If you don't know how to buy flowers, it's ok. We've got some great tips to help you out!
If you are looking for a list of flowers to get some ideas on what to buy and what certain flowers of a particular color mean, click on over to our list of flowers page.
Buying flowers really isn't hard, once you have the basics figured out. Let's get started!
Know what your partner likes. Men- it is very important to find out what her favorite flower is and remember it! Don't buy her roses if she likes lilies. The fact that you can remember her favorite will impress her greatly.
Buy less. If you know what your partner likes, you can get away with buying just one or two of their favorite flowers. Done up in a nice ribbon with some greenery, this will impress her more than a huge bouquet of flowers that she doesn't like. The key here is to buy her favorite flower.
Don't know what her favorite flower is? Let your florist know what her favorite color and hobbies are, and try to describe her personality. An arrangement can be created with those factors in mind.
Plan ahead. For big flower holidays, such as Valentines, if you wait, your order ends up at the bottom of the list, and you won't get the best flowers, or even the flowers you want at all- because the shop has run out.
Order two weeks in advance. Find a local florist who will guarantee that the flowers you order will be ready on time.
Find a local florist. Women want to know you went to the effort of going to an actual flower shop. It sort of ruins the romance of it if you buy flowers at the same store as milk and eggs. Not that there is anything wrong with grocery store flowers. We should be so lucky to get flowers at all!
That said, florists have better flowers. That is their business; their only business. You might pay a bit more, but you are getting better quality flowers that will last longer.
If you do go the grocery store route, take the flowers out of the wrapper, and have them "done up." Whether in a vase or ribbon, or something else. See the second point on this list and buy less of her favorite kind.
Another buying option is to check out your local farmer's market. Flowers are usually fresh and affordable, especially if you buy directly from the grower
Look for flowers that have buds just beginning to open and firm petals. Avoid ones that are yellow, spotted or have drooping leaves. These flowers are old and won't last more than a day or so.
