Online Flower Deals

50 Autumn Roses Sale - Sweetest Day

2010-10-11T12:49:00.000-07:00

From now until Friday, October 15th, get 50 Autumn Roses for $69.95, regularly 89.95, from Organic Bouquet, just in time for Sweetest Day on Saturday. Organic Bouquet is the leader in eco-friendly flowers, delivering environmentally friendly and sustainable flowers and floral gifts.

2 For 1 Organic Rose and Lily Bouquets

2010-10-05T12:51:00.000-07:00

For this week, until this Saturday, October 9th, buy one organically grown Rose and Lily Bouquet and get another for free. Enjoy!

Free Gifts For Early Valentine's Day Flower Orders

2006-01-28T00:53:00.000-08:00

Hallmark is offering a free gift for early Valentine's Flower deliveries this year. The first is a free teddy bear ($10 value) with select Valentines orders starting 1/30/06.

Learn more at the Hallmark web site.

Happy Valentine's!

Mark

Holiday Flower Cheer

2005-12-10T10:21:00.000-08:00

Just in time for the holidays, several online florist are offering discounts on flower arrangements, roses and bouquets.

Hallmark is running a 20% off holiday flowers special
FancyBlooms is offering a free cobalt vase with every blue rose arrangement purchase (these are beautiful roses!)
FancyBlooms is offering 18 Grower Fresh Red or Mixed Roses for the price of 12
FancyBlooms is offering a free vase with all grower fresh cut flowers for the winter (use code: VASEFREE)

Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday!

Mark

Free Roses Season

2005-10-25T07:21:00.000-07:00

Two online vendors are currently offering free roses:

FancyBlooms is running a "buy 18 roses for the price of 12" sale...

and

Hallmark is offering "buy 12 roses, get 12 free".

As an additional incentive, FancyBlooms is also offering a free vase. Use code: "vasefree"

Happy Halloween!

Mark
Online Flower Deals

Hallmark Fall Sale

2005-09-23T21:44:00.000-07:00

Hallmark is having it's annual fall sale and included is a special offer for tulips. Buy 15 and get 10 more free. More flowers packages and specials available at the site.

All the best,

Mark

An Appreciation of Flowers

2005-08-27T23:08:00.000-07:00

Many of us regularly buy flowers for loved ones and friends, to congratulate, console or just cheer up. But what do particular flowers mean? Find out in this interesting article about what flowers and colors really mean. Enjoy!

Mark
Online Flower Deals

An Appreciation of Flowers

Karen Escaland
karen@avonflowers.com

Avon Flowers
http://www.avonflowers.com/

Flowers serve a multitude of purposes, only one of which is the beautification of our environment. Regardless of their placement in the home ~ in a cheerful arrangement on the kitchen table or in a simple bedside vase - flowers offer a warm reception to guests and provide the sweet, earthy smell of spring. A nice flower arrangement will give anyone a pick-me-up on a dismal day, bringing a sense of joy to its recipient.

Magic of Flowers

The act of giving a fresh-cut flower is often associated with romance and an expression of one~s feelings. The magic, if any, is in the ~air~. A sweet smelling scent that is pleasing to the nose and human senses.

Studies have shown that the fragrance of a flower can stir a variety of emotions in the human breast. Unpleasant odors, on the other hand, may cause irritability and instill a sense of displeasure. In addition, the coloring of a flower may also impact its beholder.

Flowers and Their Meanings

While it's long been believed that particular meanings are associated with flower varieties and/or their colors, such is not the case. Rather than adhering to commonly held stereotypes, most people today offer flowers that express a personalized message through the giving of a specific type or color that's significant to the recipient. As a result of this Old World belief, however, the Society of American Florists has accumulated a list of associations between flowers and their meanings, based on their available histories.

Here are a few by type:

* Anemone-fragile
* Apple Blossom-promise
* Baby~s Breath-festivity
* Begonia-deep thoughts
* Camellia-gracious
* Daisy-innocence
* Forget-Me-Not-remember me forever
* Holly-domestic happiness
* Lilac-first love
* Orchid-delicate beauty

Meanings according to color:

* Rose
* Pink - Friendship
* Red - Passion
* Red & White - Love and Unity
* Yellow - Zeal Tulip
* Purple - Royalty

Fresh Cut Flowers

Due to the technological impact and shift in the global market, there are more flower varieties ~ on a year-round basis ~ than ever before. The integration of wildflowers into a bouquet or flower arrangement can prove to be breath-taking, and offers more diversity to the consumer. This section highlights some of the more common types of fresh cut flowers that can be found at most local florist shops.

