Do they come in a blue?? Have a pic, I searched the web nothing??
Does any know flowers well, love the cornflowers??
Here's a photo and some information. Where I come from, we call them Bachelor's Buttons - I grow them in our flowerbed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornflower
Reply:No--but you can use hydrangeas for the blue and purpley blues like bachelor buttons.
Reply:you might be able to put white ones in a vase with a heavy concentration of blue dye/food coloring and they should drink it up and turn blue...
i've done this with other flowers, never a cornflower.
so make sure to try plenty a head of time.
good luck
Reply:http://www.paghat.com/bachelorbuttons.ht...
Well there is your answer.
Reply:No, they do not come in a blue. Unless you can find them in silk? But I doubt it.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Wedding colors?
I am getting married in an outdoor garden wedding in June. My bouquet and flowers at my alter will be a mix of blue hydrangaes with small pink, white and maroon flowers with some grass. My bridesmaid dress is cornflower and the best man will be wearing taupe pants a cornflower blue shirt and a striped tie with blue and green and white. I am wondering if this is going to be too much blue condering my best man will not be in a jacket. cornflower is a softer blue but i am worried. the groom will be in the exact same tie and shirt but he will be in a taupe suit. i worry that if i change the best man to a white shirt it will look out of place since only his tie will be the same and he will only have the same shade of pants as my fiance. i really don't want to take the groom out of the blue shirt because it looks great with the suit and great on him. so is it going to be too much blue and if so, will it look like crap to change the best man to white?
Wedding colors?
I'm a wedding photographer and I specialize in outdoor weddings. Stay away from the white shirt or it will draw attention (stand out). Having more of the same is much better than several different. I think it sounds real good the way you have it. If you have hired a professional photographer this is something they can help you with. But the rule is-only the bride should stand out. If you haven't set the time of day yet, the best is morning or late afternoon sun. Stay away from 11pm-4pm sun-it is very harsh or if you will be doing it between those times have a place in the garden that is shaded for pictures. congratulations.
Reply:no, as long as the groom is wearing a jacket over his blue shirt, it won't be too much blue. maybe have the BM gown altered to tea length instead of a big blue full length gown.
Reply:Leave the blue shirt...the white would look out of place...go with your first instincts...and remember it' YOUR wedding..as long as you are happy you don't have to worry about what your guests think...all eyes will be on you anyway. Good Luck
Reply:Don't worry so much. Enjoy this time of planning and ex specially your wedding day. Things will not go exactly as planed but they will go to fast. Soak up every minute sharing this time with family and friends. Congratulations!
Wedding colors?
I'm a wedding photographer and I specialize in outdoor weddings. Stay away from the white shirt or it will draw attention (stand out). Having more of the same is much better than several different. I think it sounds real good the way you have it. If you have hired a professional photographer this is something they can help you with. But the rule is-only the bride should stand out. If you haven't set the time of day yet, the best is morning or late afternoon sun. Stay away from 11pm-4pm sun-it is very harsh or if you will be doing it between those times have a place in the garden that is shaded for pictures. congratulations.
Reply:no, as long as the groom is wearing a jacket over his blue shirt, it won't be too much blue. maybe have the BM gown altered to tea length instead of a big blue full length gown.
Reply:Leave the blue shirt...the white would look out of place...go with your first instincts...and remember it' YOUR wedding..as long as you are happy you don't have to worry about what your guests think...all eyes will be on you anyway. Good Luck
Reply:Don't worry so much. Enjoy this time of planning and ex specially your wedding day. Things will not go exactly as planed but they will go to fast. Soak up every minute sharing this time with family and friends. Congratulations!
I transplanted some bachelor button(cornflowers) i grew them by seed?
any special care to get them to really flower?
I transplanted some bachelor button(cornflowers) i grew them by seed?
Centaurea cyanus, Cornflower or Bachelor Buttons flower and standup best in lean, dry soil. They like full sun. In a rich, fertile and moist soil they will flop over.
Reply:Those are 2 different plants. No hints. Just water when necessary.
I transplanted some bachelor button(cornflowers) i grew them by seed?
Centaurea cyanus, Cornflower or Bachelor Buttons flower and standup best in lean, dry soil. They like full sun. In a rich, fertile and moist soil they will flop over.
