7 Fascinating Facts About The Iris

The Iris is a popular flower with Bloomex customers and it’s easy to see why. Versatile and beautiful, the Iris is generally hardy and able to grow in cooler climates. It also doesn’t require a large amount of cultivation, generally more able to survive and thrive without human intervention than many other delicate-looking flowers.

The Classic Blue Iris Bouquet

They’re found naturally in most parts of the world, and in fact can be found growing on every continent except for Australia. The flower has a rich history, from Ancient Greece, to Ancient Egypt, through colonial-era France and into modern times. Likely due to its toughness, the Iris has persisted as an exotic, gorgeous flowering plant that today makes for a well-admired flower as part of bouquets or a garden.

Here are some more interesting facts about the Iris.

1. Irises are named for the Greek Goddess Iris, due to the many different colours that they come in; Iris is the Greek word for rainbow, and the Goddess was the personification of a rainbow.
2. The Iris is a state flower of Tennessee, and the town of Greeneville in that state holds an annual Iris festival.
3. The fleur-de-lis, an emblem of Quebec and Cajun culture is a stylized version of an Iris. The Iris is also the official flower of the province of Quebec. As well, a fleur-de-lis is the symbol of the New Orleans Saints NFL football team.
4. Other stylized Iris’ used in symbolism include the flag of Brussels, Belgium, and the coat-of-arms for the Ukraine.
5. The Yellow Iris is used in water purification systems, where the roots of the plant is planted in lava-

   

   The provincial flag of Quebec
   features stylized Irises. 

   stone.
6. Irises are used in oils for modern aromatherapy, was commonly used in perfumes and medicine during ancient times, and are used as flavouring in some brands of modern Gins.
7. The Iris species consists of upwards of 300 variations, divided generally into 6 subspecies for the sake of classification.

Check out our Iris page and send some for less today, with on-time delivery and low prices available throughout Canada, the United States and Australia.

Bouquets that are Blue, Perfect for You

Got a case of the blues? Know someone who does?

It's pretty natural in Canada for a lot of people to feel glum as winter begins to hit its stride. Bloomex offers a wide assortment of bouquets, including several that feature blue as a primary colour. 

These gorgeous bouquets just might brighten someone's day with some cool shades that add a certain calmness to any room. 

BEAUTIFUL IN BLUE  - $39.95:

This gorgeous bouquet features White Lilies and Chrysanthemums, paired with Yellow Chrysanthemums, Eucalyptus, Limonium, Cream Roses. 

BLUE AND WHITE JOY - $84.95

3 Delphinium Stems and 12 White Calla Lilies provide a pop of gorgeous colour in any setting. 

BLUE IRIS BOUQUET - $24.95

This vibrant assortment proves you can't go wrong with a little Iris in your life. 10 tall, beautiful Blue Iris are sure to make a great impression, and make for a beautiful arrangement that's as unique as it is pretty.

PURE DEVOTION - $34.99

Cream roses with splashes of button Spray Chrysanthemums, White Dahlia and Snapdragons make for a lovely arrangement. Stems of Huckleberry complete the look for an unforgettable bouquet that shows your devotion in spades.