choosing valentine's day flowers For Your Lover.

Most gardeners I know are actually pretty savvy when it comes to choosing flowers  for gifts. However, if you need some general tips about Valentine’s Day flowers or are simply interested in some fun facts about flowers, then read on.

choosing valentine's day flowers

    * Which cut flowers last the longest vs. examples of some with shorter lifespans once cut.
    * The Society of American Florists helps you sort out what the meanings behind flowers. Good thing too, because Valentine’s Day is the last day you’d want to give your sweetheart flowers that stand for distrust (Lavender) or friendship (pink rose) if you’re looking for something more than friendship. Not that Lavender doesn’t rock in a Valentine’s bouquet though – the meanings list is more fun than serious.
    * Matching flowers to personalities – i.e. is your Valentine romantic, a trendsetter, or a nature lover.
    * Learn how to keep holiday bouquets looking fresh and how to make cut flowers last longer.
    * What various flower colors mean.
    * Top five flowers sold in the UK and the U.S. for Valentine’s Day – what I find odd is that carnations made both lists. I worked for a wholesale nursery but we didn’t carry Carnations so I didn’t see them sell and I personally don’t really like them much, so I’m surprised to find out they’re so popular. Maybe because they’re long lasting, but man, in my opinion there are so many better looking flowers.
    * When to order flowers – typically most flower shops say they can deliver up until Valentine’s Day even if you order at the last minute. But keep in mind, last minute flower shopping will cost you. Plus if you’re picky and want a special arrangement you really need to order before all the shops run out. At the wholesale flower shop I worked for you do not know how busy Valentine’s Day was. We’d get orders super early (months) and still we’d run out which means the shops we supplied to would run out as well – growers who supply to shops can only grow so fast. Basically the sooner you order the better for delivery. If you’re ordering and picking up from a shop, order early and pick up in the morning. Most flower shops get their flowers in early in the morning and/or make arrangements the evening before hand or early in the morning. So a morning pick-up may mean fresher, better looking flowers.