One of the more classic flowers ~ the rose ~ is available in a variety of genres, including the tea rose, the sweetheart rose and the spray rose. The nearly 120 arrays of roses that retailers commonly carry contain all shades of the spectrum, such as those of the red, pink, purple, orange, coral, peach and white families. The style of growth, as well as color, may differ from type to type. For example, tea roses will open from three to four inches, with stems spanning 12 to 30 inches in length; whereas the stems of spray roses may contain several flowers each.

The variety and type of rose will determine its life span, but most will typically live between four and seven days after cutting. Due to their delicate nature, stems should be placed in the vase very gingerly. In order to reduce the build-up of bacteria, any foliage that is apparent immediately above the water line should be removed. For maximum life expectancy, stems should be re-cut every two to three days.

Lilies are also available in more than one variety. The common Lily, the Asiatic Lily and Oriental Lily are all members ~ though different branches ~ of the lily family. Made apparent by their trumpet-shaped petals, lilies can reach six inches in diameter, with stems reaching up to three feet in height, housing four to eight blooms. Among the colors that are expressed through the lily family are white, yellow, pink, red and orange.

According to the National Animal Poison Control Center, lilies can cause serious problem for cats. It is recommended that you keep lilies out of the reach of your pet.

Tulips ~ known by no specific variety names ~ grow as single blossoms, containing six petals each. Variations include those of the lily-flowering, double flowering, fringe-petaled and ruffled parrot genres. The color array includes white, yellow, pink, peach, orange, red, lavender and purple, as well as a bi-color variety.

The orchid, also known as cymbidium, dendrobium, oncidium, cattleya and phalaenopsis, are available in a variety of shapes and sizes ~ the largest of these being cymbidiums. Including all varieties, there are currently over 17,000 species which span the globe.

Personal preference will dictate which flower, color and/or arrangement is most suitable for that special someone in your life, as well as which room of the house in which to display the arrangement.

Popularity of Wildflowers

Wild flower gardens are growing in popularity as the world learns from gardening experts that wild flowers are not merely a weed. Wildlife like birds and caterpillars are attracted to miniature countryside wild flower gardens. Truly-there are benefits to growing a wild flower garden.

Some of the most widely appreciated ~ and well-known ~ wildflowers are honeysuckle, foxglove, red campion, lesser celandine, herb Robert and forget-me-not. These flowers are so appreciated in certain parts of the world that it has become illegal to uproot them or destroy them in any other way. Since this would mean the destruction of the landscape~s natural beauty, many people are in favor of this practice.

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Author Karen Escaland is the owner and publisher of Avon Flowers a website dedicated to providing quality information for anyone interested in Flowers. Karen has more articles at http://www.avonflowers.com/newsletters/archive.shtml

Hallmark Flower Sale

2005-07-21T14:17:00.000-07:00

Hallmark is having a summer flower sale. Buy 12 roses get 12 free (good only on mixed rose bouquet orders). The sale is good through August 7th. Visit Hallmark for more details.

And to keep those flowers fresh and beautiful as long as possible, here are some handy flower care tips:

1. Fill the vase with lukeware water and one packet of flower food.

2. Remove any leaves that fall below the water line.

3. Carefully cut 1" off the end of each stem.

4. Re-cut the stems and change the water every three or four days. Add food the first time you change the water.

Enjoy!

Mark
http://onlineflowers.blogspot.com

Blue Roses?

2005-06-01T06:52:00.000-07:00

FancyBlooms is offering for a limited time a unique rose bouquet, Blue Roses! This will certainly be a conversation piece!

For more, visit: FancyBlooms.com

All the best,

Mark
onlineflowers.blogspot.com

Free Shipping and Discounts on Roses

2005-05-26T01:49:00.000-07:00

FancyBlooms.com has two new special offers on fresh red and mixed roses:

Free standard shipping on 24 mixed or red roses.

$5 off 18 grower fresh red or mixed roses.

