(blu-mees and san-tee-nees)

Chrysanthemum: Bloemetjes and SantinisWith small, delicate blooms and multi-flowered stems, Bloomies and Santinis provide excellent filler for both bouquets and arrangements. The Bloomie flowers are generally a little larger, while most Santinis have an anemone shape. They are noted for their long vase life, crisp, dark foliage and wonderful array of vibrant colors to coordinate with any season or holiday. Santinis are the ultimate "cash and carry" consumer bunch. Both Bloomies and Santinis have an excellent vase life of 14 to 16 days.

Available: Year-round.

Pack: Assorted colors in half boxes, packed 25 bunches per box. Special packs including solids, rainbow bunches or smaller quantities are available via special order.

Care & Handling:

• Strip lower 1/3 of foliage.
• Cut and place stems in 6"-8" of cool water with the correct amount of floral preservative.
• Change preservative solution every 2-3 days.

• Use as a filler flower in arrangements. The novelty of these flowers will help create interest in the design.
• Use in hand-tied bouquets to add volume.
• Use in novelty container to offer customer something different and unique.

• Use rainbow bunches or solids to sell as cash and carry items. Check to make sure that the sleeves are level with flower heads.
• Display a vase of bloomies/santinis to show their exceptional vase life.
• Display with other filler flowers such as gyp, golden aster or atatice to increase your selection of stem flowers.
• Create a wild flower section in the department and feature bloomies/santinis, liatris, alstroemeria, annual asters and other unusual cut flowers. Call it the "WILD SIDE"!!!