Plant Pick: Miltonia Orchid

The most typical orchid that you'll find in our shop and many others is specifically a phalaeonopsis orchid. These are beautiful blossoms that come in a variety of colors, and sizes, so they are always a great gift option! However, sometimes we stock other types of orchids for a little variety and to add a little something special to our display. 

We have these beautiful miltonia orchids in stock currently, and love them! Similar care as a phalaenopsis orchid, but these blossoms are a bit smaller and their leaves are much more lush than a traditional orchid. What do you think of them? 

Textural & Vibrant

Recently, a customer came in and requested a bouquet for his girlfriend, and told us to make it as bold and vibrant as possible. Our designer came up with this hand-tied bouquet, and we think she nailed it! It went out for delivery this afternoon, we can't wait to hear how it was received!

Florals used include eremurus, pin cushion protea, allium, roses, hypericum berries, seedum, stock, thistle, and hydrangea. 

Funky Florals

One of our summer favorites is this kangaroo paw! It comes in a variety of colors like red, orange, yellow, and even a very dark purple. We love to use it in our seasonal vase arrangements and hand-tied bouquets. It adds an interesting textural element, and this green color is a perfect summery shade. 

Get Well Soon

We had a client come in today, looking for a "show-stopping" flower arrangement, with vibrant purples and pinks for a friend who had just had surgery. Our designer came up with the following arrangement, with allium, hanging amaranthus, hydrangea, celosia, vanda orchids, hot pink roses, and umbrella fern. Hopefully this arrangement will help the recipient to get well soon! 

Flower Comb Tutorial

Recently, we got a request from a client for a flower comb. These are small hairpieces best worn in pulled-back hairstyles, so the comb can be tucked into place. Perfect as an accent piece, or main focal point in any outfit! Below you'll find step-by-step instructions on how we created it. 

Step 1: Gather components for your comb. Ideally, one focal flower (in this case, the calla lily), a greenery (eucalyptus), and complimenting accents (liatris and hypericum) 

Step 2: Using florist wire and floral tape, create a "stem" for each component, breaking them down into smaller pieces.

Step 3: Starting with the focal flower, layer the components ontop of one another, using the greenery to create volume. Wrap each "stem" between the teeth of the comb.

Step 4: Once complete, wrap fresh layer of floral tape to finish it off with a clean look. Use a piece of greenery as the last component to hide the tape.

Step 5: Enjoy your completed comb! Best worn with a pulled back hair style so the comb can be slid in, and can also be more secured with bobby pins! 

Tuscan Inspired Arrangement

One of our designers was feeling inspired by the Tuscan countryside, and made up this arrangement for one of our clients. The use of mokara orchids, rosemary, kiwi branches, and hypericum berries creates a very sunny feel. The use of herbs in arrangements over the summer is one of our favorite parts of the season!

Summer Plantings

Our Garden Design team has been hard at work this summer filling windows, designing decks and patios, and planting gardens. Here are some of our favorites from the last month.

Rouvalis Shop Shot

Do you have an awesome Rouvalis shop shot? Share it on Instagram, tag us (@rouvalisflowers), and use #rouvalisshopshot! We will pick our favorite and share with our followers on Friday, July 21. 

Weekly Specials

Our specials this week are filled with funky and vibrant summer florals. As always, they are available as both a hand-tied bouquet and a vase arrangement. 

They have blue agapanthus, soft pink astilbe, magenta calla lilies, and of course our favorite chartreuse mini-green hydrangea. 

Hearty Hydrangea

Our designers absolutely love hydrangea, especially for the summertime! They are grown in beautiful, vibrant tones. Their lush blossoms instantly create a lush arrangement, so we've been including them in many of our deliveries and pickups. They are especially meaningful to us here in Boston, since they are so popular on our favorite vacation spots like Cape Cod or Nantucket!

Be sure to come in the shop and take a look at all the varieties, available by the stem or in your own custom arrangement!