Finding The Perfect Seasonal Flowers
September 5, 2010 by Adrianna Noton
Filed under Gardening
Not sure how to say “I love you” to your sweetheart or “My condolences” to your business associate? Don’t speak a word. Instead, let flowers speak for you when you do not know what to say or how to say it best. Here are some pointers that can help you make a memorable arrangement for almost any occasion throughout the year.
Spring time brings the bulbs which bloom, the sturdy tulip, the delicate iris, the snowdrop, the grape hyacinth. To your spring flowers of white daisies and yellow gerberas, add a splash of color. Delicate alstroemeria can sit beside sturdy twigs of pussy willow to make for pretty bouquets to cheer up any room.
Summer colors are bold and flashy. They stand up and cheer. They are a riot of color and shape and scent. White and pink stargazer lilies make for a strong contrast against yellow spider mums. Bright blue and purple flowers jump into the mix in the form of irises or purple prairie tulips. For a touch of drama, add birds of paradise, maybe even some exotic orchid flowers or spicy ginger stems for a tropical touch.
The season of fall comes and with it a change of tone and color. Rusty browns, oranges, golds and yellow come forward. Sunflowers make their appearance, as do autumn daisies and orange lilies. Yellow roses sit side by side with peach colored alstroemeria blooms.
Winter is the time for snow, for green and white, and sometimes red. Bouquets this time of year are simple and elegant. Add hypericum berries to your white arrangement for a touch of wintry color, or some frosted pine cones and some baby’s breath to your arrangement of white spider mums and cream colored roses and holiday greens. For a festive touch, add a curl of ribbon.
Special occasions occur year round. No matter what your special occasion, flowers can be the perfect way to recognize a special day. Send flowers to extend your congratulations to the new graduate. Send flowers to wish your dear friend good health and speedy recovery. Wish your colleague well on their retirement. Send your sympathy to your friend who lost their partner.
When holidays roll around, send your family a floral arrangement that reflects the special occasion. Fill their home with the smells and colors of home and your best wishes for the season whatever it may be. Whether it is Divali, Eid al-Fitr, Christmas, Easter or the New Year, there are floral arrangements available for every purpose, season and festival you can imagine.
Any day can be the perfect day for you to send flowers. You can be sure to make your loved one smile with a well selected floral arrangement that says you had it made just for them. With your personal touch, they will feel important, appreciated, and loved.

