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Smiling Irish Eyes

It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and Irish Eyes are smiling. St. Patrick’s Day is more than a day for green clothing, green beer, shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold, although I wouldn’t mind having my own pot of gold right about now. This is a day to celebrate and learn about Irish culture, traditions, and history. By participating in the many celebrations and parades and enjoying the food, drinks, music, and dancing that define Irish culture, St. Patrick’s Day can be a day of fun and learning. As I kickoff the St. Patrick’s Day festivities, I thought it would be a good idea to share some of my favorite wildflowers that are native to Ireland.

All images and information in this post regarding Irish wildflowers are courtesy of http://www.wildflowersofireland.net/. Please visit the Wildflowers of Ireland website to learn more about Irish wildflowers.

Common Name: Bell Heather Scientific Name: Erica cinerea Irish Name: Fraoch Cloigíneach

Common Name: Biting Stonecrop Scientific Name: Sedum acre Irish Name: Grafán na gcloch

Common Name: Blackthorn Scientific Name: Prunus Spinosa Irish Name: Draighean

Common Name: Bloody Crane's-bill Scientific Name: Geranium sanguineum Irish Name: Crobh dearg

Common Name: Bluebell Scientific Name: Hyacinthoides non-scripta Irish Name: Coinnle corra

Common Name: Blue-eyed Grass Scientific Name: Sisyrinchium bermudiana Irish Name: Feilistrín gorm

Common Name: Broad-leaved Everlasting-pea Scientific Name: Lathyrus latifolius Irish Name: Peasairín leathanduilleach

Common Name: Brooklime Scientific Name: Veronica beccabunga Irish Name: Lochall

Common Name: Common Bird's-foot-trefoil Scientific Name: Lotus corniculatus Irish Name: Crobh éin

Common Name: Common Poppy Scientific Name: Papaver rhoeas Irish Name: Cailleach dhearg

Common Name: Common Toadflax Scientific Name: Linaria vulgaris Irish Name: Buaflíon

Common Name: Columbine Scientific Name: Aquilegia vulgaris Irish Name: Colaimbín

Common Name: Cowslip Scientific Name: Primula veris Irish Name: Bainne bó bleachtáin

Common Name: Dove's-foot Crane's-bill Scientific Name: Geranium molle Irish Name: Crobh bog

Common Name: Druce's Crane's-bill Scientific Name: Geranium x oxonianum Irish Name: Crobh gallda

Common Name: Early Dog-violet Scientific Name: Viola reichenbachiana Irish Name: Sailchuach luath

Common Name: Early Marsh-orchid, ssp.coccinea Scientific Name: Dactylorhiza incarnata subsp. coccinea Irish Name: Magairlín dearg

Common Name: Eastern Gladiolus Scientific Name: Gladiolus communis Irish Name: Glaidiólas oirthearach

Common Name: Eyebright Scientific Name: Euphrasia officinalis Irish Name: Glanrosc

Common Name: Flecked Marsh-orchid Scientific Name: Dactylorhiza incarnata ssp. cruenta Irish Name: Magairlín craorag

Common Name: Flowering Currant Scientific Name: Ribes sanguineum Irish Name: Cuirín

Common Name: Foxglove Scientific Name: Digitalis purpurea Irish Name: Lus mór

Common Name: Fragrant Orchid Scientific Name: Gymnadenia conopsea Irish Name: Lus taghla

Common Name: Goldilocks Buttercup Scientific Name: Ranunculus auricomus Irish Name: Gruaig Mhuire

Common Name: Gorse Scientific Name: Ulex europaeus Irish Name: Aiteann gallda

Common Name: Green Alkanet Scientific Name: Pentaglottis sempervirens Irish Name: Boglas spáineach

Common Name: Green-winged Orchid Scientific Name: Anacamptis morio Irish Name: Magairlín féitheach

Common Name: Heath Fragrant Orchid Scientific Name: Gymnadenia borealis Irish Name: Lus taghla na móna

Common Name: Heath Spotted-orchid Scientific Name: Dactylorhiza maculata Irish Name: Na circíní

Common Name: Heather Scientific Name: Calluna vulgaris Irish Name: Fraoch mór

Common Name: Hebridean Spotted-orchid Scientific Name: Dactylorhiza fuchsii ssp. hebridensis Irish Name: Unknown at present

Common Name: Hedgerow Crane's-bill Scientific Name: Geranium pyrenaicum Irish Name: Crobh na bhfál

Common Name: Honesty Scientific Name: Lunaria annua Irish Name: Lus na gealaí

Common Name: Hop Trefoil Scientific Name: Trifolium campestre Irish Name: Seamair dhuimhche

Common Name: Indian Balsam Scientific Name: Impatiens glandulifera Irish Name: Lus na pléisce

Common Name: Irish Eyebright Scientific Name: Euphrasia salisburgensis Irish Name: Glanrosc gaelach

Common Name: Irish Marsh-orchid Scientific Name: Dactylorhiza Kerryensis Irish Name: Magairlin gaelach

Common Name: Large-flowered Butterwort Scientific Name: Pinguicula grandiflora Irish Name: Leith uisce

Common Name: Lesser Centaury Scientific Name: Centaurium pulchellum Irish Name: Dréimire beag

Common Name: Mallow Common Scientific Name: Malva sylvestris Irish Name: Lus na meall Muire

Common Name: Marsh-marigold Scientific Name: Caltha palustris Irish Name: Lus buí Bealtaine

Common Name: Meadow-foam Scientific Name: Limnanthes douglasii Irish Name: Cúr léana

Common Name: Meadow Saffron Scientific Name: Colchicum autumnale Irish Name: Cróch an fhómhair

Common Name: Monkeyflower Scientific Name: Erythranthe guttata Irish Name: Buí an bhogaigh

