Sending Flowers - A Gift Givers Guide

By giving flowers to a special friend, relative, spouse, neighbor, co-worker or yourself - research (conducted at Retgers University) has proved that the presence of flowers has an immediate impact on happiness and increases life satisfaction and enjoyment. In fact 88% of people agree that a gift of flowers changes your mood for the better (Society of American Florists).

Often the best reason to send a gift of flowers is Just Because. When it comes to gift giving, carefully selecting the varieties and colors you send will result in thoughtful, customized gifts people appreciate and like to receive. With the hundreds of sizes, shapes and colors flowers come in, flower arrangements are one of the easiest gifts to customize.

Floral arrangements, plants, flower bouquets and gift baskets can be delivered for all occasions such as Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, anniversaries, birthday, get well, sympathy, funeral, weddings and any other occasions.

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Care Tips

Flowers: How to lengthen the life of your flower arrangement
A little extra care can make a big difference for any size flower arrangement or fresh flower bouquet.
Most floral arrangements last 4-7 days or longer, depending on the flowers used and the care they receive. The Society of American Florist provides these tips for longer-lasting, more vibrant flowers:

For floral arrangements:
Keep the vase filled (or floral foam soaked) with water containing a flower food provided by the florist. Flower food makes flowers last longer but it is important to follow the mixing directions on the flower food packet. Most packets are to be mixed with either a pint or a quart of water. Flower foods should not be diluted with more water than is specified on the packet.

If the flower food solution becomes cloudy, replace it entirely with properly mixed flower food solution. If possible, re-cut stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife. Be sure to use a sharp knife or clippers that will not crush the stems. Immediately place the stems into solution. Keep flowers in a cool place (65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit), away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, directly under ceiling fans, or on top of televisions or radiators. (Appliances give off heat, which causes flowers to dehydrate). Most flowers will last longer under cool conditions.

For loose bunches or boxed flowers:
Keep your flowers in a cool place until you can get them in a flower food solution. Don't forget how important it is to follow the mixing directions on the flower food packet. Fill a clean deep vase with
water and add a flower food from your florist. Remove leaves that will be below the waterline. Leaves in water will promote bacterial microbial growth that may limit water uptake by the flower. Re-cut
stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife. Place the flowers in the vase solution you have prepared.

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