Thanksgiving (USA)
How do I take care of my flowers once they are delivered?
Now that you have your lovely flowers for the holiday season, you would like to preserve their beauty for as long as possible. We have provided some fresh flower care tips to help. If you are giving flowers to friends or family, feel free to share this page with them so that they will be able to care for their flowers soon after their delivery.
First things first
Most flowers are delivered with a plastic covering. Remove all plastic to all your flowers to breathe. Next, if your flowers are already in a vase or you have just placed them in a vase, refill the vase with fresh water. Your flowers will love the hydration.
Where you place your flowers can make a difference
It is best to avoid placing your flower in areas of extreme temperatures: windowsills, direct sunlight all day, or an overly hot room. These can cause wilting or dry out your flowers. Instead, place your flowers somewhere where they will be in cooler and more controlled conditions.
It is always good to prevent the possibility of ethylene gas reducing the life of your flowers. This can often come from placing flowers near fruit or cigarette smoke.
Maintaining your flower’s beautiful presentation
As your beautiful flowers are on display, check up on them and tend to them periodically over a series of days.
- For vase arrangements, keep your vase filled with fresh water to provide them with proper hydration.
- For basket arrangements, it is good to also provide them with hydration. We suggest daily fresh water hydration.
- Anytime the water begins to become cloudy, change out the water. You will need to clean your vase with soap and water, rinse thoroughly, and then fill your vase back up with fresh water. Using soapy water rather than only rinsing can help remove bacteria that could cause your flowers to die more quickly.
- Remove any strongly wilted contents: wilting leaves or stems. This will help you maintain a fresher and neater look.
- Cut your stems at an angle using a sharp knife. We recommend cutting them one to two inches from the bottom of the stem. This will allow your flowers to hydrate and absorb the water properly. Using scissors to cut the stems is not recommended, as scissors can crush the stems and hinder the flower’s ability to drink water.
Hanukkah
Eight perfect florals for Your Hanukkah Celebration.
A Hanukkah flower bouquet can add that special touch you are looking for in your Hanukkah decor. They also make a perfect hostess gift for your Festival of Lights host. With Hanukkah colors of blue and white, flowers can mean much more than what the eye sees.
1. Lilies
A white lily symbolizes purity and holiness and is often associated as the flower of Hanukkah.
2. Delphiniums
Symbolizing cheerfulness and goodwill, delphiniums are harmonious with the rest of your Hanukkah arrangements.
3. Blue Hydrangeas
The hydrangeas are a charming addition to a Hanukkah display representing gratitude, grace, and beauty.
4. Roses
White roses symbolize loyalty, purity, and innocence. They add a classical touch to any arrangement and provide a subtle dash of beauty to any room.
5. Alstroemeria
The alstroemeria is a symbol of grace and beauty and can be used to fill any vase. It looks great alone or as part of an arrangement.
6. Tulips
Elegant additions to a festive arrangement, white tulips can mean thank you in addition to perfect love.
7. Iris
Iris represent faith, hope, courage, wisdom, and admiration.
8. Carnations
white carnations are the perfect addition to any Hanukkah flower arrangement by filling in and adding volume to complete your festive decoration.
Order your Hanukkah flowers today
You can order online, by phone, or in person, whatever you are comfortable with. Our hours may vary so, please call us for our times. We offer both delivery and in-store pickup. ANDALUSIA FLOWER & GIFT SHOP is here to assist you with any questions you have!
Christmas
Christmas flowers from ANDALUSIA FLOWER & GIFT SHOP in Andalusia, AL are the best way to send Christmas cheer! Flowers and poinsettia plants are a great way to spread joy throughout the season, but also make quick and easy party decor. ANDALUSIA FLOWER & GIFT SHOP can help you with any Christmas styles or colors with our Christmas decor accessories. Need a centerpiece or a Christmas wreath for your party? ANDALUSIA FLOWER & GIFT SHOP has it, and more!
Kwanzaa
Add the perfect touch to your Karamu table with a festive Kwanzaa centerpiece. Floral arrangements with green, red, and black flowers with touches of white complete with fresh fruit, will elevate any tablescape. Call and ask about our delivery hours and we will work to have a florist deliver them to you, no matter the location.
Valentine's Day
How do I take care of my flowers once they are delivered?
Now that you have your stunning flowers, you would like to preserve their beautiful state for as long as possible. Below we have provided some fresh flower care tips to help guide you.
First things first
If your flowers came in plastic, you will need to remove the plastic wrapping as soon as possible. This allows for your flowers to breathe. Then provide fresh water for your flowers as soon as possible.
