My 5 Top Picks of Flowers for Spring
Daffodil - simply stunning. Synonymous with St David's Day, these blooms are a pop of joy at the time of year when we need something to sing about.
Ranunculus - such a pretty and delicate little flower in a kaleidoscope of colours. They look as though they are made of fine paper! Did you know these are members of the buttercup family?
Anemone - I love the richness of these little beauties, almost velvety in appearance. Like the Tulip, these continue to grow in water and will curve towards light
Hyacinth - Great mixed in with other Spring flowers (avoiding daffodils - that's another blog!) or stunning en masse . They have a powerful scent and come in a range of stunning colours, white, blue, mauve, pink and apricot. Like the tulip they continue to grow when in water and with a heavy head they are best supported by an appropriately shaped vase or with other flowers and foliage.
Tulips - Originating from central Asia, then a treasured flower in Persia and Turkey and in turn cultivated in Holland, the Dutch are now the largest grower of the Tulip. In the language of flowers, tulips represent 'perfect love' but like many other blooms the colours can also have a symbolic meaning
Flowers to avoid if you suffer from migraines or allergies
As wonderful as Spring and Summer are, they can bring out a lot of allergies for some. If you suffer from allergies then you may be affected by flowers high in pollen - these include chrysanthemum, daisies, dahlia and aster amongst others. Lilies can be a problem too, as can freesia, lilac, roses and hyacinth, not because of the pollen but because of their strong scent.
I have a friend that loved lilies but put her migraines down to having them in the house.
One person's pleasure can be another's poison, so it's worth remembering when you buy your loved one flowers - you don't want them suffering with streaming eyes or an itchy nose!
