Bouquet Giveaway Photo

We received this lovely photo from a winner of our recent Valentine's Day Bouquet Giveaway.

Thanks for sending it in Louise!

Here's another great photo we received back from one of the winners. We appreciate everyone who entered!

10 Crazy Facts About Valentine's Day

via the Bloomex Australia blog: 

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. With less than 10 days until February 14, we thought we’d take a look at some fun and interesting facts that you might not have known about this special day of love.

1. Men do the majority of Valentine’s day spending, shelling out over $125 on average each February 14. They also account for about 75% of flower purchases each year.

2. But women do outrank men in purchasing actual Valentine’s cards, accounting for an estimated 85% of all V-Day card purchases.

3. Valentine’s Day cards are big business — about 1 billion cards are exchanged each year in the United States alone.

4. The profession that receives the most Valentine’s cards? Teachers.

5. In Japan, women are the primary gift givers on Valentine’s Day, showering their men with chocolate. The men return the favour a month later, on March 14.

6. Upwards of 200 million roses are sold in the United States alone for the Valentine season.

7. Each Valentine’s Day, Verona, Italy — the setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet — receives 1000 love letters, addressed Juliet.

8. According to multiple sources, 64% of American men make no Valentine’s Day plans in advance.
9. Valentine’s Day is a boon for manufacturers of candy hearts — about 8 billion of them are made each year, specially for Valentine’s Day.

10. In Saudi Arabia, Valentine’s Day is completely banned. No flowers, no chocolates exchanged, no wearing of red — bet that sounds pretty nice to some people!

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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK (Jan. 20 - 26): Valentines Special

Valentine's Day will be here before you know it, and this package deal is one of the best ways to say to that special someone in your life, "I Love You."

This arrangement starts with 12 beautiful long stemmed Red Roses, a timeless classic. A glass ruby vase is included in the purchase price. Then we add a box of Valentine's Chocolates, and a personalized card for good measure. All of this for just $59.99 -- a deal that simply can't be beat by other florists.

Check out the product listing page for this limited-time special here. Looking for other Valentine's Day ideas in Canada? Here's Bloomex's full listing of bouquets, packages and arrangements, tailored for Feb. 14.

VIEW OUR PAST PRODUCTS OF THE WEEK:

• Jan. 13 - Jan. 19: Citrus Kissed Bouquet
• Jan. 6 - Jan. 12: Fruits and Flowers Basket
• Dec. 9 - Dec. 15: Dozen Roses, Chocolate, Vase & Cards
• Dec. 2 - Dec. 8: Elegant Poinsettia Basket
• Nov. 25 - Dec. 1: Christmas Designer Collection
• Nov. 18 - Nov. 25: Fruit & Chocolate Basket
• Nov. 11 - Nov. 17: Here's to You Bouquet
• Nov. 4 - Nov. 10: Breathless Beauty Bouquet 
• Oct. 28 - Nov. 3: Classic White & Yellow Daisies 
• Oct. 21 - 27: Beer & Nuts Basket
• Oct. 14 - 20:  Pink Beauty Basket
• Oct. 7 - Oct. 13: "Friday Only" Rose Special
• Sept. 30 - Oct. 4: Signature Arrangement

6 Ideas for Valentine's Day Flowers

We're just over a month away from Valentine's Day now. Bloomex has you covered with hundreds of beautiful bouquets that are sure to make a lasting impression on February 14, the most romantic of days.

Let's have a quick look at some of the wonderful options we provide, with delivery available throughout Canada.

ROSES

Bloomex offers a tremendous variety of rose arrangements and specials. Here are a few suggestions:

• Red rose bouquets, starting at $19.99 for a bouquet of six beautiful long-stem red roses. 
• If you're looking for other colours, Bloomex offers a wide variety, from orange, to lavender, to yellow and beyond. (Check out the options here) 
• We also offer an array of combo packages. Take, for example, our 'Super Love' Combo (pictured above left): it includes 12 coloured long stem roses, a vase for the flowers, a personalized card, a box of chocolates and a Teddy Bear, all for a great price -- and shipping is free!

