make sure you look at some of our extravagant flowers to decorate the outside or inside of your house such as Burgundy and Yellow Novelty Flower, Bronze Football Mum Flower, Hocus Pocus Rose, or Protea Fresh Tropical Flower.  Carnations, daisies and greens are also very popular this time of the year. These flowers will surely add a unique touch to your Halloween theme.

Thanksgiving is special time of year spent with family and friends.  Whether you are sitting around the table eating turkey and stuffing or watching football, the time spent with people you love is priceless.  We have beautiful fall centerpieces that would look great on your dining room table, coffee table, or placed throughout your home.  Take a look at our Fall In Love Fresh Table Arrangements, Hocus Pocus Fresh Table Arrangements, and Falling Leaves Fresh Cut Centerpieces.  These arrangements have vibrant fall colors and will emit that “fall feeling”.

Fiftyflowers.com has an enormous selection of flowers for weddings, holidays, and special occasions.  Our customer service is always available to assist you in choosing flo0wers that best suit your needs.  Shop online now or call us at 877 50ROSES.

Most flowers do not require wiring. We encourage brides to wire their flowers if (1) the flowers are going to be exposed to rough circumstances or extensive travelling, (2) if flowers have short or no stems, such as orchids and gardenias, or (3) if you are arranging with spray flowers. Please keep in mind that you can damage the flower if the wiring is done incorrectly. We recommend practicing prior to your wedding day.

Most flowers can be wired simply by wrapping the wire around the stem and covering with floral tape. It is not necessary to pierce the flower.

WIRING ORCHIDS:

To wire your orchids, clip the orchid bloom from where it connects with the stem. Near the base of the individual bloom, where the bloom meets the stem, thread the floral wire perpendicular to the stem through its center. Gently pull the wire until half its length is through the stem. Then use your thumb and index finger to bend the wire straight down, so that both ends of the wire now run parallel to the stem. Next wrap floral tape around the stem, starting at the base of the bloom and work your way toward the end of the stem. Depending on your design, you may wrap the floral tape around the wire, even after the stem has ended. To apply the tape, hold the end in place with your index finger and gently pull the tape while rotating the flower stem so that the stem receives a complete coverage.

WIRING SUNFLOWERS:

Sunflowers are one of the few flowers that usually require wiring to stand straight up. We suggest starting at the top of the stem and coiling the wire downward.

Fiftyflowers.com is here to assist you, not only with ordering flowers, but any questions you may have in regards to arranging or designing flowers for your special day.

The word “prom“ was used for the first time in 1890 as a short version of the word “promenade“ that referred to formal dances. In the United States, parents and teachers believed that a prom would be a good way to teach social skills to the students. In the 1920s, the first proms took place and a decade later they were popular across the country. In the beginning proms were pretty modest, held in the school gymnasium and decorated with crepe-paper. From the 1960s and until our days proms are more formal events with boys wearing tuxedos and girls in designer dresses arriving in limousines hired exclusively for that special night. As part of the attire girls wear a corsage, generally a wrist corsage, given to them by their dates and girls give boys matching boutonnieres.

The tradition has been exported to several countries around the world that now have their own version of the high school prom. Some of them kept the same elements as the Prom in the United States and others made their own.

• Canada: Most schools have the same traditions as Prom in the United States, except it is strictly a ceremony celebrating the graduation from high school.
• Brazil: Proms are usual at the end of high school and at college graduation. Evening gowns and suits are required.
• Argentina: Proms are for students finishing their last year of high school. A big party in a local disco and school leavers usually wear a costume to be identified.
• United Kingdom: Proms were unheard of until the late 1990s. It was believed to start in Cambridge where every school in the area had a special “School ball.”
• France: Some schools or universities hold “gala” which are held as social event each year gathering newly graduates and newly entering students.
• Germany: Students celebrate their graduation from high school with an “Abi-Party” or an “Abi-Ball”. They are not compelled to wear tuxedos or dresses.
• Italy: The equivalent is known as “Mak ? 100″ because it takes place 100 days before the students’ graduation in high school. It is not a formal event, and the students will often perform shows making a parody of their teachers.
• India: The equivalent is a farewell party. Students are given a warm send-off by the junior students with souvenirs and outstanding students are given awards.
• South Africa: The equivalent is the Matric Dance. It takes place during the final year of high school. It usually takes the form of a formal dinner and dance. In most schools the 11th grade class is responsible for arranging the event.

