Tips & Tricks for Simply Beautiful Spring Blooms

The days are getting longer, the air is getting warmer and a sense of hope is all around! This can only mean one thing...Spring!

After months of braving the cold, frigid winter we can rest easy knowing sunnier days are on their way. In our opinion, the best way to celebrate is by filling your house with fresh flowers! But which ones are in season now? We’ve made a list of some of the blooms you should have adorning your dining table this season.

Tulips

These pretty blossoms come in a wide variety of colours and really are the symbol of Spring here in Canada.The annual Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa is a celebration of the historical flower and a haven for tulip lovers everywhere. Choose your favourite colour or mix them up and watch your smile get bigger and bigger! 

Mixed Tulips

PRO TIP: Tulips love clean water so make sure to change it every other day to keep them fresh. All of our tulip bouquets are on sale now!

Daisies

Daisies are just so much fun and remind you of a fresh Spring meadow...sigh! Happy, fun and available in almost every colour imaginable, they symbolize new beginnings, purity and true love. 

Classic White Daisies

PRO TIP: A favourite for Mother's Day, daisies are hearty flowers that typically last for 1-2 weeks. Cut their stems on an angle and pluck dead petals to keep them looking their best.

Gerbera Daisies

Known as the birth flower for the month of April, gerberas typically symbolize cheerfulness which makes sense since they come in so many fun colours!  

Mixed Gerbera Daisies

PRO TIP: Gerberas are notoriously thirsty flowers so make sure there is enough clean water in the vase for them everyday. And don't forget the plant food!

Blue Iris

Stunning and vibrant, this bloom boasts rich indigo petals that never fail to make a statement. They're in season from March-June, making them the perfect addition to any Spring bouquet.

Blue Iris

PRO TIP: Cut iris stems under water so they aren't exposed to the air. This will ensure your Iris flowers stay fresh longer.

You can’t go wrong including any of these blooms in your Spring decor. So stop and smell the flowers...Spring is here!

To shop all our Spring bouquets, visit bloomex.ca

Canada defeats Ukraine at 2018 Fed Cup match in Montreal

Canada faced off with Ukraine to break their long-standing tie at the 2018 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas in Montreal this past weekend. As an official sponsor, Bloomex supplied florals for the locker rooms, VIP lounge, centrepieces for the official dinner and venue all weekend long.

Eugenie Bouchard made her come back after a two-year absence from the sport of tennis and out-lasted Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko for a 3-2 win.

Doubles team Gabriela Dabrowski and Bianca Andreescu also won, making the weekend even sweeter for Team Canada. These wins mean Canada keeps its World Cup II ranking this season.

Way to go Canada! You sure know how to makes us proud!

Power of Flowers Giveaway!

HOW IT WORKS

1. Tell us why your nominee deserves a boost with a bouquet of flowers.
2. The top 3 entries will be chosen by a panel of Bloomex employees.
3. Our team will work with you to arrange the perfect time to surprise the recipient. If you live too far away from your nominee, we will deliver the bouquet to someone in their area who is willing to do the surprise.

4. On the day of the surprise, you or a friend must video tape the recipients reaction. Pictures are also welcome. 

5. Our team will share your video on our social media channels so that everyone across Canada can witness the Power of Flowers.**

CONTEST RULES

• Tell us your story on Facebook, Instagram and/or Twitter to enter
• Winner selected by a panel of Bloomex employees
• Prizes will include flowers, gift baskets and other goodies
• Winners must provide contact and delivery info to receive their prize
• Resident of Canada
• Must be 18 or older
• Delivery to any valid Canadian address within Bloomex delivery territory 
• Refer to post for entry deadlines

**By submitting your written entry and/or video you agree that you have permission to submit and that you allow Bloomex to post your submitted materials publicly on sites including but not limited to www.bloomex.ca, the Bloomex blog (bloomex.blogspot.ca), the Bloomex Facebook page, the Bloomex Twitter feed, and the Bloomex YouTube channel. 

3 Easter-Worthy Flowers for Your Celebration

You have the chocolate, you've planned the perfect meal but something is missing...the flowers!

You will need a stunning centrepiece for that big brunch you’re hosting on Sunday and don’t forget to take a bouquet for your Mom to thank her for hosting Easter dinner! Don't know where to start? Don't panic.

We have a list of three fool-proof flowers you can bring to your Easter gathering:

Daisies

These blooms will put a smile on anyone’s face! Choose from lavender, yellow or classic white, there’s a daisy for everyone.

Tulips

What says Spring like these fun little blooms? With an assortment of colours to choose from, they're perfect as a hostess gift or as the final touch to your Easter decor. We guarantee everyone will comment on how beautiful they look!

Lilies

Elegant and dramatic, lilies are the signature flower of Easter. Whether they're the star of the show or together with other blooms in a mixed bouquet, they are sure to impress!

Now that you've chosen your flowers, enjoy the holiday and have fun!

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Olympic Recap: Team Canada in PyeongChang 2018

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Team Canada rocked it at the the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang! Our athletes brought home 29 medals which included 11 gold, 8 silver and 10 bronze medals, a record for Canada!

As the official florist of Skate Canada, we were on the edge of our seats watching our figure skaters take the ice. They've all had such an amazing year and this was truly the crowning achievement! Not only did they win gold in the team event, but Kaetlyn Osmond, Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford skated to Olympic glory in their events as well.

Canada’s darlings, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, set fire to the ice, winning gold in both the short and long programs! Although we are sad to see them retire from competition, they deserve a much needed break….no wait….we’re kidding….PLEASE DON’T GO!!! 

