UPCOMING EVENTS!...

You won't want to miss our "PETALITFORWARD" event, keep checking here & our Facebook business page at ClassyFlowers for the date you won't want to miss!
(we will be giving away 2 bouquets, one for you & one for you to give to someone special)

Annual OPEN HOUSE~ November14

 

BOSSES DAY ~ OCT. 16

SWEETEST DAY ~ OCT. 17

 

When you need to send plants....

PEACE LILIES

Peace Lilies, also referred to as spathiphyllium, are a wonderful house plant to have due to their resiliency and forgiving nature. They are very easy to care for, when it droops it wants/needs water. They require less light than most blooming plants, it can grow in a room with no windows and actually should avoid direct sun light. With their large dark green leaves and white blooms they are beautiful in their own way.

According to the EPA and NASA, peace lilies are one of the top 10 indoor air cleaning plants. The plant has the ability to filter our some of the harmful carcinogens found in “sick building syndrome” both in homes and businesses. When combined with carbon and a fan, it works even better for this purpose.

Peace Lilies are less prone to insects or diseases but can be affected by them. They bounce back better than most plants and unless the plant is covered with a black fungus on all of it's leaves, it will most likely revive to it's old glory when watered or tended to.

Flower Care

How to Care for Fresh Cut Flowers
IF YOU RECEIVE FRESH CUT FLOWERS IN A VASE OR ARRANGEMENTS FROM A FLORIST:
Be sure that the flowers do not run out of preservative solution in their vase. Check daily and add preservative solution (which should be supplied by the florist) to keep the vase full. Any floral foam used must be kept submerged by adding preservative solution. To make preservative solution, mix the contents of a flower preservative packet with tap water or distilled water, according to the directions on the package. Avoid using water from a home or commercial water softener.
IF YOU RECEIVE FRESH CUT FLOWERS IN A BOX OR WRAPPED, OUT OF WATER:
Prepare a clean vase full of flower preservative solution, mixed accurately according to the directions on the package. Mix with tap or distilled water, but avoid using water from a home or commercial water softener. If you are using floral form in your vase, before placing the foam in the vase, saturate it in the preservative solution by allowing it to sink of its own weight in a container of the solution. When placing the foam in the vase, be sure it is fully submerged in the preservative solution.
Remove any foliage that will be under water after the flowers are arranged.
While holding the stems under water in a sink or under running water, cut about an inch off each stem with a sharp knife or shear. Immediately place the flower in the vase of preservative solution.
After arranging, if possible, place the arrangement in a cool, dark room or a refrigerator for 2-3 hours (but do not allow them to freeze).
When selecting a place to display your fresh cut flowers, choose a cool spot that is out of the sun and out of any drafts, and away from any heat sources.
As with flowers received in a vase, check the container daily and add preservative solution as needed to keep the vase full and any floral foam submerged.
IF A ROSE SHOULD WILT PREMATURELY:
Premature wilting (within a day or two of receiving or arranging) may indicate that there is air trapped in the stem that is preventing preservative solution from moving up to the flower. Also, there may be a cut or scrape in the bark above the water level.
To revive the rose, re-cut the stem an inch or so from the bottom or above any damaged area of the stem, and then submerge the entire rose in a basin or shallow pan of warm water (about 100oF). Be sure the stem is straightened out, and that the end of the stem stays submerged. It will usually revive within an hour or so, and can be replaced in the arrangement.

Beautiful Victorian Tea Cup Arrangment

$39.95

Did You Know???

TULIPS GROW!

Yes, that's right, as your vase arrangement

with tulips age each day

they grow taller!

Place your tulip arrangements in a cool area in your home or office and keep them away from any types of heat sources.The tulip stems will also continue to grow once placed in water. They will often begin to curve and grow towards any light source.Fresh tulips should arrive in your flower arrangement standing straight up however there are times that they will bend down. This is a normal reaction perhaps from being in the florist cooler and reacting to the sudden change intemperature. All they need is a little light, some time and theywill stand straight up on their own.Keeping your tulips in fresh clean water and making sure thewater line is covering the end of the stems will also helpprolong the life of your tulips.Don’t forget to check your water level daily. ENJOY!!!

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Selecting Your Flowers
What flowers should I get?
Many flowers in today’s markets are bred to be long lasting, while others are bred for specific size, color or fragrance. The hottest trend in flowers today is fragrance. While fragrant flowers do not typically last as long as non-fragrant flowers, the smell of fresh flowers is intoxicating. Freesia, hyacinth, Oriental lilies, some roses and even carnations

carry pleasant fragrances.
As for long lasting flowers, chrysanthemums, (both standard and miniature, sometimes known as pompons) Star of Bethlehem, carnations, gladiolus and tropical flowers

are extremely long lasting.
Other flowers are interactive, although not as long lasting, they can be fun to watch open or blossom. For example, tulips open and close and continue to grow after being cut. The flowers will grow toward the light, and the tulip blossoms will open during the day and close at night.
Still other flowers can be chosen for specific color. For example, Florigene® Carnations have been genetically altered to match the violet’s intense purple coloration, while Rainbow Roses® from Happy Colors® in Holland have been color enhanced with a systemic dye

to make each petal a different color.
The choice is up to you and based on your taste! All flowers are FUN so experiment to

find out more about a particular variety!

FLOWER CARE

How can I make my flowers last longer?

First of all,

we do have our own "Secret Recipe" we created back in the 1980's which makes our flowers last beyond all others! Proper care helps enhance the beauty as well. Here are some flower facts that will educate you on lasting beauty.

Certain varieties of cut flowers last longer than others. Carnations, for example, can remain vibrant for long periods. Roses have a shorter vase life, but are prized for their special and delicate beauty. When buying flowers, be sure to ask your florist how long you should expect your arrangement to last. Whatever variety you choose, a little TLC will go a long way to keep your blooms looking fresh longer. Here are a few handy tips that can help add days to their beauty!

Essentials for your flowers
Keep them in a cool spot (65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit; 18 to 22 degrees Celsius), away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, direct drafts from a ceiling fan, and the tops of televisions or radiators. (Appliances like televisions give off heat, causing flowers to dehydrate.)

When your flowers arrive in wet foam
Keep the floral foam soaked in water by adding water daily containing floral food provided by your florist. Be sure to follow the directions on the package. You may want to put a plate underneath to protect any water overflow on your furniture.

When your flowers are arranged in water
Keep the vase filled with water containing floral food provided by your florist. Be sure to follow the directions on the package.If the solution becomes cloudy, replace it entirely. If possible, recut the stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife.Remove leaves that will be below the waterline. Leaves in water will promote bacterial growth that can harm the flowers. We also like to use crushed styrofoam which gives our vases a crushed ice look. Adding water daily to our vases is all you need to do to enjoy our beautiful flowers. We've already done the rest!

When your flowers have woody stems and branches
(such as Quince, Forsythia, or Lilac)
Cut the stem with sharp pruning shears. Place in warm water containing fresh floral food to promote flower opening.

What is floral food and why use it?
Floral food is a combination of additives that help to nourish the flowers and discourage bacteria from growing in the water. We have already designed with the proper preservatives in each vase arrangement. It is one of the best—and easiest—ways to extend the life of your flowers. It is very important to follow the directions on the package correctly. Improperly mixed floral food can do more harm than good.

Flower Emotions

Flower Emotions...
Ever have a blue day or just need some sunshine? Imagine flowers on your desk or table and everytime you walk by, you feel uplifted. Flowers do that in many ways. So if you or know someone who is feeling a little down, let some flowers cheer up the emotion!