Easter Time

Blossom is a term given to the flowers of stone fruit trees (genus Rruns) and of some other plants with a similar appearance that flower profusely for a period of time in the Spring. I was out walking our 2 dogs (Phoenix & Mee) the other day and saw the beautiful blossoms starting to flower as a Vancouver Florist it was so nice to see. I smiled and thought to myself it's Spring! I love this time of year Winter is on its way out and Spring is here. As a Burnaby Florist with Easter coming this weekend it is so exciting to see all the Spring flowers at the flower auction. Easter lily, Anemones, and Tulips are a few of the lovely Spring flowers that we are seeing. At our Vancouver Florist we will be making up fun and unique Easter Baskets for the Easter weekend. 

 

Spring Time

Tulips, daffodils and hyacinths. The big three in the bulb world are synonymous with spring.

Few spring gardens are not complete without the main show-off bulbs, but too little praise is given to the scores of other bulbs that also have their time in the sun. Many of these bulbs, if left on their own, will multiply over the years to make beautiful statements of spring colour.

You don't need a better reason to get outside than to just enjoy the beautiful nature that can be found right here in Vancouver. Once kids get out among the flowers, grass and trees they don't need an activity, somehow they find ways to entertain themselves.

Fall Flowers are on there way

Fall flowers are just as beautiful as spring and summer flowers. Autumn begins with summer flowers that are still in bloom.

There have even been many varieties developed to satisfy our urges for shades of oranges in the autumn season, many varieties have already been seen sporting shades of rust and amber, buckskin and burgundies. There are always new flowers hitting the market with saturated hues of oranges and purples so intense in colour that you could almost say that they have been helped along with some type of colour enhancement process.

These lush bouquets have two roles: as centrepieces during a party and as favours for guests to take home after the celebration. At Sickelmores Flowers we have great party ideas that we would love to share with you. Call us today and we can help you plan your get together.

Wedding Fun

White Bouquets
A white bouquet is a classic for sure. It will never go out of style. Traditional bouquets made of garden roses is a romantic and timeless choice. Kate Middleton’s Royal wedding bouquet was simple, yet chic and inspired other brides to follow suit with a simple stunning bouquet.

Tangerine Flowers
As the 2012 Pantone colour of the year, tangerine is making appearances everywhere. Flowers that come in this fun colour such as roses, gerbera daisies, freesia and dahlia, lilies and snapdragons. This is a bold choice for brides wanting something unique and different. It’s a nice change from all the pastels and vintage colours we’ve been seeing over the past years.

Bejeweled Bouquet
Bouquets sparkling with accents like jewels and brooches are gaining popularity with brides. This look is very glamourous and elegant. You can make your bouquet extra special by adding unique family heirlooms

 

 

                                                               

Caring for fresh cut flowers

Cut flowers make us feel good. They help us celebrate special events and communicate emotions by saying Happy Birthday, Thank You, Get Well, I'm sorry, and I love you.

Then there's the special joy of receiving flowers, whether it's a red rose from Sickelmores Flowers or a beautiful cut flower bouquet. Flowers, especially the intention behind them, mean so much.

Unfortunately, flowers wilt. Do you ever feel delighted to receive beautiful flowers only to feel a little depressed as you watch them fade? While you can't bring cut flowers back to life, here are some tips for keeping them looking fresh longer. Let's start with learning the best way to cut your own bouquets...

What's the best way to cut flowers?

Flowers keep best when cut with a sharp knife (un-serrated) and plunged immediately into water. Always make a cut on a slant, as it exposes more stem surface area. Also remove leaves that will be under water in the arrangement, but do not remove thorns from roses as it tends to shorten there life. Use plain, lukewarm water for most cut flowers, but use cold water for bulb flowers, such as daffodils, hyacinths and tulips. Change water every 2 days, do not just top it up. Keep flowers out of direct sunlight, move flowers to a cool place at night.

Summer Flowers

Summer Flowers add brilliant colour and beauty to your home through the heat of summer. Summer is a time of beauty and abundance with Summer Flowers in the garden and home.

Though, many Summer Flowering Plants are likely to suffer winter injury and need the tender care of spring, the magnificence, colour and fragrance of Summer Flowers are a valuable addition to any garden.

Summer time is a time of brilliance and beauty with Summer Flowers in the garden. The season requires special care and attention for the maintenance of Summer Flower plants.

For flower lovers, hearts beat faster in summertime. Summer is also peak season for buying bunches of fresh cut summers flowers from Sickelmores Flowers.

Summer Flowers, window boxes, and hanging baskets are breathtakingly beautiful. There are a great number of plants that bloom with Summer Flowers from late June into September through several light frosts. Stop by Sickelmores Flowers and pick up a bunch of fresh cut flowers!