King White Protea with Lime Green Cymbidium Orchids | A floral design in a classic white urn
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2023
- Click here to see my visit to Mangrove Creek Flower Farm: • Visiting a FLOWER FARM...
and my visit to Ruby Orchids: • How Orchids are Grown ...
Did you know that the orchid is one of the oldest growing blooms in the botanical world? Research reveals that the orchid was flourishing at the same time the dinosaurs walked the planet. Recent evidence dates fossil finds back 65 million years. To me that really is amazing! The dinosaurs have long gone and to date there are around about 28 thousand varieties in existence. Pretty impressive.
In regard to the giant king proteas, evidence reveals that these are not quite as old but can be dated back 300 million years. Imagine if they could speak! What stories or lessons could they teach us. So, in honour of their longevity, enduring strength and uniqueness, this design is to special attributes.
Things to gather:
- Container of our choice. I reached for one of my favourites - classic white urn.
- Chicken mess wire or foam to fill container. This will be necessary to hold the blooms in place. the heavy character of both really do need support.
- 2 spikes or stems of green cymbidium orchids or a colour to suit your personal preference.
- Green ferns of your choice. Unfortunately, those in my garden are still hibernating after the winter, so I’ve opted to use artificial ferns with a few fresh fronds.
- A couple of giant white King Protea.
- Optional - few twisty willow branches & moss/balls to cover for additional visual and textural interest.
Thank you to Vania and Darryl at Mangrove Creek farm for your time is sharing what’s involved in growing these magnificent blooms! You can find Mangrove Creek at / mangrove-creek-flower-...
and / mangrove_creek
Also thankyou to New Zealand Bloom. They ship the blooms from here in NZ to a market near you.
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the protea is one of my favorite dried flowers. thanks love flowers
I love the lime green colour of this arrangement. I have never seen moss balls before. They make a lovely addition. Thanks again Astar for your video.
Simply elegant! And this one was full of “tips and tricks” (I’ve started using that phrase myself, haha)! The lime green of the orchids reminds me of fresh growth on plants in spring! I’m definitely going to be willing to buy these big blooms now!!! 💚
Hi Jesse, I call that green ' spring green'. It's a wonderful tinted up green that works well with just about any other colour. The giant proteas are simply the best at 'keeping on keeping on'. Great long lasting blooms. As for the orchids, I got those weeks ago when we visited Ruby orchid and they've only just gone to the compost. We are in full spring here with Jasmine invading every garden I walk past. The fragrance is beyond words. Sweetheart roses are out and the plum & peach blossom down my drive makes me want to lie on the drive and let's it fall on top of me. Heavenly & absolutely gorgeous.
Enjoy your day, Astar
Hi there, I'm so thrilled that I've found your videos. I make sugar flowers and trying to recreate my daughter's wedding bouquet. I don't have a clue about flower arranging so will be watching your video's for every bit of help I can get x
Hi Deborah, I'm here to help. I've a ton of glorious floral tutorials on the channel. All very easy, but if you need a hand, please don't hesitate to reach out. The best way is to DM to my @astarsplace on Instagram. Warm regards Astar
Gorgeous
Aren't the colours, forms & textures wonderful together. After it had sat around for a few days, I popped twisty willow in. I'll be posting that image to the @astarsplace on instagram tomorrow. Should you be keen to see the difference in look. Cheers Astar
love ya Astar! thanks for all your beauty and talent
Hi just started watching your Chanel hooked now and learning from you can you please tell me where to get moss balls