Giving flowers on Valentine’s gift is a timeless romantic gesture for couples all over the world. Flowers are a simple, yet thoughtful gift that demonstrates your love for another person.
However, with the seemingly endless choices available, it can be a bit overwhelming when February 14th comes around.
To give you a helping hand, we’ve compiled some tips to help you decide on the perfect choice of flowers this Valentine’s Day.
Florist vs Supermarket
When choosing where to buy flowers from this Valentines Day gifts , you’ll quickly find yourself asking: florist or supermarket?
For many, this question is quickly answered by considering the quality perception and the range available at the florists. However, the answer is not that simple and some people are won over by the convenience of supermarket flowers.
Don’t forget that as we get closer to the date, prices at both the florist and supermarket are likely to increase due to the worldwide demand. Prices will also get affected by the rose head size and the stem length.
Flowers that come from a florist are professionally hand selected and you will receive additional care instructions on how to make them last longer when you get home. The arrangement provided will be tailor made, within your budget and wrapped to reach the effect you desire. Your local florist can even arrange delivery, relieving the stress on Valentine’s Day that sees many a partner sneakily pop out to collect any flowers, or rush to a store after work!
Opting to visit a supermarket to buy your Valentines Day gifts will quite often be more convenient and the price may be less expensive. Although the flower quality may vary from the quality of a florist, supermarkets will not be able to accommodate specific requests and provide tailor made wrapping options.
Type of flowers
Once you have decided where to go, it helps to have an idea of what type of flower to buy.
Roses are the classic symbols of love. A bouquet or rose box of at least one dozen long stem red roses is the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts and is sure to make your partner feel adored. However, roses come in a kaleidoscope of colours, so choose whichever your partner would love the most. Read more about rose colour meanings in our dedicated Blog article.
Artificial flowers may also be the best option for some couples or to honour the departed loved ones at the cemetery. Wholesale artificial flowers are inexpensive and often mistaken for real flowers. Whatever the season, you are guaranteed to get the size, colour or type you love the most. For those in extreme climates, they will not wilt and become damaged. They are also non-allergenic for those who suffer from hay fever.
Style of arrangement
The third choice to make when choosing Valentine’s Day flowers is how to present them.
Signature Rose Boxes
A signature rose box is an elegant way to present your bouquet of flowers. The box protects the flowers and keeps them fresh during delivery.
Cellophane Wrapping
The classic cello wrap is the simplest and most common way of presenting flowers. You can combine colours to create a colourful feature to complement your bouquet.
Brown Kraft Paper Wrapping
Strong, subtle and recycled, a brown-white kraft paper wrapping option will set a simple background that will highlight your flowers and deliver a strong message to your loved one.
Glass Vases with Jute wrapping
Achieve the rustic look with a jute-wrapped glass vase. These simple vases will add a quaint country charm to your flowers. Don’t forget to add in vase fillers at the bottom too! We love pairing glass vases with decorative stones, aqua gel beads or river pebbles.
Fresh Flower Hat Boxes
For the decadent bouquet of red roses for Valentines day, increase the luxury by using a simple, classic hat box. This elegant container is the prefect display for those exquisite blooms.
Glass Flower Vases
Often, nothing beats the simple recycled or clear glass vase as the perfect accompaniment for your Valentine’s Day flowers arrangement. They are simple, easy to reuse and will keep your flowers fresh for a long time. For an extra special touch, you can add in vase fillers at the bottom, such as decorative stones, pebbles or marbles.
Whether you are deciding on a bouquet for a growing romance, or for your partner of 50 years, we hope we have helped you in deciding how to select the perfect roses for Valentine’s Day. Our last tip: make sure you give them a drink of water in your favourite vase as soon as possible!
source - https://www.koch.com.au/blog/choose-perfect-flowers-valentines-day
