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🌺🌸FLOWER FACT WEDNESDAY 💐🌻Super cool shop @couverture & beautiful florist @scarletandviolet have a competition 💥 on at the moment - if you upload your favorite floral image and #mycouvetureinbloom you can WIN £250 to spend in store @couverture and some seasonal hand-tied flowers from @scarlettandviolet 💥🌺🌸(more info on @couveture) / 🌺🌸Here are this week's FOXGLOVE FACTS: The name "foxglove" refers to the shape of flowers -they look like gloves for fingers that perfectly fit the paws of foxes and other small animals / People discovered healing properties of foxglove few centuries ago and ever since the foxglove is extensively cultivated for medical purposes / Foxglove produces only leaves during the first year of life. Flowering stem, flowers and seed are produced during the second year / Watch out > consumption of even the smallest piece of foxglove may end up fatally for humans - wild animals are aware of toxins hidden inside this plant and they avoid it🌸🌺🌻💐 #flowerfactswednesday #flowers #dresslikeamum #foxglove

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🌺FLOWER FACT WEDNESDAY🌺 Peonies 🌺🌸🌷I LOVE Peonies (its hard not too) I had them in my wedding bouquet they are so beautiful! 🌺 Facts: Peonies can grow to be 10 inches depending on the variety / Peonies are the floral symbol of China and the state flower of Indiana / Peonies are the 12th wedding anniversary flower / Peonies are regarded as a symbol of good fortune and a happy marriage / In ancient times peonies were believed to relieve headaches and help with asthma 🌺🌸🌷💐 #flowerfactswednesday #peonies #dresslikeamum #pink #flowers

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🌺FLOWER FACTS WEDNESDAY 🌺The Bluebell 💙🛎💙which is out at the moment and if you are ucky enough to live near a bluebell wood make sure you go and enjoy them! 😍💙🛎🌺🌴Here are few facts: In the Bronze Age, people used bluebell glue to attach feathers to their arrows / The Victorians used the starch from crushed bluebells to stiffen the ruffs of their collars and sleeves / Bluebell 💙🛎 sap was used to bind pages to the spines of books / Legend says that a field of bluebells is intricately woven with fairy enchantments / Bees 🐝 can 'steal' nectar from bluebells by biting a hole in the bottom of the bell, reaching the nectar without pollinating the flower / 💙🛎 #flowerfactswednesday #dresslikeamum #bluebell #flowers #blue

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🌸🌺FLOWER FACT WEDNESDAY 💐🌻For those of you who don't know i do FLOWER FACT WEDNESDAY because my mum is a florist and i have been fortunate enough to have grown up with flowers 🌻in my life 💐 Flowers are some of the most beautiful things in the world and sometimes we forget to appreciate them so on Wednesday's i share some flower love and facts with you! 💐🌸🌼🌷🌹This week it's the Fritillaria :The name Fritillaria comes from the Latin fritillus meaning dice-box, possibly referring to the chequered pattern on the flowers / Fritillaria belong to the lily family / Fritillaria are also known as Snake's Head 🐍fritillary or Snakehead Lily, because the blossom, before the bud is fully opened, reminds some of a striking cobra / They are also known as the chess flower, frog-cup, guinea-hen flower, guinea flower, leper lily (because its shape resembled the bell once carried by lepers), Lazarus bell,chequered lily, checkered daffodil, drooping tulip or, in northern Europe, simply fritillary / In Croatia the Fritillaria flower is known as Kockavica and is part of the country's national symbol💐🌼🌺🌻🌼🌹 #flowers #flowerfactswednesday #dresslikeamum

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🌺🌸💐FLOWER FACT WEDNESDAY 🌸🌺💐 This week it's Ranunculus (pronounced as ran-un-kew-lus) 🌺🌸 Ranunculus come in a variety of colors and can be orange, yellow, peach, pale pink, hot pink, red and white / The word ranunculus is derived from the Latin word 'rana' which means frog, this is because these flowers grow in wet areas / Other names for ranunculus are buttercups and Persian buttercups 🌸🌺🌷🌹 #dresslikeamum #flowerfactswednesday #flowers #ranunculus #pinkflowers

