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Feature Flower Friday: PEONY

Feature Flower Friday: PEONY

If loving peonies too much is a problem, then we certainly have one. These big babes are the subject of so many of our photos. It's just so hard not to snap a pic when they're bursting with petals. While different colors mean different things, like roses, peonies, in general, signify good fortune & love. This makes them a big fav for nuptial bouquets. Since Los Angeles is in zones 9 and 10 on the plant hardiness map, it's a bit too hot for us to grow Peonies here. But head inland, and once you hit zone 7, you're good to go all the...

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Purple, Pink, + Periwinkle Plumosa, Please!

Purple, Pink, + Periwinkle Plumosa, Please!

If you haven't figured it out by now, we are suckers for gradients, and as we've made our way through half of 2022, we're still fangirling over Pantone's Color of the Year. This dried and dyed fern is called Plumosa. Heads up though - despite it's cheerful, Lisa Frank vibes, it's got tiny little thorns and can be a bit of a challenge to hold, so we suggest garden gloves if you're working with this beauty, fresh or dried. If you want to add a fluffy touch of whimsy, Plumosa's airy, fine fronds are a great addition to an arrangement....

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Plant Parenthood: Monstera

Plant Parenthood: Monstera

Best. Plant. Ever. These guys, sometimes called Swiss Cheese Plants, are easy to care for and nothing beats the joys of seeing a new leaf pop out and unfurl over a couple days. In nature, as the plant grows, it produces larger leaves with more holes - this way they can catch more sunlight, while not getting too heavy. To encourage holes in your houseplant, have a bright, but indirect source of light that the plant can grow towards. Younger monstera plants don't have holes as often, but as the specimen grows, so will the leaf size and hole count....

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Just Add Flowers: Beach Date

Just Add Flowers: Beach Date

One of the perks of Los Angeles is a beautiful beach all year round. The water may be chilly, but the views never tire, and we've got all the goodies you'll need! First things first: gotta have something to sit on. We love Calma House blankets and towels to set the scene. Next, grab a couple WildFlora tumblers and some of our drink mixers to create your favorite beach beverage. Finally, you've gotta add the WildFlora bouquet, of course! Arrangements with orange will pop on the clear blue California skies and the deep blue ocean. Flowers can instantly add life to...

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