It has been reported by several large US retailers that orange is becoming a year-round colour that people are asking for.
Over the years, in the US, the importance of the orange colour in flowers seems to have increased, this is especially true for the retail market. The colour has gained in importance and industry sources there say that in roses, red accounts for 40 percent of sales and the remaining 60 percent consists of remaining colours, of which 15 percent is orange and this percentage is growing
For Americans, especially from June until Thanksgiving when it reaches its peak, orange is in high retail demand. The US public change colours according to the season and over the last three years, growers have been switching to a greater proportion of orange flowers as the colour is becoming even more important and expected to become even more year-round than seasonal as it is now.
Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Executive VP at GR Chia S.A.S. in his interview with Floral Daily on the growing demand for orange coloured flowers said, “For our chrysanthemums for example, we are now also seeing a year-round demand, usually this was only grown during the fall season. And we expect the same will happen for the other flower crops.”
The Eleven Media team found this detailed article on 27 different types of orange flowers on ProFlowers.com and thought our readers interested in growing orange flowers would like to read it to.
Bird of Paradise Strelitzia
The Bird of Paradise flower has tropical, fan-like foliage and a crane headed bloom. They do best when grown as potted plants and kept indoors.
Soil Needs
Well-drained
Sunlight
Full Sun
Flower Tip
As a native of South Africa, Bird of Paradise is hardy to right below the freezing point. Damage is likely when it is exposed to cold temperatures. Make sure there is a thick layer of mulch to protect the roots if it is planted outdoors.
Tulip
Simple cup shape flower on green stem that comes in virtually every colour in the rainbow.
Soil Needs
Well-drained
Sunlight
Full Sun
Flower Tip
Do not over water as they do not like moist water conditions.
Chrysanthemum
Commonly referred to as Mums, Chrysanthemums are a classic addition to a fall garden. There are hundreds of varieties that give you choices between color, height, flower size and even time of bloom.
Soil Needs
Well-drained
Sunlight
Full Sun
Flower Tip
Pinching is the most important care technique for Mums. It entails removing the main steam which forces the plant to grow two new stems.
Dahlia
Dahlias are colorful flowers with many spiky petal which form their large, round heads. They range in color and size.
Soil Needs
Moist, Well-drained
Sunlight
Full Sun
Flower Tip
Dahlias struggle in cold soil. Wait until the ground temperature reaches 60 degrees.
Ranunculus
Ranunculus come in bright colors and grow on long stems. They are perfect cut flowers because they has a long vase life and many blooms.
Flower Tip
Do not remove the foliage until the end of summer when they are yellow. Green leaves will gather sunlight for next year’s garden.
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