Hart Florals and Design

01/08/2023

Love the color scheme this Bride used for her big day!

04/25/2022

Continuing where we left off, the Primula Denticulata Primrose!

This one is super pretty. It grows rounded flower heads with several flat flowers in shades of purple, blue, lilac, white or pink that have golden eyes in the center.

Primroses do love that partial shade and can be grown in patios, flower beds, and containers.



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04/15/2022

Going over what to look for when handling the Primrose Flowers

Slugs and snails are common pests affecting primrose plants and can be controlled with non-toxic slug bait placed around the garden.

Spider mites and aphids may also attack primroses but can be sprayed with soapy water. If primrose plants are not getting enough drainage, they may also be prone to crown rot and root rot.

You can be easily fixed by amending the soil with compost or relocating the plants to a well-drained site. Too much moisture can also make the primrose flower susceptible to fungal infections.

To prevent this, use good watering habits and adequate spacing between plants. Growing primroses is easy when given the proper growing conditions and following primrose care guidelines.

Read more at Gardening Know How: Growing Primrose – Primrose Plants In Your Garden https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/primrose/growing-primrose-primrose-plants-in-your-garden.htm

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04/14/2022

Primula Vialii

This is one we are looking at today and this one is so beautiful!! Also known as the Orchid Primrose, this plant grows unique spires of tiny pinkish-purple flowers.

The flowers are likely to last throughout the summer and add a special effect to your garden or patio when grown in groups.

The Orchid Primrose is short-lived but it will self-seed when the growing conditions are satisfactory.

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04/13/2022

Today we are going over caring for the Primrose.

They should be planted in lightly shaded areas with well-drained soil, preferably amended with organic matter.

Place them about 6 to 12 inches (15-30 cm.) apart and 4 to 6 inches (10-15 cm.) deep. Water thoroughly after planting.

Be sure to include a layer of mulch around the plants to help retain moisture. Continue to give your primroses thorough watering throughout the summer months, about once a week or more during periods of drought, but decrease this once fall approaches.

Light applications of organic fertilizer throughout the growing season can be helpful as well. Pruning of dead leaves and spent blooms will help them looking their best.

If you want to collect the seeds of your primroses, wait until late summer or early fall before taking them. Store them in a cool, dry place until the following planting season or sow them in a cold frame.

Read more at Gardening Know How: Growing Primrose – Primrose Plants In Your Garden https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/primrose/growing-primrose-primrose-plants-in-your-garden.htm



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04/12/2022

The third type we are going over today is Primula Belarina Cobalt Blue.

The rich-blue double flowers of the will bloom throughout spring. They’re best grown in containers or at the front of borders due to their unusual color.

The blue flower loves the sun but can tolerate partial shade. It will also need some attention as it can easily get infected with aphids, slugs, leaf and bud eelworms, and leaf-minting flies.

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04/11/2022

The next one on our list is pretty cool looking - Meet the Primula Baltic Amber.

This one is light in fragrance and amber-orange double flowers bloom from mid to late spring, with the plant reaching a maximum height of 6 inches.

This plant is very versatile and can be grown in any soil with full or partial sun exposure.

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04/11/2022

In case your wondering how to grow these plants, we have you covered.

Growing them is relatively easy, as these plants are quite hardy and adaptable. You can find them at most garden centers and nurseries.

Make sure to look for primroses that are healthy in appearance, preferably with unopened buds.

They can be grown from seeds with an equal mixture of soil, sand and peat moss and can be done indoors or out depending on the time of year and the climate in your area.

Generally, seeds are sown indoors (outdoors in cold frame) during winter. Once seedlings have obtained their second or third leaves, they can be transplanted into the garden. Cuttings can also be taken from some varieties during summer.

Read more at Gardening Know How: Growing Primrose – Primrose Plants In Your Garden https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/primrose/growing-primrose-primrose-plants-in-your-garden.htm



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04/10/2022

The first type we are going to go over today is Oenothera Speciosa.

