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Happy Thanksgiving to our Rouvalis friends and family! Thank you for the opportunity to provide you with beautiful flowers and plants on a daily basis - we are so thankful for all of you!
We will be closed today, November 24th, but will reopen at our usual 9AM on Friday, November 25th. See you then!
Hosting the Thanksgiving feast can be stressful, and between all of the preparation, cooking, and cleaning, decorations on the table are probably not the top priority. However, we are here to help! Check out some of our ideas below and come by the shop to see how we can make your Thanksgiving table decorations easy!
Succulents are incredibly easy to care for, and these mini ones that we have in the shop are perfect for a grouped centerpiece, or at each chair for an adorable name card! A fun take on a succulent planter are these minis planted into a pumpkin.
Gourds are a wonderful, seasonal item that can easily be transformed into a wonderful centerpiece. With enough of them, they can stand on their own, but paired with a leafy green like this seeded eucalyptus creates a lush arrangement.
Of course, a beautiful, fresh cut seasonal arrangement is always a wonderful option. A grouping of smaller bud vases allows for a variety of blooms and styles. Also be sure to check out our fall collection under "Shop" above for a beautiful full arrangements that will complete your table!
Nova Scotia has provided Boston the city’s Christmas tree, free of charge for the past 45 years..
The tradition shows the appreciation that the people of Nova Scotia have for the City of Boston’s reactions following the 1917 Halifax Explosion, which was the deadliest non-natural disaster in their history, as well as as the largest man made explosion during its time.
The giant evergreen tree takes a 700+ mile trip on the back of a flatbed truck that takes several days, this year's trip unusually long since Boston's 2016 tree is coming from Cape Brenton located in the north easternmost region of the region.
We are so excited to have been featured in Yankee Magazine's Christmas in Boston article in their November/December issue! This is a great article that goes in-depth about the holiday season here in Boston, with your favorite local florist mentioned!
The author, Amy Traverso writes, "Up on West Cedar Street, the display in front of Rouvalis Flowers is so festively done up with wreaths and garlands, pinecones, red berry branches, and paperwhites, it's as if Charles Dickens, that great lover of London's holiday markets, time-traveled to 2016 and opened a florist shop".
We're so honored! Be sure to come by on your holiday stroll around Beacon Hill and have a look at our holiday collections.
You can read the whole article by clicking here.
As the holiday season approaches, we are ramping up our floral designs and interior/exterior displays to bring you everything you'll need for a happy and decked out holiday season.
We just launched a few of our new seasonal arrangements - be sure to check them out and keep them in mind for your holiday decor needs!
For those of you asking about our garlands, wreaths, etc - stay tuned! Everything will be here before you know it.
We are slowly but surely accumulating all of our wonderful holiday season goodies at our Beacon Hill shop. This week, we got in all our different types of branches! Tall branches are perfect for a stunning arrangement, window boxes, and even your outdoor planters.
We have a few different types, as seen below. We have two sizes of red twig dogwood - bunches approximately 4 feet tall and bunches approximately 6 feet in height. We love these paired with birch poles or logs - creates such a festive look that is appropriate through Christmas.
If you are looking for a more rustic look, we recommend our moss-covered branches. They create an instantly eye-catching display and pairs wonderfully with any kind of greenery.
Finally, for a whimsical, flowing branch, curly willow is our favorite. The funky and unpredictable shape makes for a unique arrangement every time!
Be sure to stop by the shop and chat with our designers about all the various ways we can use branches in your holiday decor. We look forward to seeing you soon!
The number one house plan that people think of are definitely ferns. While they are definitely a common plant, they are so for a reason - extremely easy to care for, and all of their varieties ensure that there is a style for everyone!
In general, ferns are extremely easy plants - low to bright indirect sunlight, and water about once a week, making sure that the soil never gets bone dry. As with most plants, be sure to keep your fern away from extreme temperatures (like your heating or air conditioning vent). Be sure to remove any dried or yellow leaves to maintain the health of the plant.
There are over 20,000 known species of ferns, but some of our favorites are pictured below. Come by our Beacon Hill shop and take a look at our entire fern and pot collections!
Amaryllis bulbs are known for their willingness to produce large and colorful blooms indoors in the fall and throughout the winter seasons here in the states.
Amaryllis are shipped to us in with just the bulb of the plant, we sell them in bare bulb form or in containers that the Amaryllis is already rooted and ready to grow.
If you are using just the bulb please follow these simple steps on how to plant the bulb.
Step 1: First this that you will need to do is find the right pot. Most important: the pot must have a drainage hole. Second, it needs to accommodate the bulb. Choose one that's an inch or two wider than the diameter of the bulb. Check the depth, too. Ideally, you have room for an inch or two of soil below the bulb once it's been planted. Keep in mind that your amaryllis will be a bit top-heavy when it blooms, so a heavier pot is better.
Step 2: Use garden soil and moisten it before planting the bulb. This makes it easier to work with. If the soil goes in dry, it's hard to get the bulb situated. Do not use regular garden soil; it will not drain properly and your bulb might rot.
Step 3: Place the bulb so the top third will remain above the soil surface. Leave an inch or so between the soil surface and the rim of the pot. This will make it easier to water the bulb thoroughly. Be sure to pack the soil around the bulb, giving the plant a good foundation for when it's in flower.
Step 4: Place the pot in a cool and bright location. Direct sunlight is not essential. Water sparingly until you see about 2″ of new growth. In some cases, the flower stalk appears first; sometimes it's the strappy leaves. Either way is fine. Once the plant is in active growth, water regularly and turn the pot periodically to encourage the stalk to grow straight. Buds will appear and blooms will begin to open within five to eight weeks. To prolong the blooms, keep the pot away from heat and direct sunlight. Sometimes the long flower stems benefit from a little extra support. We tend to use Dogwood or Birch branches.
A new exterior light display was unveiled last month at City Hall. These new lights highlight the exterior arctirecture of the building, and also increase safety around City Hall Plaza. Mayor Walsh said in a statement, "I'm proud that for the first time in its 48 year history, Boston City Hall is going to shine".
Greg Galer, the executive director of the Boston Preservation Alliance said, "Light is a metaphor for many things - energy, transparency, understanding - and light is necessary for growth and evolution. Bringing new light to City Hall is symbolic of not just a change in attitude of this important piece of architecture, but as a sign of new life for City Hall and the Plaza".
We are excited about the new energy around our neighbors in City Hall, and so proud to be a local florist in the vibrant city of Boston!
Our plant pick this week is an Alocasia, also known as a "Shield Plant", "Kris Plant", or "Elephant Ears". They are an extremely unique looking houseplant, with a very high-contrast variegation on their leaves. A word of warning to cat lovers - these plants are poisonous to cats, so be sure to place it somewhere your furry friend won't be able to reach it.
In terms of care for your Alocasia, the plant should be out of direct sunlight, but in a bright room with indirect sun. They prefer to be moist at all times, but not soggy. For the 6" pot pictured below, we would recommend a thorough watering by soaking once a week. They are tropical plants that would prefer a higher humidity environment.
