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How to Send Flowers

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Sending Flowers to Friends, Family and Anyone Else…

When sending a flower to people you love, there are a few things to think about. Either you are going to send the flowers yourself, or have a service do it. Here is my take on the two categories:

Sending Flowers Yourself

  • Make sure the flowers are really fresh. Some flowers ship better than others, for example tropical flowers such as anthirium, ginger, bird of paradise make the journey across the ocean very well whereas more delicate flowers would not. Another thing to consider is how they are packed in shipping. Protective packaging with a cooling agent is important to avoid bruised, damaged & dead flowers..none of which is what you want.

Having the Pros do it

  • If you decide sending flowers on your own is too much of a hassle, choose a good floral delivery service. There are many available on the internet or even your local flower shop. You will get more personal service from a floral shop. Pick a price range that is middle of the road..The less you pay, the less flowers you will get, conversely the more you pay the larger the arrangement. A reputable business will always stand by its value and quality. If you are dissatisfied with the flowers you sent or received, contact the floral delivery service and ask for an adjustment.

Has anyone had any experience with reputable flower delivery services? Feel free to comment below.

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4 Comments on How to Send Flowers»

  1. I would like to know how and when to prune a Eucalyptus tree. It has really done well this year but it is too tall. Will it get fuller if I top it out?

    Yes, it will send out new shoots and get bushier.

    Comment by Bonnie Keating — 8/20/2004 @ 2:19 pm

  2. It’s possible that there is not enough sun where you moved them. Most hydrangeas like full protected sun and moisture. The other problem can be pruning. Also check on how much you fertilize. You can get lots of growth and at the expense of flowers if they get too much fertilizer.

    Comment by I wouldn\’t move the hydrangeas thats my problem we moved ours and now they get huge but never bloom. I would like to now if there\’s any relation to my moving them and if not why are they never blooming. Paul — 8/29/2004 @ 6:09 pm

  3. How do I prepare the flower to send it through the mail? Are there water vials to buy? What do I do to the flower? Please Help =)

    It depends on what type of flower you want to send. Water vials can be purchased from any florist. Many suppliers ship flowers with a cold pack to keep the flowers cool. Use a reliable shipper that will deliver your flowers in the shortest amount of time.

    Comment by Doug — 5/31/2005 @ 6:21 pm

  4. I recently received a bouquet of Gerber Daisies that lasted about 1 day before dying. I don?t like the thought of these going to complete waste. I?d like to save the seeds and plant them. I?ve heard of drying flowers and saving the seeds. Any tips for me to salvage the seeds and plant?
    Thanks!

    If this is a cut flower bouquet the flowers are picked before they mature enough to develop seeds. If you have a fuzzy center on one of your flowers then there is a slight chance of seeds. You can plant them pointed end down, it takes 15-25 days to germinate. It takes 6 months from germination to blooming.

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    Comment by Kris — 9/18/2006 @ 12:31 am

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