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Leo
Fire Sign: Extrovert, faithful, larger than life
Colours: Golden yellow, orange
Stone: Ruby
Flowers & Plants: safflower (Carthamus), croton, Joseph's coat (Codiaeum), marigold, gerbera, crocosmia, dahlia, clivia, sunflower -
Virgo
Earth Sign: Practical, modest, perfectionist
Colours: Navy, chocolate
Stone: Peridot
Flowers & Plants: monkshood (Aconitum), hypericum (St John's wort), chrysanthemum, eucalyptus, veronica, violet, ivy, thistle -
Libra
Air Sign: Elegant, diplomatic, romantic
Colours: All shades of green
Stone: Sapphire
Flowers & Plants: chincherinchee (Ornithogalum), Moluccella (bells of Ireland), Cymbidium orchid, gardenia, tea roses, tuberose, freesia, gladiolus -
Scorpio
Water Sign: Sensual, determined, dangerous
Colours: Maroon, Blood Red
Stone: Opal
Flowers & Plants: venus fly trap (Dionaea), Alpinia (pink ginger), Amaranthus (love lies bleeding), red hot poker (Kniphofia), hibiscus, peony, cactus, anthurium -
Sagittarius
Fire Sign: Straightforward, optimistic, playful
Colours: Royal Blue, Deep Purple
Stone: Topaz
Flowers & Plants: Eremurus (foxtail lily), eustoma (lisianthus), Liatris (blazing star), carnation, crocus, muscari, berried plants, allium -
Capricorn
Earth Sign: Hard-working, ambitious, respectable
Colours: Grey, Dark Green
Stone: Turquoise
Flowers & Plants: statice, holly, African violet, ivy, philodendron, kentia palm, snowdrop, jasmine -
Aquarius
Air Sign: Forward-looking, unconventional, independent
Colour: Turquoise
Stone: Garnet
Flowers & Plants: Eryngium (sea holly), arum lily (Zantedeschia), bird of paradise (Strelitzia), pitcher plant (Sarracenia), banksia, protea, yucca, aloe -
Pisces
Water Sign: Intuitive, humorous, compassionate
Colours: White, Silvery Green
Stone: Amethyst
Flowers & Plants: madonna lily (Lilium candidum), Euphorbia marginata, Cyperus (papyrus), stephanotis, jasmine, lilac, narcissus, gypsophila -
Black Roses : Magic and Mysticism
The magic of black flowers has attracted our attention for centuries. Black tulips and black roses appear to originate from a fairytale world. A pure black flower is the Holy Grail of plant breeders worldwide. Their improbable and "unnatural" colour inspires a powerful feeling of mystical expectation.
Black flowers were also beloved of Art Nouveau designers at the previous turn of the century. Victorians and Edwardians at the cutting edge of fashion used to collect them, going to great lengths to track down exotic species. Will they once more - at the dawn of a new century and a new millennium - become a source of artistic and philosophical inspiration?
In reality no pure black flowers exist. The so-called black tulip is actually very dark purple and the black rose is, in fact, very dark red. There are other less common cut flowers which occasionally occur in "black" forms - they all ooze decadence, mystery, fascination.
With their very unusual petals, black roses make you think of velvet - deep soft cushions in a luxurious winter room. All this topped with the wonderful scent of flowers! With the black rose you float away to exotic places which are filled with the scent of roses. Boudoirs of plump maidens relaxing in perfumed harems.
Combining black roses in a bouquet is not easy, but not impossible. To maintain the mystical feeling of the black, one of the best combinations is black roses with black ivy berries. They are available at the florists throughout the winter. The red-black of the rose with the blue-green black of the berry creates a perfect harmony.
The darkest roses to ask for include "Black Magic", Barkarole", Black Beauty" and "Baccara".
A totally black bouquet looks dark and impressive - but perhaps a little sombre. Brown-red tints can enrich the black. Mix in hypericum for example, or chilli pods. Or better still, sparkle it up with grey and silver leaves - some of which have a sensuous furry feel... Very decadent! -
Men & Flowers
Most flowers sold in the UK are bought by women. However, come Valentine's Day, the majority of flowers sold are overwhelmingly bought by men! Why is this? What is stopping men buying flowers the rest of the year?
Need a Reason?
The F&PA recently questioned groups of men on why they bought flowers - most said "to soften the wife up" or to apologise for bad behaviour! No wonder some women can be a little suspicious of bouquets (although they try not to look a gift horse in the mouth...) Get into the good habit of surprising your partner with a bouquet for no reason at all - she'll be delighted by your thoughtfulness instead of wondering what you've been up to. Remember how happy she was when you bought flowers on Valentine's Day? Well, why save it up for just one day a year - try a small bunch of fresh flowers every now and then and see what effect it has!
