I'm not a big buyer of flowers but what would make a nice bouquet to you? I'm talking a variety rather than just a bunch of the same. Any help/advice would be appreciated.

JDInteractive said:

i love tulips...just get a rainbow of tulips...they r so pretty

I am HUGE on the types of flowers... because if you show up with the stinky ones I will hate you for it!

1-For a "masculine" looking bunch I tend to do, long callas (deep burgundy/black) with kangaroo paws, curly willow and maybe a brain celosia or two...

2- YELLOW colored roses... with green antheriums, white hydrangeas, lots of varieated japonica leaf or perrenial grass sprinkled with a few oriental lillies that sport soft hues or stargazers...

3-Shasta daisies in all colors with lilies in bright yellow/orange and snap dragons in bright hues

4- FRENCH Tupils in creamy white, with green bell hollyhock, green echanaicia, lots or fuzzy fern leaf and even baby's breath

5- MY FAVORITE.... King proteas, with queen proteas mixed with brain celiosa and peach colored roses, and curlt willow...

I always add lots of greenery (leaves) in my bunches. Have fun! and forgice the misspellings.

purpledoveuk said:

Don't buy lilles...they stink

If he uses ONE stem or two... it won't be bad at all.... but carnations? Carnations smell like piss... mums do too.

paintedlady said:

I just got these delivered to me this morning

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paintedlady said:

I am HUGE on the types of flowers... because if you show up with the stinky ones I will hate you for it!

1-For a "masculine" looking bunch I tend to do, long callas (deep burgundy/black) with kangaroo paws, curly willow and maybe a brain celosia or two...

2- YELLOW colored roses... with green antheriums, white hydrangeas, lots of varieated japonica leaf or perrenial grass sprinkled with a few oriental lillies that sport soft hues or stargazers...

3-Shasta daisies in all colors with lilies in bright yellow/orange and snap dragons in bright hues

4- FRENCH Tupils in creamy white, with green bell hollyhock, green echanaicia, lots or fuzzy fern leaf and even baby's breath

5- MY FAVORITE.... King proteas, with queen proteas mixed with brain celiosa and peach colored roses, and curlt willow...

I always add lots of greenery (leaves) in my bunches. Have fun! and forgice the misspellings.

Wow! You seem to know a lot about flowers.

Me? I don't care. I just love all sorts of flowers.

CarrieLee said:

I just got these delivered to me this morning

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LOVE!! Sunflowers and heather (that heather is gorgeous!) and the pumpkins! so cute

Lammastide said:

Wow! You seem to know a lot about flowers.

Ty... I love flowers.... I think I am the worst type of person to give flowers to, but you can never go wrong with a new hybrid like the rainbow rose... that's bred to have petals with different colors.

SCARY!

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chocolatehandles said:

i love tulips...just get a rainbow of tulips...they r so pretty

I love them too,

and in my house I like a big bunch of

irises and lilies

They are out of season.... but I adore the smell of sweet pea or lupines!

Lillies have a strong smell like snap dragons. If I get an entire bouquet of either one I'll die from an asthma attack. :cough:

paintedlady said:

They are out of season.... but I adore the smell of sweet pea or lupines!

Lillies have a strong smell like snap dragons. If I get an entire bouquet of either one I'll die from an asthma attack. :cough:

do you mean this kind?

cause I never noticed a smell

but then again, I can't smell very much until I get right up close

paintedlady said:

Lammastide said:

Wow! You seem to know a lot about flowers.

Ty... I love flowers.... I think I am the worst type of person to give flowers to, but you can never go wrong with a new hybrid like the rainbow rose... that's bred to have petals with different colors.

SCARY!

[img:$uid]http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc99/gataloca_bucket/rainbo_roses.jpg[/img:$uid]

Very pretty

EmeraldSkies said:

All beautiful

ZombieKitten said:

paintedlady said:

They are out of season.... but I adore the smell of sweet pea or lupines!

