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Becoming A Florist

becoming a florist

becoming a florist

From Corporate Burnout to Blossoming: The Journey to a Career in Floristry

The corporate world can often feel like a relentless cycle of deadlines, meetings, and endless paperwork. Many find themselves trapped in a job that pays the bills but offers little in the way of personal fulfilment or happiness. If you’re feeling burned out, disconnected from your passions, and yearning for a career that brings meaning and creativity into your life, switching to floristry might be the transformative step you need.

Why People Switch Careers to Floristry: Motivations, Considerations, and Sacrifices

In an era where job satisfaction is increasingly valued over traditional measures of success, many are reevaluating their careers in search of something more fulfilling. For some, this search leads them to the world of floristry. Trading corporate suits for aprons and office desks for flower-filled workspaces, they embark on a journey that promises creativity, connection, and personal satisfaction. But what motivates this dramatic career switch, and what considerations and sacrifices are involved in making it happen?

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Featured among the best florists in Singapore

We recently googled in search for best florist singapore and to our pleasant surprise, we are voted one of Singapore’s best florist on several fronts. We are extremely humbled by all the votes, mentions and features. We would like to share this ‘pleasant discovery’ with our readers and why many have made 24hrscityflorist.com the to-go florist in Singapore.

Disclaimer: All featured article below are not sponsored nor paid advertorials

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Best Mother’s Day Flowers And Gift Ideas

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Make this Mother’s Day one she’ll cherish forever with meaningful gestures that reflect your love and appreciation. Mother’s Day is a special occasion dedicated to honoring the incredible mothers in our lives. It’s a time to express gratitude for their endless love and care. Show your appreciation with thoughtful gestures that will make her day unforgettable.

Mother’s Day Flowers

Surprise your mom with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Despite being a classic choice, flowers never fail to bring joy. Whether it’s a stunning centerpiece or a handpicked bouquet, the gesture will surely warm her heart. Consider accompanying the mother’s day flowers with a heartfelt message card or an invitation to her favorite restaurant, spa, or a leisurely outing. You could also opt for a gift certificate, an ‘ang pow’ (monetary gift envelope), or a personalized thumb drive with a pre-recorded video message. For an extra special treat, plan an all-expense-paid holiday to create lasting memories together. The possibilities are endless when it comes to showing your mom how much she means to you.

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The Enchanting Symbolism of 99 Red Roses: A Global Journey of Love

Explore the meaning and significance of giving or receiving a bouquet of 99 red roses in different cultures and traditions.

In the world of floral expressions, few gestures can rival the sheer extravagance and passion conveyed by a bouquet of 99 red roses. The deep crimson petals, velvety to the touch, carry a profound message of love and devotion. But beyond their visual allure lies a rich tapestry of symbolism that transcends borders and cultures. Join us on a captivating journey as we explore the meaning and significance of giving or receiving a bouquet of 99 red roses in different cultures and traditions.

 

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What Flower Is Appropriate For A Funeral in Singapore?

Funeral Flowers

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Choosing the Right Funeral Flower in Singapore

Losing a loved one is an emotionally challenging time, and expressing condolences becomes crucial in providing comfort and support to grieving families. One meaningful way to convey sympathy and honour the departed soul is through the thoughtful gesture of sending funeral flowers or condolence flowers. In Singapore, where traditions and customs hold great significance, selecting the right funeral flowers becomes even more crucial. Each flower carries its own symbolism and meaning, making it essential to choose arrangements that convey the appropriate sentiments. Whether you are attending a funeral or sending a floral wreath, this article aims to guide you through the process of selecting the most fitting condolence flowers in Singapore, ensuring that you pay a respectful tribute to the departed soul.

Funeral flowers have long been used to convey emotions and pay tribute to the deceased. Each bloom carries its own symbolism, and understanding these meanings can assist in selecting an appropriate flower for the occasion. Funeral wreaths, also known as condolence wreaths, hold special significance in Singaporean culture as a gesture of respect and remembrance.

