If ever there were a time to treat yourself (and others) to flowers, this is it. The recently departed 2020 was a stressful year for most people around the world, but 2021 promises to be a lot better. That’s why 2021’s flower of the year in 77084 is specifically chosen to bring happiness and joy.
This year’s flower of the year is the sturdy, cheerful sunflower. Its bold shape and color are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face, and it pairs well with many other flowers to make dramatic—and dramatically happy—arrangements. Read on to learn more about the sunflower and why it was chosen to represent this year.
What does the sunflower represent?
Sunflowers represent happiness, joy, optimism, loyalty and longevity. If you’ve ever seen sunflowers growing in the wild, you might have noticed that they turn their “faces” to the sun, just like we all do after a long, dreary winter.
Fun facts about sunflowers
The sunflower plant has been around for thousands of years and is native to North America. Its edible seeds have long been used as a food source, whether milled into flour and cakes or eaten at a summertime baseball game. Sunflower seeds can also be pressed to make sunflower oil, which is used for cooking.
There are many different sunflower varieties available, ranging in size, color and shape. The biggest ones, appropriately named giant sunflowers, can grow as high as 16 feet tall—that’s taller than many one-story houses.
Sunflowers eventually made their way to Europe in the 16th century, and are the national flower of several countries. It’s hard to compete with their beauty, hardiness and utility.
Why sunflowers make a great bouquet choice
Sunflowers are most often bright yellow, with big black centers. Yellow is a color commonly associated with cheerfulness, positivity and energy—all things we could use more of in the coming year. If yellow’s not your style, you can often find sunflowers in shades of orange and red, as well. Sunflowers can even absorb and hold dye well if natural orange and red varieties aren’t currently available.
When it comes to hardiness, these flowers are some of the longest lasting around, even when cut. They can bring cheer for 10 days or longer. That means sunflowers make a great choice for anyone who wishes their floral arrangements wouldn’t die so quickly—as long as you change the water regularly and use the provided plant food, they’ll continue to thrive. Their thick, sturdy stalks give them a leg up on more delicate cut flowers. Keep them in a room with moderate temperatures.
If you’re thinking about getting a bouquet with 2021’s flower of the year in 77084, It’s Just For You is here to help. We offer several sunflower bouquet options, but we’re also happy to make a custom arrangement. Our family owned and operated flower shop loves a creative challenge, so call us today to schedule your next flower delivery. We look forward to hearing from you!
Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it—do you have a plan to order your flowers on time? Between the pandemic and a stressful start to the year, you might have more people on your flower list than usual. Here are the best flowers for Valentine’s Day 2021 in 77084, whether they’re for a partner, family member or best friend.
For your romantic partner
Deep red roses are a surefire selection when you want to say, “I love you.” On the other hand, if your partner isn’t a fan of roses, there are plenty more ways to get the message across. Do you know their favorite flower? Choosing their favorites is a great way to show you remember what they love.
If you’re stumped, try lush or bold bouquets in shades of red, pink, purple or white. Peonies, ranunculus and anemones all have tightly-packed delicate petals that look like lacy, luxurious fabric. Potted orchids are exotic and—despite being a bit finicky—can last long past the holiday, just like your love.
When your partner is more of a potted plant aficionado, why not pick a potted anthurium plant? The heart-shaped leaves and bright red “flowers” are beautiful all year long.
For Mom and Grandma
Your mother and grandmother deserve some love, too. Bouquets of cheerful irises, sunflowers and chrysanthemums are a great way to let them know you’re thinking of them. Plus, these flowers all have appropriate meanings: irises represent wisdom, sunflowers represent positivity and chrysanthemums mean optimism and joy. When you want to tell Mom and Grandma that you care, you can also use flowers to convey the message that you appreciate their love, wisdom and support.
For Galentine’s Day
Not everyone loves Valentine’s Day—and even if you do, your girlfriends should be recognized as well. Celebrate Galentine’s Day with flowers that suit your individual friends. For example, your chic, modern best friend might long elegant long-stemmed calla lilies, while the romantic-at-heart might enjoy a multicolored rose bouquet. (Yellow roses represent friendship, after all.)
For anyone who needs a dose of cheer, brightly-colored gerbera daisies are sure to bring a smile to their face. If they’re just getting over a breakup, a blooming cactus can be a cheeky way to acknowledge that they’re better off without their (prickly) ex. Plus, cacti are low maintenance, so they won’t be a burden when they’re already feeling bad or overwhelmed.
For the guys
Men enjoy getting flowers, too. Why not make your boyfriend, husband, father or best friend’s day with some well-chosen blooms? Protea flowers are not only pretty, but some varieties look like they came straight out of a sci-fi show. A bold houseplant can be a masculine choice, too—the ever-popular snake plant not only thrives on low light and little water, but it has a funky, modern shape that looks great in any home.
Poinsettias have long been synonymous with Christmas. They can be found in every seasonal display in community centers, retail stores, churches, schools and homes. It’s Just For You offers endless poinsettia deliveries during the holiday season. Poinsettias have enjoyed a long and interesting history in the United States to get them where they are today. Read on to learn more, and then place your order for Christmas poinsettias in 77084!
