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General Flower Care Tips
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Presentation
bouquets
Made with a collection of loose flowers, presentation bouquets give you the
flexibility to arrange the flowers in two or three vases depending on the size
of the bouquet.Cut and condition the flowers as above. Make sure you use clean
vases as residue from previous arrangements can harbour bacteria that reduce
the life of your flowers.Keep them away from harsh sunlight and heat-producing
appliances – but make sure they are somewhere you can see and enjoy them!
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A bit of Flower History
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If
you decide to give the gift of flowers, it will mean so much more if you're familiar
with some of the meanings behind them. Imagine giving a bouquet of purple irises,
crocuses, and ivy to your special someone on Valentine's Day, and being able to
share that this was a traditional bouquet given on this day in Medieval times
because the iris meant "heat aflame," the crocus, "joy," and
the ivy ensured the recipient was wanted "above all others." A red carnation
was delivered to a loved one who was absent, and snowdrops sent a message of the
desire to rekindle an old romance. |
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