 

Understanding the Cultural Significance

multicultural Singapore

In Singapore, a multicultural society with diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds, funeral customs may vary. It’s important to consider the religious or cultural background of the deceased and their family when choosing funeral flowers. Generally, Singaporeans follow Chinese, Malay, Indian, or Western funeral customs.

Chinese Funeral Customs: Chinese traditions often involve white flowers, symbolizing purity and peace. Chrysanthemums, lilies, orchids, and white roses are commonly used in Chinese funeral flower arrangements.

Malay Funeral Customs: Malays practice Islamic funeral rites, and simplicity is valued. White or yellow flowers are appropriate, with jasmine and roses being commonly used.

Indian Funeral Customs: Hindu funeral traditions in Singapore often include marigolds, which are considered auspicious. Other flowers like jasmine, lotus, and lilies are also used to honour the deceased.

Western Funeral Customs: Western funeral practices generally allow for a wider range of flower choices. Lilies, roses, carnations, and gladioli are commonly seen in Western-style funeral arrangements.

 

Considerations for Flower Selection

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Colour symbolism:

Different colours hold different meanings and symbolisms. White flowers typically represent purity and innocence, while red flowers symbolize love and respect. It’s important to choose colours that align with the emotions you wish to convey.

Fragrance:

To a lesser extent, the importance of flower fragrance. Some flowers, such as lilies and roses, have a strong fragrance. While fragrance can be comforting for some, it’s essential to consider the preferences of the grieving family, as certain scents may evoke different emotions.

Size and arrangement:

Funeral flower or condolence flower arrangements can vary in size and style. Wreaths, sprays, and baskets are common choices. Depending on the size of the venue and the wishes of the family, you can choose an appropriate arrangement that fits the space and creates a visually appealing tribute. Condolence flowers of various sizes from small to large condolence flowers are often purchased from the florist online store.

Personalization:

Consider personalizing the arrangement to reflect the deceased’s interests, hobbies, or personality. Adding favourite flowers or incorporating meaningful elements can create a more heartfelt tribute.

Religious symbols:

If the deceased followed a specific religion, incorporating religious symbols into the arrangement can be a thoughtful gesture. Cross wreaths, Om symbols, or other religious icons can be included in the design.

Funeral customs:

It’s important to respect the specific funeral customs of the deceased’s culture or religion. If you are unsure, consult with the family or a local florist who can provide guidance on appropriate choices.

 

Popular Funeral Flowers in Singapore

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Chrysanthemums are the most popular funeral flowers used in Singapore. They symbolize purity and sorrow, white chrysanthemums are commonly used in Chinese and Western funeral arrangements. They represent grief and express condolences.

White Lilies Often associated with purity and the afterlife, white lilies are a popular choice in many cultures. They convey sympathy and the hope for the departed soul’s peaceful journey.

Orchids – Orchids represent eternal love and are commonly used in Chinese and Western funerals. They come in various colours, allowing for personalization while maintaining a respectful sentiment.

Roses – White or red roses symbolize purity, innocence, and love. They are versatile flowers often used in Western-style funeral arrangements to express condolences and affection.

Gladioli – These tall and elegant flowers symbolize strength, integrity, and sincerity. Gladioli are often included in funeral wreaths and sprays to pay tribute to the deceased’s character.

 

The Importance of Floral Wreaths in Singaporean Culture

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In Singapore, the practice of sending condolence wreaths holds great cultural significance. Funerals are often elaborate affairs, and floral tributes play an integral role in honouring the departed.

The variety of floral wreaths available allows individuals to express their condolences in a personalized and meaningful manner. Circular wreaths symbolize the continuity of life and the eternal bond shared with the deceased. These wreaths often incorporate a mix of different flowers, each chosen for its unique symbolism. Heart-shaped wreaths, on the other hand, emphasize love and affection, making them ideal for close family members and intimate friends. These wreaths frequently feature lilies, roses or carnations.

 

Flower Delivery Services for Funeral Wreaths in Singapore

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When it comes to delivering funeral wreaths, convenience and reliability are crucial. Fortunately, numerous florists in Singapore offer specialized services for condolence wreaths and funeral arrangements. Florist such as 24Hrs City Florist provides a seamless experience during a difficult time.

