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Galax Leaf

Shiny, waxy dark-green leaves used as filler in arrangements or as accents in any bouquet. The leaves are sturdy, long-lasting and always available.

Gardenia

Each gardenia is a single white bloom about 3-4 inches across and surrounded by dark green leaves. They are extremely fragrant, and the petals bruise very easily. Quite expensive.

Gentiana

Large, trumpet-shaped flowers, in shades of intense blue, white or yellow.

Geranium

Saucer-shaped, flat or star-shaped flowers, with blue, pink, purple or white petals that are often veined.

Geranium

A hearty green plant with vibrantly coloured blooms ranging in colour from white through pinks and the classic bright red.

Gerbera

Long-lasting single or double Daisy-like flower heads, in red, pink, orange, yellow and purple, with black, yellow or white centres.

Gilliflower/Stock (Matthiola)

Cross-shaped or spike-like flowers in shades of pink, purple or white.

Gladioli

Each long stalk contains rows of flower heads, each flower made up of six petals. Available in white, peach, pink, purple, red, blue and cream. Stalks can grow up to three feet high.

Globe Thistle (Echinop)

Single, spherical flower heads of white, grey or blue.

Goldenrod

For years this bright gold plant was only seen as a weed to be avoided because many people are allergic to it. If allergies aren't a problem, these fluffy flowers make a bright addition to your bouquet.

Gorse (Ulex)

Pea-like flowers that are either singular or clustered, and are yellow.

Grape Hyacinth (Muscari)

Many clusters of petite tubular, bell or spherical flowers on each stem. Blue, purple, yellow, cream, white, green or maroon.

Grape Leaf

A large triangular green leaf with textured veins and ruffled edges. They are very decorative simply placed on tabletops or used in arrangements.