May 14th is Mother’s Day – What flowers should you send to her?
Once again we get the chance to say I love
you and thank you to that very important person in our lives, our Mom. I know, I know, we shouldn’t have to wait for
this one particular day to let her know how great she is, we should tell her
almost every day! But unfortunately, life keeps us busy, and although most of
us have good intentions, I’m sure we all forget to do so from time to
time.
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| Daisy |
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| Gerbera |
In the florist industry, Mother’s Day is one
of the busiest times of the year.
Because, well, let’s face it, everyone has a mother right?! And what woman, for the most part, would not
love to receive flowers from their kids, (or anything else for that matter..LOL).
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| Rose |
So
let’s talk about the flowers, how do you know what to send, how much should you
spend? These are all very good questions, and there is no real definitive
answer, however, I will try my best to help you with choosing the right selection
for your mom.
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| Lisianthus |
If you are one of the lucky ones, you will
know exactly what variety of flowers your mom prefers, if that’s the case it’s
almost too easy. Simply order either
just that type, or make sure it is included in a bouquet.
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| Bird of Paradise |
The cost of course is
more dependent on what type that is, as not all flowers are priced the same. Most average between the $3 - $10 range, for example:
a stem of daisies is $3, a Gerbera is $4 a rose $4.50 Lisianthus is $5
Hydrangea range from $5 to $10, bird of paradise are $7,and a large Oriental
lily is $10 and so on.
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| Hydrangea |
So obviously the type will help determine the cost. Also keep
in mind that it is nicer to receive something they like than something they don’t.
So let’s say you wish to spend $50, and her favourite flowers are Gerbera, then
why not simply send her a beautiful bouquet of only Gerbera with some nice
greens and maybe some filler flowers to fluff it up a bit, you get the idea.
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| Oriental Lily |
Then
there are those who have an idea of what kind of style their mom likes opposed
to the types of flowers. Well that’s not as difficult as you think it may be.
If she prefers a more modern look to things, you know stream lined, simple,
elegant, then the flowers should reflect that. Calla lilies are very classy, as
well are orchids, so you could maybe send her a Phalenopsis orchid plant, or
some calla lilies with some interesting foliage, as an idea. If you go that
route, you probably are looking to spend more around the $50 - $150 range.
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| Modern vase with Calla Lily |
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| Phalaenopsis Orchid |
Maybe
your mom is the type of person who loves to work in the garden, and simply
loves nature and flowers of all types. In that case, almost anything would
work, though I would suggest a vase of “gardeny” type flowers.
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| Garden vase of flowers |
Maybe something
with hydrangea, Lisianthus, gerbera, even a few roses or daisies depending on
the amount you wish to spend. If this is the case, the budget is up to you. For
something that is a good size, without going crazy, figure on spending from $60
- $120.
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| Bowl of 36 tulips |
We then
go to the person who simply doesn’t have a clue what their moms like. When
someone says this to me, there are 3 options (as far as I am concerned). You
could go the simple classy route and send a dozen roses in a vase with some
nice greenery and filler cost would be $75.
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| Modern Arrangement |
Another option would be a beautiful
a vase of tulips. I mean who doesn’t love tulips this time of year, it’s just
so spring, cost ranges from $25 -$100 (depending on how many tulips you would
like). My last suggestion, when all else fails is simply an assortment of spring
mix flowers. Either done in a vase or
sent as cut flowers (means mom will have to put it in a vase herself).
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| Pastel Vase |
Personally, I think when you send flowers, it always looks nicer when it is
already done up, and Mom doesn’t have to do anything but enjoy them! The price
range for this varies depending on the flowers that are selected. Usually the
customer will let us know how much their budget is, and we will create a
beautiful arrangement for that amount. But for those who want an idea, they
start at $45 and can go to any amount.
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| Large Mixed Vase |
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| Bright and Springy |
One last thing you should also keep in mind,
and that would be the colouring of your flowers. To give you an example, my mom
was not a “pinky” kind of person, so I would always give her bright coloured
flowers. Maybe your mom likes the soft
tones of pinks and lavenders, or maybe she likes more bold shades, like orange,
purple and hot pink. Mention this when you order your flowers (if you know), so
together will choose the right colour combination that will make your mom
happy.
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| Colourful Vase |
I hope I
have helped at least a few of you with what flowers you should send to your special
mom for this Mother’s Day. If you need any more help, or more suggestions,
don’t hesitate to call us or check our web site for more ideas. We are very good at what we do, and pride ourselves
on sending only the very best. We design each order keeping in mind of how we ourselves would love to receive them from our loved ones.
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| Small vase of Tulips |
We here at Edgewood want you to feel that you are getting the service, advice and all the help you may need. That way your mom not only gets the flowers
that you so lovingly picked out for her, but receives them with a big, happy
smile!!!
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| Vase of pink Roses |
Moms are far too precious, and special to be disappointed on a day
that is dedicated to them! Just remember, all gifts are appreciated when given
with love.
