Sending Flowers Out Of State
If you’re hoping to send flowers to a recipient in another state but want to emulate the Celadon Floral style, follow these tips-
Search Google for the highest rated florist in the recipient’s town (or within 15 miles).
Call the florist directly.
Have the recipient’s address, phone number(s) and card message prepared.
Specify a “slightly loose, gardeny design with Dutch flowers or the best seasonal imported or locally grown flowers available”.
Request that the florist not use “babies breath, leather leaf, liatris, statice or other inexpensive filler flowers”.
Request 3-4 varieties of the same flower (less, for a cleaner and more sophisticated arrangement).
Ask for a simple clear glass or opaque ceramic vase (cylinder or cube)-nothing ornate or novelty.
Higher end shops will have a minimum, so have a have a budget of at least $125+ delivery and tax.
Understand that any special requests of certain flowers could cause a delay. Be flexible in the delivery date or ask the florist to use the freshest flowers available that fit the above criteria.
Below is a list of flowers I use on a regular basis. Use this as a guide but keep in mind, availability is dependent on the season.
Nice focal flower options:
Amaryllis
Dahlias
Ranunculus
Roses, Garden Roses
Peonies
Hydrangea
Anemones
Allium
Helleborus
Double Tulips
Cymbidium Orchids
Viburnum
Poppies
Lisianthus
Nice foliage/greenery options:
Bay Leaf
Olive
Nagi
Cocculus
Salal/Lemon Leaf
Italian Ruscus
Podocarpus
Eucalyptus
Dusty Miller
Sea Star/Umbrella Fern
Lily Grass
Lemon Basil (seasonal)
Hibiscus ‘Mahogany Splendor’ (seasonal)
Sword Fern
Nice lateral/tall flower options:
Snapdragons
Bells of Ireland
Foxglove
Delphinium
Frittilaria persica
Aquilegia
Baptisia
Stock
Lupine
Calla Lilies
Nice accent flower options:
Clematis
Baronia
Muscari
Sweet Peas
Frittilaria ‘Uva Vulpis’
Eriostemon
Oncidium Orchids
Scabiosa
Jasmine Vine
Hyacinth
Campanula
Hanging Amaranthus
Zinnias