MIXED BOUQUETS

A few suggestions on some beautiful mixed bouquets to make Valentine's Day extra special this year:

SHADES OF PINK

$19.99

A perennial favourite with Bloomex.ca customers, containing a beautiful mix of Gerberas, Alstroemeria, Chrysanthemums and Greens.

SWEET TENDERNESS

$34.99

This is an absolutely beautiful bouquet featuring a variety of Alstroemeria, Carnations & Mini Carns, Daisies, waxflower and Salal/assorted greens.

ALWAYS AND FOREVER

$59.99

The perfect colours for the Valentine's Day! This bouquet is a gorgeous combination of Oriental Lilies and sparkling plump, long stem red roses. 

Check out our full selection of mixed bouquets here!

The Best Christmas Flowers and Flower Arrangements

The Holiday Enchantment Bouquet

Although our friends in the United States still have Thanksgiving to celebrate at the end of the month, in Canada, it's now full-steam ahead toward the December holiday season... and for many of us, that means it's time for Christmas.

Soon enough (maybe even this weekend), the decorations will start appearing, the stores will start playing 24-hours of Christmas music, and maybe you'll start getting a bit stressed out. As much as the holidays bring families together, they can also be an overwhelming time.

Why not take a little bit of the worry out of the season so you can spend more time enjoying the festivities? When you're ordering from Bloomex, you can set it up for delivery on a certain date, and leave the rest of it to us. It's one less thing to worry about, and it can help ensure that you have a very Merry Christmas. Need a little inspiration? Have a look at our gallery of products on our Facebook page. Until then, we'll offer some suggestions on some of the best Christmas flowers and arrangements:

Poinsettias

These are a holiday classic, but you might wonder how they came to become associated with Christmas. Actually, the plants are native to Mexico. They were introduced to America (and thereby Canada) by Dr. Joel Roberts Poinsettia -- the name is making sense now, isn't it? As for their association with Christmas, there are a couple of theories: one, that it's symbolic of the Star of Bethleham, and another, based on a Mexican legend. However it came to be, its beautiful red blooms match up with the colours of the season perfectly. If you'd like to bring some Poinsettia magic into your home this season, we recommend this Supreme Poinsettia basket for maximum effect.

Roses

Is there anything the rose doesn't work for? In terms of floral arrangements, we've yet to find it. Pairing red and white roses together, like in this bouquet, can make for a gorgeous, festive look for the holidays. Adding in some Carnations or Chrysanthemums, as offered in our "Holiday Tradition" bouquet makes for a bit of a different, but equally gorgeous arrangement. 

Carnations

Carnations are not necessarily a typical choice for the holidays, but this flower is popular year-round. And with the deep-red version of the plant, it proves to be quite festive. Our Crimson Delight works really well for your living room, kitchen or on the mantle of your fireplace to bring some natural colour to the hanging of the stockings.  

Holiday Alstroemeria bouquet

Alstroemeria

This is one of the more new-age, trendy holiday flowers that we've seen growing in popularity over recent years. Haven't heard of this flower? Maybe you know it by its more common name, the Peruvian Lily. Whatever the case, the 100 Blooms of Alstroemeria bouquet pictured on the left is absolutely gorgeous, and certainly unique in any space.

We'd love for you to check out our full array of Christmas flowers if you're looking for some decoration this holiday seaosn. And whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or heck -- even Festivus... we wish you a very happy holiday season indeed.  

8 Great Articles About Roses

For thousands of years, roses have been beloved throughout society. Today, there is so much information out there on the Internet about them that it can be difficult to sort through and pick out the best pieces on whatever you're looking for.

How much do you think you actually know about them? Whether you're looking to plant them, buy them, or aren't sure what each colour supposedly means, we've compiled this list to help you.

Let's take a quick look at eight helpful and entertaining articles about roses to broaden your knowledge.

