#flowerwiki
Always wanted to know more about a specific type of flower, green or branch? Our #flowerwiki blog section helps you to enrich your knowledge!
Fascinating Product Stories
We learn you all about the origin of products and their symbolism, which is often accompanied by beautiful stories. Stories you can tell your customers when they ask you for advice on how to fill a specific order, like a bridal bouquet, holiday centerpiece, or funeral tribute!
Did you know that the name “Amaryllis” comes from the Greek word amarussein, what means sparkling? What a beautiful name for a flower! Because it truly adds that extra little bit of sparkle to every floral Christmas design! And did you know there are more than 2000 Hyacinth varieties, which are almost all are grown in the Netherlands? Our little country proved to be extremely suitable for the cultivation of these gorgeous flowers, because of the dune ground!
Floral Design Suggestions
Next, to the theoretical enrichment, we also offer you practical input: which products match magnificently with each other? Gloriosa combines perfectly with Gerbera and Craspedia. Think of the gorgeous Ranunculus flowers, in combination with other romantic flowers like Tulip and Muscari. Lovely! Visit our floral design inspiration section for more design suggestions.
Care Tips
Now you have ordered all those stunning flowers, you must be sure that you treat them the right way, so rot and other trouble can be prevented. But how much water do you need to put into the bucket? This can differ per product!
Visit the product pages to see what applies to every product.
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Ilex
Ilex is a species of 400 flowering plants out of the holy family (Aquifoliaceae). The plant is originally from the eastern part of North America and the southeast in Canada. Native Americans used the berries for medical purpose. That’s the reason the plant got the nickname fever bush. One of the other names of this plant is winterberry. The plant loses all his leaves in the winter, the only thing what remains are the typical berries. But be careful! Those berries are mildly toxic to humans.
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In the floral industry, Eucalyptus (yoo-kah-LIP-tus) is one of the most popular foliage types that is used by florists. The reason for this popularity is the delicious smell and beautiful…
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The origin of the Hyacinth is in the East, around the Mediterranean, between Lebanon and Turkey. The cultivation shifted slowly to France and from France to The Netherlands in the bulb region. This region, with dune ground, proved to be extremely suitable for the cultivation of this flower (bulb). Under these excellent conditions, the production seriously started, and the rest is history. Nowadays there are over 2000 varieties.
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Ranunculus comes from a large family called Ranunculaceae, a family with many famous flowers. Aconitum, Delphinium, and Peony also belong to this family. Ranunculus is originally from Central Asia. How the flower finally found her way to Europe is not clear. Probably the flower looked so good that sailors took the flower back home.
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Fritillaria is part of the Lily family and is grown from a bulb. Originally, Fritillaria flowers come from Europe and Asia, while some species are from North-America. There are around…
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The queen of the flowers, and by far the most popular cut flower is the rose. Roses have been praised for centuries for their beauty, the history of this flower goes far back in time. The Egyptians, Greeks, Persians, and Romans were already familiar with this flower and used the flower in different rituals.
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Daffodil, or Narcissus, is one of the most famous flowers from the Netherlands. This unique flower is embedded in our culture, and we like to tell you all that you…
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This Senecio entry is more of a “leaf wiki” than it is a flower wiki. But what is a good bouquet without some luxurious greens to add a natural touch?…
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In this Sedum wiki entry, you’ll learn everything you need to know about this beautiful and multifunctional succulent. Here at Holex, we love Sedum as a cut flower for its…
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There are loads of amazing flower varieties out there for your customers. But if you are looking for a flower that adds some sparkle to the symbolism of a floral…
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Imagine an exotic world of Strelitzia! This flower will display a bewitching vibe to your floral design. Strelitzia is also known as Bird of Paradise and will add a tropical…
Mehr lesen -›Amaranthus
Amaranthus is also known as Love-lies-bleeding or just Amaranth. This cut flower can add a real tropical vibe to your floral design. Origin This flower is part of the family…
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Origin Since this flower is also known as the kangaroo-paw, it’s obvious where it’s origin lies. Down under. Australia. The flowers look like the paws of the kangaroo. Since the…
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Origin This grain, also known as Maize, has been cultivated for millenniums in various cultures as food and as an offering to the gods. Corn does not grow in the…
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Origin Heliconia originates from South-America and some of the southern islands in the Pacific. When the flower was first discovered in 1786, it was initially classified as part of the…
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