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Top Ten Flowers in the World

March 11th, 2015

Among several of God’s creations, flowers are the most beautiful. They give a fresh look and fragrance wherever they are placed. They can symbolize many emotions and values like peace, harmony and love.

Modern scientific advances in floriculture have resulted in evolution of thousands of types of flowers, with different colours and fragrance.

Here is a list of the ten most beautiful flowers in the world:

  • Sakura-Cherry Blossom: Sakura or Cherry blossoms are rated as one of the loveliest flowers in the world. These are a species of flowering plants that do not produce fruit. Rather they are used for ornamental purposes because of their beauty and wonderful scent. In Japan, they use the flowers and leaves as edible items. There are species that produce fruit also.
  • Canna: It is not a true lily but belong to the genus of 19 species of lilies. They are easy to grow in most parts of the world. This is also an agricultural plant, being a rich source of starch. The plant grows tall and flowers are of yellow, red and orange colour.
  • Bird of Paradise (Sterlitzia): It is native to South Africa. The name is after the English Queen Charlotte. It grows well in warm and sunny climes. It is an ornamental plant and official flower of Los Angeles city. Flowers resemble birds, hence the name. They grow slowly but last long.
  • Hydrangea: It is native to Asia and North and South America. Some are small tress and some grow up to 1-3 m tall. Trees can be either evergreen or deciduous. They are usually white in colour but can also be red, blue, and pink, dark purple and light purple. The flowers resemble pom poms.
  • Calla Lily:  Calla is native to cool temperate regions of North hemisphere in Asia, Europe and America. They prefer temperate or rainy climate. They are usually white coloured with a yellow spadix that measures to 90 mm in length. There are also pink and purple versions by cross breeding. They are also the national flower of the island country of Saint Helena.
  • Colorado Columbine: Grows in the high regions of the Rocky Mountain. Only available to those who climb the 14,000 foot high mountain. But plucking the flower accrues a fine of $5-$50.
  • Lily Of The Valley: The source of many legends, it is a delicate and fragrant flower. Some believe that Lily flowers are the tears of Mother Mary transformed into flowers, so it is also called as ‘Our Lady’s tears’. Another legend says that the flowers emerged from the blood spilt by Saint George as he battled the dragon.
  • Black Eyed Susan: It is a cheery wild flower and is a perennial as well as perfect backdrop for your garden. The yellow petals and dark brown centre make them easy to spot.
  • Bleeding Heart: These angelic blossoms are a welcome addition to any garden. Flowers are pink, white or red and bloom in April to June
  • Blue Bells: Most European countries feature large swaths of these blue bell blossoms highlighting the spring season. Legend has it that they were named by 19th century romantic poets who linked them to regret and solitude.

These are some of the most beautiful flowers in the world. There are online stores that can get any of these flowers delivered in most parts of the world.

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How to Arrange For Wedding Flowers Cheaply

February 25th, 2015

Flowers look lovely on your wedding day, but they can also cut a deep hole in your pocket. Weddings use a lot of flowers such as bouquets of bride and bridesmaids, corsages, boutonnieres, peddles of flower girls, pew decorations, altar arrangements and décor for reception.

Costs of flowers for a wedding can go up to $10,000 or more. But there a few tricks to cut down on your expenses without sacrificing your lovely flowers for a gorgeous wedding.

Here are a few tips:

  • Re-use flowers: The first way to cut down on cost is to re-use flowers from the church, at the reception. Give someone the responsibility to do this transfer before guests start arriving at the reception. The second way is to use bridal and bridesmaids bouquets as table arrangements and centre piece arrangement at the reception.
  • Go for seasonal/ cheaper flowers: Using flowers in season can save you a pot of money. Consult your florist on what are the options of flowers in season. It will be much better than using exotic flowers not in season, which have to be shipped from faraway and will add the shipping cost.

Similarly, among the seasonal flowers, go in for the relatively cheaper ones. Remember cheap does not mean unattractive in the case of flowers. Carnations are some of the cheapest flowers available but they look lovely.

Wild flowers are a lovely and cheap alternative. You can handpick these flowers from many public gardens and parks. But you must get permission for picking them beforehand.

Flowers that are difficult to cultivate are more expensive like orchids and Calla lilies. White flowers are also costly as they damage easily.

