Bouvardia

(Bouvardia longiflora)

August 1996

DESCRIPTION:

Showy, fragrant, cluster of star shaped florets on a stem with attractive glossy green leaves.

COLORS:

White, Red, Orange, Pink

AVAILABILITY:

Year Round

FRAGRANT?

Yes

USES IN ARRANGEMENT:

Focal point

SELECTION GUIDE:

Flower clusters should be tight but showing good color. Look for long straight stems and nice green foliage.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Subject to premature wilting. Place in water as soon as possible.

RECOMMENDED FOR HOME CULTURE?

No

CARE:

Before arranging, recut stems, remove foliage that will be under water & put in mix of warm water & floral preservative for a few hours or overnight. Place arrangement away from direct sunlight, heat vents, air conditioners and drafts. Water and remove dying blooms and foliage daily. To prolong vase life, every 4 - 5 days, recut stems & clean container thoroughly. Rearrange remaining flowers, adding mixture of warm water & floral preservative to your "new" arrangement. Floral preservative is recommended and is available commercially.

NOTES:

Versatile; good for use in weddings. Peak months of production are from April - December.

This material was developed by Carol Ness as part of the Interactive Design and Development Project funded by the Kellogg Foundation. Mary Miller, Project Director. Diane Relf, Content Specialist, Horticulture. Copyright 1989 by VCE.

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