Garden Inspired~ Teresa's Blog

A Chocolate Cosmo is not just another flower

It's the only flower that will make you think of eating chocolate, because yes, yes, it really does smell like chocolate! A chocolate cosmo is a very beautiful, delicate yet outstanding garden perennial. It's officially named Cosmos atrosanguineus, and this is a flower that is an absolute delight to grow in the garden, and to have on hand for gifting in floriography. In the language of flowers, it has a separate meaning from other cosmos, which are a different species, Cosmos bipinnatus, which are half hardy annuals. 

I put this together in about 5 minutes. And so can you. And you know what made me want to do this bouquet? --Honestly, it was the William Morris printed...

Hailing from Northwest Asia, Clematis terniflora, aka Sweet Autumn Clematis is an absolute show-stopper in the garden, a delightful touch of whimsy to posies, and a dramatic accent for bridal bouquets.

Not only a delicious cocktail, but it's so pretty too!

Looking for a fun, splashing, delicious cocktail to enjoy this summer? Look no further! Here's Floriography Fizz, with a nod to the beautiful rose.

It is always a wonderful gesture to give a gift of flowers for a birthday.  But what if the flowers held secret messages?  The Happy Birthday Posy is expertly designed with elegant textures, lovely fragrances, and sublime colors, and inclusive of a fun and whimsical language of flowers message. 

It is all and everything, fit for a queen, and especially the Queen of Everything!

I absolutely ADORE this posy!  If there were ever a posy one could make and gift to me, it would be this one.  It is literally the queen!  Who doesn't love this combination of herbs, peony, cream-color roses, sweet peas!