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Why is it tradition to send red roses?

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Why is it tradition to send red roses?

First of all, at Bloomstall Flower Boutique we don't sell red roses.  Our owner and lead designer Michelle doesn't like working in red, preferring a softer or more muted palate.  We also don't sell half dozens or dozens of any flower.  We specialize in mixed flower bouquets and arrangements.  With a single flower bouquet or arrangement all of the flowers die at the same time.  With a mixed floral bouquet or arrangement, you can pull the stems as they wilt and still enjoy the other flowers that have a longer vase life.  Now, on to the history of sending red...

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Mixed flower bouquets and arrangements versus single flower bouquets and arrangements.

Posted by Michelle Hughes on

Mixed flower bouquets and arrangements versus single flower bouquets and arrangements.

When it comes to flower giving, you have a plethora of options. You can send flowers via one of the nationwide order takers, like FTD, or you can find a local florist in the area where the flowers are being sent. You can choose a bright, happy arrangement or a serene, all-white one. When you're considering sending a flower arrangement, it's also important to consider whether you want to send a single flower arrangement, such as a dozen red roses, or a mixed flower arrangement that includes several different varieties of flowers. At Bloomstall Flower Boutique in Columbia, Tennessee, we...

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