Flowers present a stunning display of spectrum whenever varieties of them flourish on a field, on the market, on the street, and even in a vase. This wonder of a sight is particularly explained by the bright colors, patterns, and overtones of their petals which give each flower its unique character.

Scientifically, flowers possess chemical pigments in their petals, leaves, and stems. The variation of colors of one flower to another is due to the type of pigment present. The water-soluble anthocyanin gives flowers the red, blue, or purple color in accordance to pH. The higher the pH or the more basic the pigment is, the bluer the petals are; while the lower the pH or the more acidic the pigment is, the redder they get. Anthoxanthin, on the other hand, is the white, creamy to yellow counterpart of anthocyanin. Acidity also renders anthoxanthin to its whiter form, while basicity causes the pigment to deviate more to yellow. There’s also betalain, which is similar to anthocyanin and antoxanthin in giving red and yellow colors, respectively, only that it never occurs alongside with anthocyanin. It’s one of the plant pigments known for its commercial use as a coloring agent in many foods.

Colors are the greatest delight we can get from flowers and the reason why they’re most loved among the plant kingdom and why people continue to buy flowers, send them as gifts, and prop them for decors. Literally, flowers can be found in every color imaginable and sometimes even multiple of colors can also be present in a single flower.

We also understand that colors establish certain moods. They provoke emotions, give meanings to all matters, and make life interesting. This is why a playful symphony of  flowers in different colors is important in creating a balance within a garden or in a mere flower arrangement.

Here’s a shortlist of flowers according to your favorite colors that may help you if you need to order flowers to serve as gifts or home decors:

Feisty Reds: Enhancing Strength, Vigour, and Alertness

1. Amaryllis
2. Anemone
3. Anthurium
4. Canna
5. Crocosmia
6. Gerbera Daisy
7. Poppy
8. Rhododendron
9. Rose
10. Weigela

Bright Oranges: For A Sociable and Confident Spirit

1. Asiatic Lily
2. Azalea
3. Calendula
4. Cosmos
5. Marigold
6. Nasturtium
7. Zinnia

Sunny Yellow: Developing Mental Clarity and Cheerfulness

1. Black-eyed Susan
2. Coreopsis
3. Dahlia
4. Daylily
5. Forsythia
6. Snapdragon
7. Sunflower
8. Yarrow

Pretty Pink: Great Stress Relief and Source of Relaxation

1. Carnation
2. Cherry Blossom
3. Cymbidium Orchid
4. Dianthus
5. Daphne
6. Foxglove
7. Magnolia
8. Peony
9. Stargazer Lily
10. Tulip

Dreamy Lavenders and Purples: To Deepen Inspiration and Creativity

1. Aster
2. Heather
3. Hollyhock Mallow
4. Hyacinth
5. Larkspur
6. Lavender
7. Lilac
8. Lupine
9. Redbud
10. Sedum

True Blues: Attaining Holistic Thoughts and Serenity

1. Clematis
2. Delphinium
3. Forget Me Not
4. Gentiana
5. Hydrangea
6. Iris
7. Nigella
8. Monkshood
9. Statice
10. Veronica

Heavenly White: Discovering Enlightenment and Consciousness

1. Baby’s Breath
2. Calla Lily
3. Camellia
4. Candytuft
5. Cattleya Orchid
6. Freesia
7. Lily of the Valley
8. Phlox
9. Queen Anne’s Lace
10. Riceflower
11. Stephanotis
12. Tuberose
13. Viburnum

Lucky Limes: Realizing Balance and Harmony in Essence

1. Bells of Ireland
2. Equisetum
3. Lady’s Mantle
4. Snow on the Mountain

People who love flowers buy flowers for their beauty and grace, and as much as they value the money they spend for a bouquet or an arrangement, they also aim to prolong the life of these beauties. They put flowers in a vase, stock it with some water, and mist them with water from time to time. It definitely looks simple and easy as ham and cheese, but for those who still wonder why their blooms continue to wilt and dry, it might be that proper flower care is not given.

Flowers actually have different vase lives, which is the ability of flowers and foliage to retain its fresh appearance in a vase. It may vary from a week to as long as four weeks depending on the flower species. You may not believe that rose, despite its hard-wearing beauty and appeal, isn’t actually the most durable of cut flowers. It’s the orchids that can last a month or more even if they really have dainty petals and stems, but of course that’s all with provision of proper care.

