Floral Bouquet
A flower bouquet refers to an arrangement of cut flowers commonly purchased from
a florist and wrapped in cellophane and is meant to be deposited in a vase of water. Flowers might also be placed in a box, as with long-stemmed roses, or they can be cut
from the yard. The term is also used generically to mean any arrangement of flowers, including artificial
ones.
The most
common use of a flower bouquet is
associated with weddings. Much thought goes into the type of bouquet the
bride will carry during the event. According to custom, just before leaving for honeymoon, the bride might
toss her flower bouquet to the
wedding party and the one who catches it is 'destined' to marry next.
Flower
bouquets can make a thoughtful gift for any event or occasion
or just because. Birthdays and Valentines Day are closely associated with the gift of flowers. It can also let
someone know she is special, say "I'm sorry" when the occasion calls for it, or brighten up the hospital room of
a relative or a dear friend.
For all
the delicacy of a flower bouquet, it has a powerful aesthetic beauty that creates a
sense of blossoming life and well-being. For this reason, many people make a habit of keeping flowers in the
office or home. Although not the real thing, a quality silk flowers
bouquet will not only fool visitors, but can also add
wonderful color to any living space or workspace without the maintenance of live
flowers.
A living
flower bouquet can be
kept fresh longer by following a few simple tips. Upon receiving the flowers, fill the kitchen sink with
lukewarm water and submerge the stems, cut about one inch (25 mm) off each underwater, holding the scissors
at a steep angle. This technique removes clogged stem tissue and prevents air from getting inside the newly
cut tissue. The angled cut allows more surface area to absorb more water, and prevents a 'flat' bottom, which
can 'seal' itself against the bottom of the vase.
Transfer
the flower bouquet to a
vase filled with water immediately. Lukewarm water is best as it contains less oxygen, which can block water
uptake. Change the vase water every two or three days and add flower food each time. If flower food isn't
available, you can try an aspirin. Keep dying foliage and flowers trimmed, and avoid placing the flowers near
heat or bright light.
A
flower bouquet is a nice
way to add personalized beauty to any room or mark any special occasion. Whether it's the boldness of tiger
lilies, the elegance of silver and red roses, the unfettered fury of wild flowers, or the sweetness of
carnations, a floral bouquet delivers
the essence of life itself in all of its glorious colors. We recommend you shop for beautiful floral bouquets
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