For cheap blooms, avoid seasons and occasions like Valentine’ s day, Mother’s day, Father’s day, Easter and prom season. Here the demand for flowers is high and options may be limited.

  • Go for hidden perks:  There are many tricks to get gorgeous flowers for your wedding without paying a cent. Firstly, if your wedding is to be held on other festival days like Christmas or Easter, the pews and altar will already be decorated and you will not need extra floral arrangements.

This is also true for weddings to be held in parks and gardens where the flowers and greenery will be already present and you need not spend money on decorations. The natural blooms in such parks will provide a spectacular backdrop.

Another trick is to include greenery in your arrangements. For an elegant, simple look, use a lot of greenery in place of flowers. For getting a look just as stunning as flowers, go for different types of leaves.

 You can also cut down on cost by sharing flowers. This can happen if you have your wedding slated on the same day as another wedding. You can save flower arrangements in the church in the morning for an evening ceremony and split the cost.

  • Go for artificial flowers: Artificial flowers, especially silk flowers look beautiful and cut down cost by a great deal. Not only are they lovely to look at but are durable and can be arranged as per your liking, weeks before the wedding.  You can reuse silk flowers already used at another wedding by borrowing or buying them. You can also sell them online after use.
  • Order online: If you find local florists expensive, you can order flowers online. They will send flowers by post.

These are some great ideas to cut down expenses on your wedding flowers.

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Brighten one’s day with the gift of Flowers!

February 25th, 2015

Flowers have an austere beauty, which is simply mesmerizing. It leaves an awe-inspiring lingering thought that pervades the mind and soul for a long time. The art of gifting glowers has been prevalent ever since and the trend continues even today. Flowers can brighten the look on anyone’s face and make them happy instantly. Research has revealed that flowers have a special aroma and effervescence, which has a pleasing effect on the mind and soul of a person. Flowers can be gifted hand to hand.  However, in today’s world, the word distance has been anguished to zero level since there are many online portals, which help to deliver flowers online anywhere anytime. Hence, sending special flowers in UK is now a matter of clicks.

Every flower is special in its own unique way. In fact, each flower has a meaning of its own. The colours in flowers also reveal a different kind of meaning which can be used as a technique for gifting purpose. Here are some interesting facts about flowers, which very few only know of.

  • Meaning of flowers– Yes, each and every flower has a different kind of meaning of its own. While sunflower symbolizes admiration, marigold expresses desire of richness. Poppy is for consolation while pansy is for loving thoughts. Many relate passion flower with passion while the others consider orchids as a symbol of delicate beauty. Peony is a symbol of healing power and hence is considered ideal to be gifted to someone, who is recuperating from some or the other kind of illness. So, there is platter to select from and express ones emotions without using words. Stephanotis is a symbol of good luck, which is usually gifted to corporate during their times of endeavour.
  • Colours of different flowers and their meaning– It is amazing to discover that each and every flower of different colour has a different meaning of their own. While a red rose represents love and romance, white represents unity and yellow is the universal sign of friendship. Tulip is another versatile flower whose different hues signify different kinds of meaning. Pink tulip is the classic symbol of caring. Purple represents royalty while white signifies forgiveness. Faithfulness is etched in violet colour while yellow tulips are a good way to propose the near and dear ones since it means that one is hopelessly in love with them.

 

Flowers can easily make one day. Today, loads of options are available with us. One can either select a particular strand and the small gesture can mean something or else make a bouquet with assortments for expressing a mix and match feelings. Teamed up with card messages, flowers can be considered as an ideal gift. One can either design a bouquet on their own or take the help of professional florists who are adept in designing them in an apt manner, which conveys the right message to the right person. With fresh flowers, brighten ones day and enjoy the surreal beauty of them!

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Make every celebration special with excellent service

February 20th, 2015

Imagine having a lovely party that has a host of well-dressed people sipping on the finest of wines and wearing the most gorgeous outfits. The picture however would be barren without a few choice flower arrangements thrown in. Flowers have traditionally been used to decorate the venue for almost every occasion and their participants. Whether you are planning a baby shower or you are planning a bachelorette party in a pub, adding a dash of colours in bowls and vases is always preferable. With the help of online flowers delivery, you can now ensure you never have to scramble around to get these beautiful gifts of nature to liven up your get-togethers.

