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Lilies, Roses, Chrysanthemums, and More: The Flowers Most Associated with Death and Their Meanings

The loss of a loved one is a profound and deeply emotional experience, and throughout history, flowers have been used to convey sympathy, comfort, and remembrance. Different cultures and traditions have assigned specific meanings to various flowers, making them symbols of love, respect, and solace in times of grief. When expressing sympathy for the loss of a loved one, certain flowers convey messages of loss, sympathy, and remembrance more effectively than others. Traditionally, elegant and subdued blooms in white or…

The Global Journey of Roses: From Kenya, Ecuador, and Colombia to Your Vase

Roses, the timeless symbol of love and beauty, have a journey as fascinating as the emotions they evoke. While we admire their delicate petals and intoxicating fragrance, the story behind how these flowers arrive at our homes involves a global network of growers, primarily from Kenya, Ecuador, and Colombia. These countries play a pivotal role in the cut flower industry, supplying the world with the roses we cherish. Let’s explore the journey of a rose from these vibrant countries to…

A Gentle Farewell: Navigating the World of Funeral Flowers

In the face of loss, flowers serve as a poignant expression of sympathy, respect, and enduring love. They adorn funeral venues, grace the caskets of our beloved departed, and offer solace to grieving hearts. But beyond their aesthetic appeal, funeral flowers hold a rich symbolism, their colors and arrangements conveying profound messages of remembrance and hope. Types of Funeral Flower Arrangements In the face of loss, flowers offer a poignant and symbolic expression of sympathy, love, and respect. Sending funeral…

The Pitfalls of Using Order Gatherers for Flower Delivery

Sending flowers is a beautiful way to express your love, condolences or appreciation for someone special. However, finding a reputable florist in an unfamiliar area could be a daunting task for anyone. Many people turn to websites that claim to provide such services, only to find that they are actually third-party companies that charge hidden fees and commissions. In this blog post, we will explore the pitfalls of using order gatherers for flower delivery and offer some tips on how…

Exploring Flower Type Significances

You know Mother Nature is magnificent when she grows her own jewellery. Since the dawn of time, flowers have been known to personify a number of human ideas and emotions. Reflecting the perfect beauty of the natural world, flowers can sometimes symbolize other things as well. In fact, flowers are used to this day to both signify and decorate, which is why knowing their meanings is so important. Without understanding the hidden symbolism behind each of the most commonly grown…

The advantages of buying Australian native flowers or wildflowers instead of commercially grown flowers

There are several advantages of buying Australian native flowers or wildflowers instead of commercially grown flowers, including: Unique and DistinctiveAustralian native and wildflowers are unique and distinctive, with their own natural beauty, shapes, and colors. They are not only visually striking, but they also offer a diverse range of textures and scents that are not found in commercially grown flowers. Environmentally FriendlyAustralian native and wildflowers are grown in their natural habitat, which means they require less water, pesticides, and fertilizers…

Why you must choose a local florist when ordering a flower delivery to Perth?

If it seems like around every corner there is a new advertisement for some online flower delivery service, and that it’s impossible to get away from all of these companies operating online, that’s because the market has been absolutely flooded with these “middleman” services – and charging skyhigh prices for the same arrangements and services a local florist like Spearwood Florist can provide. There are a lot of different benefits to moving forward with local florists when ordering a delivery…

Learn about Australia’s National Flower

The lovely Wattle Flower or Golden Wattle, is the national flower of Australia. This flower has a cheery saffron hue and it’s known by the scientific name, Acacia pycnantha Benth. You’ll find the Wattle Flower on many Aussie stamps and it’s also displayed on the emblem of the Order of Australia. To help you learn more facts about Australia’s favorite flower, we’ve created a fun and comprehensive guide… We’ll share some basic facts about this flower and also talk about…

Different Types of Roses

Roses are the most beautiful flowers in the world and one of the most popular as well. Roses are given as gifts as a symbol of love and beauty. They are so beautiful because they require such a special care that makes them bloom bold and jaw-dropping colours. What most people don’t know is that there are many different types and styles of roses which make them the truly unique flower that they are. They are separated into different groups…

A Closer Look at NSW Cut Flower Exports

There are many beautiful flowers grown in Australia. Of those, native and South African transplants make up up to 15% of a A$202 million a year industry for NSW. Many of the native flowers that are part of this significant industry are easily grown and beautiful. The following is a more in depth look at some of the examples of the native New South Whales and South African flowers that make up the fifteen percent. Waratah Waratah – Telopea Speciosissma–…