Floral Inspirations: Are you Glad?

To be honest, I have gone years without using some flowers.  (Yup, having touched Asters in a while!  No Anthurium on my to buy list ) One of them is the humble Gladiolus   Typically you see them in funeral work.   They are typically stiff and a good line flower.

Sometimes I've used them for modern arrangements and for our weekly restaurant jobs because they are long lasting. They open slowly and tend to blend awkwardly at the tops.  Too bad.

Lately, I've been writing more and more proposals utilizing this very elegant and versatile flower.  We've been removing the florets and adding them to bouquets which is a great idea because their blooms are amazing.  They have this interesting texture.  And who doesn't love their broad color assortment.

See for yourself and try to find new applications to bring back this "old standard".

Courtesy of Rideau Florist at rideaufloristottawa.ca