Extending the vase life of your flowers isn’t really difficult; rather it requires attention and techniques to make it successful. But then again, think about the difference in variety because different flowers and foliage will also yield different vase lives. You can expect in a mixed bouquet of roses, tulips, and lilies, tulips are going to wilt first, then roses, and lilies to be the last. This can provide you options whether you separate them in individual vases or leave them together in single vase.

Here are important tips in making the most out of your flower bouquet and cut flowers:

1. Clean Vase

This is to avoid contamination of water and the flowers themselves. The last thing we don’t want to happen is bacteria and fungi infesting the flowers, which may also contaminate the place.  So to keep the vase clean, make sure to wash it with hot water and soap and do this every time you change the water.

2. Fresh Water

Always check the level of the water which should always be halfway the container and not overfill it as flowers only drink from the stem’s end, add whenever the water decreases in great amount especially during midday and summer season. Change the water in a regular basis (two to three days at least) to keep bacteria and fungi at bay. The best water is distilled because it’s fresher and warm because flowers can take it up more readily. However, use cold water when misting the flowers’ bloom to keep them fresh.

3. Cutting the Stem

Cut the stems at least one inch from the end after three to four days and make the cut in a slant direction to increase the area for absorption. Do this regularly which means it’s practical to have longer stems. But when the stems are already too short you can attach them to clear, narrow drinking straws while keeping them immersed in water. Also remove the leaves around the stem to avoid them polluting the water when they rot.

4. Food

Don’t forget to add flower foods in water because they simulate the natural environment from which flowers originally get their nourishment for growth and development. These foods can be bought from flower shops but you can also use homemade recipes like lemon-lime sodas, lemon juice, mouthwash, and cleaning bleach in solution to do the work. Do this every time you change the water.

5. Cool Environment

Hot, dry air is never good for flowers as they easily wilt from it. It’s best to keep the flowers away from where the sun shines directly and anything that emits heat. Speaking of environment, flowers should also never be placed near fruits because fruits emit ethylene gas which promotes early aging in flowers.

Again, giving proper care to fresh flower bouquets and cut flowers is important because at the moment you order flowers and they come right at your doorstep, they’ve already spent a day or few being in their harvest form and not as the flowers which continue to get nutrients from soil. Remember, ordering from shops especially from online flower delivery service requires time for shipping.  Although it’s nothing to worry about because flower growers and florists employ special flower treatment so that flowers can withstand the rigors of the environment and to ensure that you receive them ultra fresh and vibrant. You just have to give extra life to them so that you may still enjoy the professionally handled and beautiful flowers which captivated you from the start.

Giving flowers has long been a tradition ever since the earliest civilization. In the time of Queen Victoria, which is also known as the Victorian Era, tussie mussies or nosegays were the very popular flower arrangement among people who wish to send flowers and convey their message. Since then, the practice of sending flowers as gifts and keepsakes became the most effective way to express a person’s affection, sympathy, and even aversion.  The modern times perhaps have taught people to modify a bit of this practice as today everyone believes that receiving flowers from a person only means positive which may actually be true given the beautiful and lovely nature of flowers—to send flowers only means a person’s affection, sympathy, or good reckoning.

So, we all know about bouquets and flower giving, but what others may not know about is flowers don’t just always have to come in the form of bouquets, tussie mussies, or freshly-picked single stem, which, by the way, are all sweet methods nevertheless.

Modern professional florists especially in online flower delivery services and even in flower shops along the streets offer another way to send your emotionally-packed message to the person or people who are special to you. Now, they’ve come up with an equally special flower arrangement that fully expresses your thoughts and emotions in the most splendid way you can ever imagine. And perhaps at this point, you would have already guessed it.

Yes, that’s right…flower arrangements in vases and pots.

Through the creative minds of professional flower growers and florists, you now have this wonderful option which after all is practical. Isn’t it when we receive flowers we always want to savour their beauty and preserve the feelings they provoke and we always put them in a vase? If the answer is yes, then sending flowers in a vase is absolutely an innovation and provides an opportunity that allows our recipient to cherish our gift in convenience and extend time.

