderful! You should do and have exactly what you wants that compliments what you like... why cut the flowers if you love the ivy, twigs and maybe some feathers that all repersent the elements of nature. My husband and I marry people throughout the Northwest, we urge all couples to have what they want... and to make a differance in this wonderful place we call home.
Reply:I love that idea, i can just imagine how pretty that would be! Dont worry what anyone else thinks, its YOUR day!
Reply:Great Idea!





http://www.sheffield.edu/pix/2006a/flora...
Reply:I saw a bouquet the other day made of non prickly cacti and it looked totally amazing. I had to look twice to see that it was made of that.
Reply:I think that if the ivy goes with your theme then it will look nice. If you are already having your colors green and brown then it will be fine. I don%26#039;t think that your guests will think that it is different, not cheap. And if yuor bridesmaid hate it so what. It is only for a day and you are the bride. What ever you decide to should be fine with them.
Reply:Ivy is very beautiful, if you can find a way to %26quot;dress it up,%26quot; I would see no problem with it. Before you axe the flowers, check out http://www.theflowerexchange.com/ They carry all sorts of flowers at amazing prices to suit almost any budget.
Reply:I think it is a great idea especially if you have alot of greenery.
Reply:I don%26#039;t think anyone would be scandalized or angry. It sounds like a good idea. You don%26#039;t have to have bouquets in the first place, but as a former bridesmaid, it is nice to have something to do with your hands in front of an assembly. I thought about ditching bouquets for our wedding as well just for something different, but decided to have them because I know I would be fidgeting!!





Best wishes!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Ivy is great!!! Make sure it%26#039;s going to match the dresses though!!!!!! It will be very unique and different!..................











Oh yeah, Congrats by the way!!!!!!



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Should I bring flowers to my date? I'm picking her up before we go to a wedding?

well we have been on a few %26quot;dates%26quot; but nothing really appropriate for flowers.. ie roller balding, coffee, going to a comedy club with friends.. well some one mentioned it but thought i would ask you guys and see what you thought. She invited me to her friends wedding and check out a couple sites before.. is it too much or forward to bring flowers?

Should I bring flowers to my date? I%26#039;m picking her up before we go to a wedding?
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Reply:I%26#039;d say hold off on the flowers, because you%26#039;re going to a wedding.She needed a date to the wedding, she obviously enjoys your company because she%26#039;s taking you to a friend wedding. I%26#039;d suggest flowers when there is some sort of relationship established, girls like flower but she might find it awkward when you%26#039;re just dating. You could look like you%26#039;re getting a little attached.



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I have bought some of these edible hibiscus flowers from www.realindulgence.com - any new ideas?

I had bought these after having seen them at a dinner party I went to. I saw them on this website real indulgence, for a tenner including postage. I was so impressed with such a bizarre concept. So the idea is that you place a FLOWER into a champagne flute and then pour your Champagne over then watch as the bubbles push the flower to bloom in your glass. After you%26#039;ve had your drink you then eat the flower. The taste is like glacier cherries almost, very fruity. Well I%26#039;ve tried them with spraking water also - which in fact work the same way. I was wondering if anyone else has been more creative and come up with other ideas in using these Wild Hibiscus Flowers in syrup?

I have bought some of these edible hibiscus flowers from www.realindulgence.com - any new ideas?
You don%26#039;t have to buy flowers to have edible flowers in your food. Did you know Pansies are edible? How about Begonias and Roses? Although I have worked many years in the restaurant business and used the best of the best flowers....You can have the same exotic flare without the cost. Pansies are edible, and come in a variety of colors. use them to accent any meal or dessert. In the %26quot;business%26quot; we used to say: %26quot;When in doubt add more flowers%26quot;. Use them to accent a salad, on the side of your entree, or as a delicate accent to any dessert. Even on a cheese platter of brie, grapes, etc, you can use the flower to accent the beauty of the food. Enjoy yourself! I just wanted to give you some cheap alternatives to buying expensive hybiscus, versus the many flowers you can use, just as lovely, that are also edible. Save money, keep the elegance!
Reply:Grace Paris is right - you can definitely grow these yourself.





We often use them in salads but you can also freeze them in ice cubes or cubes of frozen ice tea or other drinks to add a bit of color later on.



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