Lillies have a strong smell like snap dragons. If I get an entire bouquet of either one I'll die from an asthma attack. :cough:

do you mean this kind?

cause I never noticed a smell

but then again, I can't smell very much until I get right up close

those are lilies! Some smell softer than others, but the Oriental lillies are intense compared to the Asiatic lillies.

paintedlady said:

Lammastide said:

Wow! You seem to know a lot about flowers.

Ty... I love flowers.... I think I am the worst type of person to give flowers to, but you can never go wrong with a new hybrid like the rainbow rose... that's bred to have petals with different colors.

SCARY!

[img:$uid]http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc99/gataloca_bucket/rainbo_roses.jpg[/img:$uid]

Actually, they are not bred to be multicolored. It's done through a stem cutting and natural dye process.

JustErin said:

paintedlady said:

Ty... I love flowers.... I think I am the worst type of person to give flowers to, but you can never go wrong with a new hybrid like the rainbow rose... that's bred to have petals with different colors.

SCARY!

[img:$uid]http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc99/gataloca_bucket/rainbo_roses.jpg[/img:$uid]

Actually, they are not bred to be multicolored. It's done through a stem cutting and natural dye process.

JDInteractive said:

I'm not a big buyer of flowers but what would make a nice bouquet to you? I'm talking a variety rather than just a bunch of the same. Any help/advice would be appreciated.

knowing the occasion and the receiving person's personality is always good.

a nice spring or seasonal mix is always nice.

for something with a bit more to it, try contrasting colours. i.e. yellows with a deep purple. or blue and orange. try sunflowers and iris, with baby blue eucalyptus in with some greens.

a common mistake is people ten to think more is better when simply using two or possibly three contrasting colours or flowers goes a bit further.

good luck.

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[Edited 10/21/10 20:42pm]

tip:

if it's going to someone you don't know too well, try to stay away from scented flowers. stargazer lily, while a beautiful flower, the fragrance can be overwhelming for some and others may be allergic.

Lammastide said:

Me? I don't care. I just love all sorts of flowers.

I especially like greens and whites...blues too...depends on the season and mood tho.

I might have to go and get some tomorrow.

[Edited 10/21/10 20:45pm]

paintedlady said:

I am HUGE on the types of flowers... because if you show up with the stinky ones I will hate you for it!

1-For a "masculine" looking bunch I tend to do, long callas (deep burgundy/black) with kangaroo paws, curly willow and maybe a brain celosia or two...

2- YELLOW colored roses... with green antheriums, white hydrangeas, lots of varieated japonica leaf or perrenial grass sprinkled with a few oriental lillies that sport soft hues or stargazers...

3-Shasta daisies in all colors with lilies in bright yellow/orange and snap dragons in bright hues

4- FRENCH Tupils in creamy white, with green bell hollyhock, green echanaicia, lots or fuzzy fern leaf and even baby's breath

5- MY FAVORITE.... King proteas, with queen proteas mixed with brain celiosa and peach colored roses, and curlt willow...

I always add lots of greenery (leaves) in my bunches. Have fun! and forgice the misspellings.

Nice bouquets.

I have issues spending $20-100 on flowers because they like, ya know, die! I prefer giving live plants (flowering or otherwise).

There are exotic flowers and plants all around here in our street, in our yard, everywhere you look. It might be a bit underwhelming. Only flowers I buy are for the spirit house.

CarrieLee said:

i love a bunch of fresh flowers ...depends on the occasion but i feel less is more, you don't have to spend a pile

hate fussy immaculate posies

can't go wrong with roses. love floppy flowers, anenomies, daisies, peonies, sunflowers & sweet peas are my fave.

DoffieParker said:

i love a bunch of fresh flowers ...depends on the occasion but i feel less is more, you don't have to spend a pile

hate fussy immaculate posies

can't go wrong with roses. love floppy flowers, anenomies, daisies, peonies, sunflowers & sweet peas are my fave.

orchids are nice too