Flower arrangements in vases you see in online flower delivery may seem easy to make. Of course with the use of professional hands, flowers look pretty plump and lush in a bunch as if florists just do a little of sticking and thrusting as they get inspiration from an orchestral music in allegro.

As a flower enthusiast that you are, learning and understanding the art of floristry and the different flower arrangements in vases may be quite helpful. You can actually get ideas from flowers sold in shops and make one special arrangement for yourself or as a present.

So, to give you a bit of a background, flower arrangements come actually in various shapes and not just what you see in flower advertisements. These arrangements however significantly contain the elements of proportion and balance to achieve success. By proportion we mean that it has to look comfortable with its size, shape, and container, while balance pertains to the equal weight or strength where the two sides of the plane should look adequate or identical. Without further ado, here are basic flower arrangements that can help you with your choice:

1. Vertical – uses tall, narrow containers. Flowers are positioned in vertical direction with few flowers or foliage going in other directions.
2. Horizontal – uses short and rectangular vases. It positions flowers and foliage along the horizontal line with the center as the focal point and has balanced weight on all sides (common in most table centrepieces).
3. Oval – resembles a bush where no distinct points are clear on the top or on the sides. Larger blooms are usually placed in the center while smaller ones and foliage around the sides. Long stemmed flowers can also be used pointing outside the oval form. It can be viewed from all angles.
4. Triangular – an arrangement with pyramid effect or a display with height greater than its width. The focal point’s at the center but may also vary in irregular triangle formations.
5. Bud Vase – the most versatile arrangement, which flower shops normally market as gifts. It can be a vertical or oval design. It’s created using single stem to several stems of different flowers.

There may be numerous of modern flower arrangements out there and the good thing is you can actually learn to do them. You can try out doing a practice arrangement after reading all the rules and drafting your ideas, or buy flowers in a particular arrangement and study how they’re positioned. But remember, let yourself communicate with the flowers so that you may understand how they would want to look in your masterpiece.

The joy people find in flowers is like the joy in a mother’s eyes upon seeing her child for the first time—where everything is nonexistent except for that very being. As the brave Sophie Scholl once said, “Who would have thought it possible that a tiny little flower could preoccupy a person so completely that there simply wasn’t room for any other thought?” No matter if it’s a single bud or a lush bouquet, flowers have remained to captivate every soul by its beauty. They’re always the sweetest thing next to love and the daintiest creation next to an infant.

When people send flowers in bouquets in all of its beauty’s grandeur, receivers of such gift always resort to the idea of preserving such exquisiteness. It’s as if the time being and the later days of its remaining life aren’t’ enough to satisfy the yearning eyes. And so, the art of drying flowers emerges to be the grandest solution to preserve the beautiful memory.

The popularity of dried or preserved flowers has soared in the recent years and the availability of dried plant materials also has increased a hundred-fold. Although flower shops continue to include dried flowers in their goods, this shouldn’t pressure you to buy such dried materials, rather buy flowers whenever you feel like it because these are enough to get you equipped with the stuffs you need for a dried flower design. The same is true whenever you receive a flower bouquet or vase arrangement.

Embarking on the task of drying or preserving flowers may actually lead you to many options. That means you have to know first which method you’re going to use. There are actually four common ways to dry and preserve flowers: air drying, sand drying, drying by desiccant, and drying by glycerine. You may do research on the steps regarding these methods as they are everywhere in floristry books and internet, but if you want the easiest way you can always resolve to air drying. However, experts suggest that there are certain methods which are suitable for certain flowers; like lavenders and roses are best with air drying while lilies and tulips are great with desiccants.

To give you ideas on dried flower designs here are some of the best and easiest hand-made creations you can do to put up in your home or office:

1. Lavender Sheaf (Lavender, string or twine, raffia or ribbon fabric)

Gather lots of lavenders in one hand to make a great sheaf with generous effect.  Keep all the heads of the flowers at the same level while wrapping the stems with a piece of twine or string, and secure it with a knot. Trim all the ends of the stems and finish the sheaf with a ribbon fabric or raffia in a simple bow.

