Roses & Violets

Reviewing the most beautiful flowers offered by 1-800Flowers.com.

1-800Flowers.com Passion for Purple™ Rose Bouquet

November 30, 2009
posted by Jo Ann Del Castillo

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It is believed to be almost numinous in nature, with representation tied to fascination, desire and even going on cautiously. It’s not surprising that purple roses send a message of love at first sight. In fact, it is considered as one of the great valentine flowers. It completely represents romance and unconditional love.

 

Every one knows that most flowering plants hold essential, unique and deep meaning. Each flower stands for something precious to every human being. Just like purple roses, it has been known that its beauty is magnificent and it has captivated a lot of fascinations.

 

A rose garden can totally capture everybody’s attention especially if is it surrounded by different colors, hues, shapes and sizes. No two rose are exactly alike, each of them has distinction so they would be recognized. Nevertheless, among the entire kinds of roses there may be no other as gorgeous as dark purple ones.

 

The dark purple rose comes in different tones, color and sizes. It really depends with the kind of breed you choose. When placed in the garden, dark purple roses can absolutely add beauty to your surroundings… Its beauty has a striking effect to everyone’s eyes.

 

With the continued participation and experimentation of flower experts, they have come up to assorted appearance of dark purple roses such as:

 

  • Burgundy iceburg
  • Wild blue yonder
  • Ebb’s tide
  • Della reese

 

The majority of the purple roses are from the English or Austin Variety whereas others are hybrids or crosses between other species of roses. Despite the fact that every florist and gardener would love to grow purple roses, it’s still very essential to choose roses that are best suited for your flower zone.

An avid gardener may try to grow a beautiful specimen indoors in a container or flower pot, but for the novice gardener, it may be a bit disappointing. However, these things are just a normal to everyone who gets involve with growing flowers. The more you try the more you are satisfied!

1-800Flowers.com One Dozen Gerbera Daisies Arranged in a Vase

November 30, 2009
posted by Jo Ann Del Castillo

iconDo you want to cheer up someone special, a good friend or anything that you care about? Well then Gerbera Daisies are sure to be the perfect choice! This kind of flower obtains different colors that have the capability to capture everybody’s special interests and attention.


Some of the striking colors that this species obtains include:


  • Bright pink,
  • Snow white,
  • Sunny yellow,
  • Ruby red

 


 

It was on the year 1884 that Gerbera Daisies were discovered at Barberton, South Africa by a Scotsman named Robert Jameson. The scientific name of this species is known as gerbera jamesonii which recollects the name of its founder, and the meaning of its common name was taken from a German naturalist called Traugott Gerber.


Presently the Gerbera daisy ranks as the fifth most popular flower in the whole wide world behind roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, and tulips. The breeding program of this species was started in England on the year 1890 which resulted in the enhancement of its flowers’ color variations.


Like other popular flowering plants in the universe, gerbera daisies also represent different essential meanings like:


  • Innocence
  • Purity
  • A classic symbol of beauty
  • Cheerfulness
  • Can uplift someone’s spirit

 

Due to the popularity of the gerbera daisy, it has been noted as one of the most favorite flowers for a number of occasions like birthdays; get well, congratulations, thank you, anniversaries, weddings and a lot more.


In fact, there are a lot of beautiful flowers that we can choose to help us express our deep thoughts and feelings towards the special person in our life but the gerbera daisy and its meaning stick out as one of the best choice! When sending out gerbera daisies, be aware that these fresh flowers bring out very meaningful thoughts which can definitely leave a very lasting and lovely memory…

1-800Flowers.com Peruvian Lilies

November 29, 2009
posted by Jo Ann Del Castillo

iconPeruvian Lily or the so called Lily of the Incas are unique flowering plants from South America comprising of about 50 species of beautiful flowering plants.


Specifically this species belongs to Alstroemeria family which is specifically restricted to one of the two distinct centers of diversity in the center of Chile. Typically, this flower grows in the summer.  However, there are some species which gives flower earlier or later than summer.


Generally this species obtain a rootstock with a slender rhizome or group of rhizomes known as the crown. The storage roots of this flower comprise of sausage-like water which stores suspended structures from the rhizome by major roots. One of the most unique attributes of Peruvian Lilies is the mere fact that its leaves appears to be resupinate which twist from the base, what appears to be the upper leaf surface is actually the lower leaf surface… Real unique indeed!

The very usual botanical characteristics of this flower are effortlessly recognized in the leaves on cut flowers from the flower field of flower shop.