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🌸🌺FLOWER FACTS WEDNESDAY🌸🌺 This week its the very sweet little Forget-me-not / 🌸The scientific name of forget-me-not is "myosotis" the name originates from the Greek language and means "mouse's ears" - it refers to the specific shape of leaves, which look like a mouse's 🐭 ears / According to a German legend, "forget-me-not" was the last unnamed plant who shouted: "Forget-me-not, Lord", to remind God that it still does not have name. As an answer to this request, God named it by the last words that he heard: "forget-me-not" / The Forget-me-not has been the state flower of Alaska since 1949 / The Forget-me-not is symbol of faithfulness, true love and remembrance 🌺🌻💐🌸🌼🌹 #flowerfactswednesday #flowers #forgetmenot #dresslikeamum #flowerfacts

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🌸🌷FLOWER FACTS WEDNESDAY 🌸🌺Inspired by a beautiful Magnolia tree I passed this morning on the nursery drop off this weeks #flowerfactswednesday is The Magnolia Tree 🌸🌺🌳💐 Magnolias are ancient plants - they existed on the planet at least 95 million years which was before bees, therefore magnolias slowly changed their flowers to become more attractive to bees (to ensure successful pollination) / The size of a magnolia tree depends on the species / The magnolia tree has brown or grey bark that is smooth when the plant is young - as the plant gets older, bark turns from smooth into scaly (like wrinkles) / The colour of the flower depends on the species and it can be white, yellow, pinkish, purple and green. The smell of the flowers resemble the smell of tropical fruit! 🌺💐🌳🌹🌷🌼🌾🌻 #flowers #magnolia #dresslikeamum #DLAMflowers

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🌺 FLOWER FACTS WEDNESDAY 🌺 The Crocus plant belongs to the iris family /There are over 80 different species of crocus that live in alpine meadows, rocky mountainsides, scrublands and woodlands / Crocuses tolerate low temperature and cold climates / People started cultivating crocus 500 years BC. This plant can be used as spice, medicine and as a dye. Saffron is a spice derived from dried female reproductive organs (red stigmas) Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world because one ounce of saffron requires 80 000 plants and all plants are harvested manually / Crocuses are usually yellow, white, mauve or lilac in colour - the colour of the flower depends on the species 🌺🌹🌻💐🌼 #flowerfactswednesday #flowers #dresslikeamum #crocus

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🔵🌺FLOWER FACTS WEDNESDAY🌺🔵🌸🌷💐THE CORNFLOWER: The cornflower is herbaceous plant that belongs to the daisy family 🌸 The cornflower produces edible flowers - that have cucumber-like taste, the flowers can be consumed in the form of salad and tea or used as garnish 🌸Cornflower are an excellent source of nectar, which is used for the production of high-quality honey 🌸 The cornflower can be used to prevent inflammation, in treatment of conjunctivitis and to relieve symptoms of tired eyes 🌸 Cornflowers can be used as a source of blue dye 🌸🔵 #flowerfactswednesday #cornflower #flower #flowerfacts #dresslikeamum

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🌸🌺FLOWER FACT WEDNESDAY 🌺🌸This week its the 🌺🌸Camellia🌸🌺 here are some FACTS: Camellia is an evergreen plant that belongs to the tea family. There are 100 to 250 species of camellia that are native to southern and eastern parts of Asia. Camellia can be found on the altitude of nearly 5.000 feet. Camellias do not tolerate drought and require regular water supply. There are more than 3.000 cultivars of camellia that are available around the world today. They are cultivated because of their leaves that are used for the manufacture of tea and in decorative purposes. Camellia can grow in the form of small tree or large shrub that can reach 66 feet in height. Tea oil obtained from seed of camellia is edible oil that is used for cooking and seasoning of various dishes. Camellia stands for adoration, devotion and loveliness. White camellias signify true excellence and faithfulness, while red camellias symbolize beauty 🌺🌸💐🌷🌹 #flowerfactswednesday #flower #camellia #DLAMflower #dresslikeamum