2.Tansy in Terracotta ( tansy, wheat, yarrow, blue Larkspur, lavender sea holly, terracotta pot)

Gather plenty of tansies to form a dense outline inside an old terracotta pot. Add the taller yarrows and larkspurs plus the long stems of wheat at the back of display while filling in the gaps with clusters of sea holly.

3.Floral Gift Box (pink peonies, strawflowers, snow gum leaves, round gift box, all-purpose glue, stub wire, lace ribbon)

Form an intricate ribbon bow by giving generous loops of lace ribbon. Secure with some wire or glue on top of the box cover. Now, add peonies to the center while tucking in few leaves and strawflowers around. Work out toward the edge with more strawflowers and leaves. This serves as a pretty gift box which is a present in its own right.

4.Moth Repellent Nosegay (dried lavender, lavender bottles, roses, southernwood, wire, velvet ribbon)

Simply bind all the flowers into a bunch with wire. Tie a velvet ribbon around the stems and provide a loop to hang the nosegay.

5. Rustic Basket (Peonies, globe artichoke heads, strawflowers, poppy seedhead, helipterum, pink larkspur, oats, quaking grass, fern leaves, silver brunia, basket, florists’ dry foam, florists’ tape)

Place the foam in the center of the basket while fixing three inches long fern leaves around its outside edge to form a collar. Put a peony in the middle of the foam just under the handle.  Add bunches of small flowers and foliage around the foam and finally build up the center with poppy seedheads, artichokes, and other individual flowers.

It would surely be a thoughtful deed to send flowers to someone we love or people that are important to us. As we all know flowers are truly special creations themselves and giving them to those people means we acknowledge both of their significance to our lives. Choosing the right flower may seem easy, having to get a picture of that arrangement in our mind or deciding to browse some flower photos from a magazine or the internet. But the truth is, picking the correct flower entails careful consideration of both sides—the person or people and the flowers themselves.

Our Purpose

To begin with, choosing flowers should be based on you goal. You should ask yourself, “What do these flowers serve for?” And you should be able to answer that—whether they’re for gifts, for decors, or just plain beautiful that’s why you love to buy them.  Knowing that goal would keep you on the right track when you buy flowers and won’t get you confounded from the many available floral stuffs in the market.

Good Timing

One important reason why floral arrangements and floral designs boom in the market is the countless demands for flowers to fit the occasion. Weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, funerals, housewarmings, corporate events, Mother’s Day, and Valentine’s Day, among the many occasion people observe every year give more importance for the purpose of flowers. Because flowers do have their own meaning, florists use this as a basis to make each floral design significant to the event. So, whenever you order pre-arranged or personalized flower arrangements and designs, you should always consider the occasion.

The Depth of Colors

Using colors as your basis for the perfect flower is a good idea. For most of us, we choose flowers because certain colors attract us and they really make the flowers to create a splendid spectacle. It’s typically okay but to make your gift giving more expressive and thoughtful you should also consider the meaning of colors. For a simple background you should know that blue symbolizes serenity, calmness, and peacefulness, a color that’s great for a serene home decor, while it emphasizes your recipient being thoughtful, romantic, and dreamy.

Red – a color that’s all about passion, love, and energy. It reminds us of our animal instincts and kindles the flames of our desire. While it expresses passionate and energetic the person is.

White – it associates with innocence, humility, reverence, and simplicity. It tells how elegant, classic, and sophisticated the person receiving is.

Pink – it reflects grace, gentility, and happiness when used as a decor. While it expresses sweetness, lovingness, femininity, or innocence of the person.

Yellow – a symbol of truth, clarity, and intellect. It also evokes feeling of joy, light-heartedness, and friendliness. The same is true for the person you’re giving to.

Purple – brings an aura of royalty, dignity, pride, and success. While it means the person is romantic, creative, and that he or she makes you proud.

Orange – it means expansion, growth, and warmth, and conveys confidence, satisfaction, and passion for life. The person receiving is passionate, fiery, thoughtful, and sincere.

Green – it tells about the lushness of spring and nature, the renewal, growth, hope, health, and youth.

