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We celebrated the spring solstice just a few days ago, and for us at Rouvalis that means a whole new seasonal line of beautiful plants and flower arrangements! Be sure to keep an eye out on our Facebook and Instagram for photos of our new collection, which will be available to order for delivery or in-store pick up. Stay tuned!
Just for a sneak peak - a beautiful bowl of muscari!
Happy Trivia Friday! Think you know the name of the orchid in our beautiful hinged vase? Be the first to send an email to info@rouvalisflowers.com, subject line "Trivia Friday", with the correct answer and you will win a free bunch of tulips to be picked up at our Beacon Hill location. Good luck!
Hellebore are an extremely easy, springtime plant that have a place in almost every outdoor garden. We absolutely love the colors we have in the shop right now - a cheerful pale green and a pop of pink!
Hellebore would prefer to be in a shaded garden, or a room with very indirect light. While they can be kept inside, the plant will be much happier outside in a windowbox or garden. Keep the soil consistently moist - never let it dry out too much.
Be sure to stop in the shop and get the first sign of spring before they're gone!
Despite the name of this plant, a ponytail palm is neither a palm nor a tree! It is actually part of the agave family and therefore a succulent. Therefore, in terms of care, it is very similar to that of succulents.
Water: water well once every 2-3 weeks, letting soil dry out completely between waterings.
Light: low to bright light is acceptable to ponytail palms, and even bright light is alright. Be sure to keep away from any air conditioning or heating vents, or a drafty location.
Happy St. Patrick's Day! We are celebrating with this green bouquet. For a holiday treat, DM us on Instagram or message us on Facebook with the correct name of each flower in the bouquet below for the chance to win a bunch of tulips for pickup at our Beacon Hill location!
Winter storm Stella dropped a ton of snow on the entire east coast yesterday, but the first official day of spring is just 5 days away! Our specials this week exude everything that is springtime - sweet, fragrant muscari, bright yellow freesia, and cream ranunculus, all tied together with a mini green hydrangea and silver dollar eucalyptus. As always, we have them available in a jar or hand-tied bouquet. Once you shovel out, come by and pick one up!
Relatively new to the shop this week, the philodendron selloum! We absolutely love the funky shape of their leaves and their rich, dark green color. In terms of care, this type of philodendron is similar to other plants in that family:
Light: Bright, indirect sunlight. In lower light, their leaves will turn a darker green, and in too much or direct sun, the leaves will fade or get sunburnt.
Water: Water thoroughly once every 7-10 days. Keep soil consistently moist, but not soggy.
As with most houseplants, be sure to keep away from heating/AC vents and any drafty windows and doorways.
It's that time of year - to plant, or not to plant your bulbs? How do you care for them once you do? Can they live inside? We hope to answer all of these questions, and more!
Can I plant my bulbs outside now?
While it is tempting to believe that winter is behind us after a few warm days, here in Boston we are expecting an extreme frost and cold this weekend. We would recommend waiting a couple more weeks before planting in the ground, when the chance for another frost is much lower. Celebrate the first day of Spring (March 20th) with some outdoor planting!
Can my bulbs live inside until they're ready to go outside?
Absolutely! They make a perfectly springy and bright presentation when displayed inside. The warmer the room and the more direct sunlight they receive, the faster they will open. Once the weather is warm enough, the bulbs can be planted in the ground.
How do I care for my bulbs?
Whether indoors or out, be sure to keep the soil evenly moist for spring bulbs. As mentioned above, the more direct sunlight they get, the quicker their blooms will show. Most bulbs will bloom again the next spring.
What kind of bulbs do you have?
As the spring season ramps up, we will have a large variety of plants and colors. Our designer's favorites are tete a tetes (mini daffodils), muscari, and hyacinth!
More questions? Feel free to stop by our Beacon Hill boutique, or give us a call at 617-720-2266!
We absolutely love the color palette of our hand-tied and vase arrangement specials this week - so refreshing and bright! We were inspired by the bright yellow calla lily, and are using white spray allium for the first time. The creme-de-la-creme roses, and Song of India branches really tied the whole combination together. What do you think?
Happy International Women's Day! Today is the day to show those specials ladies in your life how much you appreciate them for everything they do. We know we want to thank our wonderful, female team of designers who create beautiful flower arrangements and keep the boutique looking lush and full! They would be happy to create a special something for your special someones - give us a call or stop in!