Common Name: Narrow-leaved Helleborine Scientific Name: Cephalanthera longifolia Irish Name: Cuaichín caol

Common Name: Nettle-leaved Bellflower Scientific Name: Campanula trachelium Irish Name: Scornlus

Common Name: Northern marsh-orchid Scientific Name: Dactylorhiza purpurella Irish Name: Magairlín corcra

Common Name: O'Kelly's Spotted-orchid Scientific Name: Dactylorhiza fuchsii var. okellyi Irish Name: Nuacht bhallach Uí Ceallaigh

Common Name: Pencilled Crane's-bill Scientific Name: Geranium versicolor Irish Name: Crobh stríocach

Common Name: Pink-sorrel Scientific Name: Oxalis articulata Irish Name: Seamsóg ghlúineach

Common Name: Primrose Scientific Name: Primula vulgaris Irish Name: Sabhaircín

Common Name: Pyramidal Orchid Scientific Name: Anacamptis pyramidalis Irish Name: Magairlín na stuaice

Common Name: Rape Scientific Name: Brassica napus Irish Name: Ráib

Common Name: Red Valerian Scientific Name: Centranthus ruber Irish Name: Slán Iomaire

Common Name: Rhododendron Scientific Name: Rhododendron ponticum Irish Name: Róslabhras

Common Name: Rock Sea-spurrey Scientific Name: Spergularia rupicola Irish Name: Cabróis na gcloch

Common Name: Sand Pansy Scientific Name: Viola tricolor ssp. curtisii Irish Name: Goirmín duimhche

Common Name: Scarlet Pimpernel Scientific Name: Anagallis arvensis Irish Name: Falcaire fiáin

Common Name: Snapdragon Scientific Name: Antirrhinum majus Irish Name: Srubh lao

Common Name: Soapwort Scientific Name: Saponaria officinalis Irish Name: Garbhán creagach

Common Name: Thrift Scientific Name: Armeria maritima Irish Name: Rabhán

Common Name: Trailing Tormentil Scientific Name: Potentilla anglica Irish Name: Néalfartach shraoilleach

Common Name: Tufted Vetch Scientific Name: Vicia cracca Irish Name: Peasair na luch

Common Name: Welsh Poppy Scientific Name: Papaver cambricum Irish Name: Poipín Breatnach

Common Name: White Water-lily Scientific Name: Nymphaea alba Irish Name: Bacán bán

Common Name: Yellow Iris Scientific Name: Iris pseudacorus Irish Name: Feileastram

Sharissa Hall

The Flori Godmother

“May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. May song birds serenade you every step along of the way. May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that’s always blue. And may happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through.”

~ Irish Blessing

Post date Mar 17th, 2020 5:54:27pm

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It’s Not All Hearts and Roses

“Nothing says I love you like roses.” I am sure we’ve all heard that phrase before, right? As I reflect on this past Valentine’s Day, I think of all Valentine’s Day related events in which the decorations were dominated by hearts and roses. Although the heart and the rose are strong symbols of love, romance, passion, and emotion, when it comes to Valentine’s Day my philosophy is that it’s not all hearts and roses. In relation to floral design for Valentine’s Day events, I like to branch out and use a variety of flowers in various shades of red, pink, and white. Here are some alternative to pair with roses or to mix without roses that still symbolize love and all things related to love.

White calla lilies are symbolic of purity.

Orchids of any color signify beauty, love, and vigor.

Red carnations represent love, honor and appreciation.

Pink carnations represent the love of a woman or a mother.

White carnations embody purity and unadulterated love.

Chrysanthemums are reflective of faithfulness, devoted love, and treasured friendship.

Dahlias signify enduring connections and commitments.

Gardenias reflect purity and love.

Magenta lilacs represent love and passion.

Peonies are symbolic of happiness

Tulips signify flawless love and faithfulness.

Baby’s Breath embody endless love and purity.

Here are some sample arrangements to give you some ideas to try.

The possibilities are endless, so get creative and use arrangements that best represent your love, passion, emotion, and romance. Don’t limit yourself because remember “it’s not all hearts and roses.”

Sharissa Hall

The Flori Godmother

“The rose is the flower and handmaiden of love – the lily, her fair associate, is the emblem of beauty and purity.” – Dorothea Dix

Post date Feb 21st, 2020 9:59:13pm

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Welcome to the Garden

Just about everywhere you go, you’ll find flowers. Flowers may be found growing in their natural habitat or they may be found in many types of gardens that people grow. Many times, they are the main attraction in the landscaping for buildings and houses. They play an integral role in important life events such as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and graduations, whether given as gifts or used for decorating events celebrating such occasions. Even as life ends and death befalls us, we often turn to flowers for the bereaved, or in memoriam to the person that has passed away. Flowers are loved by many for their beauty, vibrant colors, and for pleasant fragrance that some of them possess. They are popular as some of them have healing powers and some can serve as stress relievers. Flowers also evoke happiness and other emotions that can’t be put into words.

Once Upon a Blossom is a blog dedicated to sharing information about flowers and to providing insight on floral design. As a floral designer for weddings and events, I created this blog with the intent to inspire and enlighten those who share my love for flowers and those who have a need for information related to floral designs such as florists, wedding/event planners, and wedding/event designers. Through my bimonthly blog posts, I hope to touch on many topics that I hope you will enjoy such as choosing the types for flowers and the colors flowers that are perfect for your event, learning the symbolism of certain types of flowers, and learning about trending floral designs.

I am excited to get started and I hope you will come back and visit my next post on February 29, 2020.

Sharissa Hall

The Flori Godmother

“Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature.

Gerard De Nerval

Post date Feb 16th, 2020 12:54:12am EST/ Feb 15th, 2020 11:54:12pm CST

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