The Substance of a Bloom

Every flower regardless of its color still possesses a meaning. It’s very important to consider what their nature tells if you want to give weight to your message especially if it strongly deals with your emotions and thoughts. Women always pay attention to that so make double effort to know when you’re dealing with them. When things are better left unsaid, you can always have flowers anyway to get that out of your chest—be it everlasting love, admiration, heartaches, goodbyes, everything.

There are still more ways how to choose the perfect and appropriate flowers like having them in a bouquet or in a vase, with or without fruits, stuffed toys, or chocolates, whether they’d come in bunch or solitary, and last but not the least, always make sure that you order flowers that are fresh to make everything really special, deep, and sincere.

Celebration always equals good cheer, social gathering, positivity, and warmth. All these are present in special occasions we observe; hence, we have a celebration, except for funerals, which happen to be a sad way to celebrate another life for the most of us. All the same, every event involves people, gathering, and participation. It’s why people who are planning for such events often involve themselves in serious decorating exploit to create a warm and pleasing atmosphere for the guests.

Flowers are the best decorating instrument everyone can use to bring sparkle and charm to a place. The blossoming of flowers represents life and the zeal to experience it, while their inherent beauty what creates that uniqueness and ultimately transforms a place into paradise. But accentuating the event with flowers doesn’t just focus on this beauty. It mostly involves the dialogue between flowers and the place. Walls, columns, windows, and furnishings take great parts in this interaction which florists and decorators should also examine.

Weddings

From simple cardholders to wedding rings, you can expect to see lavishness of flower decors around. When ordering flowers for the wedding, consider certain areas to asses and harmonize your ideas with the motif. For the ceremony, think of the entrance, aisles, pews, altar, wedding chairs, and bridal car, while also the entrance, dining chairs, gift table, buffet table, cake table, centerpieces, walls, ceilings, canopies, and banisters for the reception.  It’s very helpful to base your flower choices on the wedding’s theme—whether it’s a glamorous, romantic, classic, bohemian, modern, or beach casual celebration.

Birthdays

If it’s a grand celebration, you can also expect the kind of decor works a bit similar to wedding receptions. Birthdays celebrated especially for a person’s coming of age, golden years, 30th, 40th, 60th, and 70th are paid much importance, thus are treated one of a kind. If you’re planning to celebrate it in the house, in a reception hall, in a bar, or a restaurant, it’s always best to have flower decors around to make an inviting atmosphere.  The best areas to focus on are the centerpieces and the buffet table to create an appetizing appeal.

Promenades

It’s one of the greatest days in high school where teenagers can dance, party, and bring dates (take note, in the school); a black tie event in which everything’s made formal—from attire to reception decors. Flowers have that panache, where they can transform almost everything into something classy and enchanting. That’s why bright-colored flowers are often used as decors for the walls, tables, and stage to make a lovelier and more romantic evening.

Christmas

Although everyone can spend their Christmas in a simple way, we can’t deny that red poinsettias, roses, hollies, mistletoe’s, evergreens, cedars, and pine leaves turn the spirit of the Yuletide season brighter and livelier. We can hang garlands, place bouquets, and string up flower trinkets on the Christmas tree to give color and warmth to the cold and snowy season. Also add ribbons, candles, and crystals to your flower decor, too, to make it more special.

Valentine’s Day

It’s definitely the most romantic day of the year and nothing beats the plethora of flowers in the market and the busy flower delivery service from the internet. It’s also the most versatile of all celebrations as to how flowers play their part. You can have a potpourri of choices that doesn’t limit you out of traditions or motifs.  As long as the flower truly represents your feelings and intentions for the person you’re giving to, then there’s no problem.  Whether it’s a single stem of rose, a centerpiece of daisies for the candle lit dinner which you planned for days, or a vase full of tulips beside her bed, you’ve always got it all perfect with flowers.

Funerals

Flowers possess such power to express our deepest sympathies when words fail, but in a way, they also serve to remind us of the beauty of life from each petal that gracefully blooms from the stem, great for giving color and hope for a day that’s full of sorrow and tears. Having flowers in the form of carnation sprays, a wreath of roses, or a bouquet of white lilies abounding the place somehow provides solace for the bereaved when they needed it most.