Lack of knowledge
Many men don't know the names of flowers or how to go about choosing them, and this can be a little daunting for beginner buyers. Visit our other website pages on flower buying, to get some idea of what to look for when shopping for flowers. Ordering flowers by phone can cut out some of the worry as firms offer standard arrangements at varying price points, so you know exactly what you are getting. However, remember if you want something more individual then many florists will make up a "hand-tied bouquet" - this is a ready-made mixed bunch, wrapped and arranged to go straight into a vase. You just need to specify the colour, style and price required!
Embarrassment Factor
Many British men are embarrassed to be seen with a bunch of flowers, although it is a common sight on the Continent. Telephone ordering of bouquets can overcome this problem, but the Association's advice is not to be coy! Our surveys show that women have very positive feelings towards men carrying flowers, considering him a thoughtful, romantic and loving kind of guy, and are often jealous of the man's partner for receiving such a lovely gift - it could boost your rating in the popularity stakes to be seen with a bunch of flowers!
Flowers are Feminine
Don't just think about buying them for your female friends and relations - why not buy flowers for yourself? More and more men are receiving flowers from their partners for Valentine's Day and birthdays. Men are also beginning to buy them for their homes too - a bright vaseful of flowers can cheer the spirits and add a splash of colour (or detract from less-than-perfect housekeeping). As more flower types appear in the shops the variety widens - there is something for everyone, whatever their tastes. Interesting textures of seedpods and berries; bright bold colours of dahlias and gerbera; or glossy green tropical foliages are all suitable ideas for a more "masculine" arrangement. Indeed, even traditional flowers in the new bright bold colours are a suitably stunning gift for a man or a welcoming arrangement in his home. -
Common Name: Snowdrop Anemone
Snowdrop Anemone. This Old World species bears masses of glistening white, fragrant blooms in May with repeat bloom during the cool days of early fall. The simple flowers are carried on 18in stems and look lovely in bright woodlands or the sunny wild gardens where this plant belongs. Try it as an underplanting for Asiatic Lilies; it will extend the Lilies' season of bloom and shade their feet from the hot sun. A. sylvestris is a vigorous spreader, but that's no vice with looks like these. As with other 'near-wild' plants, it is not fussy about soil and is pest-free. The only thing it can't endure is desert heat.
Bloom Time: May,Sept -
Iris
Silvery Beauty Iris
White Van Vliet Dutch Iris
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me me.. so nice!Originally posted by stormax:
Pisces
Water Sign: Intuitive, humorous, compassionate
Colours: White, Silvery Green
Stone: Amethyst
Flowers & Plants: madonna lily (Lilium candidum), Euphorbia marginata, Cyperus (papyrus), stephanotis, jasmine, lilac, narcissus, gypsophila
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Black theme
Black Orchid:
The below Black Orchid is the national flower of Belize.
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how come this doesn't look as nice as the piseces flower??Originally posted by stormax:
Taurus
Earth Sign: Home-loving, conventional, gourmand
Colour: Pale Pink, Green, Blue
Stone: Diamond
Flowers & Plants: sweet william (Dianthus barbatus), scented stock, fruit-bearing trees, lavender, lilac, aster, lily of the valley, sweet pea
http://www.flowers.org.uk/popups/taurus.htm
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You shall ask the person who created n link flower to horoscopes.Originally posted by coolger03:how come this doesn't look as nice as the piseces flower?? -
who har? who is that?Originally posted by stormax:You shall ask the person who created n link flower to horoscopes. 
but thanks for posting all the nice nice photos hor....
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Eh.... I oso dunno. If i noe, then i let u noe, ok?Originally posted by coolger03:who har? who is that?
but thanks for posting all the nice nice photos hor....
Hahaha!!
No worries, just sharing those photos that I come across.
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How can i miss dis?
Camellias 4 u!
Lady Van Sittart
Mizuyoshi
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Can't see!Originally posted by Camellias4me:How can i miss dis?
Camellias 4 u!
Lady Van Sittart
Mizuyoshi
Pink Perfection
U have to put them online to view here. -
x2Originally posted by coolger03:who har? who is that?
but thanks for posting all the nice nice photos hor.... -
ah cam cant c ur pics leh.. i tink sumting wrg w ur image
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Oops! Sorrie. hehe
Hang on while stormax help wif the pics!
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Here it is:Originally posted by Camellias4me:Oops! Sorrie. hehe
Hang on while stormax help wif the pics! 
LadyVanSittart
Mizuyoshi
PinkPerfection
Mudan series.