Ribbon Roses

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. 
From ‘I love you’ to ‘Thank You’, ‘I’m sorry’ to ‘Good Luck’, ‘Happy Birthday’ to ‘Welcome Back’ – flowers say it best.Your decision on what flowers to send will be influenced by what’s in season and your personal favourites, but it’s worth knowing that certain types of flowers are more suited to different occasions. 
It’s a good idea to consult your local florist who will have professional advice and guidance on what flowers are best suited to the ocasion.But in the end, there’s no right or wrong.  It’s the thought that really 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 Mother’s Day, pink flowers – especially carnations – are in high demand.Other varieties that are always in demand when it comes to celebrating a special mum are lilies, roses, tulips and hyacinths.When it comes to Christmas, the green and red of the pointsettia has made it a very popular plant.  Holly and other green foliage with berries mixes well with red or white flowers for festive fun.
Chrysanthemums and lilies are traditional funeral flowers in many countries.  White flowers are generally the most popular flowers used to convey sympathy, as it is generally understood that they bring a message of peace.Other suitable varieties for funerals are irises, orchids and roses – with yellow flowers generally deemed to be inappropriate.
For expectant mothers and new parents, gender-sensitive arrangements – blue for boys and pink for girls – are popular choices.  Tiny flowers can also be appropriate because they represent the tiny new human.’Baby’s breath’, or gypsophila is often used in arrangements to celebrate a newborn.For baby showers, daisies are becoming more and more popular in floral arrangements as they symbolise the new arrival’s purity and innocence.
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.Creative types are coming up with all sorts of great ideas for novel gifts, such as ‘cakes’ made out of tiered layers of baby nappies and clothes, wrapped up in cellophane and ribbon.
Colourful flowers in a cheerful arrangement is a good choice to send to people in hospital or recovering at home as it will brighten up any room.Orchids are another variety that have special significance for healing.
And when it comes to birthdays, it’s always a fun idea to send flowers that represent the month that the birthday falls in.You can always check online for lists of birthday flowers, for example April is the month for sweetpeas.    
The beauty and scent of fresh flowers is matchless.  As a gift, flowers are hard to beat and Perth florist, Ennis Flowers can create a beautiful arrangement that conveys a special message appropriate for any occasion.

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