What kind of flowers on Desperate Housewives - The DIS Discussion Forums

LuvOrlando · 11-06-2009, 04:59 PM

What kind of flowers do the set designers use to line the hedges on Desperate Housewives? I've been watching Seasons 4 & 5 on Netflix and I just love the large white and purple flowers they use to set off the greenery. Unfortunately, my flower know how is limited. Does anyone know?

JessicaR · 11-06-2009, 05:03 PM

Are they wisteria?

LuvOrlando · 11-06-2009, 05:13 PM

I don't think the Wisteria grow low to the ground and singular like these. I think the Wisteria are the vines, but I'm not really all that knowledgeable.

Mermaid02 · 11-06-2009, 06:34 PM

I would assume they were wisteria- considering the name of the street they live on.... google them.

LuvOrlando · 11-06-2009, 10:25 PM

I don't know what the flowers are but I do absolutely know what Wisteria is. I googled it and the search only confirmed that Wisteria grows in bloom clusters that hang down almost like grapes. Yes they live on Wisteria lane, which is why the Wisteria are draped over everyone's front porches like beautiful Ivy, and I already knew this. The flowers I am asking about grow from the ground up and sit about 2 feet above the ground on relatively sturdy upright stems.

Does anyone know what the non-Wisteria Flowers I'm talking about are?

HsvTeacher · 11-06-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvOrlando

What kind of flowers do the set designers use to line the hedges on Desperate Housewives? I've been watching Seasons 4 & 5 on Netflix and I just love the large white and purple flowers they use to set off the greenery. Unfortunately, my flower know how is limited. Does anyone know?

Are you talking about hydrangeas? They are stalky and come in a variety of purples, blues, pinks, and whites.

kim929 · 11-06-2009, 11:15 PM

are they peonies? http://hometipsideas.com/wp-content/...blepeonies.jpg

nskjerven · 11-06-2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HsvTeacher

Are you talking about hydrangeas? They are stalky and come in a variety of purples, blues, pinks, and whites.

such a nice picture of them too

and for sure not wisteria. It is a vine that climbs and the flowers as a PP said hang down like a bunch of grapes.

I can't picture the DH flowers, or I'd offer my thought...I'll be looking on Sunday night now

LuvOrlando · 11-07-2009, 08:15 AM

They look sort of like Hydrangeas but they are singular plants alternating between white and purple to complement the Wisteria above and I've only ever seen Hydrangeas grow in cloud like shrubs. Also, in one of the episodes I got a good look and the flower wasn't the tight snowball like shaping of the Hydrangeas I've always seen. The flowers I'm talking about poof out on top of the stalk but gently fade back on the stalk for a few inches.

They are just so beautiful. We're landscaping this year and I am totally in love with the way they designed the flowers in front of the homes. I know I might not be able to pull it off since the set is probably in a warm climate to keep the flowers blooming for the show... but I can hope.

Thank you so much for all your help. I do not have a green thumb at all, but I love pretty things

diznygirl · 11-07-2009, 09:42 AM

Poppies grow like that, tho I don't see purple and white often. Allium also grows like that and is purple and white.

Tis a mystery!

Mermaid02 · 11-07-2009, 11:11 AM

Hyacinth?

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11-06-2009, 05:13 PM	#3
LuvOrlando DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Land of Confusion -Disturbed Posts: 4,444	I don't think the Wisteria grow low to the ground and singular like these. I think the Wisteria are the vines, but I'm not really all that knowledgeable. __________________ Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

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Mermaid02 BL II - Blue Team Cocoa Krispies all the way! My son's hermit crab is a zombie.... I'm leaving this snake lover infested thread Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ayuh- I live in Maine Posts: 15,382	I would assume they were wisteria- considering the name of the street they live on.... google them. __________________ ~~~ Loreli ~~~ I'm going back inside- turning out the lights and I'll be in the dark but you'll be outta sight......JB

11-06-2009, 10:25 PM	#5
LuvOrlando DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Land of Confusion -Disturbed Posts: 4,444	I don't know what the flowers are but I do absolutely know what Wisteria is. I googled it and the search only confirmed that Wisteria grows in bloom clusters that hang down almost like grapes. Yes they live on Wisteria lane, which is why the Wisteria are draped over everyone's front porches like beautiful Ivy, and I already knew this. The flowers I am asking about grow from the ground up and sit about 2 feet above the ground on relatively sturdy upright stems. Does anyone know what the non-Wisteria Flowers I'm talking about are? __________________ Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

11-06-2009, 11:15 PM	#7
kim929 Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 489	are they peonies? http://hometipsideas.com/wp-content/...blepeonies.jpg __________________

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JessicaR DIS Veteran I wanna shoot aliens in the AM too! The Grinch is rude in a funny sorta way run to the hams! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 7,264	Are they wisteria?

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11-07-2009, 08:15 AM	#9
LuvOrlando DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Land of Confusion -Disturbed Posts: 4,444	They look sort of like Hydrangeas but they are singular plants alternating between white and purple to complement the Wisteria above and I've only ever seen Hydrangeas grow in cloud like shrubs. Also, in one of the episodes I got a good look and the flower wasn't the tight snowball like shaping of the Hydrangeas I've always seen. The flowers I'm talking about poof out on top of the stalk but gently fade back on the stalk for a few inches. They are just so beautiful. We're landscaping this year and I am totally in love with the way they designed the flowers in front of the homes. I know I might not be able to pull it off since the set is probably in a warm climate to keep the flowers blooming for the show... but I can hope. Thank you so much for all your help. I do not have a green thumb at all, but I love pretty things __________________ Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

11-07-2009, 09:42 AM	#10
diznygirl I have a symmetry thing It is always important to know what team the whackjobs are playing for! It was the wedding with a two-meatball limit Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Celebration, FL Posts: 7,783	Poppies grow like that, tho I don't see purple and white often. Allium also grows like that and is purple and white. Tis a mystery! __________________ The Official Webkinz Thread http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1674222

11-07-2009, 11:11 AM	#11
Mermaid02 BL II - Blue Team Cocoa Krispies all the way! My son's hermit crab is a zombie.... I'm leaving this snake lover infested thread Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ayuh- I live in Maine Posts: 15,382	Hyacinth? __________________ ~~~ Loreli ~~~ I'm going back inside- turning out the lights and I'll be in the dark but you'll be outta sight......JB

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