Alstroemeria- did you know?

Alstroemeria or Peruvian Lily, are probably one of the most popular flowers for our customers. The customers at Chantilly Floral seem to like ther lasting capabilities, colors and textures.  But did you know, perhaps the most fascinating- and telltale- morphological trait of Alstroemeria and its relatives is the fact that the leaves are resupinate, that is, they twist from the base so that what appears to be the upper leaf surface is in fact the lower leaf surface. This very unusual botanical feature is easily observed in the leaves on cut flowers. Stop in and we will show this very unique distiction.

Wednesday we are featuring Alstroemeria as a special in the floral department at Chantilly. We have chosen a very specific farm in South America to send us the supply for our feature this week and we hope you will stop in and try a bunch or two. When I bring them home, I generally choose a lower vase. That way, as the flowers open, they slowly fill the vessel upon bloom expansion. Follow our guidlines for flower care and do not be surprised if your alstroemeria last more than two weeks! Maybe, they will become your favorites too!


See you at the store!

Charles