Where you place your flowers can make a difference
Avoid placing your flower arrangements near areas of extreme temperatures. This could include windowsills, direct sunlight all day, or an overly hot room. These factors can cause your flowers to dry out quickly or wilt. Most flowers last longer under cooler and controlled conditions.
Avoid placing your flowers next to fruit or cigarette smoke. Ethylene gas can reduce the life of your flowers and be detrimental to their lifespan.
Maintaining a beautiful presentation
Keep your flowers looking fresh and displayed beautifully by tending to your flowers periodically.
- Keep vase arrangements filled with fresh water. This allows the plants to drink up the water they need for proper hydration.
- For basket arrangements, we suggest providing your flowers with daily fresh water.
- Remember to switch out any cloudy water. You will want to fully clean the inside of your vase with soap and water, thoroughly rinse, and then refill the vase with new water. This will help remove any bacteria that could possibly harm your flowers and cause them to deteriorate more quickly.
- As you notice leaves or stems wilting, remove the strongly wilted contents. This will help your flowers maintain a fresh and appealing appearance.
- To help your flowers to maintain proper hydration, use a sharp knife to cut your stems. Cut the stems at an angle one to two inches from the bottom. This will help the flowers to absorb water. It is discouraged to use scissors to cut the flower stems. Scissors can crush the stems, preventing proper water absorption.
Easter
Why Order Flowers For Easter?
The temperatures are shifting, and optimism is in the air as spring makes its debut. What better way to celebrate Easter than with a beautiful Easter flower arrangement? There are so many wonderful reasons to celebrate this beautiful occasion
3 Ways To Use Flowers for Easter
1. Take your dinner table setup to the next level. You may assemble your table for Thanksgiving or Christmas time. ANDALUSIA FLOWER & GIFT SHOP can help you brighten up your table for the spring with a lovely Easter arrangement. Beautiful combinations of lilies, tulips, daisies, and other spring flowers make a perfect Easter table centerpiece
2. Livening Up The Room With A Touch of Spring
Springtime is known for its warmer weather, greener grass, budding trees, and blooming flowers. Fill your home with a refreshing feeling of elegance and nature’s gift of beauty. An arrangement of spring flowers would be perfect for marking this new season. Traditional Easter flowers of white lilies and daffodils will bring a breath of spring to any room.
3.Gift Basket
As children, it was common for people to receive an Easter basket full of goodies, toys, and brightly dyed Easter eggs. As adults, you can also share Easter's joy and excitement. Celebrate this Easter by gifting your parents, grandparents, friends, coworkers, or neighbors a beautiful basket of bright flowers to light up their day.
Gift A Gardener
Know a fellow green thumb? Whether you are family or friends with a home gardener, you can give them nature's gift of lovely flowers. This gift is a great way to show your appreciation for someone who loves gardening. The spring-themed flower bouquet is perfect for your gardner or give them a lively spring plant!
Order Today
However you choose to celebrate this Easter, ANDALUSIA FLOWER & GIFT SHOP can help you find the perfect flower arrangement. Order your Easter flowers today! Explore our selection on our Easter flowers page or contact us at (800) 962-0636 with any questions you may have.
Call or order online for a gorgeous spring display. Or you can hop on over and order in-store! We offer delivery to @shop_ city and in-store pickup. Are you needing to send someone a special arrangement? We can ask the Easter Bunny to deliver them for you no matter their final destination.
Passover
This Passover add a beautiful spring arrangement of blues and whites to your table. Daisies, roses, lilies, violets, and other spring blooms make a beautiful Seder table gift. A floral arrangement is also a great way to say thank you to your host. Order your Passover flowers early and avoid the final dash for a centerpiece. Call, come into the shop, or order online. Whatever you decide, ANDALUSIA FLOWER & GIFT SHOP can help you.
Admin Professionals Day
It’s National Administrative Professionals’ Day! Say “thank you” with a beautiful flower arrangement. What better way to show appreciation for the person who does so much for you than with a floral arrangement that reminds you of them? Give them the gift of beautiful gerberas, daisies, hydrangeas, lilies, and more spring blossoms. Brighten their office or cubicle with an arrangement they can enjoy the whole week and take home to enjoy through the weekend.
Mother's Day
How far in advance should I order flowers for Mother’s Day?
