With Valentine’s Day around the corner we will be highlighting a arrangement from our 2020 collection each day on the blog. Let us know your favorite arrangement and why!
What Red Flowers Mean
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There are lots of occasions on which we give each other red flowers. The most noticeable being giving red Roses for Valentine’s Day or to someone that you (secretly) love. But what do red flowers mean exactly? Why do we give each other red flowers, and in particular Roses, for Valentine’s Day? For that and much more: we invite you to keep reading!
Symbolism of Red Red has a powerful, albeit a little bit mixed symbolism. It’s the color of love, passion, and desire. But it also associated with war, danger, and aggression and is said to have an intimidating effect on your opponent. Some people even believe that it could be an advantage for sports teams to wear bright red jerseys because this would discourage the opponent. We’re all for the flower power sentiment of spreading love instead of war, however, so we’d like to focus on the passionate meaning of red flowers. Thanks to the association with love, red flowers are much given on days like Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. But where does this meaning of red flowers stem from?
The Meaning of Red Flowers and Roses The habit of gifting Roses for Valentine’s Day probably stems from the late 17th century, when King Charles II of Sweden went on a trip to Persia. Charles stumbled upon the art of communicating without words, using flowers. This practice became a hype in Europe quickly thereafter and lists of flowers and their meanings became widespread. That doesn’t explain how red flowers got their meaning, however. So why Red Roses for Valentine’s Day? That tale stems from Greek mythology. The Rose was associated with Aphrodite, the goddess of love. When her lover Adonis was killed by a wild boar, Aphrodite wept bitter tears for his demise. Where her tears touched the ground, Rose bushes grew, reddened by Adonis’ blood. The tale has a (partial) happy end: Zeus restored Adonis to life. But because Persephone – goddess of fertility and dead – also demanded his love, it was decided that Adonis would spend six months in the underworld with her for every six months among the living with Aphrodite. In this tale, the red Rose is the ultimate symbol of the love that Aphrodite felt for Adonis. She fed the flowers with her tears, and the red color symbolized the life of the lover that she had lost.
The Symbolism of Some Other Iconic Red Flowers Red may very well be one of the most important colors in the flower industry. There are so many red-colored flowers! Which makes it difficult to decides which ones to choose when you want to give a loved one a nice bouquet of red for Valentine’s, a birthday, or another special occasion. Here are some of the most iconic red flowers and their symbolic meaning! Other great red flowers to give someone are:
Tulips: arguably the most iconic Dutch flower, in this iconic flower color. A match made in heaven. The symbolic meaning of Tulips, in general, is “perfect love”. Talking about a match made in heaven: it seems like you can’t go wrong with red Tulips.
Amaryllis: the Christmas flower par excellence. Red Amaryllises are a must-have for the winter season. Amaryllises symbolize beauty and show affection or gratitude.
Ilex: when the trees have lost their leaves, Ilex branches arise! A true winter and Holiday favorite, for good reason. Ilex symbolizes love and hope and is a bringer of luck. Celts also used it to keep evil away. A perfect symbol to gift to those you love!
Anemone: a flower ever so delicate, fragile, and beautiful. An eye-catcher in every bouquet, especially in red. Anemones are a symbol of honesty and care.
Last Day Free Delivery!
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Use Promo Code VDAY2020 at checkout and receive free delivery!
Offer ends this Monday 1/27
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Offer valid through Monday January 27th at 11:59pm. This promo is for online Valentine's Day Collection sales only, hand delivered by our staff February 7th - 15th within our delivery zone. Any orders placed outside our delivery zone or not within the selected dates will be issued a refund.
Feel the love – Free delivery ends Monday
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Use Promo Code VDAY2020 at checkout and receive free delivery!
Offer ends this Monday 1/27
See details below
Offer valid through Monday January 27th at 11:59pm. This promo is for online Valentine's Day Collection sales only, hand delivered by our staff February 7th - 15th within our delivery zone. Any orders placed outside our delivery zone or not within the selected dates will be issued a refund.
2020 Pantone Color of the Year Is Classic Blue!
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PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue
Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.
A timeless and enduring blue hue, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue is elegant in its simplicity. Suggestive of the sky at dusk, the reassuring qualities of the thought-provoking PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue highlight our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.
Imprinted in our psyches as a restful color, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue brings a sense of peace and tranquility to the human spirit, offering refuge. Aiding concentration and bringing laser like clarity, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue re-centers our thoughts. A reflective blue tone, Classic Blue fosters
Full Article here: https://www.pantone.com/color-intelligence/color-of-the-year/color-of-the-year-2020
Valentine's Day Collection 2020 is Live!
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Our designers have finished the Valentine’s Day Collection for 2020, after numerous iterations the collection is now live and can be found here:
https://www.rouvalisflowers.com/valentinesday
We know the one you care about is expecting a big gift this February, 14 and we’re ready to help you deliver the best flower arrangements in Boston! Choose from our wide selection of Valentine’s Day flower arrangements online, the greatest gift right on time, so you can show them just how special you’d like them to feel on the big day!
Why Gen Z is Turning to Flower Arranging.
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Once upon a time flower arranging was the preserve of the 1950s housewife accessorising the kitchen table, perhaps with help from doughty members of the Women’s Institute. Now, floristry is attracting a younger, cooler crowd out to impress their Instagram followers.
The owners of Sage, a flower shop in Peckham, south London, that hosts monthly bouquet and vase arranging classes, have seen a huge increase in interest from young people since they opened. “It’s young people in their mid-20s to mid-30s that are coming. It’s super popular and they’re fully booked,” says the 25-year-old co-founder, Iona Mathieson.
Others agree. “It’s definitely becoming more popular, especially with younger people,” says Helena Willcocks, 31, founder of The Allotment Florist, whose flower arranging workshops in West Yorkshire and London, cost about £60 for an hour and a half. “In the last year we have seen a 30% increase in the number of people coming. It’s a trendy thing to do. It’s obvious by who is booking them.”
Article can be found:
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/jan/18/flower-arranging-instagram-generation-boom
Freezing Temperatures
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Due to below freezing temperature, floral must be wrapped for outside travel. We do not recommend traveling outside with fresh cut flowers or plants for extended amount of time.
The Meaning Behind Rose Colors
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The symbolic meaning per color
Pink represents gratitude, happiness, and tenderness
Yellow represents friendship, happiness, and optimism
Orange represents mercy, desire, and joy
Purple stands for elegance, grandeur, and love at first sight
Red represents the blood of Christ and love and respect
White represents purity, pure and genuine love
Mix & Match Flower Special
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We are offering a mix and match special for Daffodils, Musacri, & Tulips, buy 3 bunches of any variety for $30.00. Each bunch retails for $12.00 each this is a savings of $6.00. For carry out sales only.
Stop in today to brighten up your home this winter season with beautiful spring blooms!