It is a mere fact that every flower found in the universe obtain significant meanings that everyone loves a lot. For instance the flirtatious blooms of Peruvian Lilies dawn varieties of shades which makes them to be a fun choice for many special occasions like wedding, anniversaries, birthdays and a lot more.

According to flower experts, Peruvian Lilies represents very essential symbols like friendship, devotion, and playful sentiments. If you prefer expressing your most mischievous sentiments, then grab Peruvian Lilies!


Similar to most popular flowers in the universe Peruvian Lilies also comes in different colors like:

  • Brilliant shades of yellow
  • Pink
  • Orange
  • White

With the magnificent beauty that Peruvian Lilies holds, its no wonder that it’s one of the top choice for many flower-giving occasions.

1-800Flowers.com Long Stem Roses

November 23, 2009
posted by Jo Ann Del Castillo

iconSimplicity is beauty! That is what most people say, and this applies to long stem roses that capture everyone’s interests. Long stem roses are considered as one of a kind with its unfussiness or simplicity!


If you want to express your feelings in a simplest way then grab long stem roses! Giving out bundles of long stem roses to someone represents your simple but special way of expressing yourself, your feelings and your thoughtfulness towards a person. Everyone would love to receive bundles of long stem roses especially if it is wonderfully arranged as bouquet’s or special giveaways!

  

Just like some other magnificent flowers in the garden, flower shop or flower fields, long stem roses also obtain great characteristics that no other flowers has. It has different colors which symbolizes different and essential meanings. Seeing bundles of long stem roses in different colors can absolutely make everyone’s’ day complete!

  

 

 

The different colors of long stem roses are as follows:

 

  • Yellow long stem roses
  • White long stem roses
  • Red long stem roses
  • Pink long stem roses
  • Orange long stem roses
  • Lavender long stem roses

 

The pleasing to the eye appearance of long stem roses has made it one of the most well-liked flowers in the whole wide world. It’s long, unbending stems make them perfect for display and arrangement in a vase, which in fact has helped them become the preferred rose for the largest part cut flower arrangements.

  

Symbols of long stem roses:

 

  • Love
  • Romance
  • Peace
  • Forgiveness
  • War
  • Passion
  • True love
  • Freedom
  • Gratitude
  • Desire
  • Fascination
  • Fantasy

   

The ultimate expression of long stem roses is the word “I love you”! It is why during special occasions like Valentines Day, wedding, anniversaries, most people prefer buying long stem roses and offer it to the special someone of their life.

1-800Flowers.com Pure Sophistication

November 20, 2009
posted by Jo Ann Del Castillo

Pure Sophistication

Calla Lily is another term for Zantedeschia. It is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants that belongs to the Araceae family and is generally indigenous to South Africa to Malawi.



The term of the genus was offered as praise to an Italian botanist known as Giovanni Zantedeschi.


The Calla Lily or Zantedeschia is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant that grows from 1-2.5 meters tall with leaves 15-45 cm long. This species inflorescence is a glitzy white, yellow or pink spathe shaped similar to a funnel with a yellow, central, finger-like spadix.

For centuries calla lilies have been enjoyed by millions of people around the world. It develops from a kind of bulb known as rhizome and generates a very large green leaves which is naturally wrapped with lighter-colored marks.

The calla lily is also known as:

  • Calla
  • Arum lily
  • Zantedeschia aethiopica

The calla lily flower can easily be nurtured as it is known for its ability to grow in almost any type of soil. With that truth, a lot of people prefer to have calla lilies in their gardens. Another best thing about this species is that it can be a majestic flower for wedding planners.

Apart from its stunning beauty and attractiveness it also holds different meanings and symbols which brings aspirations to everyone. Such symbols include:

  • It is paradoxically associated with both weddings and funerals
  • Symbolizes marriage and transparency due to its white color and trumpet-liked form, which is akin to an eye catcher woman figure.
  • Represents rebirth and resurrection

Just like most popular flowers in the universe calla lilies also obtain different colors like:

  • Yellow
  • Red
  • Pink
  • Burgundy
  • Orange
  • Combination of black and purple

Most importantly the elegant calla lily can also be a real dangerous flower once swallowed as it can poison anyone.

1-800Flowers.com Make Lemonade™ in a Vase

November 14, 2009
posted by Jo Ann Del Castillo

Make Lemonade™ in a VaseIt is a fact that beautiful flowers were there during the earth’s creation. Numerous flowering plants including daisies were created within the 7-day period of the creator’s mission of giving life and beauty to everything on earth.


