Flowers in EarthBox

Spring Flowers

• Flowers that bloom in the spring are spring flowers. This is the season where the weather starts to feel consistently warm after a long cold winter. Calla lilies are spring flowers usually selected for many weddings. These flowers need plenty of water to grow and the blossoms appear in numerous hues such as ivory, mauve-pink, golden-yellow and red. The cut flowers last about 4 to 8 days. Another flower frequently seen in the springtime includes freesia. These flowers have a citrus-scented bloom available in various colors including orange, mauve, yellow, red, pink and yellow. Freesia flower last for up to 4 to 7 days when cut.

Summer Flowers

• Flowers that blossom during the summertime are summer flowers. These flowers typically last until the first frost. Asters are summer flowers that feature a star-like head and blooms in late summer or early fall. They can last from 5 to 10 days when cut and are available in numerous colors such as violet, purple, blue and white. Chrysanthemums are vibrant summer flowers with popular colors such as red, purple and yellow. Other names for chrysanthemums include pompons, daisies and spiders.

Autumn Flowers

• Autumn flowers usually bloom from September to November in the U.S. Marigold flowers grow from 5 inches to 18 inches depending on the variety, such as French Marigolds and Mule Marigolds. The most popular color available includes orange and yellow. Additionally, it has a strong fragrance aroma. Another autumn flower is the Gladiolus, which is the birth flower for the month of August. These flowers sprout into tall symmetrical stems with various layers of fibrous tunics and spikes and are available in various hues including orange, white, mauve and red.

Winter Flowers

• Winter flowers bloom in the Northern hemisphere from December to February. Some flowers that bloom in the winter include pansies and Star-of-Bethlehem. The most common pansies are violet, yellow and blue in color. Pansies are light-scented flowers with edible blooms infused with vitamins A and C. Star-of-Bethlehem flowers have a rosette of basal leaves measuring 1 inch and grow approximately 6 to 9 inches tall. These flowers may begin to bloom toward the end of winter and the beginning of spring.