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iris lilies
I want to use spikey ones like delphiniums and green Bells of Ireland for the upward motion.
Round pink ones will be lower, and will be whatever the florist has cheapest, likely ranunculus and whatever white things that are round and cheap. I do love blue hydrangea but they are so fickle in staying fresh. It is unlikely my own pink hydrangeas will be in bloom that early.
There may be just a touch of yellow. I will probably clip pink roses from community garden rose bushes as well,and will use some trailing ivy and hosta leaves from my yard.
That gorgeous airy Sprengeri aspersgus fern (not really a fern!) has to be purchased from the florist. I buy in bulk at wholesale prices for a big job like this. I live less than a mile from the florist wholesale district.
I have already warned DH that we are going to have a giant floral bill in May with cut flowers and bedding plants. I wouldn’t be surprised if we spend $1500+ on this shebang.