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Quick Guide
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rose colour significance...
Red roses symbolize love, respect and courage.
The rose in a bridal context symbolizes happy love.
The white rose has several different meanings; innocence and purity,
reverence and humility, "You're heavenly", and secrecy and
silence.
The yellow rose signifies joy, gladness, "try to care
more", and friendship.
The pink rose carries the message "you are gentle and
graceful". Dark pink says "thank you". Light
pink conveys admiration and sympathy.
Coral or orange roses denote enthusiasm and desire.
A deep burgundy rose means unconscious beauty.
The tea rose means "I'll remember always".
A thornless rose signifies love at first sight.
Red and white roses together or
white roses with red edges symbolize unity or an engagement.
Red and yellow blends stand for jovial and happy feelings. Pale
colours convey sociability and friendship. |
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Common Questions...
| How can I make my flowers
last longer? |
| Certain varieties of cut flowers
last longer than others. Carnations, for example, can remain
vibrant for long periods. Roses have a shorter vase life, but are
prized for their special and delicate beauty. When buying flowers,
be sure to ask your florist how long you should expect your arrangement
to last. Whatever variety you choose, a little TLC will go a long
way to keep your blooms looking fresh longer. Here are few handy
tips that can help add days to their beauty! |
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| What is floral food and why use it? |
| Floral food is a combination of additives
that help to nourish the flowers and discourage bacteria from growing in
the water. It is one of the best - and easiest - ways to extend
the life of your flowers. It is very important to follow the
directions on the package correctly. Improperly mixed floral food
can do more harm than good. |
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Our
Substitution Policy... Occasionally, substitutions may be necessary to create
your bouquet due to the availability of certain flowers in various parts
of the country. Care is taken to maintain the style, theme and
colour scheme of the arrangement, using flowers of equal value and
attractiveness. Additionally, the substitution of certain keepsake
items may be necessary due to increased demand, especially during major
holidays. In single-flower arrangements, such as an all rose
bouquet, we will make every attempt to match the flower type, but may
substitute with another colour.
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Hours:
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thurs
9am to 5pm
Fri -
9am to 7pm
Sat - 9am to 5pm
(902)
883-3258
1-877-598-6964
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Rose colour symbolisim - in depth...
 Red
- There’s nothing secret about the red rose’s symbolism of
love. Valentine’s Day would hardly exist without this bold and
dramatic bloom. The ultimate symbol of romantic love and
enduring passion, the red rose also conveys respect and the
creative spirit of love. Representing true love stronger than
thorns, the red rose is known universally as the lover’s rose.
 White
- Representing, humility, purity and innocence, the white
rose—often referred to as the bridal rose—is associated with
young love. In Scotland, when the white rose bloomed in
autumn, it was seen as a token of early marriage. Also
symbolizing truth and reverence, it sends a message of loyalty
and says "I am worthy of you."
 Yellow
- While in Victorian times, the yellow rose symbolized
jealousy, today it represents friendship, joy and caring. A
bouquet of these sun-filled blossoms conveys warmth, gladness
and affection.
 Pink
- Symbolizing gentility, femininity, elegance and refinement,
the pink rose also carries additional meanings depending on
its hue. A deep pink conveys gratitude and appreciation, while
pale shades connote grace and gentleness, admiration and
happiness.
 Orange
- With their warm, vibrant tones, orange roses symbolize
enthusiasm and desire. If you’re looking for a way to express
admiration and attraction—with an underlying message of
passion and excitement—then send a bouquet filled with these
fiery blooms.
 Lilac
& Purple - Thought to be almost mystical in nature, with
symbolism tied to enchantment, desire and even proceeding
cautiously, it’s not surprising that lilac and purple roses
send a message of love at first sight. A great Valentine
flower.
 Colour
Combination - In some instances—usually when mixing red with
another color rose—you can send additional messages with your
choice of bouquet. For example, a combination of red and
yellow roses conveys gaiety and happiness, while a mix of red
and white roses symbolizes unity.
More rose symbolisim - As if color weren’t enough to express
your innermost thoughts, there are still more ways that roses
can convey your message. For example, while fresh flowers in a
bouquet—like roses in full bloom-express deep gratitude, a
single rose says “I still love you.” A bouquet of
rosebuds—representing innocent love—says “you are forever
young and beautiful.” And a thornless rose says “love at first
sight,” while the tea rose says “I’ll remember you always.”
Floral care tips...
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| Essentials for your flowers |
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Keep them in a cool spot (65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit; 18
to 22 degrees Celsius), away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling
vents, direct drafts from ceiling fans, and the tops of televisions or
radiators. (Appliances like televisions give off heat, causing
flowers to dehydrate.)
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| When your flowers arrive in wet foam |
| Keep the floral foam soaked in water containing floral
food provided by your florist. Be sure to follow the directions on
the package. |
| When your flowers are arranged
in water |
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Keep the vase filled with
water containing floral food provided by your florist. Be sure to
follow the directions on the package.