Like most flowering plants on earth, the daisy has its unique and remarkable characteristics that every one likes best! Daisies can be used as giveaways, tokens or gift for special occasions’ like anniversaries, 18th birthday, Valentines Day, weddings, Christmas and even Halloween…


You can also make use of daisies as your garden’s top most flowers. Daisies grow well in healthy soil, average water and abundant sunlight and air. Growing daisies in your garden is not a hard task to work on as these kinds of flowers can be cultivated in a lot of easy ways.


Another good thing about daisies is that, you can utilize them for your reception’s decoration as it comes in a variety of colors, styles and sizes as well. Daisies belong to one of the most beautiful flowers in the universe. Gardeners in countries like Asia, USA and Europe like growing this species in their gardens.


Daisy represents nothing else but purity and innocence. Daisies obtain no negative meanings at all unlike some other flowers. The symbol and representations of daisy flower are all encouraging in nature.

 

Similar to some other popular flowers found in the planet earth, daisy also has various kinds including:

 

  • Crown Daisy or Garland Chrysanthemum
  • African Daisy
  • Michaelmas Daisy
  • Common Daisy
  • Painted Daisy
  • Marguerite Daisy


Daisies’ lovely and delicate flower reminds a lot of us of the spring days and comfy afternoon or Easter time. This kind of flowers is perennial which make such things like:

 

  • breathtaking vase flowers
  • remarkable indoor arrangement
  • attractive potted plants
  • dazzling accompaniments to the garden

 

So why not consider buying daisies or growing it in your beautiful garden? You can also put bundles of these flowers to beautify your vase!

1-800Flowers.com Exotic Breeze™ Orchids with Godiva®

November 12, 2009
posted by Faith Hamby

Exotic Breeze™ Orchids with Godiva®One of the most plentiful and exotic species of flower, orchids have always been in great demand. In the Victorian era, expeditions were led to find rare variations of orchids that were eventually sold at auction for exorbitant prices. The ongoing popularity of their exotic grace was even given its own name: orchidelirium. One look at the exquisite lines of the orchid effortlessly explains why the Victorians were in such a delirium over this flower, and they continue to be one of the most passionately collected blossoms in the world. Luckily, today, the orchid is an easily available and affordable flower to own, as well as a discriminating gift to be cherished.

Orchids add effortless elegance to any room. Favored by Martha Stewart, they’re a flower that can make the shabby chic and are so dramatic that they need little more than a simple vase to showcase their exotic beauty. With their large, fanned out petals and their simple, unadorned leaves, they boast a vast wardrobe of style. Single-flowered orchids are the society matrons of flowers: genteel and weighty, graceful in their downward arching growth. Or there’s the multi-flowered orchid with its abundance of flowers, flush with color in bunches of blooms. No matter what flowering guise the orchid wears, it becomes the focal point of any room or centerpiece.

But orchids are much more than a stunning decoration. No gift could be more luxurious – or more romantic – than a bouquet of orchids and a box of gourmet chocolates. Perhaps these flowers pair so well with the decadence of chocolate because one of the most alluring ingredients in chocolate – vanilla – is from its own variation of orchid. From culinary fare to alluring perfumes, orchids lend class to everything they touch. Their fragrance graces designer perfumes from Dior’s J’adore to Jean Paul Gaultier’s Classique. And while fragrance can be such a personal thing, the orchid itself is an infallible hostess gift – and a testament to the gift giver’s own incomparable sense of beauty and impeccable taste.

Whether you’d like to add the class of orchids to your own home décor or send them as a gracious gift, 1-800Flowers.com has a variety of bouquets suitable for any occasion.

1-800Flowers.com Fields of Europe™ for Fall

November 11, 2009
posted by Stacy Keck

Fields of Europe™ for FallThe Fields of Europe bouquet has been one of 1-800Flowers’ bestselling arrangements for almost two decades. This vibrant orange and yellow bouquet truly encompasses the stunning colors and textures of fall. Inspired by European flower markets, this unique flower arrangement serves as a gorgeous and memorable gift for both holidays and seasonal purchases. Sunflowers, lilies, roses, daisy poms, and seeded eucalyptus combined in a glass vase with preserved fall leaves, river rocks, and raffia symbolize a beautiful image of autumn in Europe.