We recommend placing your order as soon as possible. The sooner you place your order, the sooner you can secure the flowers you want. When customers place their orders at the last minute, they risk not being able to have the exact arrangement they may desire. This is due to limited supplies and a high order volume during Mother’s Day. As florists fill orders, various flower types begin to run low or go out of stock. This often results in flower substitutions when needing to fill an order in a short time frame after the order has been placed late. When flowers go out of stock, shops are at the mercy of the shipping trucks that will bring in their fresh flower shipments for restocking.
It’s best not to place yourself in a pickle and provide yourself the security of locking in the flowers you desire as soon as possible.
Do I order my flowers online or in-person?
Feel free to come by our shop or place your order at your convenience online.
Online, you will be able to explore your options, select your favorite flowers, order, submit payment, and set a delivery date for your flowers. After you have chosen your flowers in the ordering process, you will be able to provide any card messages or specific delivery instructions.
If you would like to place your order in-person at ANDALUSIA FLOWER & GIFT SHOP, drop in and allow one of our associates to tend to your needs. We would be delighted to speak with you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask while you’re with us.
If you are unable to travel to the shop and have questions regarding the details of your order or other needs, please feel free to contact us at (800) 962-0636.
Father's Day
Dad deserves his acknowledgement on Father's Day just as much as mom on her special holiday. Send Dad a beautiful arrangement that truly matches his personality. If the way to your dad's heart is through his stomach, why not try sending a gift basket full of delicious treats your dad is sure to love! Whatever you need to send a gift to dad in Andalusia or anywhere else in the country, ANDALUSIA FLOWER & GIFT SHOP can help!
Grandparents Day
Show them how much you care, even if that is miles away. Make their day special with grandma and grandpa’s favorite flowers and a gift basket too! Order today, and we can help get your flowers wherever they need to be, whether to their home or living center. No matter your location, your grandparents will appreciate the thoughtfulness of selecting the perfect arrangement. Delivery is an option for all arrangements, or you can deliver them yourself with in-store pickup.
Rosh Hashanah
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah With A Flower Arrangement
Keep the Jewish New Year sweet by ordering a fall flower arrangement for your Rosh Hashanah table. Filled with colorful florals, your friends and family will admire your beautiful display.
During these High Holy Days, say shanah tovah u’metuka, "Happy New Year," to those who mean the most to you. Get your flowers for Rosh Hashanah today and surprise your host with a decorative floral bouquet perfect for a New Year's gift.
Rosh Hashanah FAQ
What flowers should I order for Rosh Hashanah?
There are no specific flowers that you need to order to celebrate the Jewish new year, but a traditional flower arrangement with sprigs of blue and white roses would be a perfect Rosh Hashanah gift. A fall flower arrangement with red and gold colored flowers makes an excellent choice to honor the tradition of apples and honey. Whether your arrangement is for your table or as thank you to a host, ANDALUSIA FLOWER & GIFT SHOP can help you.
When should I order my Rosh Hashanah flower arrangement?
If you honor the laws of Yom Tov, you can place your order early and we can arrange delivery on a later day.
Thanksgiving (CAN)
Fall is a favorite time for flowers. The colors of autumn abound during this beautiful season of Thanksgiving. Let ANDALUSIA FLOWER & GIFT SHOP help you bring this color into your home with the help of autumn flowers. With the simple addition of flowers on your Thanksgiving table, your family dinner will transform into a glorious Thanksgiving feast! ANDALUSIA FLOWER & GIFT SHOP in Andalusia can help you say "I am thankful for you," to any friends and family who are unable to make it to your house for the holiday. Just give us a call, we are thankful for you.
National Boss Day
We all have somebody in our life that is a boss in one way or another. Whether it's your boss at work, you have a friend that is the boss at their respective work, or maybe even your significant other is the boss of the household, ANDALUSIA FLOWER & GIFT SHOP believes that all of these people are significant and deserve to be celebrated for what they do every day. National Boss Day is their day; it's the day that is set aside every year specifically to appreciate and congratulate them for the work they've done every other day on the calendar. This National Boss Day, give the gift of flowers for those people in charge that you appreciate and give them the encouragement to keep doing what they're doing. With daily local delivery in the Andalusia, AL area and delivery across the U.S. and Canada, ANDALUSIA FLOWER & GIFT SHOP can get the right arrangement to the right person so that no boss goes uncelebrated.
Sweetest Day
Sweetest Day is like a mix between Valentines Day and Thanksgiving. It’s a day to give thanks for those extra-sweet people in your life. The holiday originated with a candy store owner who wanted to bring cheer and some happiness to the lives of those who were often forgotten. A great way to celebrate Sweetest Day is by ordering a gift basket of sweet treats from ANDALUSIA FLOWER & GIFT SHOP for your someone sweet.