Funeral flower florist services cater to various cultural and religious preferences, ensuring the appropriate arrangements are sent. They offer a range of wreath designs, allowing individuals to choose the one that best reflects their sentiments. Additionally, many delivery services provide customizable options, allowing for personalization with favourite flowers or specific colours.

Conclusion

Choosing the right funeral flower arrangement in Singapore requires careful consideration of cultural customs, religious beliefs, and personal preferences. By understanding the significance behind different flowers and their symbolism, you can express your condolences and respect appropriately. Remember to consult with the grieving family or a local florist if you are uncertain about the appropriate choices. The right funeral flowers can provide comfort, pay tribute to the departed soul, and offer solace to grieving family and friends during their time of sorrow.

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We’re proud to be helping our customers’ floral and gift needs – across all kinds of business sizes and individuals. We are often commented for our extensive variety of flower designs and fast & reliable flower delivery . We are glad to be of service to all our customers who has entrusted their gifting with 24Hrs city florist. We have been providing same day flower delivery in Singapore since 2004 and will continue to do so everyday, even during Circuit Breaker, Sundays and public holidays.

We have spent over 15 years helping individuals and corporate clientele to arrange and deliver their flowers and gifts. We have arranged over 40,000 floral arrangements and deliveries across Singapore and counting. Even during the wee hours of the morning, our customers have come to expect our services to be available. Besides our 24 hour delivery service, our clients often times thank us for just ‘being available’ and providing floral and gift delivery services particularly during Sundays and public holidays. We like to share snippets of our customers’ reviews.

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The Ultimate Guide To Choosing Birthday Flowers

Birthday flowers could be as simple as it sounds, but also have the potential to become a fairly complicated gift to curate. It really depends on what one’s intention behind the gift is. The birthday bouquet could be a traditional, no-questions-asked bouquet to a longtime friend, yet could also double up as a dual meaning gift to someone you’re romantically interested in.

As longtime florist in Singapore,  we’ve had the privilege to be involved in many a situation like this, at all hours of the day. We thus thought it might be useful to share some lessons we’ve learnt from our own experiences and that of our past customers alike, to make your flower delivery experience a much smoother one.

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Delineating the ‘work’ from the ‘home’ with flowers

With the work from home mandate back in action, we thought this would be a timely article to help us spruce up our work (and home) environment and make the next few weeks as enjoyable as it could be.

Now that work and rest are forced to be within the same space, it is actually quite important that we learn how to segregate these two realms properly, so that we can create an optimal environment for each activity and do our best at both.

This segregation could take the form of an actual demarcation if you’ve got the space for it, but we understand that majority of us just haven’t got the room to create two separate environments for work and rest. As such, one way to work around having just one space, is to create different set-ups for work and rest, such that we gradually learn to condition our minds to associate each set-up to its intended activity and concentrate on that activity only. Creating associations between the environment and the task is a good way to teach ourselves to be fully present in the intended activity, which is one way to set ourselves up for success regardless of which activity we are doing.

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All You Need to Know About Baby’s Breath Bouquet

Baby’s Breath Bouquet

A flower so gentile and fragile. Simple yet majestic. A cluster of long straight stems that branch out to show off tiny white buds of flowers that, together, form a lacy cloud. With the rise in popularity of the concept of Cottagecore (romanticised agricultural lifestyle), Baby’s Breath flowers are here to stay as a crowd favourite. Especially with its versatile nature, the flower gives much room for artistic freedom. Its simplicity allows it to be a great bouquet filler – it provides the bouquet with good volume while allowing the main flowers to shine. It is also intricate enough to be the main star of the show. Baby’s breath bouquets are certainly one of florists’ more  popular flower delivery in Singapore. Apart from bouquets, it is also easy to dry and preserve these flowers for different pieces of artwork such as simple bookmarks to larger items like resin jewellery. There is just no limit to what we can do with these flowers.

