Thanksgiving (USA)
How do I take care of my flowers once they are delivered?
Now that you have your lovely flowers for the holiday season, you would like to preserve their beauty for as long as possible. We have provided some fresh flower care tips to help. If you are giving flowers to friends or family, feel free to share this page with them so that they will be able to care for their flowers soon after their delivery.
First things first
Most flowers are delivered with a plastic covering. Remove all plastic to all your flowers to breathe. Next, if your flowers are already in a vase or you have just placed them in a vase, refill the vase with fresh water. Your flowers will love the hydration.
Where you place your flowers can make a difference
It is best to avoid placing your flower in areas of extreme temperatures: windowsills, direct sunlight all day, or an overly hot room. These can cause wilting or dry out your flowers. Instead, place your flowers somewhere where they will be in cooler and more controlled conditions.
It is always good to prevent the possibility of ethylene gas reducing the life of your flowers. This can often come from placing flowers near fruit or cigarette smoke.
Maintaining your flower’s beautiful presentation
As your beautiful flowers are on display, check up on them and tend to them periodically over a series of days.
- For vase arrangements, keep your vase filled with fresh water to provide them with proper hydration.
- For basket arrangements, it is good to also provide them with hydration. We suggest daily fresh water hydration.
- Anytime the water begins to become cloudy, change out the water. You will need to clean your vase with soap and water, rinse thoroughly, and then fill your vase back up with fresh water. Using soapy water rather than only rinsing can help remove bacteria that could cause your flowers to die more quickly.
- Remove any strongly wilted contents: wilting leaves or stems. This will help you maintain a fresher and neater look.
- Cut your stems at an angle using a sharp knife. We recommend cutting them one to two inches from the bottom of the stem. This will allow your flowers to hydrate and absorb the water properly. Using scissors to cut the stems is not recommended, as scissors can crush the stems and hinder the flower’s ability to drink water.
Hanukkah
Don’t get distracted by all the Festival of Lights activities and be caught off guard without your centerpiece. Order your Hanukkah flowers today! During the high-volume order periods that surround the holiday season, our supplies become limited. You don’t want to miss out on the perfect white and blue flower arrangement to adorn your home or deliver to your friend. You can order online, over the phone, or in-person, whatever you are comfortable with. We want to help you get that perfect floral arrangement.
Christmas
How do I take care of the flowers I ordered?
Once you have received your flowers for Christmas, you would like to preserve their beauty as long as possible. Below we have provided fresh flower care tips to help guide you.
First things first
Remove the plastic that may have been wrapping your flowers. Once the plastic wrapping is removed, your flowers will be able to breathe. Next, fill a vase with fresh water for your flowers.
Where you place your flowers can make a difference
Extreme temperatures can be harmful to the delicacy of your flowers. Do your best to avoid placing them in areas they will be too hot. This could include windowsills, direct sunlight all day, or an overly hot room. This can cause your flowers to wilt or dry out more quickly. Most flowers thrive best in cooler and more controlled conditions.
Ethylene gas can damage the lifespan of your flowers. So it is important to avoid placing your flowers near any fruit or in the line of cigarette smoke.
Maintaining a beautiful presentation
Periodically tend to your flowers to help preserve their beauty.
- For vase arrangements, provide your flowers with fresh water. Your flowers will drink the water they need to provide themselves with proper hydration.
- For basket arrangements, we recommend providing your flowers with daily fresh water.
- When the water in your vase becomes cloudy, clean out your vase thoroughly with soap and water and then refill it with fresh water. Using soapy water to clean your vase will remove any bacteria that could cause your flowers to deteriorate more quickly.
- For any wilting leaves or stems, remove the strongly wilted contents to help maintain your beautiful display.
- Using a sharp knife, cut your stems at an angle one to two inches from the bottom of the stem. A fresh open stem will help your flowers absorb water for hydration. We recommend that you avoid using scissors to cut your flowers. Scissors can crush the stems and prevent the flowers from being able to absorb the water.
Kwanzaa
This Kwanzaa, make it a great celebration with the help of A Floral Sensation. Located in Bessemer, AL, A Floral Sensation has a variety of gifts for you to give while you spend the week celebrating African heritage, culture, and unity. Our flower arrangements are designed with the traditional Kwanzaa colors of red, green, and black. Whether giving as a gift or using as a design piece to decorate for your Kwanzaa celebration, flowers from A Floral Sensation are sure to please, complete with local delivery to the Bessemer area as well as delivery across the U.S. and Canada. If you're not looking for floral arrangements, then perhaps you'd be interested in one of our Kwanzaa centerpieces to add a little bit of floral appeal to your Kwanzaa celebration. Maybe you're not looking for flowers at all, and that's okay- A Floral Sensation can take care of you with one of our delicious fruit baskets! Fresh fruit is perfect for the Kwanzaa celebration, and our fruit baskets are sure to make a great gift for anybody and also add some flavor to the party!
