There are a number of varieties of rose bushes, from tree roses to miniature types. Typical long stemmed roses can be bought for approximately $20 and are perfect as centerpieces. Miniature artificial flowering bushes are ideal for the office as they can fit almost anywhere and they add a touch of elegance. Miniature varieties are most common in peach, pink and white and can cost from $10 upwards.
Roses exhibit one of the most versatile ranges of color among any flowering bush.
While the most well known color is red, they also come in shades of pink, yellow, orange, cream, and white.
In high demand at the moment are the lavender, blue, green and purple artificial flowering bushes which can retail for as much as $15. Individual flowers can be bought for around $2 each.
Daisies are also very popular as artificial flowering bushes and have the typical appearance of star-spread petals around a central yellow area. The top selling variety at the moment is the Gerber Daisy, which comes in a range of striking colors including rust orange, royal purple, tiffany blue and royal pink. These tend to be delicate flowers in nature so artificial daisies are a wonderful alternative. Bushes are typically sold at a very affordable price range.
Geraniums are prized for their rich colors. These artificial flowering bushes are normally available in red, dark red and pink, but specialty colors can be sourced. The leaves are a dark green with epically placed flowers. They are not normally sold as individual specimens but rather as bushes. Gardenias owe their popularity to their widespread usage in wedding bouquets. They are known for their crisp white color although they can be blushed so that they display tinges of other colors, most notably pink. Blushed Gardenias are a bit more expensive than the plain white bushes, retailing for around $10 each. In contrast, the white Gardenia can be bought for less than $10. There has been a recent trend towards using Gardenias in garlands. These artificial flowering bushes are quite affordable as a 72 inch garland. The major allure of artificial flowering bushes is the fact that the color does not fade as in natural flowers. Blooms are long lasting; they do not age and drop off the stems. Artificial flowering bushes are maintenance free so the reward can be gained without the associated work. They are also devoid of seeds and pollen so there is no possibility of aggravating existing allergies and they have no need for sunlight, so they can be moved around freely.
by Robin Storms
