66 May 2015 Floral Fling www.womanthismonth.com Maximise your floral budget by choosing in-season blooms. Here, find the best picks to go with your wedding date and theme. SPRING This is the season of growth and renewal of new plant and animal life. Spring time on the island occurs between March and May. The popular picks for this season are: Anemone: the colours are white, pink, purple, magenta and burgundy and it has no smell. Though unscented, this relative of the beautiful Ranunculus is sought after for its vibrant hues. Dutch Tulip: widely available, the colours are: white, yellow, orange, pale pink, dark pink, red and purple. Its versatility and wide range of hues make it a great flower for weddings. It’s either unscented or has a mild sweet smell. Peony: coming in white, cream, peach, pink and burgundy, the fragrance is sweet and mild to very aromatic. The peony is showy and has a full-headed structure. A scentless variety is also available in autumn and winter. SUMMER The hot weather in the Northern Hemisphere is a great time for floral growth. Bahrain imports most of its flowers, so for this period of June to August opt for these types: Hydrangea: The sumptuous flower has a big, bushy head and intense colours which are: white, green, pink, burgundy, purple and blue. It is scentless but a stem or two make a great impact. Casa Blanca Lily: the most popular colour is white, however these also come in pink and orange. They are beautifully scented and widely used at weddings. AUTUMN This is the season of the primary harvest. It occurs from September to November and it’s when the leaves change colour. The best flowers for autumn are: Sunflower: the colours you find are pale lemon, deep gold, orange, russet and brown. Bold and flashy, with raylike petals and disk-shaped dark centres, sunflowers are the best choice for informal, home weddings. Freesia: Available in most colours, except blue. It has a very sweet scent, almost fruity. A couple of stems are all that’s needed to make a bouquet sweet-smelling. WINTER The cold weather stats in December and runs until February. Flowers blooming in winter are: Amaryllis: the colours are white, yellow, green, pink, red and burgundy. It has no scent, apart from the belladonna variety that has a mild sweet fragrance. Brides desiring maximum impact may choose this impressive flower. They are very rare and expensive. Pansy: Usually offered in a huge range of hues, these can be solid or bi-colour. Blooms have a dark centre known as a “face” and some varieties have a delicate aroma. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR You can always count on perfumed roses or striking orchids. Gerbera is another bloom that can be used in every season and is offered in a variety of shades. FEATURE | wedding
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