The final clip taken from the DVD entitled “Kado”. A demonstration of Ikebana by Professor Hoki Hara.

Set arrangement for Gateway TV25

Kerri and neighbor Anne arrange flowers, resulting in a great bouquet.

Art of Japanese flower arrangement – IKEBANA No6

www.mindbites.com The Flowergod designs and builds a topiary using carnations, cedar, misty, and some pine cones. The carnations make up the ball of the topiary at the top with their stems as the trunk. The bottom is floral foam covered in cedar.

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Whether you find yourself in the cold, wet Cape region with howling winds and driving rain, or in the sunny but icy Highveld, winter often creates the impression of a grey, barren time where all that is alive seeks to hide from the cold. In contrast to this, vibrant colourful flowers seem out of place and are usually not top-of-mind during these seemingly inhospitable months.

During the winter months

There are, however, a vast variety of winter flowers that thrive during these months and are, very possibly, the exact medicine needed to fight the blues when the skies are dull and the chilly wind cuts right to the bone. What about the special occasions that may arise during these months such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays or simply lovely romantic gestures that can only be expressed with a bunch of gorgeous flowers?

The best part is that you do not need to weather the cold to bring a spot of warm colour into your home or office. Thanks to the existence of online flower stores, a splash or colour and floral indulgence is just a click or two away.

The options are wide and you’ll be surprised to find that there are flowers to get you through winter for literally any occasion. For the more reserved and stately there are lovely lavender and dahlias – timeless classics that never go out of fashion.

If the occasion calls for something more stately, nothing says it better than stylish and elegant irises and gladioli, or, of course, the striking and sculptured strelitzia. Naturally, these remarkable flowers need not only be the basis of a so-called serious flower arrangement. You can find many fresh and innovative ways to present these beauties at your leading online florist.

The hyacinth is also a very versatile flower that can be dressed up or down, so to speak. This flower would add splendour as part of a formal arrangement or can form the focal point of a simple arrangement that makes a graceful statement.

Flowers are definitely not meant to be enjoyed only on certain occasions. This could not be truer during these harsh winter months, when a splash of colour could brighten up even the most melancholy winter afternoon. For these days a great investment would be in chirpy anemones, the famous (but never tired) daisies and joyful rununculus.

More warm, vibrant colours that would put that extra spring in your step and a smile on your face can be found in the ultra-colourful selections of calendula, the bright cheer of daffodils and, of course, in the simple beauty of fragile Iceland poppies.

Unexpected delights

Winter also offers a few unexpected and unconventional delights. Many aloes flower during this period. Although they are relatively common in South Africa, you might not be able to readily get your hands on these flowers, but if you do, they will certainly make a statement when used in a flower arrangement.

With such a wide choice of beauty, no winter’s day will ever have to be dull again. Brace yourself against the cold by wrapping that blanket a bit tighter around your shoulders and chase the blues away with a few simple clicks when you buy flowers online. Without leaving the comfort of your couch you can invite a bit of cheer and sunshine into your environment.
Author Bio
Interflora is a professional online florist based in South Africa with a reputable flower and gift delivery service. Their flower catalogue includes an extensive range of beautiful winter flowers.

VERY pretty flowers… and yes it is a fake flower arrangement. Video took in the sunset-time.