What Flowers Do Florists Sell?
Many of us only send flowers or floral arrangements once in a while and feel just a bit confused every time we go to place an order. What flowers do florists sell and which type should I choose? Flower shops make most flower arrangements with the most popular flowers in season, which helps to assure good quality and long lasting bouquets.
Roses, of all the flowers in the world are the most popular. Florists always have a great variety of beautiful colors from which to choose including red, pink, yellow, ivory, white and fancy mixed color combinations. Each type of flower is said to symbolize a sentiment and roses are the symbol for love.
Lilies are beautiful, long lasting and have a lovely fragrance. Stargazer lilies are quite popular and can be ordered in whites, vibrant shades of reds, yellows and bright pinks. Lilies are frequently grouped in bouquets and floral arrangements with tulips and chrysanthemums making a delightful arrangement.
Daffodils are bright and colorful and used in many floral arrangements each spring when the bulbs begin to flower. The most common blossoms are trumpet-shaped with a simple beauty in shades of white or yellow. Also called Narcissus flowers, which bloom each spring from March through May.
Carnations are commonly found in several arrangements because of the huge array of flower colors from which to choose. They come in single and double blossoms and multi-colored flowers, stripes and assorted solids. These bright beautiful flowers are used in table floral arrangements, bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages for special occasions.
- Many florists sell potted flowers and they will outlast any bouquet. Many potted plants are sold seasonally, but that is what makes them so special. At Christmas time your florist may offer Christmas Cactus in shades of white, pink or red blossoms. In early spring check for Easter lilies and amaryllis. Tiny African violets are favorites with bright splashes of purple, pink or white blossoms all year round.