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.