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🌼🌸🌺FLOWER FACTS WEDNESDAY 🌸🌼🌺This week is the Primrose which i just spotted in a neighbours window box looking bright and happy on this beautiful day (in London) ☀️Here are some facts: 🌺🌼🌸Primroses have hairy stems that can reach 4 to 12 inches in height / Primrose has tongue-like, green leaves that are arranged in the form of rosette at the base of the plant, close to the ground / Primrose produces individual flowers that can be white, red, pink and purple / Primrose blooms from March to May. When the winter is mild, blooming can start in December / Primrose produces bisexual flowers of two types: pin and thrum. Even though both types of flowers contain both types of reproductive organs, male are female parts are not equally prominent. In the pin type of flowers, style (female reproductive organ) is exposed, while stamens (male reproductive organs) are located bellow / Insects with long tongues (such as butterflies) collect pollen from one flower and transfer it on the style of another flower when they land on the primrose to feed on nectar / The latin name for the primrose is "Primula". It originates from the word "primus" which means "first" or "early" - the name refers to the fact that primrose is one of the first plants that bloom in the spring / Leaves and flowers of primrose are edible and often consumed in the form of salad / Young flowers of primrose can be used in the manufacture of wine / 🌺🌼🌸Dried leaves can be used for the preparation of tea / Primrose is important source of food for the rare species of butterflies such as Duke of Burgundy Butterfly / Primrose was often used in treatment of paralysis, gout and rheumatism in the past. The 19th April is celebrated as the "Primrose day" in the United Kingdom. 🌸🌼🌺💋🎀 #flowerfacts #flowerfactswednesday #dresslikeamum #DLAMflowers #primrose

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It's 🔵🌷🌺FLOWER FACTS WEDNESDAY 🌷🌼🐬This week is the beautiful Delphinium 🐬🌺There are over 400 species of Delphiniums, which is a group of tall, perennial flowering plants / Delphiniums are native to the North Hemisphere, and the mountainous African tropics / Delphiniums are from the Rananculaceae family, which is the family of buttercups, and are a popular garden plant due to their height in the garden and their showy flowers / The name ‘delphinium’ is from the word meaning ‘dolphin’ 🐬in Latin, which originally came from the Greek, named due to the plant’s bud and spur that resembles the shape of a 🐬dolphin / The flowers of delphiniums, grow on tall spikes and range from purple, pink, red, yellow, and white in colour / Delphiniums have small, black coloured seeds. Most delphinium plants and seeds are poisonous to humans as well as to cattle, and ingestion can be fatal, and the plant can also cause irritation to the skin, although the plant has been used in medicine / Delphiniums typically grow up to 2.1 metres in height, although this depends on the species / Historically, parts of delphinium plants have been used to create blue dyes and inks🔵🌺🐬🌷🦄🌈 #flowerfacts #flowerfactswednesday #DLAMflowers #delphinium flowers #dresslikeamum

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🌼🌻 FLOWER FACTS WEDNESDAY 🌼🌻 This week is the Daffodil 🌺💐🌼🌷🌹The daffodil is also known as Jonquil, Narcissus, Paperwhite and the ‘Poet’s Hower’ / Narcissus is a classical Greek name in honor of a beautiful youth who became so entranced with his own reflection that he pined away and the gods turned him into this flower / Squirrels will not eat daffodil bulbs, the bulbs and leaves contain poisonous crystals which only certain insects can eat with impunity, so don’t plant where dogs like to dig / Poultry keepers thought the flower to be unlucky and disallowed it in their homes, as they believed it would stop their hens from laying eggs / Scientists have discovered narciclasine, a natural compound found in daffodil bulbs, may be therapeutic in treating brain cancer / The ancient Romans cultivated them extensively, though daffodils became a forgotten flower till 1600. Sometime around 1629, a few Englishmen took the daffodil out of the weeds and gave it a place in the garden / The Romans, believed the sap from these flowers had special healing powers. The Daffodil Data Bank accounts for over 13,000 hybrids, and apart from the regular yellow kind, there are others which come in a range of colour combinations, like yellow and orange, yellow and white, orange and white, lime-green and pink colours / Daffodils represent hope / In Wales it is traditional to wear a daffodil on Saint David’s Day (March 1). The daffodil is the national flower of Wales. In Wales, it’s said if you spot the first daffodil of the season, your next 12 months will be filled with wealth / The Daffodil is the 10th wedding anniversary flower / A gift of daffodils is said to ensure happiness. Always remember to present daffodils in a bunch – the same legends that associate this cheerful flower with good fortune warn us that when given as a single bloom, a daffodil can foretell misfortune. 🌼🌸🌷🌹💐🌻🌺 #flowerfacts #flowerfactswednesday #dresslikeamum #DLAMflowers #daffodil