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50 Best Mother’s Day Messages

With Mother’s Day approaching, many might find themselves stuck – not knowing how to express their love and appreciation for their mothers on this very special day dedicated to them. Besides treating mom to her favourite lunch, dinner or high tea, arranging for a mother’s day flower delivery together with a heartfelt message will make mother’s day that little bit more special. We have put together a list of 50 best mother’s day messages.

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Crafting Meaningful Tributes: A Guide to Custom Funeral Flower Design

According to a study conducted, after family, friends, and eulogy, FLOWERS rank first among those who have lost a family member or friend as the most meaningful aspect of funerals. Furthermore, at a time of loss, recipients rank flower for funeral and sympathy cards as the most meaningful of gifts. Those surveyed believe fresh flowers are a critical component of funerals, providing a necessary diversion, something to talk about, and a bright environment at a sombre time.

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Seasonal Flowers

There are many variety of fresh cut flowers in Singapore, however not all flowers are available throughout the year. In a land scarce nation like Singapore, almost all of our fresh cut flowers are imported. These include the lesser known flowers that are seasonal and may not be available all year round. 24HrsCityFlorist.com offers flower delivery for such flowers when purchased in advance when they are in season. 

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Flower Display Ideas For Your Home

The season of festivities may be coming to an end, but that definitely is not a reason to stop decorating the house! Regardless of the occasion, or even if there were no occasion at all, you should always feel entitled to spruce up your place with whatever makes you feel best. Since Valentine’s day is just over,  we’re suspecting a good number of you have flower delivery of bouquets to your home.

We thought it would be a good idea to provide some ideas on how to put these fresh blooms to good use, by showing you the various ways flower bouquets can be displayed in the household! Of course, we do not want to convey the message that only those who received flowers should be decorating – regardless of whether you received any, if you want some flowers for your house, here’s your permission to go get it girl! We have thus also gone beyond the traditional bouquets to bring to you some novel display methods that people have used to beautify their space with flowers.

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5 Reasons Why Singapore is a Great Place to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

If 2020 has taught us anything, it is to learn how to find joy in the simple things, to appreciate the things around us that we used to miss out on, and to find the good in the bad. As Valentine’s Day 2021 draws close, while we certainly did not expect to yet again be celebrating this day under the cloud of the virus, we do hope that as we celebrate love, we will also remember the lessons we have learnt, and make the best out of the situation we are in. To help lift spirits up and get us all excited for the 14th of February, we have thought about five great reasons why Singapore is a great place to celebrate this special day!

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Table Flowers

Table Flowers

Everyone loves the delight and convenience of receiving flowers or having some form of flower delivery done to your office or house. Table flower arrangements are equally a much sought after and much appreciated floral gift. More importantly it is an universal accepted gift – a perennial choice of gift that can be given on any occasion. Here’s a list of occasions table flowers is usually given:

  • love and care
  • romance
  • valentine’s day
  • mother’s day
  • birthday
  • new born
  • congratulatory
  • business launch / inauguration
  • thank you and appreciation
  • house warming,
  • wedding
  • festive holidays
  • Chinese New Year
  • Christmas,
  • speedy recovery
  • condolences

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Guide To Choosing The Right Condolence Flower

Losing someone you know always bring sad news and it can be difficult to find the words to express or convey your condolences. Sending flowers to the family when you hear of the person’s passing is a thoughtful thing to do. Normally in Singapore, fresh condolence flower is delivered to the wake or the funeral homes or parlors. The gesture of the gift and the funeral flower messages will show the person that you are thinking about them and that you care.

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Condolence Flower

According to a study conducted, after family, friends, and eulogy, flowers rank first among those who have lost a family member or friend as the most meaningful aspect of funerals. Furthermore, at a time of loss, recipients rank flowers and sympathy cards as the most meaningful of gifts. Those surveyed believe fresh flowers are a critical component of funerals, providing a necessary diversion, something to talk about, and a bright environment at a sombre time.

Asked to identify gifts and memorials that helped a great deal with grief, a majority of surveyed respondents named flowers. Respondents also agreed strongly that looking at the messages written in cards and who the condolence flowers are from is comforting. 