Corporate Events

Whether it’s a grand opening, company anniversary, or awarding ceremony, flowers always render optimism which is a key in the success of any business. The stage, dining tables, buffet tables, entrance, and even the foods do need floral arrangements to bring out not only the splendor of the occasion but also an exuberant feeling from the guests. This kind of occasion also doesn’t limit flowers in their designs. The versatility of flowers can always keep up with any kind of styling—from formal to casual, modern to earthy, and even breezy to enigmatic.

One of the most popular traditions about flowers is giving them to people, whether to represent our feelings, as a form of keepsake, and of course as a gift. We send flowers because they possess such intricate and unique beauty which makes them so special, and we want the person to feel also special. It doesn’t matter whoever that person is because flowers are boundless. Their beauty embraces anyone who knows how to appreciate them.

An important aspect in giving flowers is by knowing the personality of the person we’re sending them to. But in case we don’t, this alternative way to which we can base our choice may help us in our endeavor.

Every month has its own flower which represents the uniqueness of a person born in that month. For a birth flower, it gives more meaning and depth like making our gifts more specialized and thoughtful. So, this birth flower guide aims to give everyone not only assistance but also significance when we give flowers to people.

January: Carnation

Carnation

Carnations symbolize beauty, pride, love, fascination, and distinction. The dark red variants represent deep love and affection, while the light ones for admiration. Pure love and good luck are what the white carnations symbolize, the striped ones mean refusal of a love, yellow for disdain, and violet for capriciousness. But the very symbolic significance of carnations is with the pink variants that represent the Virgin Mary’s tears upon seeing Jesus’ plight. Pink carnations have said to have sprung up from the ground and thus remain to be a symbol of a mother’s undying love.  Its Latin name is dianthus meaning “divine flower”.

February: Iris

Iris

Iris expresses peace of mind, friendship, faith, hope, and wisdom. It’s from a genus of flowering plants with a Greek name meaning rainbow that refers to the wide variety of colors found in each of its species. The warm and deep color of the iris is an indication of the luxuries of the spring season aside from the fact that February has been known to be a month of romance and love.

March: Daffodil

Daffodil

In the language of flowers, daffodils represent chivalry, respect, modesty, and faithfulness. They can mean rebirth and hope because they’re one of the first flowers of spring, and also unrequited love.

April: Daisy

Daisy

Having a name derived from “day’s eye” because of its head closes at night and opens in the morning, daisy is associated with innocence. As a birth flower, it also means simplicity and modesty.

May: Lily of the Valley

Lily-of-the-Valley

Lily of the valley has a meaning of humility, chastity, sweetness, and purity. It’s a wonderfully fragrant flower and a real beauty with its delicate white blossoms. It also means the return of happiness. Due to its bell shaped flowers hanging down from the stem, it’s known as “the ladder to heaven”. It has a specific name called majalis which means “that which belongs to May”.

June: Rose

Rose

Rose is the ancient symbol of love and beauty. It’s the flower of passion as it’s believed to be the flower which Aphrodite the goddess of love gave to Eros the god of love. Rose comes in variety of hues which also carry different symbolic meanings. Red means love. Pink means grace.  Dark pink means gratitude. Light pink means admiration and sympathy. White means innocence, purity, secrecy, reverence, and humility. Yellow means dying love or platonic love. Orange means passion. Burgundy means beauty. Blue means mystery.

As it’s already stated, flowers possess a beauty that’s unique to each other like how a person differs from another person. For this reason, flowers are also chosen to symbolize the birth of a person according to month. Here is the second part of our subject about birth flowers to continue to give meaning and depth whenever we send flowers to people who are special to us.

July: Larkspur

Larkspur

Larkspur signifies lightness, levity, laughter, and relaxing energy. It’s a prized cut flower that blooms between June and September. Having connections to Saint Odile, this flower was a popular medicine used against eye diseases.

August: Gladiolus

Gladiolus

It is the flower that signifies strength of character, sincerity, and generosity. It looks like a sword with its tall stalks, hence deriving its name after the gladiators. It comes in every color except blue.

September: Aster

Aster

This flower is a symbol of love, afterthought, faith, wisdom, valor, and light. Its name came from a Greek word for “star”, which refers to the shape of the flower head. Its unique and delicate purple color suggests the core aspect of the Self being brought to high spiritual level of expression. While its well defined physical structure and strong integrative features are thought to be qualities of strength, immunity, and integration.  It also symbolizes patience and daintiness and considered as a classic autumn flower.