Reply:Those are 2 different plants. No hints. Just water when necessary.
Anybody grown cornflowers (Pink, blue, white, purple) in there garden?
I have grown some Cornflowers from seed in little pots. They grew to about 2 inches so I planted them into the flower beds in our garden. Since I have planted them the leaves have turned all dark purple, Is this normal or does this mean they are dead now?
Please advise as never grown anything from seeds before.
PS - We are in Southern Turkey so its warm enough for them and they are getting enough water every evening so cant see what im doing wrong?
Anybody grown cornflowers (Pink, blue, white, purple) in there garden?
To me you have done the right things the plants like a light alkaline soil feed with a water soluble fertiliser
they usually like full or partial sun unless they are the button variety then they should be protected from the hot sun.I have grown these Flowers and had no problem but as you are not in the UK it's a bit more tricky to say, I would suggest a soil testing kit to test you soil the only oother thing I can think of at ther moment is wind damage, or perhaps you put them into the garden without hardening them off. another thing that comes to mind they normally like to be in a tight bunch, I suppose they will get support and a bit more protection from the weather, For the time being I would try a sprinkle of plant food suitable for the cornflower if you have a garden centre
So sorry I can't help more but good luck and keep trying., don't give up
Reply:They might have a little shock from the transplant. Don't do anything too much. Maybe a little more shade, put a pot of something taller near it to give it shade. Cone flower thrives on neglect, sun, poor soil, drought. Good luck!
Reply:mybe its the soil i have grown them many a time
Reply:check your soil to see if it o k for them
Reply:Hi!! might be too much water. There could be many reasons. Try digging some kitchen waste into some earth in a different spot and then plant some more. Compost from the waste encourages worms and they in turn aerate the ground. Keep trying that`s what gardeners have to do all the time.
Reply:They don't like being disturbed. Just get another couple of packets of seeds and sow direct into a raked border and they will be fine - they self seed too. I have grown the blue, pink and white! Good luck :-)
Please advise as never grown anything from seeds before.
PS - We are in Southern Turkey so its warm enough for them and they are getting enough water every evening so cant see what im doing wrong?
Anybody grown cornflowers (Pink, blue, white, purple) in there garden?
To me you have done the right things the plants like a light alkaline soil feed with a water soluble fertiliser
they usually like full or partial sun unless they are the button variety then they should be protected from the hot sun.I have grown these Flowers and had no problem but as you are not in the UK it's a bit more tricky to say, I would suggest a soil testing kit to test you soil the only oother thing I can think of at ther moment is wind damage, or perhaps you put them into the garden without hardening them off. another thing that comes to mind they normally like to be in a tight bunch, I suppose they will get support and a bit more protection from the weather, For the time being I would try a sprinkle of plant food suitable for the cornflower if you have a garden centre
So sorry I can't help more but good luck and keep trying., don't give up
Reply:They might have a little shock from the transplant. Don't do anything too much. Maybe a little more shade, put a pot of something taller near it to give it shade. Cone flower thrives on neglect, sun, poor soil, drought. Good luck!
Reply:mybe its the soil i have grown them many a time
Reply:check your soil to see if it o k for them
Reply:Hi!! might be too much water. There could be many reasons. Try digging some kitchen waste into some earth in a different spot and then plant some more. Compost from the waste encourages worms and they in turn aerate the ground. Keep trying that`s what gardeners have to do all the time.
Reply:They don't like being disturbed. Just get another couple of packets of seeds and sow direct into a raked border and they will be fine - they self seed too. I have grown the blue, pink and white! Good luck :-)
Can I brew coffee on my electric stove using the corning blue cornflower coffee pot. Or only on gas stove?
They make a wire that you an put on the burner of an electric stove so that the pot won't be touching the burner directly. They make defusers with a handle that you can use as well. They look like a round flat steamer...you can get them in Bed, Bath and Beyond or linens and things.
Can I brew coffee on my electric stove using the corning blue cornflower coffee pot. Or only on gas stove?
Corningware is similar to Pyrex and should be safe on an electric stove. My experience, however is that the integrity of the pot loses it's durability over time. Electric stoves are hotter and more direct heat than gas, so I guess what I'm saying here, is I wouldn't trust it....
Reply:Yes, but you need a metal ring to sit atop the electric burner. One is usually supplied with the pot.
