For classic Christmas flowers, why not start with something simple like potted poinsettias, or vases of red roses. And don’t forget the mistletoe – kissing balls make beautiful, old fashioned decorations.

If you want something more unusual, start thinking about other red, white, or even gold flowers that you can use. Why not try red geraniums or carnations, or even some red orchids or lilies? Christmas flowers don’t have to be traditional to be old fashioned and charming.

Fill in the colourful flowers with some greenery. For classic greenery, you can use holly and ivy. For something more unusual, try bear brass or ferns.

Choose a classy vase or pot for your arrangement. If you can, find a vintage vase from an antique shop, or borrow one from an older relative. This will add to your old fashioned ambiance, and set off your flowers beautifully.

You can even use your vase as the primary green in your arrangement, or the primary red. Try white flowers with greenery in a red vase, or red and white flowers with minimal leaves and stems in a green vase. A clear crystal vase is also classy.

Christmas flower arrangements look beautiful, smell nice, and are sure to get plenty of compliments from your guests during the holiday season.

Happy Birthday!

Our online florist shop range of birthday flowers is simply sumptuous! Arrangements like the “Vibrant Aquapack” are a particularly wise choice. Taking into account season colour palettes, our florists will design your bouquet using the most vivid, complementary stems.

Any of the classic zodiac range makes a thoughtful birthday flowers delivery (unless you accidentally send your loved one the wrong star sign!)

I Love You

The classic sentiment, but a fine one nonetheless. Our flower delivery service is renowned for the care and due attention we place upon your flowers. The “Adorable” classic bouquet of six red roses is one of our most fragile, beautiful and popular romantic gifts.

See You Soon

Whether you’re away from an old friend, parent, child, partner or particularly well-loved colleague, a simple, thoughtful missive to convey your excitement about the return home is, quite simple, a very sweet gesture.

We’ve worked with World Vision to create the “Bouquet of Hope”. A bright, vibrant celebration of life, and 10% of the profits will go to World Vision’s Zambia projects.

Get Well

Being ill is absolutely no fun at all! Our online florist shop has a nice little range of colourful creations to brighten the room and bring a little cheer into the life of your unwell friend, no matter where they are in the world.

A dazzling popular favourite is the “Marie Curie Bouquet”, with 10% of the profits going to Marie Curie Cancer Care.

So, what do you want to say?

The lily derives its name from the Greek word Leiron. You can find these exotic looking blooms all around the globe and there are an amazing range of colours. There are five main groups that lilies can be categorised as and these are: Oriental lilies; Asiatic lilies; Tiger lilies; Turks Caps lilies and Trumpet lilies.

A popular lily is the Madonna lily which came to symbolise purity. It is said by the Christian faith that the lily was originally yellow until it was picked up by the Virgin Mary. Around the world, lilies also represent fertility and can often be found in wedding flowers. Conversely, they also represent death and are often chosen as funeral flowers for placing on graves. Folklore has it that when people were wrongly executed the lily would spontaneously grow on the person’s grave. If you dream of lilies in the springtime then it is said that it can mean happiness, prosperity and marriage. However, if you are misfortunate enough to dream of them in winter it means there will be a premature death in the family and a frustration of hopes.

However symbolism aside they are a beautiful flower that adds elegance to any arrangement. At eFlorist we have a wide choice of flowers online to choose from and send flowers direct to your door.

First Beginnings

The carnation was found in the exotic climes of the Far East and within the Ancient Greek and Ancient Roman civilisations the carnation was an extremely important flower. The Roman’s also named the carnation Jove’s flower after one of their most revered Gods at the height of their empire’s hold on Europe. The ancient Greeks adored the flowers of the carnation and the Koreans believed that this important bloom could tell tales of the future with girls often choosing to wear three carnations in their hair. If the flower at the bottom wilted first the poor girl would have a miserable life, if the top one died it would be her final years that were difficult but if the middle flower wilted first it would the first years that would be a problem.

Hidden Meanings

In Slovenia, the carnation is symbolic of the nation and is carved into cradles to represent love toward the baby who is seen as a gift from God. Red carnations mean love and charity and when include in a bridal bouquet along with geraniums and rosemary they signify fidelity, love and hope. In Ohio, President McKinley used the scarlet carnation as his good luck symbol.

At eFlorist.co.uk we send flowers to London and across the UK and have a wide range of bouquets.

If you are sending birthday flower gifts in January then white is symbolic of this month. Violet is the colour for February and there are a wide variety of blooms to choose from. In March, spring is welcomed by the colour yellow and there is nothing more representative of this time than the daffodil. April blooms should be pink and in May you can revert back to white. In June, you can bedazzle the birthday girl or boy with red flowers such as the rose or opt for pink variations in July. The warm months of August are signified by yellow so a bold and vibrant sunflower can be a wonderful choice. In September, opt for shades of purple from delicate lavender to deep velvety purples. In October, the autumn colours are reflected in this month’s colour which is orange and this turns to yellow for November. In December you are back to white again but you can choose to add some seasonal flashes of greenery and red with some holly berries.