If you're looking to buy roses
in Canada, Bloomex offers
12 stem bouquets starting at
just $19.99.

• Basic Information About Roses: Ask.com has some great resources if you're not too sure where to start -- and you've got to start somewhere. This article talks a little bit about the history of the rose, and notes that there are over 150 species currently known.
• How to Care for Fresh Cut Roses: You can make cut flowers last for a lot longer if you take the correct steps to ensure that they will thrive, even in a vase in your house. 
• How to Plant Roses:  This is a very useful page, and breaks down rose-growing information by regional climate zones. It also touches on important information like preventing pests, selecting the ideal site to plant  your flowers, and much more.
• The Meaning of Rose Colours: This article is from our very own blog, and breaks down the historical and traditional symbolism of all the different colours of roses 
• Secrets of Super-Hardy Roses: With our harsh climate in the Great White North, selecting more persistent roses is the key to making sure your garden flourishes throughout the warmer months. This great article from Canadian Gardener includes lots of info on such things.
• 10 Hardy Roses to Plant in Your Garden: Another piece about selecting plants that will flourish with minimal work even in rough weather years, from Canadian Living Magazine. 
• 10 Interesting Facts About Roses: In case you couldn't tell, we like lists -- this one gives you multiple fascinating facts. Bet that you'll learn something that you didn't know.
• A Tour of North America's 'Rose Cities': Roses are so revered in our society that dozens of cities lay claim to being the "Rose City," or a similar variation. We look at some of the cities and offer some thoughts on which regions can legitimately make the claim.

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK (Nov. 11 - 17): Here's to You Bouquet

This week's Bloomex Product of the Week: The
Here's to You bouquet.

The snow has started falling here at Bloomex headquarters, but there's no reason to be feeling cold with bouquets like this to warm you up.

Our latest Product of the Week is the Here's To You bouquet. This arrangement is a lovely choice in any season, from the dog days of summer to the depths of winter. 

This particular bouquet features an assortment of uplifting Yellow Roses, modern Red Gerbera Daisies and Mini Carnations, and yellow Button Spray Chrysanthemums.

The Here's to You bouquet is a beautiful arrangement to send to a friend or loved one to bring their energy up, and its scheme of bright colours means it fits in nicely to virtually any room or space. And with its low price and wide assortment of shades, it makes for an awesome value.

Price: $39.99
Ideal for: Birthday flowers, bright-colour lovers, thinking of you.  

VIEW OUR PAST PRODUCTS OF THE WEEK:

• Sept. 30 - Oct. 4: Signature Arrangement
• Oct. 7 - Oct. 13: "Friday Only" Rose Special
• Oct. 14 - 20:  Pink Beauty Basket
• Oct. 21 - 27: Beer & Nuts Basket
• Oct. 28 - Nov. 3: Classic White & Yellow Daisies 
• Nov. 4 - Nov. 10: Breathless Beauty Bouquet 

Our 3 Favourite "Get Well Soon" Flower Bouquets

Flowers for someone who is sick or injured can provide such a lift for the spirits. If you know someone battling to get better, it's such a nice gesture to send some "recovery flowers" to let that person know that you're thinking of them and wish them the best -- particularly if you're out of town and can't make it to see them in person.

Bloomex provides some ideal bouquets on our 'Get Well Soon' page, which we encourage you to have a look at.

In the meantime, here are a few suggestions on some of our favourites:


Sweet Tenderness

Starlight Serenade Bouquet.

A lovely arrangement of Alstroemeria, Mini Carns, Chrysanthemums, Waxflower, Carnations and a stem of Salal (pictured above). This bouquet is somewhat of a new arrival and it is proving quite popular with our customers. This assortment of beautiful flowers is sure to brighten that special someone's day. Yours for $39.95.

Starlight Serenade

The pastel-like colours on this are wonderful for a recovering person, featuring shades of lavender, purple and white, consisting of Alstroemeria, Waxflower, Roses and Chrysanthemums. Only $44.99.



