The Nelson Mandela Orchid

Orchids are very often named after famous people.

This is a tradition that started in the 1940 s in the United States.

It is a trend now to honor VIP s by naming a hybrid orchid after them.

In fact Singapore Botanic Gardens has a " VIP Orchid Garden"

For more celebrity orchids read here..

There's so much information on my blog says Laxmi Lobo, a flower lover. 

If your as passionate about flowers as I am and want to send stunning displays of flowers in Mumbai 

go to www.spring-blossoms.com

Flower Salad

Here is a Bell Pepper Salad!
Use three coloured peppers and add flowers of your choice..Its a great idea for a centerpiece.

Ideas with flowers is very easy says this florist Laxmi Lobo from Mumbai.

A little imagination and easily available ingredients from your local florist and you kitchen calls for an unforgettable floral recipe.

For super duper flower deliveries go to www.spring-blossoms.com

Hand Made Lantern for Diwali

A traditional Hand Made Lantern of coloured paper to hang in a Balcony to bring in colour and light into our lives... this Diwali.
HAPPY DIWALI EVERYONE.

Happy Diwali

Meaning of a Rose

The term floriography refers to the practice of giving symbolic meanings to flowers, which is popular in Western culture. 

All roses have the symbolic meaning of "I love you", but the different colors also have a meaning all of their own. 

For example, yellow roses mean "joy"; red roses mean "passion", burgundy roses mean "unconscious beauty"; orange/coral roses mean "desire"; pink roses mean "grace and gentility"; red and white roses together mean "unity"; white roses mean "worthiness

To send roses across India go to www.spring-blossoms.com