Most Common Flowers Use for decorations in the Philippines

 GERBERA FLOWER

Gerbera is an ornamental plant from the sunflower family (Asteraceae). It was named in honour of the German naturalist Traugott Gerber. Gerbera is the fifth most important cut flower in the world.
The Gerbera flower suggests enduring purity.Gerbera daisy flowers exhibit large (4") blooms with yellowish central disks surrounded by colorful rays. The rays are most commonly yellow, red or orange. However, growers have also produced varieties in white, pink and violet. Gerbera daisy flowers reach a little over one foot in height, with a width slightly.

CALLA LILY                             

 Calla lily meaning has been related to Greek goddess Hera. The word calla means beautiful. The legend goes like this. Zeus, the roman god had fathered Hercules with earthly women. When Hercules was born, Zeus wanted Hercules to have divine powers. He drugged Hera and let the little Hercules nurse from her. As Hera came back to her senses, she was furious and pushed the baby aside. During this act, the milk way was formed and as the few drops of milk fell on the earth they became lilies. Seeing the beautiful lilies, Venus felt that her beauty is being challenged. She began cursing the flower and soon a heavy pistil came out of the centre of the beautiful cup shaped flower. Callas lilies are associated with Mother Mary, and it symbolizes her purity and virginity. Again it is seen on Easter and it herald resurrection. It also is related to the holy cross and Christ’s passions while on it. During the Victorian Era, puritans imposed restrictions on the use of impure words and since then flowers are used to transfer feelings of the heart. Different flowers have different meaning of the Calla lily meaning is both rebirth and union.

ROSES

 Meaning of Color of Roses:

- RED

Sincere Love & Respect, Courage & Passion

Send red roses to convey the message of your passionate love for that someone; saying "I love you"

- PINK 

Grace and Gentility, the rose of sweet thoughts.

Send deep pink roses to show your appreciation & gratitude; saying "Thank you" Send light pink roses to convey admiration and sympathy.

- Yellow 

In the Victorian times, yellow roses meant jealousy. But today, they signify friendship, joy, gladness and freedom, the promise of a new beginning.Send yellow roses to brighten up someone's day; to congratulat your friends and loved ones during Joyous occasions.

- WHITE
Spiritual love & Purity, the rose of confession, the bridal rose; "You are heavenly", "I am worthy of you"
Commonly used as traditional bridal bouquet during weddings to symbolize a happy love. You can nevertheless use them to convey the message of "You are heavenly, I miss you"
- LAVENDER
Love at first sight and enchantment
Send lavender roses of course, to convey the message of your "love at first sight" with that special someone. You can nevertheless also send them if you would like to make a special impression.

- ORANGE
Passionate desire, pure enthusiasm and fascination
An excellent choice for a new relationship that you wish to pursue further. It can nevertheless also be referring to a new business partnership

Mum flowers, or chrysanthemums

   These were first cultivated in China and are widely recognized as the main flowers of autumn. Many different kinds of mum flowers exist, with a wide variety of flower colors, shapes and sizes. Some mums can resemble dahlias, while others look like daisies. Chrysanthemums are divided into 13 different classes or categories based on their flower characteristics.

Regular Incurve, Irregular Incurve and Intermediate Incurve

Regular incurve chrysanthemums have globe-shaped blooms that are equal in height and width, with smoothly inward-curving petals that form a ball-like flower. Irregular incurve mums have similarly-formed petals, but the lower or outer petals are more irregular and create a "skirt" around the bloom. Intermediate incurve mums have shorter petals than the irregular incurve types and only partially filled-in centers, creating a more open effect. Regular incurve mums have 4 to 6-inch-wide blooms and intermediate incurves have 6-inch-wide blooms, while irregular incurves have larger, 6 to 8-inch blooms.

Reflex

Reflex mums have downward-curving, overlapping petals. The 4 to 6-inch-wide blooms are globe-shaped but have slightly flattened tops.