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Can I brew coffee on my electric stove using the corning blue cornflower coffee pot. Or only on gas stove?
Corningware is similar to Pyrex and should be safe on an electric stove. My experience, however is that the integrity of the pot loses it's durability over time. Electric stoves are hotter and more direct heat than gas, so I guess what I'm saying here, is I wouldn't trust it....
Reply:Yes, but you need a metal ring to sit atop the electric burner. One is usually supplied with the pot.
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Which color(s) and what kind of flowers look best with cornflower blue bridesmaids' dresses?
I think bright yellow with hints of pinks and blue would be nice. Yellow-complimentary color to blue on color wheel, roses, daffodils
Pink-Always looks nice for weddings,little flowers, the florist should be able to help
Blue-To match the dresses, little flowers again, the florist should be able to help as well.
Good luck!!
Which color(s) and what kind of flowers look best with cornflower blue bridesmaids' dresses?
my attendants had Carnations to match
along with Babys breath
send a swatch to your florist and it will match real closely
Reply:thats the color of my bridesmaids dresses. im doing flowers in purple green and blue
Reply:Take a swatch of fabric to your/a florist and get their suggestions. You would probably be amazed at what they suggest. They can also let you know what will be available for the time you plan to get married.
Reply:Beyond the obvious blue cornflowers, my best guess is to consult a real professional : your trusty color wheel.
Reply:Gerbera daisies in dusty red, pink, orange, yellow - such pretty colours.
Reply:Actually, that would be a nice color to do a mixed wild flower bouquet with.. purples, blues, greens, yellows, berries..
If youre looking for something more solid, maybe a deep orange .
Reply:I am doing a tropic blue in my wedding, and I am using shades of pink, blue, and yellow in my flowers. I am using gerber daisies..they are gorgeous..and can be dyed to practically any color!
Reply:Cornflower blue is such a pretty simple color. I think of a very simple white, pale yellow or pink trim, eyelet materials. Diasies, minature roses, baby breath.
Reply:why not CORNFLOWERS?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornflower
with white daisies
Reply:Shades of pink or white would look pretty.
Reply:I think that dark purple flowers would look gorgeous.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
Reply:Sunflowers
Baby's Breath
Ziennas
White Flowers or Yellow Would look pretty!
Reply:light purple colored flowers if can get. Lilacs would be beautiful, if you can get them.
Or settle for white.
Reply:Anything yellow looks great with blue.
Reply:Cream flowers would look very classic. If you wanted to be a little more daring you could do more color like pinks or corals. Here are some roses you could check out (b/c you can get roses in just about any color you can think of) Aqua, Camilla, Hot Chocolate, Kentucky, Sari, Rustique, Sahara, Pink Osiana, Titanic, Vivaldi just to name a few that would work depending on your style. Good luck!
Reply:I think pale yellow roses or daisies would be beautiful. That or calla lillies.
Pink-Always looks nice for weddings,little flowers, the florist should be able to help
Blue-To match the dresses, little flowers again, the florist should be able to help as well.
Good luck!!
Which color(s) and what kind of flowers look best with cornflower blue bridesmaids' dresses?
my attendants had Carnations to match
along with Babys breath
send a swatch to your florist and it will match real closely
Reply:thats the color of my bridesmaids dresses. im doing flowers in purple green and blue
Reply:Take a swatch of fabric to your/a florist and get their suggestions. You would probably be amazed at what they suggest. They can also let you know what will be available for the time you plan to get married.
Reply:Beyond the obvious blue cornflowers, my best guess is to consult a real professional : your trusty color wheel.
Reply:Gerbera daisies in dusty red, pink, orange, yellow - such pretty colours.
Reply:Actually, that would be a nice color to do a mixed wild flower bouquet with.. purples, blues, greens, yellows, berries..
If youre looking for something more solid, maybe a deep orange .
Reply:I am doing a tropic blue in my wedding, and I am using shades of pink, blue, and yellow in my flowers. I am using gerber daisies..they are gorgeous..and can be dyed to practically any color!
Reply:Cornflower blue is such a pretty simple color. I think of a very simple white, pale yellow or pink trim, eyelet materials. Diasies, minature roses, baby breath.
Reply:why not CORNFLOWERS?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornflower
with white daisies
Reply:Shades of pink or white would look pretty.
