Thursday, June 26, 2014

Succulents: America's Sweetheart



Succulents are the little black dress of the gardening world.  The Jennifer Lawrence of potted plants, if you will. Always appropriate and always in style. The potted plant is resilient and super easy to care for - and absolutely perfect for brown thumbs like myself. ;) They can be placed indoor and outdoor, in window sills with limited sunlight, and in hanging displays. The best part is that succulents come in an endless variety of shapes, sizes, and colors-- just like people. Which means, you can find one that is uniquely you!


A HUGE trend we have been seeing in the floral industry is adding succulents into bridal bouquets. They add an interesting texture and color, not achieved with any other floral substitute. We are seeing them pop up in almost every wedding palette you can imagine, but are probably used most with coral themed weddings.


We have been collaborating with THE Hannah Katherine in these personalized hand-painted gardening boxes and pots. Our amazing floral designers have been working with these planters to create beautiful arrangements using herbs and succulent assortments. Hand-painted planters and flowers make a great custom gift for any special person in your life. In addition to these examples, we can happily accommodate any phrase, lyric, or name you might want (bridesmaids gifts, table numbers, mother's day). 


We placed a "Blue Giant" succulent inside of this teeny gardening pot with a personalized and cute message, bearing its oxymoronic name. Succulents are known for being able to propagate themselves when they drop leaves into soil - which then begin to sprout new rosettes. This is a perfect plant for starting a garden or an indoor display. Succulents will grow and expand to the home they are given, which make them a perfect small gift that will end up being a huge thank you.

~Abby, the Head Cheese

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