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Comforting Gestures: Ordering Funeral Flowers with Grace and Sensitivity

There is no eternity in life, the end of the road of every cherished moment with a lost friend, a family member, or our beloved ones.

Funeral Flower Spray

As we remember the past with joy, laughter, and sometimes, sorrow during the most challenging times with our loved ones, the best thing we could ever do is to send them a quiet wish of eternal peace. It’s as if we bid them well as they transcend into a paradise of infinite serenity. And often, we symbolize our love with a floral gift.

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How Flower Delivery Is Done In Singapore @ 24hrsCityFlorist.com

How Your Flowers Are Being Delivered in Singapore by 24HrsCityFlorist.com

Over the years we have been receiving many queries about how orders are being delivered to the recipient. We have put together some of the frequently asked questions into an easy to understand explanation on how our delivery protocol is executed. We hope by sharing this post our viewers and customers understand the method we adopted and improved over the years so as to ensure a successful delivery each and every time.

Our Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) for delivery.

We adopted a professional SOP when it comes to ensuring orders placed with 24hrscityflorist.com are delivered successfully and on time. Our delivery SOP is also explained in our delivery policy. We have been improving our SOP for flower delivery since the start of our online business in 2004 and have delivered over ten of thousands of deliveries since to the satisfaction of our customers.

We provide 24 hour flower delivery and same day flower delivery service anywhere in Singapore. In essence all our delivery of flowers and gifts are arranged and secured properly into the delivery vehicles. We do not use bikes or any uncovered trucks. We used only covered vans and specially trained drivers to follow strict delivery protocol who have experience with handling fresh flower delivery and gifts.

Flower Delivery Infographic
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From cradle to grave -flowers for every season of life.

Flowers, beautiful and intricate as they are, go through different stages of life. They start out as flower buds before blooming and ultimately, fade and wilt away. This mirrors our own life cycle where every single person goes through various seasons and stages. We are born, live life to the fullest and when our time is up, death becomes our final destination.

One thing is certain. Nature – through flowers – show us that such a cycle is inevitable. Every moment from birth to death is beautiful in its own way. Flowers are the one constant gift that accompanies us through the different stages of our life, be it the ups or downs. If you know a loved one who has recently lost someone dear, and would like to express your deepest condolences, why not send a thoughtful flower wreath or stand? Do read on to find out when is the right time to arrange a flower delivery for a condolence flower stand or to find out which type of arrangement would be best to send to the grieving family.

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Making The Bold Move To Becoming A Florist

We all talk about taking off from work to pursue our dreams but how many of us are actually courageous enough to pursue your dreams as your career? Staying in a safe corporate job might seem stable, but for those who are looking to take a bold step into the unknown and chase your dreams of being a florist – read on to find out what other Singapore florists have done, and how to start turning your dreams of working with flowers into reality? 

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My First Flower Delivery

my first flower delivery

Every girl remembers her first flower bouquet delivery. Be it a rose or a dried flower bouquet, it’s a special occasion which she will never forget. The sheer joy of holding a bunch of fresh flowers from someone she likes or loves is bound to excite and delight her beyond words.

Having a bouquet of flowers delivered to your school, house or office is a sweet romantic gesture. It could be for your birthday, anniversary or even for no reason at all! It’s one thing to receive a beautifully worded text but another thing to receive a physical bouquet delivery. Every woman might have received flower bouquets at different stages of her life, from her schooling days to her first crush, her first boyfriend or from her family member. Thinking back, I still remember the very first time I received a flower bouquet from someone I cared about…

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108+ Sample Love Messages (Romantic Messages Advice For Singaporean Men)

Love Messages Singaporean Style

Love is in the air, Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Ever been stumped by what to write on a blank gift card when you’re at a florist trying to send your girlfriend a flower delivery? Don’t fret – you’re not the only one. While you may be able to do a quick search online for typical romantic lines or romantic messages, it may not sound au natural as most that would pop up are popular movie romantic quotes or not very useable classic ones that may come across as not very authentic or original. How do you write a love message? Singaporean men are not often known to be romantic and if you’re struggling to find some samples love messages or asking “how to write a love message to my girlfriend” or you are looking for inspiration to write or text to your girlfriend, partner or wife, do read on.

