Under the Christmas tree for me was this fascinating book by Kassia St .Clair which inspires a closer look at the wide variety of color hues and the variation with each hue.
St Clair gives the color white the following descriptions:
Lead white, Ivory, Silver, Whitewash, Isabelline, Chalk, Beige
A look at “white” roses that are available from the wholesale flower market, shows a vast array of colors, all called white.
Alabaster
Miyukii
Leonora
Aspen
Expression
Moonstone
Other white flowers also vary in the intensity of pure white in the blossoms.
Ranunculus
Carnation
Spider mum
Anthurium
Gerbera
Varieties of lilies vary as well.
LA lily
Hybrid lily
Contrast of the pure white ranunculus and pink tinged nautilus are nature inspired.
White hydrangea and pure clematis look more vibrant with a background of a creamy, pink tinged wall.
Nothing shows off white flowers with more contrast than a pitch-black background.
So bundle up and enjoy warm wishes for a January filled with flowers.