Pink & Lilac Extravaganza

Pink & Lilac Extravaganza

If you want to go all out, this bouquet lives up to its name, with a generous assortment of Daisies, Aster, chic Gerberas and Lilies adorned with a variety of fresh greens. It's an unforgettable bouquet for the very special person in your life. $87.99.

6 November Gift Suggestions

Coffee & More Gift Basket
from bloomex.ca 

Looking to give a gift in November? We have some ideas to help.

November is not a huge gift-giving month, what with the big holidays coming up next month and all. But even still, maybe you know someone with a birthday, or an anniversary. Those poor souls. Their special days needn't be overshadowed by everyone focusing on the festive season that folks are already gearing up for.

That being said, we understand the reluctance to shell out big with Christmas coming up, so we thought we'd offer a few suggestions, all for under $40.

FLOWERS

• 12 Long Stem Yellow Roses: These gorgeous coloured roses are a sure hit for any season, and bring a nice burst of light in to any room. ($39.95)
• Lovely Lilies: For the thrifty gift giver, you can't beat the value of these vibrant lilies which are a unique choice and offer a beautiful assortment of colour. ($29.95) 

GIFT BASKETS

• 'Coffee & More' Gift Basket: A great gift for November; when the weather cools down in Canada, offer that special someone in your life something to warm them up.  This basket includes an assortment of Espresso, Flavoured Coffee, Cappuccino, Chocolate and more -- a total of eight items in all. ($34.95)
• Fruit Lover Gift Basket: With the chill in the air, many people start to reduce their physical activity and time spent outside as we transition toward a bit of a winter slumber. Fruits are a great way to feel full while eating healthy. ($39.95)

CHOCOLATE AND OTHER FOODS

• Large box of chocolate mints: People who don't love chocolate and mint combined are few and far between. This delicious assortment will satisfy a sweet-tooth for weeks on end. ($29.95)
• Peanut Butter Cookies: Just like your mother used to make, these PB Cookies go great with a glass of milk and considering they're being shipped right to a loved one's door, you can't beat the price for a pound. ($19.95) 

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK (Nov. 4 - Nov. 10): Breathless Beauty Bouquet

Our product of this week for November 4th to the 10th is the Breathless Beauty Bouquet.

Stargazer lilies are an absolutely gorgeous addition to any bouquet, and in this arrangement, they serve as a focal point.

Bloomex's Breathless Beauty bouquet mixes the aforementioned flowers with stunning red roses and an assortment of greens for an eloquent look. This bouquet is quite fragrant, and its large size makes it a great gift for many different occasions.

Sure to dazzle, these Stargazers will draw looks in any setting. And with the holidays coming up quickly, they're the perfect colour for a Yuletide celebration.

Price: $79.99
Ideal for: Christmas, corporate events, sympathy flowers and expressing gratitude.

VIEW OUR PAST PRODUCTS OF THE WEEK:

• Sept. 30 - Oct. 4: Signature Arrangement
• Oct. 7 - Oct. 13: "Friday Only" Rose Special
• Oct. 14 - 20:  Pink Beauty Basket
• Oct. 21 - 27: Beer & Nuts Basket
• Oct. 28 - Nov. 3: Classic White & Yellow Daisies 

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK (Oct. 14 - Oct. 20): Pink Beauty Basket

This week's Product of the Week is the Pink Beauty Basket.

Does the march to winter have you feeling a bit down? As we see less and less sun and rainy fall days become the norm, it's natural to feel that way.

Flowers can be a source of positive vibes, particularly those with bright colours -- like this week's Product of the Week. Our Pink Beauty arrangement  features an assortment of Roses, Chrysanthemums, Asters and Carnations, set in a lovely basket.

Best of all, this arrangement is very affordable at only $49.95. It makes a great, uplifting gift for anyone whose spirits are sagging. With tones of pink, purple and green, it's sure to brighten up a gloomy fall day and bring a little bit of joy into any room. And if you don't care for the look of this one, there are lots of different basket arrangements to choose from.

