Floriculture is the growing of cut flowers, potted flowering and foliage plants, and bedding plants in greenhouses and/or in fields. There are several thousand different species of flowers and plants that are grown as commercial crops. Cut flowers include such crops as roses, freesia, alstromeria and snapdragons. Some of the favourite flowering potted plants that are available year-round are African violets, orchids, cyclamen and potmums (potted Chrysanthemums). Some seasonal flowering plants are an important part of our traditions, for example, poinsettias for Christmas and Easter lilies for Easter. Tropical plants are generally available year-round and include such genera as dieffenbachia, ficus and philodendron. Bedding plants include geraniums, impatiens, lobelias, marigolds and pansies. Freshness and diversity are hallmarks of BC floriculture.