Valentine's Day
Nothing says "I Love You" more clearly than sending roses on Valentines Day. Whether it's a first date, first anniversary or the fiftieth, A Floral Sensation can help you find the perfect gift for your sweetheart on this Day of Love. Don't forget to show your friends and family some love too with a special delivery from A Floral Sensation. Browse our Valentines Day flowers online or call us for custom creation. No matter where you need to send roses, A Floral Sensation in Bessemer can help!
Easter
Easter flowers make some of the most beautiful flower arrangements because they are typically the flowers of springtime. Tulips, hyacinth, and pastel colors abound in baskets filled with Easter flowers. Wish someone a happy Easter by sending a big bouquet of spring flowers, whether they are around the corner or across the country, A Floral Sensation can help!
Passover
This Passover, add a special touch to your home with a beautiful floral arrangement. Complete your Seder table with a bouquet of springtime flowers that radiate happiness and love. Send flowers to your Passover dinner host and express your gratitude through a festive arrangement of lilies, roses, carnations, hydrangeas, and more. Order today and we can deliver your florals wherever that may be. Whether that is right up the road or miles away. We are here to add that special touch to your celebration.
Admin Professionals Day
Any good business professional knows you can't get ahead without a skilled team behind you. Administrative Professionals Day is all about showing your appreciation, as well as saying, "Thank You" to your staff. Send flowers designed beautifully in a unique coffee mug, or maybe a huge gift basket of snacks for the whole crew to enjoy. However you celebrate this Administrative Professionals Day, A Floral Sensation can help!
Mother's Day
Send mom your love this year through a beautiful bouquet of her favorite flowers. Mother's Day is your time to show mom just how much you appreciate her and everything she has done. Let A Floral Sensation help you say "Thinking of you, mom" and "I love you always" with flowers -- no matter if you live here in Bessemer, or across the country. Simply click any of the beautiful Mother's Day flower arrangements above to order online!
Father's Day
Does your dad enjoy the beauty of nature? Send him a luscious plant that he can brag about for days or have one of our florist design a beautiful bouquet for you. Summer flowers are in full bloom and make an excellent addition to his man cave. Let us make something for dad that matches his personality! If dad is in Bessemer or miles away, we can help!
Grandparents Day
There’s no love like the love of a grandparent. Send Grandma and Grandpa the perfect gift of a beautiful flower arrangement. Brighten their space with bouquets of autumn blossoms or maybe even the traditional flowers of Grandparents Day. Pick an arrangement of lilies that represent devotion, true love, and respect. Say how you feel with an arrangement of red and pink roses that symbolize admiration, appreciation, and love, or with a bouquet of purple and blue flowers representing their wisdom and dignity.
Rosh Hashanah
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah With A Flower Arrangement
Keep the Jewish New Year sweet by ordering a fall flower arrangement for your Rosh Hashanah table. Filled with colorful florals, your friends and family will admire your beautiful display.
During these High Holy Days, say shanah tovah u’metuka, "Happy New Year," to those who mean the most to you. Get your flowers for Rosh Hashanah today and surprise your host with a decorative floral bouquet perfect for a New Year's gift.
Rosh Hashanah FAQ
What flowers should I order for Rosh Hashanah?
There are no specific flowers that you need to order to celebrate the Jewish new year, but a traditional flower arrangement with sprigs of blue and white roses would be a perfect Rosh Hashanah gift. A fall flower arrangement with red and gold colored flowers makes an excellent choice to honor the tradition of apples and honey. Whether your arrangement is for your table or as thank you to a host, A Floral Sensation can help you.
When should I order my Rosh Hashanah flower arrangement?
If you honor the laws of Yom Tov, you can place your order early and we can arrange delivery on a later day.
National Boss Day
Say thank you this National Boss’s Day with beautiful flowers
Mentor, leader, advisor, head honcho; there are many titles that our boss has. Show your appreciation and tell them how much it means to be their employee. Tell them Happy Boss's Day with a festive bouquet of flowers.
What is a good present for my boss on National Boss's Day?
Buying for your boss can be tricky. You want to be professional but personal at the same time. Show them the affirmation they deserve with special office flowers!
Tell them how much you admire them with purple flowers, or select a classic arrangement of irises and lilies. Falling on October 16th, you can select a gorgeous fall flower arrangement that adds a bit of fun to any office.
What should I say on my National Boss's Day card?
When writing your National Boss's Day card, tell them how much you appreciate them. Everyone likes to hear a job well done; often, those in charge don't hear it as much as they should. Along with your arrangement, send a card that says just that. Tell them how much you look up to them and how they influence you every day.
Schedule an office delivery!
Order a professional arrangement today or network and find out what flowers are your boss’s favorite. No matter what you decide, we will deliver your arrangement to their office for you! Call or order online your National Boss's Day flowers today for the person who leads you to success.
Sweetest Day
Do you often see someone who goes out of their way to make someone’s day sweeter? Well, Sweetest Day is the perfect day to show your admiration for them with a beautiful flower arrangement or a delicious basket of sweet treats. Bring cheer and happiness to the ones who make your day a little better. Even if your sweetie is miles away or in Bessemer, our florist can help you get that extra-sweet gift to them.