October: Marigold

Marigold

Also known as calendula, Marigold is the October birth flower. Because its flower head follows the sun, marigold is also called “summer bride” or “husbandmans dial”. Its name means “winning grace” and considered once to be the most sacred of flowers, thus symbolizes sacred affection.

November: Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum

This beautiful November birth flower symbolizes cheerfulness, rest, loveliness, optimism, abundance, and wealth. Although the red variant means love, the yellow one means slighted love, and the white means truth. It’s also known as mums, although its original name is derived from Greek prefix chrys-, which means golden, and suffix –anthemon, meaning flower by Carolus Linnaeus, the famous taxonomist in 17th century. It is also bears the symbol of the sun.

December: Poinsettia

Poinsettia

Poinsettias equal celebration, success, reassurance, and good cheer. Also known as the Christmas Star, it is revered for its striking red displays at Christmas time and is associated with it. The legend tells about the child who could not afford a gift to offer to Christ, but with all humility and love, picked some weeds and brought them into the church. The weeds bloomed into red and green flowers making the Christmas miracle.

Now we have completed the birth month flowers and we hope that this gives you a clear idea of how flowers can really serve as personalized gift. You can order flowers every now and then and give them to people but the beauty lies on the fact that you know why you chose those flowers.

Generally speaking, flowers are one of the most precious wonders of nature. These blossoms do not only make the surroundings beautiful but it also helps in bringing joy to people. When you wake up and your room is filled with lovely floral arrangements, your day will be much brighter and less stressful. While some people would associate these blossoms with love, the therapeutic effects of these lovely blossoms are applicable to anybody.

There are thousands of breeds of flowers that it can be quite difficult to choose which types to purchase. The different types of blossoms have its meaning and imply different messages. Every type symbolizes a meaning that can be useful for various occasions. A perfect example would be the rose which symbolizes love. The rose is always given by men to the women whom they love especially during Valentine’s Day. On the other hand, there are also some blossoms that symbolize encouragement, which is why it is often given if you wanted to express your sympathy.

When you want to send floral arrangements, it is important that the types of blossoms that you choose are appropriate for the occasion. Make sure that the floral arrangements are suitable for the occasion. If you are not knowledgeable enough about the different meanings of the floral arrangements, you might want to ask a florist to help you.

Flower shops nowadays have extended their services online in order to gain more customers. Since the online store can be accessed through the internet, the customers’ locations may not be limited to a single country, unlike in a local flower store. Entering the online industry has helped the flower industry to bloom even more. Nowadays, there are many different types of services offered by the online flower stores to their worldwide customers. A person who is living from another country is now able to send floral arrangements to those living in Canada through the help of the online flower stores.

In addition to international sending of flowers, you can also avail weekly flowers delivery. This is suitable for those who are living in the city wherein floral arrangements are not easily accessible. Having various types of floral arrangements every week is not only soothing but it can also relieve stress and bring positive aura.

Those who own a business and would like to gift business gifts to their loyal customers can also benefit from the weekly flowers delivery. This way, you don’t have to order every now and then because this can be a hassle for you especially if you are too busy. You can avail the weekly delivery of floral arrangements through the online flower store and have it delivered on your scheduled day of the week. You will not only be able to save time on this service, but you will also save money because discounts are often provided to these types of services.

There are many reasons why people give floral arrangements. It can be love, sympathy, or appreciation. No matter what you reason is, the weekly delivery of floral arrangements is a convenient service for you.

Flowers are suitable for almost any occasion. You can avail the delivery service of floral arrangements through the online stores.

If there is an upcoming family event and you are still unable to save money to buy gifts, you can always avail affordable flowers delivery services. Actually, whether there is a special occasion or not, you can always give floral arrangements to someone close to you. These floral arrangements can definitely brighten up someone’s day.

The flowers delivery is easy and convenient to access, especially if you are going to avail the services online. When you order flowers online, you have the opportunity to compare the prices of the floral arrangements from one store to another. Since there are many different flower stores online, you can check out the different stores and determine which one sells the most affordable floral arrangements.

