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Calcynia
Tiny, white, star-shaped flowers occurring among dark-green leaves, these delicate flowers add a light touch to a bridal bouquet.
Calla Lily
These flowers have a thick, white, cone-shaped petal with a yellow stamen. They have one bloom to a stem. The stems are thick and bright green.
Camellia
Bold foliage, with single, paired or clustered rose-size open-faced flowers and beautiful dark-green, waxy leaves. They are sometimes fragrant, and white, pink, red or yellow.
Camellia Leaf
These beautiful, deep-green leaves accent any arrangement beautifully. They are shiny, waxy, very sturdy and last a long time. They are very useful as a support green in any bouquet.
Campanula
The bell-shaped flowers of the campanula give it its common names of bellflower and canterbury bells. The flowers bloom from a long stem with colours including blue-purple, pink and white. They are best used in table arrangements.
Carnation
Also known as dianthus, carnations are available in almost any colour and in several sizes. These are hearty, long-lasting flowers, and can be dyed to match your colour scheme.
Catkins
Hanging clusters of tiny flowers in long pendants.
Cattleya Orchid
These orchids are usually found in shades of white, with pink or lavender in the centre of each petal. They are larger than more common orchid varieties. Very expensive.
Cedar
Needle-like foliage displayed in clusters. Produces cones during Autumn, which are perfect for arrangements.
Celandine (Chelidonium)
Bowl-shaped yellow flowers that are similar to poppies, with a sap that may irritate skin.
Cherry Blossom (Prunus)
The blossoms of a cherry tree are usually presented as full branches. The small pinkish-white flowers fall very easily.
Chrysanthemum
Flowers can be single, daisy-like blooms, a head of multiple petals or small or large pom-pom heads. Colours include white, yellow, red, pink and purple.
Clematis
Ranging in colour from pink and white to the deepest purple, this flower of a climbing vine makes a dramatic addition to any bouquet or arrangement. The larger blooms make interesting boutonnieres.
Clover (Trifolium)
Small, pea-like flowers with delicate leaves.
Columbine
With dark-green or grey-green leaves and petals ranging in colour from red-pink with soft green tips to yellow, blue and white, the columbine is a sturdy perennial that grows 24 to 30 inches high and blooms in summer.
Cornflower (Centaurea Cyanus)
Spherical or hemispherical flower heads with tubular petals, the outer ones being longer. Cheap - so ideal for couples with a limited budget.
Cosmos
Most commonly available in pink, this flower is reminiscent of a very delicate daisy. Its very thin stem allows many flowers to be gathered into a single bouquet. The colours available include white and the full range of pinks and purples. The chocolate cosmos, available in a deep reddish-purple hue is particularly attractive.
Cotoneaster
Saucer to shallow cup-shaped flowers of a white to deep pink colouring. The leaves make good foliage.
Cow Parsley (Anthriscus Sylvestris)
Clusters of tiny, white flowers accompanied by delicate, lace-like leaves. (Also see Queen Anne's Lace).
Cymbidium Orchid
Breathtaking, but very expensive, cymbidium orchids are often used to accent a bouquet. The colours range from vibrant green to white; to hot pink. The centres of the flower also vary in colour.
