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The rose is the flower of England. Its significance dates back to the time when York and Lancaster fought for control of the kingdom. The red rose emblem of Lancaster eventually combined with the white rose of York when Henry Tudor married Elizabeth, daughter of the old Yorkist king. Shakespeare mentions roses too. Juliet famously muses that a rose by any other name would smell as sweet and there are plenty of other references throughout the plays.

The flowers that Henry Tudor and William Shakespeare knew were very different to the Valentine’s roses sent by lovers today. The many-petalled, dense blooms that we love so much now are actually a relatively recent innovation. The original English roses still exist but they’re quite hard to find in garden centres and they don’t last long as cut blooms. Sadly, old roses are very fragile and the petals fall off much too quickly. On the plus side the plants stand up to frost very well, as you’d expect from a native inhabitant of Britain.

The oldest English rose varieties have just five petals, and although they have an elegance and a beauty of their own, they’re far less spectacular than our modern roses. Walk into Lancaster and York florists today and you’re much likely to find hybrid flowers that have been produced through interbreeding with oriental roses.

Almost all of the rose varieties we see these days are hybrids. England wasn’t the only place where roses grew – almost every continent has a rose of its own and it is the interplay between the different varieties that has brought us the huge variety of colours, shapes, scents and sizes that we now enjoy.

Looking for a little extra something while ordering flowers online? Here at EFlorist, besides fresh flowers, we also offer a wide variety of gift hampers that make perfect accompaniments to flowers for any occasion.

Gift hamper choices include sweet assortments, wine selections, luxury snack and food hampers, baby gifts, mother’s day gifts, a champagne duo, and more. Perfect for birthdays, Valentine’s days, baby arrivals, or even those occasions when you feel the need to say “I’m Sorry” in a special way.

For the sweet tooth in your life, our “Sweet Heaven” hamper is a perfect choice. This red gift box comes brimming with Retro style sweets including Black Jacks, Candy Shrimps, Sherbert Fountain, Haribo Cola Bottles, Haribo Mini Jelly Babies, Colour Changing Candy, Double Dip, and many more.

Need something to add to a Christmas bouquet or a Thank You flower gift? Why not try our classic French Wine Duo Gift, including a bottle of Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc and a bottle of Bordeaux Rouge, presented in a wooden box.

We also have hampers with baby gifts, luxury foods, baby memory boxes, and more.  So, the next time you order birthday flower gifts or Valentine’s roses, instead of going elsewhere for a gift to go with the flowers, why not choose a hamper from us at the same time?

Ordering flowers online, and gift hampers, from EFlorist couldn’t be easier. Our site is designed for easy navigation and payment, and your gift can be delivered the same day if you order before 3:00 p.m.

There is a whole world of difference between a cheap and slightly wilted supermarket (or worse, service station forecourt) bouquet and a high quality arrangement. What’s more, the difference is immediately obvious. The delight in receiving flowers often turns a little sour when the recipient realises that the sender didn’t invest much money in the choice or even bother going to a real florist. Bouquets that start off a little wilted don’t last long either.

All the flowers we deliver, from Valentine’s Day roses to get well daisies, are delivered fresh and in perfect condition by local florists who understand exactly how to get the best from an arrangement. You don’t need to worry about them wilting too quickly or turning brown on day two, but even quality online flower delivery companies like us do stock a variety of choices for a range of budgets.

At the top end of the range are luxury bouquets. These flowers are the lushest and most luxurious blooms in the most sumptuous foliage beds. You can expect not only the very biggest and most impressive flowers, but also elegant and thoughtfully designed arrangements. The colours are chosen by the eye of an experienced florist and the overall effect is pleasantly harmonious.

Although some of the luxury bunches are very large, size isn’t always everything. Sometimes a shapely stem of orchids is only obscured by a crowd of other flowers and is better presented alone or with a small garnishing flourish. All our fine flowers arrive with a judicious choice of wrappings and ribbons.

This February, save yourself the stressful search for a meaningful and non-Hallmark way to surprise the love of your life. Many people don’t have the time to shop for this occasion or have too shrewd a better half – foiling every surprise you try to arrange. However, if you arrange flower delivery using our website, in a matter of minutes you can have chosen a bouquet to send your loved one and arranged for its delivery. This way, she will be truly surprised when the postman brings a bouquet with her name on it.

Your lady might love a romantic, traditional and breathtaking selection of Valentine’s roses, or a bouquet of her personal favourites, but in addition to this, you can add a box of chocolates to complete the gift and make her feel extra spoilt. You can personalise your bouquet with a message of affection, a verse from a romantic poem, an in joke, whatever wil put a smile on her face. You might even use it to let her know a further surprise is in store, such as inviting her to dinner.

You can have this flower delivery sent to her place of work, to home, surprising her wherever you like. By sending flowers online, you can arrange to have Valentine’s roses delivered on the other side of the country, each bouquet order we receive is produced in a florist local to the delivery area, meaning that your loved one receives a fresh, vibrant arrangement, bound to brighten their day.

In February, many boyfriends and husbands struggle with the task of securing a suitable surprise for their sweetheart for Valentine’s Day, unable to find the time in their busy working schedules to visit a florist and arrange a flower delivery for their lovely lady. Whether your ideal aim would be to have a breathtaking bouquet of Valentine’s roses delivered to her office or her favourite flowers sent home even when you cannot be there in person; our service can help you to send a meaningful message, expressing your affection with petals.