If the solution becomes
cloudy, replace it entirely. If possible, recut the stems by
removing one to two inches with a sharp knife, under water. Remove leaves that will be
below the waterline. Leaves in water will promote bacterial growth
that can harm the flowers.
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| When your flowers have woody stems and
branches (such as Quince, Forsythia, or Lilac) |
| Cut the stem with sharp by-pass pruning
shears under water.
Place in warm water containing fresh floral food to promote flower
opening. |
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Delivery Policy
Every gift bouquet is personally hand-delivered by an industry
professional, and we make every effort to deliver your order as quickly as
possible.
Most of our products can be delivered the same day.
To assure same-day delivery, orders must be received before 1:00 PM,
Monday - Friday, or before 12:00 Noon on Saturdays in the recipient's time
zone. Orders received after that time may be delivered the following day.
Regretfully, we are unable to guarantee time of
delivery to rural route addresses, hotels, hospitals, military bases or
cemeteries. To request a specific delivery time, please call and talk to
one of our designers. We will do our best to accommodate your preferences.
Before major holidays, we recommend that you place
your orders at least five days in advance.
The florists in our Teleflora network are experienced at making deliveries
to hospitals. When placing your order, please be sure to include the
hospital name and telephone number, the name of the recipient and room
number or ward of the recipient.
The florist will send your gift bouquet in
accordance with facility procedures, as most hospitals do not allow
florists to personally deliver to individual rooms. Please note that many
ICU patients are not permitted to receive flowers. Please check with the
hospital before placing your order.
Recipient Not Home
If you have specific instructions for the delivery of your gift bouquet,
please contact our shop. In all other cases, if the recipient is not at
home when the neighborhood florist attempts a delivery, they will either:
o Call the recipient to schedule an appropriate delivery time
o Leave a note on the recipient's door asking them to contact the florist
to schedule a delivery time
o Leave the arrangement in a covered, secure area of the home (porch,
garage, or other entrance) if weather permits.
o Leave the gift bouquet with a neighbor and place a message on the
recipient's door with this information
Substitution Policy
Occasionally, floral substitutions are necessary due to temporary,
regional availability issues. If this is the case with the gift you've
selected, our experienced florists will ensure that the style, theme and
color scheme of your arrangement is preserved and will substitute only
fresh flowers of equal or higher value.
International Orders
We are happy to help you send flowers internationally |
The Rosebowl Flowers & Gifts 166
Highway 214, Elmsdale
Nova
Scotia, Canada rosebowl@ns.sympatico.ca
(902)
883-3258 Toll Free 1-877-598-6964 |
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Flower colour significance...
 The
pale blue hues of a hydrangea or the deep blues of an iris can calm
worries and preoccupation representing peace, openness, and serenity,
fresh floral arrangements filled with blue flowers offers a cooling
antidote to anxiousness..
 Think
pink and you think of grace, gentility, and happiness. Regardless of the
shape of the flower – from the tight, small buds of a pink garden rose
to the delicate, open petals of a pink caellia in full bloom – pink
blossoms convey youth, innocence, and joy.
 With
its origins tied to royalty and ceremony, purple flowers represent
dignity, pride and success. Whether grouped alone in a bold range of
rich hues or mixed in with other colors to provide depth and contrast,
an arrangement filled with purple blooms represents accomplishment and
admiration.
 There’s
an indisputable energy to the color red – an energy that has the power
to transform an otherwise unassuming flower into the essence of desire,
strength, and passionate love. With beauty, courage and heat as its
symbolism, it’s no surprise that a bouquet filled with rich, red blooms
knows no restraint.
 Often
associated with innocence, humility, and reverence, white flowers evoke
simple beauty. Whether they take their shape as the luxurious, silk
petals of fragrant gardenias, the small, white bells of a lily of the
valley, or the quiet drama of a dozen white roses, fresh floral
arrangement dominated by white blossoms conveys modesty and elegance.
 There’s
a good reason why it can feel all but impossible to refrain from smiling
when you spot a bouquet of bright daffodils or a pot filled with
sun-drenched chrysanthemums–the color yellow evokes feelings of joy and
lightheartedness. Also a symbol of friendship, a bouquet bursting with
yellow blooms sends a message of new beginnings and happiness.
 There’s
nothing bashful about the color orange–its message is clear and
blatantly proud. Symbolizing energy, enthusiasm, and warmth, an
arrangement of blooms in this vibrant color conveys confidence,
satisfaction and a passion for life.
 Synonymous
with nature–and the perfect complement to any other bloom–the color
green represents health, resilience, good fortune and youth. Whether
used to throw together a diverse mixture of shapes and hues or as a
restful tone-on-tone bouquet, green flowers send a message of optimism
and renewal.
 While
purple is the color of royalty, and pink the color of youth, lavender is
femininity all grown up. Representing refinement, grace, and elegance,
lavender holds an almost sacred place in nature—with violet flowers
often considered the most delicate and precious. An arrangement filled
with these genteel blossoms send a message of feminine beauty.
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