Reply:I think that dark purple flowers would look gorgeous.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
Reply:Sunflowers
Baby's Breath
Ziennas
White Flowers or Yellow Would look pretty!
Reply:light purple colored flowers if can get. Lilacs would be beautiful, if you can get them.
Or settle for white.
Reply:Anything yellow looks great with blue.
Reply:Cream flowers would look very classic. If you wanted to be a little more daring you could do more color like pinks or corals. Here are some roses you could check out (b/c you can get roses in just about any color you can think of) Aqua, Camilla, Hot Chocolate, Kentucky, Sari, Rustique, Sahara, Pink Osiana, Titanic, Vivaldi just to name a few that would work depending on your style. Good luck!
Reply:I think pale yellow roses or daisies would be beautiful. That or calla lillies.
What color rose would look good with a cornflower dress?
what about something like this
http://raysflorist.visav.co.uk/images/up...
http://www.flowersonline.tv/samples/12_b...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dotd/643195...
http://www.weddingsrus.net/images/bouque...
What color rose would look good with a cornflower dress?
Fresh, crisp white.
Reply:white or yellow
Reply:Cream, white, pale yellow. Plus you can always have roses dyed in different colors, but its expensive
Reply:Peach or Orange would pop with the blue.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
Coral
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
Reply:Obviously, white, off white and yellow (ehh) are the norm, and are the accepted colors that everyone else uses according to most of the answers so far.
I would go with a bi-color rose if you want something different. Maybe this one (has yellow in it)
http://www.flowerbud.com/25-geisha-roses...
http://www.flowerbud.com/25-konfetti-ros...
Have you thought about tulips?
http://www.dailycut.com/shop/customer/pr...
I like the red tulip with white tips.
http://www.freshtulipsusa.com/freshtulip...
Maybe I am crazy, but I think that you can go with red flowers, orange flowers, soft yellow flowers, blue flowers, white flowers, even pink. I would stay away from peach, green (unless it is a light green, maybe tropical), lavendar or any loud yellow colors.
Reply:An ivory would look beautiful. Or if you want something a little more exotic, try a light/lime green.
Reply:Actually, I don't think that flowers "clash" with anything. I'd suggest going to the florist that you intend to buy from, and ask for some ideas from them. I'll bet they have lots of good ideas.
Reply:Yellow.
Reply:Cream, pale pink, lavendar, yellow
Reply:Consider the Peace rose....it's petals are yellow with the most beautiful hint of blush pink......team it with a little blue or even a lavender blue and the colors should make the bouquet pop....
http://raysflorist.visav.co.uk/images/up...
http://www.flowersonline.tv/samples/12_b...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dotd/643195...
http://www.weddingsrus.net/images/bouque...
What color rose would look good with a cornflower dress?
Fresh, crisp white.
Reply:white or yellow
Reply:Cream, white, pale yellow. Plus you can always have roses dyed in different colors, but its expensive
Reply:Peach or Orange would pop with the blue.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
Coral
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
Reply:Obviously, white, off white and yellow (ehh) are the norm, and are the accepted colors that everyone else uses according to most of the answers so far.
I would go with a bi-color rose if you want something different. Maybe this one (has yellow in it)
http://www.flowerbud.com/25-geisha-roses...
http://www.flowerbud.com/25-konfetti-ros...
Have you thought about tulips?
http://www.dailycut.com/shop/customer/pr...
I like the red tulip with white tips.
http://www.freshtulipsusa.com/freshtulip...
Maybe I am crazy, but I think that you can go with red flowers, orange flowers, soft yellow flowers, blue flowers, white flowers, even pink. I would stay away from peach, green (unless it is a light green, maybe tropical), lavendar or any loud yellow colors.
Reply:An ivory would look beautiful. Or if you want something a little more exotic, try a light/lime green.
Reply:Actually, I don't think that flowers "clash" with anything. I'd suggest going to the florist that you intend to buy from, and ask for some ideas from them. I'll bet they have lots of good ideas.
Reply:Yellow.
Reply:Cream, pale pink, lavendar, yellow
Reply:Consider the Peace rose....it's petals are yellow with the most beautiful hint of blush pink......team it with a little blue or even a lavender blue and the colors should make the bouquet pop....
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