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I am going to attempt to grow my own flowers for my wedding in February.

I have chosen Anemone Coronaria 'De Caen'.

I contacted Peter Nyssen Nursery (from where I shall be buying the corms) and he says it is possible to force them to flower a few weeks early in Feb, using a heated greenhouse.

i have access to at least 4 green houses over the winter, and various family members willing to help.

I was wondering if anyone had any hints or tips that may help me get this right??
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Sensible move retropants my daughter informs me that it will cost me £600 for the flowers,table decorations etc. for her wedding in October :shock: :shock:
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I can recommend Paperwhite Narcissus for that time of the year. Although not spectacular, their fragrance is intoxicating. And they are reliable. We tend to think of February as a winter month, which of course it is, but there are so many bulbs starting to put in an appearance at that time of the year. With just a little bit of protection from the weather, they can be brought into flower very early, not even with any extra heat (which only makes them go over too quickly, I find).
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Thanks for your idea Felix, but I am stubbornly sticking with the anemones. I love dark reds and purples, and they are simply stunning.

We are not having a huge frou frou wedding, just a simple one. So we don't need massive floral centre pieces, i will just be arranging a few blooms for each table, and a bouquet for me and my littlest bridesmaid. My grown up bridesmaids will be wearing anemone corsages I think.
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Dear Retropants, i think the reason you haven't got an answer to your original question is that, everyone would worry that the flowers won't be at their best for the actual day, if you follow their advice.

The only thing i might suggest is, to sow at three intervals, two weeks before the sowing date you have in mind, and two weeks later than it as well.
This then would give you a little more chance of having some in flower for the special day.
I know this would mean a bit more expense, so just a little thought.
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Thankyou OH! I have ordered 1000 corms, so plenty to play with!

I am only doing a couple of bouquets and a few vases on the tables, so if I only get 25% that will be enough.

Fingers crossed. It looks like the main danger is botrytis, so I'll need to make sure I clean out the greenhouse(s) properly and keep it(them) ventilated too.
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