Lotus
One of the best things about being a Florist and Horticulturist in summer would definitely be working with the Lotus plant and the Lotus flower!
During the summer months it is commonly used by Sydney florists in their flower bouquets and arrangements and Botanics Florist Sydney is no different! We love them, not just for their appearance but because of their cultural and spiritual significance.
The Lotus or Nelumbo nucifera is commonly misconceived as a Water Lilly. While the Lotus is an aquatic perennial like the Water Lilly it is much different. The Leaves and flowers of the Lotus plant extend above the water surface where the Water Lilly floats on the water surface.
The Lotus is native to Southern Asia and is India's national flower. To Buddhists it has come to symbolise spiritual enlightenment, as its perfect, beautiful flowers rise from the dirty, smelly mud at the bottom of the lake in which it grows. Purity rising out of filth............
Lotus are easily grown in a large water bowl in a backyard or even balcony. They need to be planted at a depth of at least 40cm and require full sun to thrive. The only care they need is fertilising once a year in late winter/ early spring. Fertilising is best done by making a "parcel" of high potassium fertiliser wrapped in old newspaper and by pushing this parcel deep down into the Root zone of the plant.
In Winter when the plant has died down you can cut the old leaves off, but always ensure you cut them off above the surface of the water to avoid water filling the hollow stems and drowning the plant.
Lotus don't just look great in the garden, they also look fantastic in floral arrangements. While fresh Lotus flowers are sometimes available, it is the seed pod that is most commonly used in florists. This is because the individual flowers are not long lived, sometimes only lasting one day. The seed pods however last much longer and they're organic and sculptural appearance adds texture and interest to flower bouquets and flower arrangements. A bunch of the Seed pods casually arranged in a tall glass vase look exquisite!
Almost all parts of the Lotus are edible and used in Asian cooking including the flower, seeds, leaves and roots.
If you would like some Lotus pods or simply would like more information on growing these beautiful plants, don't hesitate to call Botanics Florist Sydney on 02 9569 3232, we would be happy to help.... we have had them growing in our garden for years and they never fail to give pleasure.
Botanics Florist is a boutique Sydney CBD florist operating from our design studio in Kent st, we are central to the City CBD and the new Barangaroo district. We offer Sydney wide flower delivery for orders received by noon.
During the summer months it is commonly used by Sydney florists in their flower bouquets and arrangements and Botanics Florist Sydney is no different! We love them, not just for their appearance but because of their cultural and spiritual significance.
The Lotus or Nelumbo nucifera is commonly misconceived as a Water Lilly. While the Lotus is an aquatic perennial like the Water Lilly it is much different. The Leaves and flowers of the Lotus plant extend above the water surface where the Water Lilly floats on the water surface.
The Lotus is native to Southern Asia and is India's national flower. To Buddhists it has come to symbolise spiritual enlightenment, as its perfect, beautiful flowers rise from the dirty, smelly mud at the bottom of the lake in which it grows. Purity rising out of filth............
Lotus are easily grown in a large water bowl in a backyard or even balcony. They need to be planted at a depth of at least 40cm and require full sun to thrive. The only care they need is fertilising once a year in late winter/ early spring. Fertilising is best done by making a "parcel" of high potassium fertiliser wrapped in old newspaper and by pushing this parcel deep down into the Root zone of the plant.
In Winter when the plant has died down you can cut the old leaves off, but always ensure you cut them off above the surface of the water to avoid water filling the hollow stems and drowning the plant.
Lotus don't just look great in the garden, they also look fantastic in floral arrangements. While fresh Lotus flowers are sometimes available, it is the seed pod that is most commonly used in florists. This is because the individual flowers are not long lived, sometimes only lasting one day. The seed pods however last much longer and they're organic and sculptural appearance adds texture and interest to flower bouquets and flower arrangements. A bunch of the Seed pods casually arranged in a tall glass vase look exquisite!
Almost all parts of the Lotus are edible and used in Asian cooking including the flower, seeds, leaves and roots.
If you would like some Lotus pods or simply would like more information on growing these beautiful plants, don't hesitate to call Botanics Florist Sydney on 02 9569 3232, we would be happy to help.... we have had them growing in our garden for years and they never fail to give pleasure.
Botanics Florist is a boutique Sydney CBD florist operating from our design studio in Kent st, we are central to the City CBD and the new Barangaroo district. We offer Sydney wide flower delivery for orders received by noon.
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