At eFlorist we offer a great choice of blooms and same day flower deliveries.

Don’t feel you have to opt for a large lavish display if you are hoping to impress someone. Often choosing just a few well-positioned flowers can be more effective than a complex flower arrangement. Often one single rose in a well chosen vase is just as dramatic and eye catching as a display with an array of colours and textures.

If you are choosing seasonal flowers to make a cheap flower delivery you can enhance an arrangement with greenery. This can embellish and provide a stunning backdrop to your chosen blooms even though you have kept the expense to a minimum. Think about trying flowers such as the Gladioli, Marigold, Aster, Orchid or Jasmine, for example, within the summer months. Avoid placing any flower delivery in the way of direct sunlight as this can blanch the colour from your flowers and lead to your blooms wilting prematurely. Always change the water daily and add the food provided by your online florist.

At eFlorist we provide a professional London flower delivery for all occasions.

Roses

The rose is one of the most frequently chosen flowers and is often recommended by florists in London. The rose is known to represent perfection, completion and achievement. The meanings are influenced according to the colour of the rose as well as its shape and the amount of petals. A blue rose represents achieving the impossible, a golden rose means reaching the height of achievement and a rose with eight petals symbolises regeneration.

French folklore says that white roses signify love whereas red roses mean passion and yellow roses symbolise friendship. If you want to bring happiness send pink roses from online florists. These beautiful blooms represent gratitude, gentleness and grace. If you experience love at first sight then send lilac roses with an online flower delivery service.

According to legend, it was when Eve had a vision of her two sons Cain and Abel offering up a lamb to sacrifice that the rose became red. White roses had been planted by Cain but when the lamb was killed its blood stained the petals white. A shepherd stood there caring for his flock and he wore a white robe adorned with a wreath of roses. The following night Eve dreamt of Abel lying on the alter and Cain crying. When she saw paradise this time Abel was the shepherd and he wore the blood red roses.

At eFlorist we offer same day flower deliveries on a wide choice of bouquets.

The source of some of the flower meanings we know today where evolved in the Turkish harems. The women there would while away the hours attaching meaning to each of the flowers there. It was also a way of communicating secretly between lovers. In the Victorian era, flowers where given great significance as the Victorians were passionate about flowers. They even sent messages via flowers. The arrangements and choice of flower could be translated into subtle meaning. At the time it was often thought to be improper to communicate feelings verbally so men would use flowers and their symbolism to convey their true feelings.

When you are about to get married you can use the language of flowers to great effect. Roses are a popular choice for brides but there are different meanings for each colour.

• White represents purity, innocence, unspoilt beauty and charm

• Red represents fiery passion and smouldering love

• Pale pink means happiness and grace

• Dark pink represents the gratitude that the couple feel at having found each other

• Ivy means fidelity

A spring wedding can be made extra special with tulips and they stand for eternal love. A Daisy represent innocence and romance whereas calla lilies show charm, grace and beauty adding a touch of sophistication.

At eFlorist we offer a wide range of blooms and a professional flower delivery service.

Pink Flowers

Flowers shaded in pink symbolise new beginnings and gently blossoming passions. It is a colour that conjures up the sweetness of youth and the start of emotional maturity. Within the pink colour palette there are a variety of shades and each has its own meaning. Pale pink has a feminine feel which can help to heal emotional wounds and bring an inner calm to the recipient. Bright pinks speak of friendship, frivolous fun and budding romance.

Red Flowers

Flowers in this colour represent the dynamic, dangerous and intensely passionate! They are impulsive and fabulous and speak of fun, action and heady excitement. If you are looking to seduce that extra special person then red flowers are for you.

White Flowers

White represents the circle of life and is used worldwide to symbolise life events such as birth, marriage and death. It conveys pure union and innocence. White flowers also mean purity and peace and as a gift convey respect.

Yellow Flowers

If you want to convey hope and happiness then golden shaded online flowers are a great choice. Yellow also symbolises cheerfulness and courage.

At eFlorist we offer a professional flower delivery service and send flowers direct to your door.

Blue Flowers

This beautiful shade is unusual amongst the wide varieties of flowers available. Often within those classified as ‘blue’ you’ll find purple and pink tones. When sending flowers online choose blue flowers if you want to create a flower arrangement that speaks of harmony, peace and tranquillity. Blue blooms symbolise honesty, security and stability. A true blue flower is a rarity and is expensive to buy.

Green Flowers

Historically it was said that green flowers brought good luck. Those blooms with emerald coloured leaves, chartreuse stems and apple shaded blossoms represent feelings of stability and harmony and the cooling zest of nature.

Orange Flowers

The bold shades of orange symbolise flamboyance and blossoms in this fiery colour communicate kinship and confidence. If you need to meet to discuss new ideas then orange flowers within a floral arrangement will encourage good communication and inspiration.

By choosing certain colours to fit with the mood, occasion or personality of the recipient you can create a stunning floral arrangement that truly appeals. At eFlorist we provide same day flower deliveries and a range of beautiful flowers.