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Its FLOWER FACT WEDNESDAY 🌹🍓🍒this week its the (RED) Chrysanthemum / Here are some facts: Chrysanthemum, also known as "mum", originates from China. It was brought to Europe in 18th century and to the United States one century later. At that time, people started to cultivate chrysanthemums / the term "Chrysanthemum" is coined from Greek words "chrysos" which means gold, and "anthos" which means flower / Traditional colours of chrysanthemum are red, yellow, white and purple. Other than that, chrysanthemum can be pink, lavender or multicolored / Chrysanthemums can be divided in 13 separate categories based on the type of flower / The fruit of chrysanthemum is called ribbed achene / Chrysanthemum symbolizes happiness, joy, love or grief, depending on the color and the human culture / The flower of chrysanthemum is used in the preparation of tea which has beautiful aroma and several health benefits - it is used to relieve sore throat, fever, headache, dry and itchy eyes and to facilitate digestion of greasy meals and boiled leaves and the stem of chrysanthemum are used in Chinese cuisine / According to the study conducted by NASA, chrysanthemum helps reduce pollution of the air ✔️❤️💋🌹🍒🍓🌶 #flowerfacts #dresslikeamum #DLAMred #DLAMflowers #chrysanthemum #flowerfactswednesday

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Its' 🌸🌷🌺FLOWER FACTS WEDNESDAY 🌸🌷🌺and this week it's the Carnation🌺which some people might perceive as a bit naff but personally i like things that are a bit naff sometimes so i see their potential 🌷🌸🌺💐Here are some facts: The scientific name of the carnation is Dianthus, which is taken from two greek words: dios, which refers to Zeus, the supreme Greek God and ruler of Olympus, and Anthos which means flower / The Dianthus flower became known as the carnation because it was used in ancient Greece as part of their ceremonial coronation ceremonies / Carnations come in numerous colours and each colour has a different meaning / Carnations in general mean Fascination & Woman's Love, 💕Pink Carnations = Mother's Love, Light 💋red = Admiration, Dark red = Deep Love and a Woman's Affection, White = Pure Love and Good Luck / Historically, Carnations are known to have been used for the first time by Greeks and Romans in garlands / Carnations are exotic to Australia but have been grown commercially as a flower crop since 1954 / Carnation flowers have become symbolic of mother's love and also of Mother's Day🙅🏼🎀💋🌷🌸🌺💐 #flowerfactswednesday #carnations #flowers #dresslikeamum #flowerfacts

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Its 🌹💐🌸FLOWER FACTS WEDNESDAY 🌺🌸🌼this week is the 🌹Rose 🌹And here are some facts: The Rose is one of the best known and most favourite ❤️💕💗plants in the world / There are 100 different species of roses🌹the majority of which are native to Asia, while others originate from Europe, North America and Africa / Roses 🌹can be found throughout the world due to commercial breeding / Cultivation of roses started 500 years BC and resulted in creation of 13 000 varieties of roses / The size of rose depends on the species / The colour of the rose depends on the species / Roses can be found in different shades of white, yellow, pink, orange and red colours (blue and black roses do not exist) / Each colour of the rose symbolizes certain value - the red rose is a symbol of love, yellow of friendship, orange of enthusiasm, white of purity and pink of joy / The rose hip is the fruit of the rose and is a rich source of vitamin C 👍 / Rose is sometimes used in folk medicine to relieve stomach pain and to treat cancer / Rose water and rose syrup are used in cooking and rose hip can be turned into jams, marmalades or it can be dried and used in the preparation of tea 🍶 / Rose oil is important ingredient in the perfume industry / There are over 4000 songs dedicated to roses 🎶💕❤️🌹🌹🌹🎀💋❤️ #flowerfactswednesday #dresslikeamum #DLAMflowers #roses #pink