Some of the varieties available at Petals and Posies.

So many different colours, so many different types, so many different fragrancies. This page will help you choose the right kind of bloom for your bouquet/arrangment.

Anthurium

Pronounced an-THOO-ree-um, are once-seen, never-forgotten flowers! You may have come across them on Caribbean holidays or in the Far East. Common names include painter's palette, flamingo flower.
Their unmistakable glossy heart-shaped flower bract (which gives them their popular name of painter's palette) surrounds the true flowers, which are in the form of a spike (or spathe) at the centre.
Anthuriums come in shades of reds, pinks, white, lilac, green and chocolate brown and are availability all year round.
They last three weeks or more. The flowers should not be chilled. The bracts are fleshy and very easily bruised - take care when transporting or arranging these fabulous flowers.

Anthurium (Painted Tongue, Flamingo Flower, Tailflowers)

Origins
Commonly called flamingo flowers or tailflowers, include more than 600 flower species native to tropical U.S. regions. They belong to the Araceae family, which also includes callas, philodendrons and caladiums. Their genus name, Anthurium, comes from the Greek words anthos meaning "flower," and oura, meaning "tail."

Availability and Vase Life
Year round.
14-28 days.

Care and Handling
Do not refrgerate or store below 45 F as low temperatures will cause blackening of the bracts. Mist daily. Re-cut 1/2 inch off stems every 5 days and soak bracts for 2 hours to keep fresh.

Design Uses
Anthuriums add an exotic look to arrangements and can be used with all types of flowers as well as with other tropicals.

Colors: Red, burgundy, white, pink, orange, green, peach, and variagted.