Price: $49.95
Size: 11 inches by 14 inches (approx.)
Ideal for: Sympathy, Corporate Gifts, Get Well Soon.

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK (Oct. 7 - Oct. 13): Friday "Only" Rose Special

This week's Bloomex product of the week is our Friday "Only" Rose Special.

Roses maintain a special place in the hearts of many people, being the most consistently popular flower that we give to each other. With this gorgeous arrangement of a dozen of them, it's easy to see why.

Because roses are so popular, we offer a line of rose bouquets that are half-price for delivery on Friday. It's an ideal way to get the weekend started off on the right foot.

This particular arrangement features a dozen long-stem roses of mixed colours. And while most of our bouquets in the "Friday Special" line are half-off, this one's priced even lower, offered for $19.99 -- down from its regular price of $59.99.

It all adds up to a great deal for customers, and a thrifty and thoughtful way to work your way into the heart of that special someone.

Price: $19.99
Size: 12 mixed roses
Ideal for: Love & Romance, Saying Sorry, Birthdays, Anniversary

Half-Price Bouquets to Make Someone's Day

One of the advantages of our F3 Formula is that we're able to cut out the middlemen, thus offering Canada's lowest prices on most of our products. It's something that we're very proud of as a company.

In some cases,  we're able to make our prices on things such as gift baskets, bouquets and combo packages even lower. Check out some of these half-price deals that we offer:

MELODY BOUQUET:
Regular Price: $39.99
SALE PRICE: $19.99


This beautiful arrangement is always a popular choice with our customers, featuring upwards of 10 mixed Chrysanthemum stems, complimented by green fern.

ROSES & TEDDY SPECIAL
Regular Price: $39.99
SALE PRICE: $19.99

This adorable package will surely win the heart of that special someone. Comes with three long-stem roses, a teddy bear and a personalized card. For under 20 bucks, you can't beat it.

ROSES & CHOCOLATE SPECIAL
Regular Price: $49.99
SALE PRICE: $24.99

Roses and chocolate -- if there's a better combination to gift to your special someone, we'd like to hear it. This special comes with three long-stem roses, a heart shaped tin box, plus a custom card. Perfect for a Mother, or a lover or a significant other.




 

DESIGNERS COLLECTION I
BLOOMEX SALE PRICE: $25.00

DESIGNERS COLLECTION II
BLOOMEX SALE PRICE: $35.00

DESIGNERS COLLECTION III
BLOOMEX SALE PRICE: $45.00

DESIGNERS COLLECTION IV
BLOOMEX SALE PRICE: $75.00


Not sure exactly what you're looking for? Our Designer's Collection Bouquets take the worry out of that process. Leave it to our expert designers to create an arrangement that sparkles, for a price that can't be beat. Click on the individual product pages listed above for more information on what each collection entails.

 

FTD BLOOMING MASTERPIECE
Regular Price: $90.95
BLOOMEX SALE PRICE: $45.95

Just another example of how Bloomex's prices blow away the competition. Get 18 long stem red roses with a clear glass vase for just $45.95 -- one of the best values on quality roses that you'll find in Canada.

FTD PICK-ME-UP BOUQUET
Regular Price: $91.98
BLOOMEX SALE PRICE: $45.98

As the weather cools off north of the border, keep that summer feeling alive with this vibrant arrangement that's sure to lift the recipients' spirits. Features 18 stems of Gerbera Daisies and mixed roses for one incredibly low price.

8 Great ‘Just Because’ Gifts -- for Every Budget

It’s true that we generally send flowers, chocolates or presents to mark an occasion – as a way to say thanks, a way to say sorry, or a gesture of good faith. But really, life doesn’t need to present special circumstances for you to express how you feel about someone.

