Wednesday, April 25, 2018

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
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
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
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
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

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