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-

Spring Floral Arrangement Maine Florist

Shown: Celadon Floral arrangement, $125

  • 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
 
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