Visit FancyBlooms.com for more details.

Have a great Memorial Day!

Mark

onlineflowers.bogspot.com

More Mother's Day Specials

2005-05-03T07:21:00.000-07:00

ProFlowers has some very nice promotions for Mother's Day this year:

Mother's Day flowers from $19.99 plus FREE vase

Mother's Day Favorites - save $10 plus FREE chocolate

Mother's Day Sale - up to 25% off plus free vase

Have a great Mother's Day!

Mark
onlineflowers.blogspot.com

Mother's Day Specials from FancyBlooms.com

2005-04-27T13:32:00.000-07:00

FancyBlooms.com is running several rose specials through Mother's Day to remember all mothers, grandmothers and special women in our lives this May 8th:

12 red/mixed roses $27.95, 18 red/mixed roses $29.95 and 24 red/mixed roses at $39.95. They are also offering a free glass vase by using code "vasefree".

Additionally, they are offering 10% off a future order with any Mother's Day flower order placed for delivery between May 2nd and May 5th. See all Mother's Day floral selections.

These roses (and prices) are available for delivery overnight through Mother's Day. Happy Mother's Day to all Mom's!

Mark
http://onlineflowers.blogspot.com

Administrative Professional Week Specials

2005-04-20T21:42:00.000-07:00

FancyBlooms.com has a special offer for Administrative Professional's Week (April 25-29), 18 premium long-stemmed roses are only $29.95, get a free glass vase with coupon "vasefree" and you can upgrade to 24 roses for only $10 more. Their current special offer on 24 roses includes free standard shipping if delivered on or before April 29th.

Win A Year of Flowers

2005-04-12T07:26:00.000-07:00

Hallmark is running a "Shower of Flowers" contest between April 4th and April 24th where you can win a years worth of flowers. You can read more and enter at Hallmark.com.

15% off Mothers Day Flowers

2005-04-12T07:00:00.000-07:00

KaBloom is offering 15% off Mother's Day flower arrangements through May 15th. Use code "MDAY2005" to get your discount.

Win A Dozen Roses

2005-04-12T06:40:00.000-07:00

FancyBlooms.com runs a "Win a Dozen Roses" contest where each Friday someone wins a dozen roses. You only need to enter once and someone wins each week.

Spring Flower Sales

2005-04-12T02:30:00.000-07:00

Hallmark is offering $5-$10 off select bouquets, for example:

This spring tulip arragement is $10 off...

this appreciation bouquet is $5 off...

and this watercolor bouquet is $10 off. Enjoy!

Easter Specials

2005-03-21T16:06:00.000-08:00

Here's a beautiful Easter bouquet with free chocolates for just $39.95 from FancyBlooms.com:

To get a free vase, just use code "VASEFREE"

Happy Easter!

Spring Online Rose Delivery Specials

2005-03-03T21:07:00.000-08:00

Here are two special deals for beautiful roses delivered overnight, direct from the grower, online at FancyBlooms.com:

18 Roses for $29.95 (regularly $59.95)
(use coupon "vasefree" for free vase)

24 Red Roses for $39.95 (regularly $89.95)
(use coupon "vasefree" for free vase)

Appreciate Bouquet

2005-02-26T07:03:00.000-08:00

Hallmark: Simple Appreciation Bouquet
Was $29.95 now: $24.95 Save $5

Free Delivery and 2 for 1

2005-02-25T00:53:00.000-08:00

From ProFlowers....

Bring In Spring Flower Deals

2005-02-23T08:44:00.000-08:00

Here are some great online flower deals from around the internet today:

Buy One Get One Free Roses only $29.99 (ProFlowers)
Free Vase With Cut Flower Orders Use Code: "VASEFREE" (FancyBlooms.com)
$10 off Spring Tulips (ProFlowers)

Both ProFlowers and FancyBlooms ship direct from the grower overnight and offer same day delivery as well. I've found the direct overnight shipping advantageous because it means lower pricing (no middleman) and longer lasting, fresher flowers. I've sent flowers through both companies (and continue to regularly) and have been very happy with their flowers, shipping methods (boxes are elegant and keep flowers fresh and safe during shipping) and customer service. The real test, of course, are the comments made by the person receiving the flowers! :)