Lotus Pods Ideas!
Submitted by rhoebe on Fri, 04/16/2010 - 00:26.
Lotus pods are the beautiful fruits of the lotus flower. These dried lotus pods are available in grey, bell shaped pods with flat tops, having numerous holes containing the pod's seeds. The average size of these lotus pods run between 1 to 2 inches in length & range from 3'' to 5'' diameter. These dried lotus pods are available in brown hues & are available in large, medium & mini sizes.
Large woody pods that are oval in shape with sharp tips and uneven base. They release flat winged seeds about ¾" long. They are available in excellent natural colors and its tip looks like dripped chocolate on long stems. The sections of dried pods are polished and made into earrings. They are also used to make scented potpourris using several combination.
Bell Cups
Our dried Bell Cups are large, hard and 2'' to 3'' in diameter, these are used as decorative and can be easily dyed using varied colors, specially golden, saffron, and yellow. They are available in natural, stone washed or copper glitter. Bell cups with fragrant seasonal greens and carnations provide an impressive dried arrangement that will enhance any corner.
Poppy and opium, always in news, generally for the wrong reasons. But a gardener knows how to take the richness of this vibrantly colored flower and turn it to its advantage. Considered as a 'common cornfield weed', the poppy flower, today, is the most popular garden flower grown in flower beds or in many lined pots.