When sending flowers online through our service, you can add a personalised message to bring an individual touch to your selected bouquet, whether this is in the form of a brief but meaningful poem, a simple greeting or the big question itself. We can combine our spectacular bouquet of Valentine’s roses with a delicious box of chocolates to ensure that you can send your better half a complete and perfect Valentine’s surprise.

If you are the forgetful or last-minute type – don’t fret – we provide a speedy delivery service, ensuring that the object of your affections is not disappointed on this day devoted to lovers. For those who struggle to find a way to express their emotion which is not over the top, sending flowers online can be the ideal solution. Our bouquets are put together by a florist local to the area to make that your loved one receives a fresh, vibrant flower arrangement which will make her Valentine’s Day.

The rose is the most popular flower on the planet, and this is due not only to its inherent beauty, but also due to its unique versatility as a bloom. This makes roses perfect for all sorts of occasions, and a great way to demonstrate your feelings for that special someone.

Certain times of the year are closely associated with the rose, and in particular Valentine’s Day is a day when lots of couples love to exchange red roses. In fact, roses are the most popular gift on Valentines and even even more popular than chocolates or lingerie!

Whilst Valentines roses are more often than not red (symbolic of love and passion) roses are actually available in all sorts of colours. For example, perhaps as an alternative to a red Valentines roses, why not get a little more creative with a mixed bouquet of different coloured roses, or white roses.

As roses are so versatile, they are not just great for romantic blooms, and florists offer roses in bouquets for all kinds of different occasions. For instance, it is common for white and red roses to be incorporated into a wedding bouquet or a bouquet for a funeral.

At Eflorist, as an online florist, we make sending roses that little bit easier, and we are able to offer even same day flower delivery on rose bouquets. For example, why not consider one of our hot bouquets which incorporates flowers of warm hues (included red roses) to create a lovely, warming bouquet, perfect for adding a little heat to the colder months!

Valentines Day is the perfect opportunity to show that special someone just how much they mean to you. Not everyone goes in for the holiday, thinking of it as more “commercial”, but if you can’t be romantic on Valentines Day then when can you be? Sending Valentines roses would be the perfect way to really make their day, upping the romance just enough to make them happy.

It’s always nice if you can be there to give your loved one their roses in person, but what if you can’t be? You might have to work or you might live far apart making the trip impossible, and that’s when flower delivery comes in. If you send roses then you don’t even have to be there to know that the thought was appreciated, and you can still be safe in the knowledge that they’ve got a stunning bunch of roses waiting for them.

Or, you could be extra romantic and send them roses even when you are there. Having a bunch of Valentines roses appear at their workplace will be just the thing to show them you care, and if you get to see each other in the evening then it’ll be even better.

Of course, the only way you’re going to achieve this perfect sentiment is if you can arrange the flower delivery to accommodate. You need to make sure you’re getting quality roses from a local florist who can deliver them on time, and if you’ve left it until the last minute you’ll probably want same day flower delivery as well. That’s when you need to come to us here at eFlorist, so if you really want to make their day then come to us and see what we can do.

It’s a trend that I’m sure we’ve all noticed – the price of roses going through the roof every time Valentine’s Day comes around. But is there a valid reason for it, or is it just florists trying to make a bit of extra cash?

Actually, there’s a very good reason for it, and contrary to popular belief it’s not because florists want to line their pockets. It’s all about supply and demand – at this time of year roses soar in popularity, and prices have to rise to account for it.

Think about it. There are the same number of rose bushes in June that there are in February, yet people want more roses in February than at any other time of the year. Growers have to “cut back” their rose bushes over winter to encourage more flowers to bloom, meaning they can sell less during this time so have to charge more in the New Year to make up for it.

Then you have to consider the increased workforce required to keep up with the orders. Rose growers will have to hire a lot more people, and let’s not forget the florists themselves. They have to spend time unpacking, sorting and arranging every rose, and because there are so many more they have to charge more to account for it.

If you think logically about it, it all makes perfect sense. Sought-after items that cost a lot to produce always cost more, and at Valentine’s Day roses become that desired product. So, don’t lament florists for charging more, but understand their reasons behind it, and make sure to consider Eflorist for all of your Valentine’s Day flower needs.

There are certain types of flowers that are often associated with different months of the year, and February is no exception. So, let’s take a look at the types of flowers most associated with February.

As you might expect, the most popular flowers in February have got to be roses. Rose sales go through the roof at this time of year thanks to Valentine’s Day, and being that they’re the most romantic flower around it isn’t hard to see why. Everyone loves getting a bunch of red roses, or even just a single stem; making roses the ultimate flowers for February.

Of course, while red may be the rose colour of choice for a lot of people this Valentine’s Day, it’s not the only colour available. Roses come in literally hundreds of colours, tones and hues, so if you want to do something a little bit different then go for a colour variation.

While roses may be the most common flowers at this time of year, they’re by no means the only option available. Spring is in the air, and that means that a lot of spring flowers are starting to bloom. Popular choices are tulips, daffodils and narcissi, and any of them will be able to bring springtime and sunshine into your home.

So, these are just a few of the most popular flowers for February, and for a great selection of bouquets that include them make sure to check us out at Eflorist. We’re sure that there’ll be something to suit, so banish those winter blues and encourage romance and sunshine by having a few bouquets of February flowers in your home.