If you are going to send flowers through online services, the process of ordering is quite simple. It won’t take a lot of time, so even if you have a busy schedule, you’d be able to do it. Looking for online flower stores is quite simple because all you have to do is to search for it using your favorite search engine.

It is important not to limit yourself to one flower store. Check out other stores that offer the same service and compare the prices and delivery charges. If you are on a limited budget, it would be best to choose the store that offers the best deals; however, do not buy those cheap looking flower arrangements. Make sure that when you purchase the floral arrangements, it should look elegant but the price should fit your budget.

There are some flower stores that are selling affordable floral arrangements but they charge high on deliveries. You need to make sure that you also check the delivery charges in order to make sure that the rates are reasonable.

In flowers delivery online services, you have a lot of choices for floral arrangements. The online store has a gallery of premade floral arrangements that are categorized according to the occasion or purpose of sending them. If you intend to give these floral arrangements for birthdays, you can choose those that are in the birthday category. Carnations are perfect for birthdays as it has a variety of colors to choose from. There are also other types of floral arrangements such as orchids, hyacinth, and others. You can also include additional items such as greeting cards, chocolates, and teddy bears to make it more special.

If you want customized floral arrangements, you can contact the florist that manages the online flower store. Usually, the site would include the ways on how to contact the flower arranger. You can have options such as email, chat, and telephone.

Whether you are at home or at work, you can always avail the delivery services of these flower stores. These online stores allow deliveries on weekends and holidays but expect that the prices will be much higher compared to regular days. Same day delivery is also possible through these online flower stores especially if you want the floral arrangement to be delivered on a rush. The online store is much more affordable than a local store because you don’t only save on the low prices, but you are also able to save on the gas expenses.

You can avail affordable flowers delivery online by comparing the prices and the delivery rates of the floral arrangements. There are various online stores that are offering different rates for delivery of flower arrangements and you can choose among these stores, whether you are at home or at work.

When someone close to you has lost a loved one, it has been a common practice to express your condolence or sympathy through flowers. People from different cultures have a tradition of sending floral arrangements to the relatives of the person who passed away.

When you send flowers to someone who lost a loved one, it can provide them comfort during their bereavement. This is also a perfect way to express your sympathy about losing someone who is dear to you. The floral arrangement can provide a simple yet very uplifting mood to the relatives of the person who passed away.

If you are planning to order flowers and give them to someone who lost a loved one, then you need to know that there is a difference between the sympathy floral arrangements and funeral flowers.

Sympathy floral arrangements are intended to be given to the family of the person who passed away. This is typically given to show your condolences to the bereaved during their time of loss. Usually, the arrangements are placed at the table or as part of decorations that can divert feelings of sadness to comfort. The colors of the floral arrangements are often white, as a sign of purity and respect but other colors can also be used. You can always ask your florist if you are not sure of what type of floral arrangements to send.

There are many different types of sympathy floral arrangements to choose from. You can choose from simple designs like bouquets or tabletop arrangements to an exotic plant such as an orchid. When sending sympathy floral arrangements, it is important to consider the types to send. Make sure that it can provide comfort and positive aura to the recipient. The prices for these sympathy flowers can vary so it is up to you to choose those that will fit your budget. If you want to have fewer expenses, you can always avail the flowers delivery online. This service is now becoming popular especially for people who are too busy and do not have easy access to local flower stores.

On the other hand, the funeral flowers are those that are sent to the funeral service. Usually, this is a standing floral arrangement which is often one sided and has a unique fan shape. This type of floral arrangement is carefully crafted to ensure to create a visible tribute for the person who passed away. The main purpose of the floral arrangement is to serve as a tribute; this is why the arrangements are designed in such as way that it can be displayed on an easel or laid around the casket. The funeral flowers are intended as an explicit form of condolence and are often sent on the funeral service, especially if you are unable to attend to it personally due to hectic schedules or preoccupation with work.

In sending these floral arrangements as a form of sympathy, you need to consider many things especially the feelings of the recipient.

Sending sympathy flowers or funeral floral arrangements are both forms of expressing condolences to the family of the person who passed away. There are many different arrangements to choose from, but you should know the difference between a sympathy floral arrangement and a funeral floral arrangement.