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EVERY OCCASION NEEDS FLOWERS…BUT WHAT TO CHOOSE ?
Whether it’s a child’s offering of a few mismatched and squashed leaves or a stunning professionally created masterpiece, fresh flowers are the ultimate gift.
Flowers can really take the place of words, from apologies to love, birthday blessings to good luck, gratitude to sympathy, there’s no better way. And while seasonal availability and personal choice will always influence a decision, certain types of flowers are more suitable for various occasions.
A professional florist will be able to offer advice as to what are the most appropriate types and colours of flowers for any occasion.But nothing is cast in stone.It’s deeply personal and it’s the thought that counts.
As everyone knows, red roses are the most popular choice for Valentine’s Day as they send a strong message of love.But it doesn’t always have to come up roses, other romantic choices could be tulips, lilies and orchids.More customers are requesting that florists include extra treats such as chocolates with the floral arrangement… and as we know, very few of us can resist the temptation of something sweet ?
For Mothers’ Day arrangements, most customers request pink flowers, with carnations most often the flower of choice.Other popular Mothers’ Day varieties are roses, tulips, hyacinths and roses of course.And at Christmas time, the red and green flowers of the pointsettia have become a traditional decoration.For festive fun, the green spiky leaves of holly with red berries or red and white flowers make a great combination.
In many countries around the world, chrysanthemums and lilies are traditionally associated with funerals.And white flowers are usually considered the most appropriate choice for sympathy as they symbolise peace. Irises, orchids and roses are also suitable funeral flowers, whilst yellow ones are generally considered inappropriate.
And when it comes to expectant parents and parents of new babies, gender-sensitive flower arrangements such as the traditional blue for boys and pink for girls, are perenially popular.Plants with tiny little flowers are also popular as they represent the small size of the new baby.Gypsophila, otherwise known as ‘hundred stars’ is also a popular variety in arrangements to congratulate new parents.Daisies – symbols of innocence and purity – are becoming more and more popular in arrangements for baby showers.
Perth florist, Ennis Flowers says there has been a big spike in demand for gift hampers for baby showers which contain flowers as well as gifts such as soft toys. Ideas such as baby socks and rompers cleverly wrapped to look like cute cupcakes are taking off.
A colourful arrangement is always a good choice to send to people who are sick, in hospital or perhaps recovering at home as it will definitely brighten up their day. Orchids also have special significance for healing and recovery .
If you’re stuck on ideas for a birthday bouquet, there are always flowers representing the different months.You can always check online for lists of birthday flowers, for example April is the month for sweetpeas.
There’s simply no substitute for the beauty and fragrance of fresh flowers.Everyone loves getting flowers – whatever the occasion – and the florist in Perth will always make your floral gift one to remember.