We are also a proud supporter of Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton, which had the largest showing the organization has ever seen in the Games. These guys killed it! Justin Kripps and Alexander Kopacz tied with Germany for gold in two-man bobsleigh while Kaillie Humphries and Phylicia George won bronze.

We want to thank all of our athletes for their dedication and perseverance, proving once again, that Canada is a force to be reckoned with!

Bloomex Provides Flowers for Skate Canada Synchronized Championships

Bloomex was so proud to sponsor the 2018 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships February 23-25, 2018! Our Canadian skaters have had such an amazing season and the synchro teams continued the streak, impressing judges with their breathtaking routines. Bloomex provided all the medalist bouquets which were made of red roses and carnations to coordinate with Skate Canada’s colours. Each bouquet could then be dismantled so that each individual skater on the team received a flower. The competition took place at the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa, Ontario, boasting the best teams from across the country.

The top teams, Nexxice and Les Suprêmes qualified for the 2018 ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships in Stockholm, Sweden, April 6-7, 2018. 

We wish all the athletes the best of luck! 

Go Canada Go!

The RWB presents The Sleeping Beauty

The Sleeping Beauty is a timeless tale of love, loss and hope. Presented by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB), the show is a crown jewel of the company, celebrated for its glorious music, lavish costuming and regal sets. As official floral partner of the RWB, Bloomex is proud to be providing the ballerina bouquets presented at the end of each show.

On the day of her christening, Princess Aurora is cursed to prick her finger and die on her 16th birthday by the evil fairy Carabosse. Although protected by her fairy godmothers, Aurora is tricked by the evil fairy and falls into a deep sleep, along with the her entire kingdom. One hundred years later, Prince Desire discovers the sleeping princess and wakes her with a kiss of true love. The couple marries and of course lives happily ever after.

Who can resist such a beautiful love story?

Don’t miss your chance! Make sure to get your tickets here.

Flowers: The Classic Valentine's Day Gift

Trying to think of the perfect Valentine's Day gift for that special someone? Look no further! There’s a reason why flowers have remained one of the top romantic gifts for decades. They symbolize blossoming love and new hope. They make people feel special, and not to mention, they’re beautiful! If you take the time to choose your Valentine's favourite bloom, they will never forget. 

Roses have been the symbol of Valentine’s Day for as long as anyone can remember. They are classically lovely and come in a wide variety of colours.

24 Long Stemmed Red Roses

12 Long Stemmed Lavender Roses

Lauren's Creation

12 Long Stemmed Pink Roses

Don’t forget about the other flowers this time of year though. Instead of choosing roses, learn what their favourite variety is and go from there. Or maybe they has a favourite colour? We have lots of bouquets to choose from!

Afternoon in the Garden

Enchanted Cottage 

Sweet Tenderness

Love is sure to bloom when you choose any one (or more) of these gorgeous bouquets for your sweetheart this year! 

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Bloomex for Business!

Bloomex is proud to announce our expanded Bloomex Corporate Program for all your business needs!

Although we have been offering bulk ordering for businesses for years now, we have added some exciting new features that we believe will add to employee satisfaction in the workplace.

Wellness Snack Baskets

We are offering a new service to help support health and wellness in the workplace. Your snack basket will include individually sized snacks convenient for employees to grab throughout the work day. Choose from weekly, bi-weekly or monthly deliveries and avoid that mid-day slump! 

Bloomex Corporate Greetings

We work with you to recognize important dates and achievements of employees and clients. Remembering birthdays, work anniversaries and special announcements is a great way to make your employees feel valued. 

Bloomex Team Builder

FlowerNite is an interactive design workshop perfect for team builder events. Employees create and take home beautiful floral masterpieces while communicating in a positive way with their co-workers. Our hosts take care of set up, instruction and all clean up.

Corporate Floral Service

By signing up for a corporate account, you and your employees will receive 20% off all flowers, gift baskets, cakes and other gourmet gifts. We also have a subscription service for regular floral deliveries should there be a need to have fresh flowers in your office monthly, weekly or for special events.

To launch our new corporate program, Bloomex is honoured to be attending the HRPA Annual Conference and Trade Show in Toronto January 31- February 2, 2018. Our team will be there to promote our new initiatives and an expert florist will be on-site creating beautiful arrangements while discussing the benefits of having a FlowerNite workshop in your workplace.

Demonstrations will take place Wednesday, January 31 from 2- 3 p.m. and Thursday February 1 at 9- 10:30 a.m. and 2- 3 p.m.

The HRPA Conference is the world’s second largest human resources conference and is held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The annual conference brings together HR professionals to discover and discuss the issues affecting today’s industry. 

For more information about our corporate program, visit bloomex.ca.

PR and Roses

Bloomex had the distinct honour of sponsoring the Second Annual Humber Public Relations Conference: "Autobahn: Your Journey to a Fast-Paced Career in PR" on January 11, 2018 at Humber College. Third year Bachelor of Public Relations (BPR) students hosted the educational networking event in the new Centre for Entrepreneurship at LakeShore Campus. The evening featured a panel of industry professionals such as Emily Whalen, Account Executive at Edelman, and Abby Albino, Communications Manager at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. Bloomex provided white roses and alstroemeria that adorned the venue with simple elegance. 

The event was a huge success, with over 100 attendees and lots of valuable advice being shared among seasoned and blossoming PR talent.

Thank you so much to Humber and the BPR team for having us and good luck to all of you!

Need help designing florals for your next event or conference? Email corporate@bloomex.ca and we would be happy to help!

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