In my 30 plus years in the floral business I have seen many trends of species of flowers become popular. I remember the beginning of certain popular rose trends such as the oceana, leonida, black magic and the black baccara roses. The hydrangea trend brought new colors and hybrids such as lime green to help the longevity of the popularity of the hydrangea. The booming cymbidium orchid trend in rich colors of green, brown and burgundy seems will never lose their popularity and longevity (unless, of course the price keeps going up).
Another popular flower trend with longevity is the colored calla lily craze. There are so many properties of the calla lily that I love! They are very sexy, chic and modern. The colors are endless - while I fawn over the charcoal black of the schwartzwalder calla and the tangerine/rust colored treasure calla, I can never pick just a couple of favorites; I also love crystal blush (ivory), neroli (apricot) and red sox (red)! It is the start of the peak season (August to May) to buy colored calla lilies; both New Zealand and the Northern Coastal towns are harvesting intense beauties.
With their urban and architectural properties they can make a modern twist to any floral piece you may create. They are chic if designed as all one flower in a slick shaped vessel or combined with brilliant blooms. Either way they are gorgeous! Enjoy - Kimm
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