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The spring and summer months can be trying for nature lovers who lack a little outdoor space. However the Flowers & Plants associations have some ideas for cut flowers that should bring a little seasonal colour to any interior.

1. Trends
2. Zantedeschia
3. Eremurus
4. Curcuma

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Trends

In previous years the floral style known as Urban Beach has been popular, drawing inspiration from sunny days on the sand and the simple pleasures of treasures found on the shore.

This trend is relaxed and simple, taking bold flowers in strong colours and softening them with driftwood, delicate wisps of grass and raffia. Use coloured glass containers to define the look and add an urban twist – and transform your home into a beachcomber's paradise!

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Courtesy of The Flowers & Plants Association

Ammi
Ammi majus is often confused with dill. It is easy to see why: they have the same flower formation (a large umbrella-shaped flowerhead made up of lots of tiny flowerlets) and have similar stems.

However, the stems are more slender and smooth than dill, and the leaves less feathery, more ferny. Ammi also has very little smell and its flowers are only available in a creamy-white The plant is native to the Mediterranean, and is cultivated in major growing areas including Holland, Israel and the UK. It is mainly available in high summer.

Availability - Most of the year, but particularly in high summer
Colour - Creamy white
Vase life - Ten days and sometimes longer
Flowers - Tiny flowers borne on individual stalks at the end of each of many branches off the main stem
Care tips - Vase life is increased if the flowers are kept cool

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