It’s always hard to get back in the groove after a long holiday weekend. If you feel sluggish this week, perk up with flowers. I particularly love delphinium, which is the birth flower for July.
It’s also known as larkspur, lark’s heel, lark’s claw and knight’s spur, but no matter what you call it, this gorgeous blossom will make any bouquet more beautiful. It’s also a favorite with English gardeners.
Here are five quick facts about the flower:
• The name comes from the Greek word “delphis,” meaning dolphin.
• It’s said to symbolize an open heart and ardent attachment.
• It’s poisonous and should never be eaten or used in foods.
• Blossoms are typically blue or purple but can also be red, white, and yellow. They are also available in a range of sizes.
• To grow theses classic summer blooms in your garden, they need full sun, well drained soil and protection from high winds. They typically do not like hot dry weather. Get more info at: http://home.howstuffworks.com/delphinium-larkspur.htm. Another resource: garden.org/plantguide/?q=show&id=2046.
Flower Fact of the Day: Have you seen Teleflora’s “Talking Flowers” TV commercials? Flowers come to life and illustrate the Teleflora difference: our bouquets are hand-arranged, hand-delivered and never shipped in a box. Check it out at: youtube.com/watch?v=ZBfw7OTO6a4&NR=1.
