Flowers to Beat the Winter Blues

Okay, perhaps it is a bit early for the winter blues to have really settled in, especially if you are a winter sports enthusiast! If you are feeling withdrawal from things green and growing here are some of my favorite floral combinations that are readily available. For maximum value ask your florist to hand-tie your flowers and wrap them up so that they are "pre-arranged" and ready to place in your favorite vase at home! Don't forget to follow your florist's care instructions that include recutting stems when you get home and filling your vase or container with warm water and floral preservative. Your florist should provide you with a 5 gram packet of Aquaplus or similar product which is both a fresh flower nutrient and water clarifier. If they don't, be sure to ask for it! Display your flowers away from heat sources and direct sunlight and change water frequently for optimum longevity!

"Three for three...great floral trios:"

Tulips, Waxflower, Seeded Eucalyptus. This combination is both fragrant and spring-like!

Star of Bethlehem, Green Hypericum, Cedar: A celebration of all that is wintery!

Stock, Sunflowers, Spray Roses: Jewel-tones galore! Think bright purple stock, gold sunflowers and hot pink spray roses for a huge pop of color!

Whatever you choose...fresh flowers can go a long way to brightening up the long days of winter.

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