The bowl-shaped satiny white flowers are fragrant and age to show pink veins. They will open in the evening and stay open till late in the morning. The oil of the Evening Primrose even has therapeutic benefits.

If you have alkaline soil, then growing the Evening Primrose might work for you because this plant is very tolerant of less than perfect soil conditions. It’s grown as a ground cover and attracts birds.

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04/09/2022

Our next choose for Spring flowers are the primrose. They bloom in early spring and offer quite a variety.

Blooming often lasts throughout summer and in some areas, they will continue to delight the fall season with their outstanding colors. These perennial plants prefer damp, woodland-like conditions.

Read more at Gardening Know How: Growing Primrose – Primrose Plants In Your Garden https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/primrose/growing-primrose-primrose-plants-in-your-garden.htm



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04/09/2022

This next plant is one we can visit for a moment, there are at least 17 different kinds of it! Who know!



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04/09/2022

Yesterday we went over how to plant them and when they bloom. Today we are going over how to care for them:

How do I care for Peony's once they are planted and bloomed?

Peonies take time to develop. They usually need a few years to establish themselves, bloom, and grow.

They thrive on benign neglect. Unlike most perennials, they don’t need to be dug and divided every few years.

- Spare the fertilizer. Work the soil well before you plant, mixing in compost and a little fertilizer, and that should be enough.

- If your soil is poor, the time to apply fertilizer (bonemeal, compost, or well-rotted manure) is early summer, after the peonies have bloomed and you have deadheaded the flowers. Don’t fertilize more than every few years.

- Help the stems. If peonies have any structural weakness, it is their stems, which are sometimes not strong enough to support their gigantic blossoms. Consider three-legged metal peony rings or wire tomato cages that allow the plant to grow through the center of the support.

- Deadhead peony blossoms as soon as they begin to fade, cutting to a strong leaf so that the stem doesn’t stick out of the foliage. Cut the foliage to the ground in the fall to avoid any overwintering diseases.

- Don’t smother peonies with mulch. Where cold temperatures are severe, for the first winter after planting you can mulch VERY loosely with pine needles or shredded bark. Remove mulch in the spring.



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04/08/2022

Wishing you guys a happy week! New Flower to be introduced over the weekend. We will give you a hint.

04/08/2022

The last standing ovation for the peony's we got to visit this week. Thank you for looking so beautiful.

04/07/2022

Wanted to give you guys some more information for planting these beautiful flowers.

How do I plant them?
- Space them 3 to 4 feet apart to allow for good air circulation between the plants. Stagnant, humid air can be a recipe for disease to develop.

- Dig a generous-sized hole, about 2 feet deep and 2 feet across in well-drained soil in a sunny spot.

-The soil will benefit from the addition of organic material in the planting hole.

- Set the root so the eyes face upward on top of a mound of soil in the hole, placing the roots just 2 inches below the soil surface. Don’t plant too deep!

- Then, backfill the hole, taking care that the soil doesn’t settle and bury the root deeper than 2 inches. Tamp the soil gently.
When planting a container-grown peony, cover it no deeper than it grew in the pot.
Water thoroughly at the time of planting.



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04/07/2022

This week we have been talking about Peony's. Today we wanted to give you some information on them:

When do they bloom?
Typically from late spring through early summer and different varieties bloom at different seasons. Most often harder to come by after June for most areas.

When do I plant them?
Typically in the fall: in late September and October in most of the U.S. They should be settled into place about six weeks before the ground freezes.