Eye appealing sunflowers provide this bouquet with fresh and clean scents, while not overpowering the senses. Some people also associate these stunning flowers as growing symbols of renewal and hope for peace. With lilies ranking as one of the most popular perennials in the world, this distinctive and sweet-scented beauty will likely please even the most the discriminating customer. Orange roses denote enthusiasm and desire and are perfect flowers for letting people know that you want to get to know them better. Beautiful, bright, and fresh daisy poms give this bouquet a long-lasting great look that can spruce up any setting. A final touch of seeded eucalyptus then adds a heavenly scent to this lovely arrangement.

Affordably priced between $39.99 and 59.99, this exquisite arrangement provides an extreme value to its customer. The artistically designed and stylish glass-gathering vase measures eight inches tall. This arrangement offers customers around the world some of the freshest flowers in three convenient purchase sizes, small, medium, and large. It begins at a generous fifteen inches tall and twelve inches in diameter and then increases by one inch for each upgrade.

Created by one of the world’s top floral artists, this amazing bouquet is also available for same-day delivery, saving you time and any inconvenience. If you order the Fields of Europe arrangement in the recipient’s time zone by 2:00pm, Monday – Friday, 12:30pm Saturday, or 11:30am Sunday, your flowers will be custom made and professionally hand-delivered the same day. As always, this fast and reliable delivery also comes with a hundred percent satisfaction and freshness guarantee.

1-800Flowers.com White Stargazer Lilies

November 11, 2009
posted by Jo Ann Del Castillo

White Stargazer LiliesLilies consist of a genus of approximately 110 species in the lily family (Liliaceae) and are acknowledge as real essential outsized ostentatious flowering garden plants.


In addition they are globally essential in literature and cultural.  Some species of lilies are occasionally developed and harvested for edible bulbs.


Lilies obtain a vibrant color that has the intense potential to hold everyone’s interest or fascination. This kind of flower is truly popular not just in Europe, America or Asia but all over the world… Lilies are indeed globally acknowledge and well-liked.


Similar to other beautiful flowers in the planet earth lilies also obtain different colors which holds special meanings. Such kind of lilies includes:

  • White lily – This kind of lily symbolizes modesty and virginity.
  • Easter lily – Represents the Virgin Mary
  • Lily of the valley – It signifies sweetness and purity of ones heart.
  • Yellow lily – Represents cheerfulness, gay spirits and festivities.
  • Orange lily – Stands for strong amorous feeling or desire; signifies a powerful feeling or emotion.

In the UK lilies are considered as the one of the most admired flowers next to Rose. In the entire universe lilies rank as the 4th well-liked flowers…


Due to the fact that lilies obtain majestic beauty, vivacious color, and excellent meanings, it is widely used as gifts and giveaways to any kind of celebration. Lilies also work best for all year round occasions. Another best thing about lilies is that a number of magnificent bouquets can be created out of this.

1-800Flowers.com Fall Tulip Bouquet

November 10, 2009
posted by Jo Ann Del Castillo

Fall Tulip BouquetA tulip comprises of 150 bulbous species with flashy flowers that belongs in the family Liliacease. It is a perennial plant in the genus Tulipa. The species native variety consist Southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

There are also some other species from Anatolia, Iran in the West to Northeast of China. The largest parts of tulip are derived from Tulipa gesneriana.


Similar to other popular, beautiful and purely captivating flowers in the universe, tulips also signifies a lot of wonderful thins and meanings. An assorted tulip for instance symbolizes an immense manner of expressing ones feelings.  In every piece and color of tulip flower there is a definite significance coupled with it.


Everyone in the world truly love being encircled by fascinating flowers like tulip, yes indeed! Even little kids appreciate it!  Tulips flower have always had a very significant role to play in every human lives.


What do tulips mean then?


Tulips are one of those beautiful, adoring, and well-liked flowers that are just right for every occasion! During the ancient era in Turkey tulips were worn inside a turban. In fact tulips originally belong to Persia and Turkey.

As time passes by the meaning of tulips has changed but still plays an important role to every one and to every seasons’ occasions! Regarding its color, red signifies love, the yellow ones symbolizes happiness, the purple stands for royalty and white tulips represents peace or forgiveness…


A tulip with velvet texture at the center of it and is almost black in color, thought to signify the heart of a lover which is flamed with deep and intense passion towards his one and only love.


So when celebrating special occasions, congregating for a special event, and commemorating victories do not forget to include bundles of tulips in your reception to perfectly harmonize your theme and venue!