Take advantage of the element of surprise and impress your friends, colleagues, family or significant others with Bloomex. Here are some ideas for every budget to get you started…

Under $30:

Designer’s Collection I ($25.00 ON SALE): Take the worry out of selecting the perfect arrangement with our Designer’s Collection bouquet. Bloomex’s professional floral designers select and creatively arrange at least 15 stems of assorted flowers or a single type of flower.

Radiant Roses, a lovely gift
that's friendly on your wallet.

Super Snapdragons($21.99): Snapdragons are a beloved flower, and this vibrant bouquet brings a ray of light in to any room. It includes 8 Snapdragons of assorted colours, complimented with fresh greens.
 
Radiant Roses ($19.99):  It’s pretty hard to go wrong with red roses. The Radiant Roses arrangement includes 3 extra long stemmed roses, adorned with Baby’s Breath and fresh greens. A simple, elegant way to let someone know you’re in their thoughts.

Under $50:

Recipe for Romance ($34.95): This gorgeous bouquet features Cream Roses, White Spray Roses, Gladioli, Miniature White Carnations, Lisanthius and Waxflower. The soft colour palette of pink accented by white make this bouquet so elegant and beautiful.

Crazy for You Bouquet ($39.95): Take some red roses, add some spray roses, white Alstroemeria and Pink Mini Carnations. Top it off with some assorted greenery, and you’ve got a winning recipe. The interplay between the red, pink and white make this bouquet a delicate, lovely choice to send to your significant other.

Under $90:

Bestseller Bouquet ($59.99): A bestseller for a reason. This loaded bouquet features a white Gerbera Daisy, 6 Roses, 2 Spider Chrysanthemums, 3 Chrysanthemums, 4 Carnations, 2 Mini Carnations, a White Snapdragon and seasonal greens.

Super Love Combo, a $104.99 value, yours
from Bloomex @ $79.99

One of a Kind ($64.99): This package is a gorgeous assortment of presents, and you’ll pay much less than if you’d purchased each item individually. The One of a Kind package contains 12 Mixed Colour Long Stem Roses, a unique Ruby Red Vase, an adorable Teddy Bear and a Box of Premium Belgium truffles. To top it off, shipping is free between Tuesday and Friday provided you order a day in advance before 5 p.m.!

Super Love Combo ($79.99): This package is an unbelievable value. 12 Mixed Long Stem Roses, a large box of premium chocolates, a coloured glass vase, teddy bear and a personalized card make this the perfect gift. And like the One of a Kind vase, shipping is free between Tuesday and Friday provided you order a day in advance before 5 p.m.

Want more gift ideas? We've got a page for that. Check out our 'Just Because' section on bloomex.ca by clicking here!

7 Great Gifts to Say Thanks

Endless Love Bouquet from bloomex.ca

In today’s fast-paced world, the simple act of expressing a sincere ‘thanks’ has largely been lost. But it doesn’t have to be. Although it seems like nobody has any extra time, Bloomex takes the hassle out of ordering flowers and you know that once you click, you’re in good hands.

A little gesture can go a long way, and a token of appreciation combined with a handwritten note is an easy way to make a lasting impression. So check out these seven gifts from Bloomex that make for a perfect way to say thanks.

For the friendly acquaintance….
Maybe it’s the babysitter that had to stay late, or the person that returned your lost wallet out of the good of their heart.
We recommend: Gourgeous Geberas ($24.95). This colorful bouquet brings a ray of color into any room, and its beautiful, vibrant blooms ensure that it lives up to its name.

For the boss…
Boss gave you a promotion you weren’t expecting, or gave the thumbs-up to extra vacation time? It might not be most people’s first thought, but a planter basket for their desk is a great way to score some points.

Lily Sunshine Bouquet from bloomex.ca

We recommend: Colourful Garden ($34.95). This looks great on office desks and at 10” x 6”, doesn’t take up too much room. 

For your parents…
Perhaps they’ve done something nice for you lately, or perhaps it’s just a general ‘Thanks, mom and dad.’ It’s never a bad time, is it?
We recommend: Lily Sunshine ($34.95). This bright yellow bouquet of Asiatic Lilies makes for a perfect reminder of their favourite (just kidding!) child.

