Alstromeria
“Your Word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.”
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.”
Psalm 119:90 & 105
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Posies – Alstromeria and a Few Willow Twigs
I put together this floral arrangement a few days before Easter. It contains only one bunch of alstromeria, some pussy willow branches, some curly willow branches and a few pieces of beautiful foliage. It is lovely, and I have enjoyed it very much. Even better…it is still going strong, and the curly willow branches have leafed out.
Willow twigs will readily root in water or loose soil. I have used branches as trellises and had them regrow once more as they gave support to the vines. I might try to grow these and plant the resulting bushes in a back corner of the yard.
Alstromeria is one of the best flowers for long-lasting arrangements. I wonder how long I can keep this beautiful display alive.
Floral Tip: Remove the bottom leaves of the alstromeria stem. These leaves yellow and die long before the flowers are finished blooming. Your arrangement will last almost a week longer if these leaves are removed.
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Posies – Church Flowers
Last week, I arranged apricot roses, chartreuse mums and yellow, peach-tinged alstromeria into one-sided arrangements for our church services. The flowers were in honor of our mother’s May birthdays.
The roses bloomed quickly, the alstromeria a bit slower, thankfully it opened in time for the Sunday services. I love alstromeria. The roses are glorious, but not long-lasting; the alstromeria will hold onto it’s petals for two weeks or more.
After church, I gave one arrangement to my mother, and took the second to my mother-in-law. They were both pleased with the bouquets.
Gorgeous color combo.