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04/06/2022

Now this one is a unique Peony. It is called the Itoh Peony. Some fun facts on this:

- Hybrid plants that blend the perennial habit of herbaceous peonies with the sturdiness, giant flowers, and color range of tree peonies
- Herbaceous in nature, dying back to the ground when winter comes
- Attractive foliage through summer and into fall
- Good at the front of the border because they are shorter than tree and herbaceous peonies
- Showy and don’t need staking



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04/05/2022

This beauty is called the Herbaceous Peony! Some fun facts about them include:

- Can flourish and flower in the same spot for 50 years or more
- Stems die back to the ground each winter and reemerge in spring
- Low maintenance
- Require little water
- Naturally resist most pests
- Aren’t bothered by deer
- 30+ species including Paeonia officinalis and - Paeonia lactiflora
- Need little fertilizer when grown in rich soil
- Require good drainage



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04/04/2022

Did you know there was a tree peony? Well now you do! These guys are pretty neat for sure. Some fun fact include:
- Woody shrubs native to China
- Stems stay above ground all year
- Enormous flowers (up to 7 or even 10 inches across)
- Handsome foliage — deep green in summer, bronze and purple in autumn
- Don’t like to be moved
- A mature plant can be 4 to 7 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide
- Grow about 6 inches per year.



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04/03/2022

What is a peony?

They are flowers that once you plant come back every year. And some of them have been know to live for several years and could be older then you grandparents.



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04/03/2022

Starting out the Spring to come with some amazing Peonies. These flowers make any arrangement pop and add just the right amount of color.



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03/01/2022

CONTEST! CONTEST! CONTEST!

Know someone who just got engaged. We bet you do! And do we have an announcement for you!

That’s right, we are doing a contest.

We are doing a contest to win $100 in free flowers after you book a wedding package with us. This will pair with any current promo we are running with the wedding packages.

So what do you have to do to enter for this chance:
1. Like and follow our Facebook and Instagram.
2. Share this post on your Facebook
3. Comment done in this post.

We are running this from now until April 1st. Winner will be announce April 15.

02/12/2022

Okay, so we know you love the Dahlias so much your ready to go out and get a bunch from your local florist. The true question is, when are they available during the year?

Dahlias are typically in season May - October during the year.

When it comes to caring for them, it does typically vary from florist to florist and depends on the event and what they are being used for.

We personally love using these in arrangements and feel they add a bit of elegance to an event.



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02/11/2022

The next to last one is the Peony Flowered or Orchid Dahlias. Yeah, that is thing as well and they are pretty cool. There is even a variety of these guys that date back to 1927.



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02/10/2022

Did you know there is a dahlia that does not look like a dahlia? Well now you do, introducing the Mignon and Single Dahlia. These guys are typically more flat compared to their neighbors, but still just as nice.



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02/09/2022

Continuing with Anemone and Collarette Dahlias. They can have almost a pincushion look. They are typically two different colors.



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02/09/2022

Next one are Anemone and Collarette Dahlias. While Nemo and his dad don't reside in these, these can be what you call the bees knees.



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02/08/2022

Today we are looking at the Pompon or the Ball Dahlias. These ones are typically smaller and globe shaped. The tips will also be slightly rounded. This always give me horton hears a who vibe.



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02/07/2022

Today we are looking at Decorative Dahlia's. They can vary in bloom look and like their pals we talked about yesterday can get up to 40 inches in height. Some may even get taller though. These little bean stalks make a great addition to any arrangement.



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02/07/2022

I love these guys so much I just had to post them again!



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02/06/2022

These guys are really cool! They have what is known as a double flower and can reach up to 40 inches in height! - Here is a semi Cactus



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02/06/2022

Starting off with Cactus and Semi Cactus Type.

These guys are really cool! They have what is known as a double flower and can reach up to 40 inches in height! - Here is a picture of a cactus one.



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02/06/2022

This week we are going to be posting about Dahlias and all the awesomeness of them. They are one of my personal favorites!

01/14/2022

01/13/2022

To be a single leaf who travels a great journey.

01/13/2022

Throwback Thursday to our favorite flowers of the year so far.

01/12/2022

Sometimes you just need a couple colors that work together for make a piece

01/12/2022

We are painting the roses red.

01/11/2022

Favorite flower of the day! Love using True Blue in bouquet and other arrangements. Really adds some nice details and height.



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01/11/2022

Love when a piece comes together.