14 February – the day where people declare their love worldwide internationally. Valentine’s Day or also known as Saint Valentine’s Day is also the day where grand gestures of romance are shown, from sending flower bouquets, gifting teddy bears to penning sweet thoughtful notes. It’s also the perfect day to send flowers to your significant other, crush, friend or simply a loved one. If you’re not sure what is the best type of bouquet or flower is appropriate to send to your loved one, read on to find out more.

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Everyone loves flowers. However, unfortunately, there are some people who find it difficult to stop and smell the fresh blooms because their noses get all stuffed up due to pollen allergies. Pollen is crucial to the growth of plants, but it can cause unpleasant symptoms for those who suffer from pollen allergies.

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Flowers can be seen at virtually any occasion, funerals included. One might wonder why flowers are present at funerals, but the simple truth is that giving and receiving flowers has long been a way to express condolences after the passing of an acquaintance, friend, or relative. Indeed, fresh blooms are a visual expression of sympathy, respect, and love. They are a means of lending emotional support to the grieving family and sharing their burden of grief.

There are several types of condolence flowers one can ordinarily see at a funeral – among them is a casket spray. Essentially, casket sprays are the blankets of florals that cover the top of a casket. They are exceptionally prominent at funerals since having them is a common tradition. Read on to learn more about casket sprays and their different types.

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Graduation is a special day for most students as it signifies both the end and beginning of significant chapters in their lives. Suppose a family member or a friend of yours is about to receive their diploma or degree soon. In that case, you may want to start thinking about the graduation flower bouquet to give them as a congratulatory gift on their big day.

In truth, giving flowers on graduation day has become a popular tradition observed by many people not only in Singapore but across the globe. This is not surprising considering that flowers usually have profound meanings attached to them. And when it comes to graduation ceremonies, sunflowers are often the best flower to choose! In this article, we share why sunflowers are a popular choice and in demand on graduation day.

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Like everywhere else, Singapore is no stranger to various types of allergies. In fact, recent studies show that approximately 24 per cent of Singaporeans experience some form of allergic rhinitis, typically that which most people call seasonal allergies. This subset of allergic rhinitis is also known as hay fever and is mainly caused by the pollen from certain flowers and plants drifting in the air during certain seasons. In Singapore’s temperate climate, high pollen levels are produced seasonally and vex those suffering from allergies.

While this information may not seem to matter to you now, it will be once you decide to send someone a beautiful bouquet for any occasion. Knowing if your recipient is allergic can make the difference between your gift being well-received and appreciated or outright rejected and possibly causing harm as it triggers an allergic reaction. To ensure the latter outcome does not happen, get acquainted with the best hypoallergenic flowers to give to someone with allergies!

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Singapore is known for having a commonly tropical climate with high humidity all year round – primarily since it is located near the equator. However, its humid climate does not prevent this beautiful island nation from being a haven of fresh and stunning flowers. Indeed, you can find plenty of beautiful bouquets of flowers islandwide.

While there are many popular flower bouquets one can choose from, unfortunately, not all types of flowers are able to withstand the humidity that comes with Singapore’s climate. They may be pretty to the eyes, but ultimately, they will not last long. If you are planning to send a bouquet to a loved one via flower bouquet delivery in Singapore, let this article serve as a guide for some of the most lovely flowers that flourish in Singapore’s humid climate to consider when picking your next floral gift! Continue reading

If you have attended several funerals or even arranged one for a loved one, you would probably know by now that chrysanthemums are among the most popular funeral flowers. Chrysanthemums, or mums for short, are perennial flowering plants that come from the Asteraceae family. They usually bloom from October to December when planted and grown in the garden.

Chrysanthemums come in a variety of colours and shades, including white, purple, lavender, yellow, orange, and red. They may look like they have numerous petals, but every single petal is a tiny floret. Due to their exquisite appearance, chrysanthemums are a common choice for different occasions, including funerals. Read on to find out the history and meaning behind chrysanthemums, and understand why they are a common flower for funerals.

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When it comes to flowers, nothing beats fresh bouquet flowers meticulously arranged to make anyone who receives them feel loved and appreciated. However, if you are looking to give a memento that will last for a long time, your best option would be dried and preserved flowers.

Though fresh and dried flowers are essentially just flowers at the end of the day, dried flowers have a reputation for being durable – they can last for a couple of years without withering or losing their integrity over time. They are the perfect decoration for any event as they are not required to be prepared on the same day, reducing the risk of wilting. That said, preserved flowers also do not need to be watered or maintained because they are, well, dried and preserved.

There are lots of options to choose from if you are interested in purchasing dried flower bouquets. They come in many shapes, sizes, and colours to suit your preference. Moreover, you can easily find blooms for all seasons – florists in Singapore preserve different flowers all year round, allowing customers to order flowers even when they are not in season.

