Tallest Flower In the World!

January 22nd, 2010
How would you like to send this flower for Valentine’s?

Amorphophallus Titanum or Cadaverous flower stands at more than 2 metres high and weighs 75 kilos. This flower has the peculiarity of blooming only during three days every 40 years!!!! Mother Nature has granted the privilege of this world wonder to the town of Rio Blanco, Veracruz; located high in the mountains in the centre zone of the state of Verzcruz Mexico.Sorry looks like this one won’t be around for Valentines…but next 40 years (Aug 2049) we’ll catch another glimpse.

The Perfect Floral Gift

January 22nd, 2010

Roses & Violets Brampton Flower Shop – Tips!

There’s nothing like finding the perfect gift – the gift of flowers. The first thing is to find the right flowers that convey your sentiments and fits the personality of the person you’re giving them to. Below I’ve listed some helpful bits of information that will assist you when choosing your gift.

The blue hues of hydreangea and blue iris are calming colors representing openess and serenity. The offer a cooling antidote for ones worries.

Regardless of which flower you choose pink flowers convey grace and happiness. From tulips in spring to the blossoming garden roses in full bloom pink represents a youthful innocents and joy.

With its ties to royalty and grand cermony, purple represents dignity pride and success. Whether arranged monocromatically in purple or used with other complimenting colors to provide depth and contrast an arrangement with purple flowers represents accomplishment and admiration.

Red is the essence of desire strength and passion. As a symbol of courage and heat it’s no wonder this color has the power to transform an unassuming flower into a symbol of love.

White represents innocents, humility and reverence. White flower evoke simple beauty.

The color yellow evokes feelings of joy and light heartedness. Also, a symbol of friendship, a bouquet with yellow bloosoms send the message of new beginnings and happiness.

Orange symbolizes energy, enthusiasm, and warmth. An arrangment containing orange conveys confidence and a passion for life!

Green is synonymous with nature–and the perfect complement to any other bloom–the color green represents health, resilience, good fortune and youth.

For additional suggestions on flower gifts contact us at:

Roses & Violets – Brampton Flower Shop
148 Queen Street East Unit 8
Brampton, Ontario L6V 1B2
905-846-6727
E-mail: info@rosesandviolets.com
Website: http://www.rosesandviolets.com/

2010 Upcoming Flower Trends

January 22nd, 2010

We thought today would be an opportune time to share some upcoming trends for 2010.

Our customers have spoken and we listened. The call for a romantic alternative to roses this Valentines Day has been answered. Beautifully arranged tulips framed with a heart will set the stage as Roses & Violets customer’s choice product this February.

Be sure to call in early to prebook for Valentine’s Day as there are plenty of savings opportunities to be claimed! To have a look at other romantic trends visit us at:

Love and Romance
148 Queen Street East Unit8
Brampton, ON L6V 1B2

905-846-6727