If you are organizing a prom, now you know that you are not alone in that task. Thousands of people around the world are doing the same with clear cultural differences. But what is certain is that if we talk about a formal event we will for sure need to talk about decoration as well. Flowers, as in any other event today, have become increasingly important for decoration and even as part of the attire. The days of crepe-paper are over so the venue has to be decorated accordingly and what can be better than flowers to do the job!

At Fiftyflowers.com you can purchase various colors of the larkspur; purple, lavender, blue, light pink and white. What do some of these colors mean? Pink symbolizes changeability and uncertainty. Purple indicates that you have a sweet character and White is a sign of your happy and joyful temperament. The underlying meaning of the larkspur is an open heart, dedication, and passion. Remember the larkspur for your next event or occasion in July.

Description and Availability:

The larkspur has an average stem length of 20 to 27.5 inches and each stem features multiple blooms that run the length of the stem. The buds tend to open from bottom to top which provides for a unique blooming process. The larkspur flower is available year around, but should be viewed as especially significant during its birth month.

Send someone special the beautiful larkspur in recognition of their birthday in July. Order them online at www.fiftyflowers.com

When choosing flowers for gifts, think of the recipient first: is there a specific bloom that has a special meaning to them? What is their favorite flowers and if they know how to care for them. For example, many flower lovers see in the lily of the valley one of the most treasured gifts. However, because this fragrant flower is also fragile, the recipient must know how to care for them in order to enjoy them the longest. If the recipient does not have the time or knowledge to care for flowers, consider sending them an arrangement that is easy to care for such as roses. Flowers that last the longest and require minimal care are carnations, mums, Peruvian lilies and even bonsai trees which are the best choices for this type of people.

If you want to send flowers to a woman, remember something important. Instead of sending the flowers home, send them to her office or to a place other people can see them. This not only will make her feel very special around other people, but it will give her something to talk about with her co-workers. If you are inclined to a more romantic evening, then rose petals secretly delivered to you will work best.

Remember, even though there are special occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries which need to be celebrated, an always appreciated touch is to send flowers just because.

Send the perfect flowers today, order them online on www.Fiftyflowers.com

Color:

Ranunculus are available in the following colors: hot pink, orange, pink purple, pink, white and yellow.

Characteristic:

This bloom will have a stem length that ranges between 6 to 12 inches long. However, they can reach up to 20 inches long. Each stem will have one bloom per stem, which may range in an inch to two inches in diameter. A single bloom will have dozens of petals, which makes this a very full flower.

Ideal delivery date:

Ranunculus are harvested in different cut stages depending on the time of the year. Sometimes, ranunculus are harvested in an open cut stage, and will need to be delivered one or two days before the actual event. Other times, these flowers are cut closed, and need to be delivered 4 days before the event.

Availability:

This flower is available year round.

Packaging:

Fiftyflowers.com offers three very convenient package options for ranunculus wholesale: 150, 200 and 300 stems.

Flower care tips:

Once flowers arrive, the stems need to be cut under running water and placed in a bucket or vase with fresh, clean water. Use a vase or container that is taller than the actual flower. This will make the stems of the flowers remain straight.

Color:

Lilacs are primarily found in white and purple. Depending on the weather, some stems may show lavender and pink tones.

Characteristic:

One lilac stem will have a single cluster of many smaller flowers, each flower being 5 to 10 mm in diameter. The stem length will vary, but the average is 10 to 18 inches.

Ideal delivery date:

Lilac is shipped in bud form and it will take one to two days for the flower to fully bloom.

Availability:

Lilacs are very seasonal flower, generally available from January through April.

Packaging:

Fiftyflowers.com offers two convenient packaging options of 50 and 100 stems for this fragrant flower.