Those are just some reasons why dried and preserved flowers are incredibly trendy nowadays. But have you ever wondered how they came to be?

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Losing a loved one is undoubtedly one of life’s most painful moments. However, it is important that you commemorate the life that they lived and pay your last respect before they are brought to their final resting place.

Different countries and religions have different funeral rituals and traditions, but one of the most common things you will find at most wakes is flowers for funerals. No funeral ceremony would be complete without flowers that help make the occasion more solemn and heartfelt. Aside from that, flowers at funerals have also been one of the best ways to express one’s deepest sentiments and show a person in mourning that you are with them in this time of grief.

That said, let us take a look at the history of flowers for condolences to understand why they are present in funerals today.

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While graduation season for Polytechnic students has quite recently ended, it has just begun for our university students in Singapore! With graduation ceremonies fast approaching, this means that physical and online flower shops will once again be filled with parents and friends looking to find the best graduation flowers for their loved ones. Indeed, giving a bouquet of flowers to someone who has just graduated has since become a traditional way of saying congratulations on their life-changing accomplishment.

On graduation day, you can see graduates begin tossing their caps, signalling the end of their academic life. Thus, giving them a gift that expresses your admiration and pride in them in the form of a flower bouquet is undoubtedly a delight – it only enhances the already triumphant ambience of graduation day.

There are endless possibilities for graduation flower bouquets, but before you experience decision paralysis, consider using these tips to choose the ideal blooms;

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Over the recent years, dried and preserved flowers have gradually risen in popularity. In fact, if you take a quick peek at your social media feed, such as Instagram or Pinterest, you will likely see photographs and short videos of stunning dried and preserved flower arrangements on occasions like weddings or simply placed in people’s abodes.

If you have yet to know, the existence of dried flowers dates back to around 4,000 years ago. However, their popularity seems to have resurfaced only recently, thanks to the aesthetics of these blooms that the millennials and Gen Z appreciate. While trends come and go, the popularity of these sustainable florals does not seem to be declining anytime soon. Though unfortunately, not many know much about dried and preserved flowers, including what makes them different from one another and why they can be deemed functional.

If you happen to be one of the many individuals who might not know better, fret not – in this article, we share the differences between the two stunning blooms.

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The death of a loved one, whether a child, parent, partner, spouse, close friend, or other relatives, can be heartbreaking. Waves of painful and intense feelings may wash over those affected, ranging from regret, remorse, emptiness, sadness, numbness, and the like. As such, family and friends of the bereaved family should ideally do what they can to show their genuine support and care to help ease some of the pain these families might be feeling. After all, it is definitely not easy saying goodbye, especially to someone who means so much to you.

Showing your support for a family or friend who has suffered from a loss of a dearly beloved means the most more than any other time. However, it can be challenging or confusing for some people to sympathise with someone at such a difficult time, especially when they have not experienced something like it themselves.

Whether it is your first or third time dealing with such circumstances, here are some impactful ways how you can show your full support for a person in mourning;

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The month of June is finally here, and that only means that Father’s Day is right around the corner! While our fathers should be honoured daily for all they have done to raise us, it is the one day in a year that we get a special reason to celebrate the dads, husbands, and father figures in our lives. As such, it only makes sense to want to take the time to carefully choose a gift that will not only surprise them but one that will be able to convey your sincerest gratitude and make it a momentous occasion that they will remember for life.

With a day dedicated to appreciating Dads and commemorating fatherhood, it is only fitting to thank them for all their hard work in fulfilling their responsibilities as a father, whether it be through working day and night or going out of their way to ensure you have a wonderful childhood. But for all the sacrifices our dads have made for us to have an easy life, it can seem near impossible to search for a gift that holds value.

Fret not; at 24Hrs City Florist, we have specially curated a gift guide with a fantastic selection of presents for the extraordinary men in your life – be it Dad or any other father figures.

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Tens of years back, there probably was never such a question. Most would have (erroneously) assumed that any lady would be over the moon to receive flowers, or any other form of gift. Because back in those days, the lady’s value was conceptualized to be dependent on the man, and to receive a gift is a representation of being acknowledged by a man.

But the narratives have (fortunately) evolved with time. A woman’s value is shifting away from being dependent on the attraction from a man, and instead centered around one’s own values and achievements.

As such, merely buying a lady a gift any-o-how is no longer going to cut it. A gift without any meaning nor intention is not of value to the lady – if she had wanted the item, she could very well have bought it for herself – why wait around to receive it passively? This understanding helps us to answer the question of whether Singaporean girls like receiving flowers. Reflexively the answer is yes – intrinsically a bouquet of flowers does no harm and will be appreciated for all intended purposes. But gone are the days where just thrusting over a bouquet of flowers is significant enough. For the flowers to really make an impact and be worth its value, there must be thought and intention behind the gift. Thus making the flower delivery an experience rather than a task or duty.

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