Gathering the flowers
Gathering the flowers
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Short, practical answers from the florists at Elysian Blooms: how to make flowers last, what to send in a hard moment, and what to write on the card.
Care 路 4 min read
A florist's routine for a longer-lasting bouquet: how to cut the stems, how often to change the water, where to put the vase and what to avoid.
Care 路 3 min read
Why roses droop and bend at the neck, and the step-by-step florist method for reviving them, plus when a rose is past saving.
Care 路 4 min read
How to water, position and look after a phalaenopsis orchid, what to do when the flowers drop, and how to care for orchids in an arrangement.
Etiquette 路 5 min read
A plain guide to sympathy flowers in Melbourne: who to send them to, when they need to arrive, which colours and styles are usual, and what to write.
Etiquette 路 4 min read
Can you send flowers to a hospital? Which wards refuse them, what to choose, what to avoid, and how to time a delivery in Melbourne's west.
Ideas 路 3 min read
Simple message ideas for flower cards: birthdays, thank-yous, new babies, get well, anniversaries and sympathy, plus tips on keeping it short.
Ideas 路 4 min read
Which flowers are at their best in Melbourne through spring, summer, autumn and winter, and which are available all year.
Ideas 路 3 min read
What red, pink, white, yellow, orange and lavender roses traditionally mean, and how to choose the right colour for a birthday, thank-you or sympathy.