Flower care tips:

Lilacs should be cared upon delivery; cutting the stems under running water and placing them in water is imperative. Remember that exposing flowers to warm environments (outside, a hot room, etc) will help the flowers to bloom, and storing your Lilac Flowers in a cooler environment will slow down the opening process. Assure that your Lilac Flowers have sufficient water. The flowers will drink an exceptionally large amount of water upon arrival.

Color:

Vanda orchids are beautiful flowers available in white, black, orange, red, dark pink, pink, fuchsia, purple and blue colors.

Characteristic:

These magnificent blooms have an average head size is 1 to 3 inches in diameter, with a stem length that will have a minimum length of 10 to 12 inches. The expected vase life for this flower is a minimum of 8 days.

Ideal delivery date:

Vanda orchids should be delivered 2 days before the actual event.

Availability:

Vanda orchids are available year round.

Packaging:

Fiftyflowers.com offers one package of 16 blooms. The flowers will be attached to stems; an average of 2 to 3 stems will have a total of 16 blooms.

Flower care tips:

Orchids are easy flowers to design and to care for; as they are shipped in full bloom, there is no need to receive the flowers many days in advance for opening purposes. Orchids will be shipped with water tubes or wet packs to ensure hydration during shipping. When flowers are delivered, flowers may be left flowers standing upright with the stems in water in the water tubes or in a container filled with fresh water until arranging.

Cold temperatures do not suit orchids, therefore refrigeration is discouraged. Optimal temperature for orchids is 18C or 65F.

Standard callas are easy to arrange and to maintain. They are particularly used in tall arrangements or presentation bouquets. Standard callas can be used by themselves or with fillers for a chic yet simple look. White is the most popular color available; however, there are two varieties, the Diva Maria and Green Goddess which are also perfect options for weddings.

Color:

Standard callas are available in three different colors: White, Green and Bicolor Pink and Cream.

Characteristic:

Calla lilies are gracious flowers that feature on bloom per stem. The average stem length is 35 inches, and the head size may vary from 3.5 up to 8 inches. Green Goddess Calla lilies may also have shorter stems which measure 24 inches long.

Ideal delivery date:

These flowers should be delivered 2 to 3 days before the actual event. This will allow flowers to open and hydrate properly.

Availability:

Calla lilies are available year round.

Packaging:

Fiftyflowers.com offers different packaging options depending on the calla lily. White callas can be found in packages of 25 and 50 stems. Diva Marias can be shipped in 20 or 60 stem packages, and the Green Goddess can be purchased in packaging options of 30 and 60 stems.

Flower care tips:

As soon as flowers are delivered, cut the stems under running water and place them immediately in a container filled with fresh, clean water. The container used to hydrate the callas should be at least 20 inches tall. This will provide the flowers enough support and will help the stems remain straight.

Calla Lilies retain water in their stems for long amounts of time. For this reason, if they are left in bacteria contaminated water, the flower stem will become mushy, starting from the bottom of the stem. Water must be changed daily to ensure maximum vase life.

Color:

These spring flowers are available in white and yellow colors.

Characteristic:

Fiftyflowers.com offers two different options: standard and mini daffodils. White daffodils are only available in standard size whereas yellow daffodils can be found in standard and mini.

Standard daffodils have a stem length of 16 inches long in average, and a head size of 1.5 inches in diameter. Mini daffodils have an average stem length of 9 inches, with a head size of half an inch. Each stems will have one bloom.

Ideal delivery date:

Delivering daffodils 3 days before the event will ensure they are in full bloom in time.

Availability:

Daffodils are seasonal flowers which peak is reached from January to March. Blooms can be found in April, but the supply is limited.

Packaging:

Fiftyflowers.com offers two very convenient package options for yellow daffodils: 1000 mini stems and 200 standard stems. White daffodils are available in a 200 stems pack.

Flower care tips:

Once flowers arrive, the stems need to be cut under running water and placed in a bucket or vase with fresh, clean water. Storing your flowers in a cool room will slow down the opening process.