Valentine’s Day is one of the most, if not the most profitable celebration, for the florist business. It’s nice to receive a bouquet of red roses on Valentine’s Day, don’t get me wrong. But the thought that my man would spend close to $100 for a dozen boring-red-roses makes my eye twitch. Why not think outside the traditional box of chocolate and roses; and go for a different bloom…. or perhaps even a flowering plant?
1-800-Flowers, the popular online ordering has 12 long stem red roses for $69.99 + $14.99 service fee + $11.09 tax = $96.03. That’s highway robbery.
I always buy my flower bouquets at Costco. For $25 you can get a seasonal arrangement of mixed flowers (in-store).
$25 bouquet from Costco
They also offerer Valentine’s Day delivery specials when you order online. They have 10 long stem red roses for $39.99 + $5.20 tax and shipping is FREE! = $45.19. That’s half the price!
Why not chose your blooms for their hidden meanings or symbolic colours?
Types:
Anthurium – attraction
Aster – beginnings
Dogwood – endurance
Gardenia – grace
Gerbera – purity
Gypsophila – everlasting love
Heather – passion
Heliotrope – devotion
Hibiscus – opportunity
Honeysuckle – bonds of love
Hyacinth – young love
Mimosa – sensitivity
Orchid – ecstasy
Pansy – thoughtfulness
Periwinkle – promise
Poppy – dreams
Primrose – hope
Sweet Pea – lasting pleasure
Tulip – hopeless love
Violet – faithfulness
Colours:
Blue – trust and commitment
Green – self-respect, well-being and balance
Yellow – optimism, enlightenment and happiness
Orange – warmth and energy
Red – Passion and attention
Pink – fun, exciting, youthful and lightheartedness
White – Purity, innocence and simplicity
Purple – balance between calm blue and stimulation of red. Favoured by creative types.
For less impact on the wallet, choose flowers that are in season!
Winter blooms:
Hyacinth, Hydrangea and Ranunculus.
Year-round blooms:
Gerbera, Rose , Alstroemeria, Berried eucalyptus, Veronica, Lisianthus, Aster, Lily, Chrysanthemum, Hypericum berry, Phlox and Carnation.
Hydrangea
Hyacinth
White Lily
Gerbera – my favourite!
Phlox
Chrysanthemum
Aster
What type of blooms can you associate yourself with? Do you have any budget conscious tips for our men on February 14th?
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