The Flower Council of Holland has named Campanula medium Champion Blue the novelty flower of the month for May. As a cut flower it has an excellent vase life and with the addition of cut flower food can last for up to 20 days. Although the stems of some Campanula medium have a tendency to become overpowering, the stems of Champion Blue are more moderately dimensioned, and despite its name its flowers have a purple tint.

Celosia argentea has been nominated flower of only be around in the summer, breeders are busy looking at ways of extending availability whilst also developing new varieties and improving quality. Celosia has 70 individual cultivars across the entire assortment and mixes well with other flowers. With the right care it will keep well for up to 16 days but clean water and flower food are essential.

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