Your Local Florist in Winchester & Beacon Hill Boston

Your Local Boston Florist since 1981. Daily Delivery throughout Greater Boston for Fresh Flowers and Plants

Holiday Weekend Hours

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We will be closed this Memorial Day weekend, from Saturday, May 27- Monday, May 29. We will reopen as usual on Tuesday, May 30th from 9am - 6pm for all your flower and plant needs! 

From our latest collection, Nantucket! The epitome of summers on the coast of New England, these gorgeous deep and variegated amethyst Dutch hydrangea pop against chartreuse mini green hydrangea and hanging amaranth. 

Flower Crowns

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Flower crowns are a common request here at the shop, and we wanted to share a recent one we completed for a special customer! 

Just like everything we do, each flower crown is completed with the customer in mind, whom we work closely with to make sure that the final product is exactly what they had envisioned. In this case, our client had requested a soft, feminine, and delicate look. We completed it with pale pinks, whites, and some variegated green ivy. We used ranunculus as the focal flower, and used lisianthus, hypericum, and silver dollar eucalyptus so create a touch of volume. 

The finishing touch was the white satin ribbon, tied in the back of the head, for a soft and flowing look. 

Succulent Planters

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Succulents are among some of our favorite plants here at the shop. They are very low maintenance and instantly add a fun and structural element to any room, or flower arrangement for that matter. 

But, now that the weather here in Boston has finally gotten (and stayed) warm, we think that succulents are the perfect accessory to an outdoor space. All you need is a container that matches your decor, a few succulents, and you have an instant table piece! Below is a recent one we completed for a client, complete with jades, hens and chicks, and potted echeveria.

Of course, planters do not need to be that large to make an impact - a grouping of small votives with just a few succulents works just as well in a smaller space!

Beacon Hill Secret Garden Tour

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It's one of the best days on Beacon Hill - the Hidden Garden Tour! A carefully selected variety of gardens are chosen each year by the Beacon Hill Garden Club, and are opened for viewing. No doubt that their owners work hard to create a magical, lush scene! Be sure to check back here, as we will be posting some of our favorites!

Be sure to stop by Rouvalis to cool off and peruse our collection of plants, flowers, and small gifts. We have the perfect thing for you to bring home a touch of Beacon Hill! 

Newest Addition to Mother's Day Collection

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Introducing the latest in our Mother's Day collection, Sorbet! Pops of peach amaryllis and fuchsia peonies are arranged among blue thistle, sword ferns, antique hydrangeas and pink hyacinth, gathered into a glass round vase. Available for pickup in Beacon Hill, or delivery throughout Boston! Order now via the links above!

 

Mother's Day - Coming Up!

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Your mom's favorite day of the year is coming up - Mother's Day! Don't forget to plan ahead and place your order now - we will be delivering plants and flowers on Sunday, May 14th. Peruse our Mother's Day collection online, or feel free to give us a call and our designers will help you pick the perfect gift for your mom!

Here's one of our favorites, Promenade!

Plant Pick: Bromeliads

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Our talented team of designers are more than just floral experts - they are plant experts as well! We do our best to carry a wide range of houseplants, from basic ferns to exotic, tropical options. Just in the shop are some of our favorites thus far - bromeliads! These tropical plants are great for either indoor or outdoor life. Read below to learn about their care. 

Watering: like most houseplants, bromeliads are extremely sensitive to over-watering. They are drought-resistant, meaning that the soil should dry out completely between waterings. We recommend bringing the plant to the sink, turning on the faucet, and letting the water run completely though the drain holes for a few seconds. Be sure to let all of the water run through before replacing in the decorative pot.

An interesting feature of bromeliads is that they also have a tank, where all of their leaves meet in the center of the plant. They will also take up water through this tank, but be sure to replace water occasionally to avoid stagnant water. 

Light: Bromeliads will be happiest in a room with bright, indirect sunlight. Do not let the plant in direct sun for too long, as it could cause sunburn. 

Humidity: since they are tropical plants, bromedliads love humidity. A good way to achieve this is to place a few rocks at the bottom of their grow pot with a small amount of water (be sure the roots at the bottom of the grow pot do not touch the water). This will create a nice humid environment for them. Another option is a small mister, to be misted every day. 

Flowering: bromeliads only flower once in their lifetime, but will sprout brightly colored leaves that are often mistaken for flowers. 

Interested in our bromeliads? Be sure to stop by and see them in person, or send as a exotic, tropical gift!