For the teacher…
Whether it’s for your kids teachers around the holidays or end of school, or you’re a grad student, a bouquet for a beloved teacher is a lovely act of gratitude.
We recommend: Fruits and Chocolates ($39.95). This basket comes loaded with 4 assorted chocolate treats, a branch of grapes, 2 oranges, 3 apples, 3 pear and a nectarine. Kind of puts the old, standard, solitary apple to shame, doesn’t it?

For the colleague…
It’s always nice when a colleague at work steps up to help you out with that big project, or covers your phone when you have to step away from your desk.
We recommend: Fruit and Cheese Basket ($49.95). Practical and handy, this basket contains assorted premium cheeses, 3 apples, 4 pears, 1 branch of grapes, 3 oranges and a nectarine. Your colleague can cut back on buying snacks for work for weeks!

Summer Flower Basket from  bloomex.ca

For the 'BFF'…
An everlasting friendship should never be taken for granted; it should be celebrated. Let your best friend know that you’ll always be there for them.
We recommend: Summer Flower Basket ($109.95). This beautiful colorful basket of flowers will bring warmth into any room regardless of the weather outside. The wicker basket contains Asters, Chrysanthemums, Cosmos and Dahlias – ideal for saying “thank you for being a friend.”

For your significant other…
Our significant others become the most important people in our lives, so be sure to express your gratitude toward them, whether they’ve done something specifically nice for you lately or not. They deserve it!
We recommend: Endless Love ($84.95). This bouquet is absolutely breathtaking. Twelve long stem red roses – always an excellent choice – are accented by five White Calla Lilies and complimented by fresh greens. 

For more ideas on saying thanks, be sure to check out our “Thank You” Flowers & Gifts page on Bloomex.ca, right here!

5 Flowers to Send for a New Baby Boy (even if it's not a royal one)

Prince George of Cambridge: kind of a big deal. Photo via The Guardian.

Prince George has arrived!

With the recent birth of George Alexander Louis a.k.a. His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge, the implications will be wide-ranging . Flower shows in England hoping for increased attendance, and economists are projecting a £240 million (about $372 million USD) bump for Great Britain’s economy.

Of course, Prince George is no ordinary baby. He's less than 20 days old and, naturally, already has his own Wikipedia page (don’t feel bad, he was born in to it.) So while Prince George is perhaps destined for the throne one day, he does have one thing in common with us, um, commoners: his birth is going to result in a lot of gifts and flowers for William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

With that in mind, it seems like a good time to take a look at five ideal flowers to send for the birth of a baby boy. Traditionally, well-wishers send blue flowers for a boy, and we’ll include a little blue in this list, but also think outside the box a little bit…

1. Red-yellow Bi-Colored Roses: A mixed bouquet of yellow and red roses have long been a symbolic way of saying congratulations. But for a twist, what better way to offer congrats than sending roses that combine the two colors into one? Bi-colored roses are becoming increasingly popular, and it’s easy to see why with their gorgeous blooms.

2. Anemone: Its beautiful delicate blooms bring a quiet beauty to any space. Perfect as part of a bouquet in a newborn’s room.

3.  Blue Hydrangea: An unexpected choice, maybe, but as part of a bouquet or arrangement, blue hydrangea stands out beautifully.

Sunflowers: a bright choice

4. Sunflowers: Just a classic choice to bring some light into a room. Light and airy, sunflowers exude innocence and purity. A small amount of people develop sunflower allergies though, so if there's the slightest concern, go with a flower that produces little airborne allergens, like daffodils.  TIP: Buy sunflowers in bulk for unbeatable value.

5. White Gerbera Daisies: An absolutely stunning choice in any setting. The white Gerbera Daisy is classic, simple and representative of the innocence of youth that marks a baby’s first days. Check out this lovely bouquet.

Do you send flowers to celebrate a new birth? What type would you send to William and Kate? Let us know in the comments below.