Here are some things that you should keep in mind though when you are selecting the flowers to be delivered:

  • Choose a delivery company that has some amount of experience in this field. Flowers are delicate objects and must be handled with a lot of care and sensitivity. Handing them over in callous hands means damages to the flowers and waste of your money. A company that has been delivering flowers for a while will know exactly how the flowers must be handled, wrapped and delivered without causing any harm to the arrangement or the flowers.

  • Keep in mind the person you are sending the flowers to. Some of them may like dark hued flowers such as deep red roses or purple tulips. Some others may prefer light and summery flowers such as daffodils or blooming roses in pastel shades. Choose a flower arrangement that you find attractive and which you know will also leave a favourable impression on the recipient. Another thing you should bear in mind is that some people are allergic to certain varieties of flowers or leaves. Be sure to exclude them from your choice of gift and avert a medical emergency!

  • Seasonal flowers are the best to select from. Some flowers are available during any time of the year whereas some of them are highly seasonal. Flowers in bloom in their respective seasons are visual delights because they will be blooming in all their charm. Also, knowing which flowers are available in what season will help you keep your expectations from the delivery company realistic.

 

  • Choose a flower arrangement that makes it convenient for the flowers to be delivered. Complex flower arrangements look good in a party when they are stationary in one spot. Wrapped and en route to far away destinations however, all flowers will not be able to stay fresh in such complex arrangements. Wrapping them also becomes an ordeal in itself. Once unwrapped, let the beauty of the flowers shine through in their simple setting that will let the recipient easily enjoy their beauty.

  • When you are sending flowers to another destination, make sure you choose flowers according to the amount of time they will have to travel – sturdier flowers can shipped to places further than to those to which delicate ones are sent.

Add beauty to your flowers arrangements with leaves, wreaths of small flowers, decorative baskets and vases and their trimming such as pearls, satin ribbons and big red bows and there, you have your perfect gift!

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Keeping cut flowers fresher longer

February 19th, 2015

Cut flowers are an instant mood brightener. Pop them in a vase and put them in any corner of the room and they will bring the room alive in a jiffy. Whether it is your Valentine’s Day roses or your daily dose of sunshine that you bring home from the local florist, we all wish those precious flowers would last just a little bit longer.  Short of encasing them in wax is there any other way of preserving them just the way they are? Well, actually there is.

Your kitchen holds many DIY solutions that can keep your flowers looking fresher for long. Here are some ideas that might help you the next time someone drops a bouquet at your door:

Soda in the water

Who would have thought that the humble bottle of soda sitting in a corner in the fridge could actually do more than be a fizzy drink on a summer day? Putting a little bit of this in the water can keep your roses and other cut flowers blooming fresh for days. If you have a clear vase though, keep away from the coloured sodas and go for the clear ones instead. Oh, and don’t forget to change the water every few days!

Aspirin tablets to the rescue

Not just headaches, aspirin can also work as a magic charm with flowers. Drop a couple of tablets in vase of water and watch as those lovely blooms just soak up all the goodness. Tried and true, this method never seems to fail and most importantly, it is an easy cure for all the head and the heartache that happens when you see a bunch of flowers die too early.

Hair spray magic

Yes, you heard us. Hair spray works amazingly well on flowers too and you thought it was only meant to keep your locks in place. Stand far away from the flowers and sprintz a little hair spray on the underside of the petals and leaves and then, rest easy. Remember to spray only a little and stand far; you do not want your flowers frozen in place unlike your wayward hair strands!

Vodka and water

Again, it might sound improbable but it is actually true. Vodka helps kill the bacteria that fester in the stagnant water in the vase, and with the bacteria gone your flowers can live a much healthier and longer life. You do have to change the water every couple of days though and keep adding a little vodka and some sugar to the water every time.

Pennies for your posies

Have a bunch of coins you have been meaning to get rid of? Well, here’s an easy solution. Just drop the pennies in the vase with the flowers. The copper in the pennies will act as an acidifier and keep the bacteria at bay. Don’t drop too many of them though – it’s a vase, not a piggy bank. Also, add a cube of sugar to maintain just the right amount of nutrient balance in the water.

So the next time you are gifted a bunch, or order for flower delivery online, you can use these handy tricks to keep those blossoms from dying fast. This way you can have all the natural decor you want, and get your money’s worth too

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