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First Date Tips For Men

First Date

First dates and impressions matter, a lot. More often than not, it’s the first date that determines whether the person you’re interested in agrees to go out with you again. You’re both nervous but a great first date definitely makes up for all the uncertainty that may arise beforehand. Do girls really like surprise flower bouquets on the first date? Here’s how to impress your date so that you don’t have to worry about how you’re going to clinch the next one.

It’s almost 6pm and you’re all nerves while looking at yourself in the mirror, questioning yourself if you’re too overdressed or if your date would appreciate the bouquet of flowers you ordered from an online florist. Plenty of other guys have been in your shoes too. It’s perfectly normal to be excited yet worried about the first date because first impressions stick and if you’re keen on pursuing the girl of your dreams, you definitely won’t want the first date to be your last.

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What is flower therapy and why is it good for you?

Flower bouquets are most commonly associated with “romance” and “gifts”. Usually, having a florist for delivery a bouquet of roses to your special someone is akin to professing your love for her. However, apart from viewing flowers as merely something material, have you ever found time to stop and smell the roses? It just might do you good.

Flower therapy is basically how flowers and blooms nourish your soul and keep you feeling refreshed. While it is a known fact that flower bouquets make excellent gifts for various occasions, they also stir up positive emotions in individuals and serve as great mood lifters. Research has also proven that blooms enrich our lives and reduce the stress levels in our lives. Read on to find out more about why flowers make the best gifts, which flowers are most suitable for which occasions and how flowers have the power to fill our lives with much joy.

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Expressing Sympathy To The Family Of The Decease in Singapore

When a loved one is no longer with us, finding the right words to comfort someone grieving is always difficult and can make the most articulate of us feel tongue-tied. It often feels like an obstacle course of etiquette and taste. Most of us feel that even the most heartfelt condolence messages may be inadequate and superfluous. But we should keep in mind that while there is nothing you can do to take their pain away or be enough to cheer up a grieving friend of family member, careless words could hurt them further.

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Sending condolence flowers or flower wreaths is a great way to let the recipient know that you are keeping them in your thoughts. Condolence and funeral floral stands also help to honor and celebrate the life of those who have passed, and would be much appreciated by the family. While there are no hard and fast rules as to what types of flowers to send in sympathy, there are certainly many traditional favorites and those that are favored for their muted colors and formality. Some flowers may symbolize certain emotions or facilitate expression. Individual flowers also communicate slightly different meanings. There are a few florists in Singapore offering 24 hours condolences flower delivery.

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Peony Flower

Poeny Flowers

What are peonies?

As the ice thaws and the sun peeks out from the clouds, the peony flowers come out to play! Peonies, sometimes mistaken for garden roses, is a flowering plant native to both the East and the West – namely Asia, Europe, and the western parts of North America. There are over 30 species of peonies. Peonies are perennial flowers that only bloom at certain times of the year, namely in spring and summer. They are known for their large, lush, billowy, overlapping petals, and can come in a variety of colors – pink, red, cream, and the more uncommon yellow. The scent of the peony flower, which is regarded for its soft, feminine, fresh and sparkling qualities, is also a popular fragrance component.

Can you grow peonies in Singapore?

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The short answer is no. Peonies flourish best in temperate climates, as opposed to our tropical one. They require long periods of dormancy each cycle; whereby the plant is not dead but does not bloom as it is in a resting state to conserve energy. In order for this to happen, very cold temperatures are required, to the point whereby the ground freezes. So unless the peony plant is placed in a very controlled environment with optimal growing conditions, it is unable to bloom in Singapore. Have no fear though, many florists on our sunny island still carry and deliver various types of peonies seasonally!

This elegant peony flower bouquet, consisting of dark pink and cream blooms, are available for order at 24hrCityFlorist. Flower delivery services available.

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