Decorative

Decorative mums have flattened flowers with short petals and no visible central disk. These mum flowers are 5 inches wide or larger. Decorative chrysanthemums have upper petals that curve slightly inward and lower petals that curve downward.

Pompon

Pompon mums have small, 1 to 4-inch-wide blooms that are globe-shaped but start out slightly flattened when young. The pompon mum's petals curve inward and outward or downward, hiding the central disk.

Single or Semi-Double, Spoon and Anemone

Single or semi-double mums have prominent central disks surrounded by one or more rings of petals, usually resembling a daisy. These mums grow to 4 inches in diameter or larger. Spoon chrysanthemums resemble single or semi-double mums, but their flowers have spoon-shaped petal tips. Anemone mums are somewhat similar to single or semi-double mums, but they have a cushion-like, raised central disk, making them look less daisy-like.

Spider and Quill

Spider mums are 6 inches wide or larger and have long, tube-shaped petals that often hook or coil at the tips, resembling spider legs. Quill mums are similar in size and also have tube-shaped petals, but they are straight with open tips. Quill chrysanthemums have fully-double blooms with no visible central disk.

Brush or Thistle

Thistle or brush chrysanthemums also have tubular petals, but they grow parallel to the stem and are fine. The petals can look like a paint brush or can be drooping, flattened and twisted. These mum flowers grow to less than 2 inches in diameter.

Unclassified

Unclassified chrysanthemums are usually 6-inches wide or larger, exotic and display characteristics of several mum classes. These mums also often have twisted flower petals.

STARGAZER 

Commonly growing to about 3 feet high, these tall, slender plants should be spaced about a foot apart. Stargazer lilies bloom in clusters (with six or more in a cluster, often). Flowering time is typically June or July . The flower color can range from light pink to a deeper pink (see picture, above right) or crimson. The pink flower are dotted with prominent darker spots, and the blooms have white edging. The tips of the flowers are reflexed, and they sport long, showy stamens.

They are among the most fragrant flowers that one will find in the landscape. With a diameter of 6 inches or more, they are also rather large blossoms.

ANTHORIUM

The anthurium flower – which is lovingly referred to by avid growers as the flamingo flower – blooms from a slender stalk, and develops around a rough, fleshy spadix. What is often thought to be the actual flower head of anthuriums is actually a spathe, which tends to be thick and waxy. The spathe can generally be seen in varying shades of red; however, you may sometimes see them in white, yellow or green hues.

anthurium flower generally does not require a special season to grow. Their frequent availability is one of the many reasons as to why they have become very popular as gifts. As a symbol, anthuriums are often given to represent a deep romantic attraction. This is due to their beautiful yet unusual appearance – the glossy red spathe, and the open, heart-shaped face. The openness of its blossom is also said to represent hospitality, and many people present these flowers as gifts to friends and relatives. Anthuriums can often be tricky to grow as indoor plants; however, for an experienced gardener, a mature anthurium can make a great and rewarding offering.

BABY'S BREATH

• Add a little shine and shimmer to your flower arrangements with this extravagant bundle of Baby's Breath flowers. This flower has long lasting vase life and is available in a vibrant white which you can mix and match with any flower arrangement, giving it a fuller look.
• Their light, airy texture and petite white or pink flowers make baby's breath a wonderful addition to the garden. This annual is native to the Caucasus and is related to carnations. Because they bloom for only 6 weeks, new seedlings should be started to replace those that have finished blooming.

ORCHIDS

Most orchids are grown for their beautiful flowers, but the seedpods of the Vanilla orchid provide the popular flavoring. Most of the orchids commonly found for sale are hybrids that have been created specifically for their flowers and ease of care in homes and offices.

For centuries, people all over the world have fallen in love with their flowers. They have bright colors, unique shapes that you can’t find anywhere else, and enchanting smells have evolved to attract pollinators. Many have a relationship with a single type of insect or bird that can pollinate their flowers.