subject: The Elegant calla lily [print this page] The Elegant calla lily The Elegant calla lily
The calla lily, with its long stem, elegant, smooth and gently curving bloom is simple beauty at its best.
It is interesting to know that this flower is not, in fact, truly a lily. It belongs to the Zantedeschia family, with these blooms originating from Africa.
Calla' actually means beauty, which goes to show that this bloom truly provides a treat for the eye.
This flower comes from a place that has plenty of water and plenty of sun, and when you are taking care of this special flower you have to ensure that it receives both.
This bloom is not all that sensitive, and any pruning that is done is purely to keep up appearances. If there are any dry leaves, or dying blooms in your bouquet you can simply cut them away. For both foliage and the flower heads, stick to cutting them away at the base.
The fact that this flower is used for so many occasions is a testament to its flexibility and that a little goes a long way.'
This flower is usually found in tall arrangements and tall flower vases, but a good florist is able to incorporate this flower into more modern and unique designs.
For example, the Sphere is an arrangement available at Flowers24hours.co.uk, it is a gem among flower arrangements as it is truly unique. The simplicity of this elegant flower is really brought out in this innovative arrangement.
The vase can be dropped altogether and you can give this flower on its own, in a hand-tied arrangement. This way all of the attention is brought to the bloom itself. Include a short and simple message to convey your message of thanks, love or appreciation.
You can have this flower delivered anywhere in the UK next day, or anywhere in London same-day.