Mexican roots
Poinsettia flowers are actually a special kind of leaf known as bracts. If you look closely, you’ll notice that the red petals of a poinsettia are truly colorful leaves. The plant is native to Mexico and Central America, where they bloom in the winter season. The ancient Aztec civilization called poinsettias cuetlaxochitl and used them to make cosmetics, medicines and clothing dyes.
Christmas legends
No one knows exactly how the vibrant red poinsettia plant became so associated with Christmas, but the leaves are considered by some to be a symbol of the star above Bethlehem which led the three wise men to the baby Jesus in the Christmas story. The poinsettia’s red leaves are also said to symbolize the blood of Christ, while the white symbolize his purity.
In Mexico, a legend akin to that of the little drummer boy is told about the poinsettia plant. As the story goes, a little girl had nothing to bring to the baby Jesus on Christmas Eve. She was sad until her cousin told her that even the smallest gift given by someone out of love would make the baby Jesus happy. The little girl picked some flowers, and when she laid them down in the church, they turned bright red. Poinsettias were then called flowers of the holy night, or flores de noche buena.
American import
The poinsettia plant got its current name from a man named Joel Roberts Poinsett. In the mid-1800s, Poinsett was the first ambassador to Mexico from the United States. While traveling in Mexico, Poinsett became very interested in the plant. He ended up sending some of them back to his home in South Carolina, where he began growing them in greenhouses and sending them to botanical gardens and friends. As the plant began increasing in popularity, it was sold as cut flowers. Eventually, in the early 1900s, poinsettias began to be sold as whole plants in pots and for landscaping. The Ecke family from California were among the first to sell whole poinsettia plants, and they are still in the business today.
A holiday favorite
However they happened to become associated with the season, poinsettias are now nearly as universally recognized as the Christmas tree as a special holiday decoration. They can brighten any holiday table or display. Place them on your mantel or around your tree. Get many to place on every step of a stairway or in every window of your living room. Send a poinsettia to everyone on your gift list this year. Their festive holiday cheer can brighten any room or any loved one’s day. Contact It’s Just For You in Houston for all of the poinsettias you need this Christmas in 77084!
We’re all in need of a little holiday cheer this year, and Christmas wreaths are exactly what will help to brighten our spirits this holiday season. It’s Just For You offers a range of sizes and nearly endless designs of Christmas wreaths that can be delivered right to your door. Christmas wreath delivery also makes a fantastic gift for friends and loved ones in 77084 and the greater Houston area.
A gift for the season
There are many holiday arrangements available from It’s Just For You that you can have delivered for yourself or as a gift to friends. From gift boxes to floral centerpieces, even collectible plates and teddy bears, It’s Just For You has options for everyone on your list. But Christmas wreath delivery is the right choice for just about anyone. Wreaths incredibly versatile decorations that can find a home on the front door, on windows, fences or even inside on walls. Especially this year, when you may not be seeing everyone you usually do for the holidays, it’s a great way to spread a little cheer. Flowers are seasonless gifts, but Christmas wreaths are especially festive for this special holiday.
Custom designs
It’s Just For You offers gorgeous wreaths in a diverse range of designs. Our Christmas wreaths incorporate elements like pine cones, holly berries, bows, Christmas ornaments, little Santa figurines and other beautiful details. Choose a color scheme that works with your home, or one you think your friends will love. Keep it classic with natural colors and materials, or go wild with a wreath full of sparkling red ornaments, poinsettia blooms, ribbons and more. If you’re not feeling excited about any of the many designs we have on offer, feel free to give It’s Just For You a call—we’d love to work your ideas into a custom design!
A Christmas tree alternative
Nothing beats the fresh, festive pine scent of a Christmas wreath. It’s not Christmas without fresh, fragrant greenery in the home, but that doesn’t mean everyone can or should handle an entire Christmas tree. If you or a friend or family member has a small space, or is not up to the physical task of wrestling a large Christmas tree into their home, a Christmas wreath delivery in 77084 from It’s Just For You could be a perfect alternative this year. Christmas wreaths are low maintenance, requiring no watering or sunlight like Christmas trees or flowers. They also last a long time. Christmas wreaths can hang for a month or more before they become brittle, and won’t shed nearly as many needles as a tree.
Order your Christmas wreath delivery today
It’s Just For You is a full-service shop for all of your holiday wreaths and arrangements. Nothing could be easier than ordering a Christmas wreath delivery for everyone on your gift list in 77084 and greater Houston this year. Christmas wreaths from It’s Just For You come in a range of affordable prices, and we even offer $5 discounts on first-time orders. Contact us today to order our unique designs or come up with your own custom Christmas wreath.
It happens around every holiday—you go to buy a bouquet, only to find that the prices are higher than you might have expected. Is it a conspiracy to nickel and dime the buyers—or is there something else at work causing prices to go up?
Flower prices go up thanks to supply and demand, especially during the winter holidays. The more people want to buy flowers (demand), the less there are readily available (supply), so the prices go up from the grower to the florist. Read on for a more in-depth look at holiday flower arrangement prices in 77084:
Where your flowers come from matters: As you’ve probably guessed, most florists, especially in big cities, don’t own their own greenhouses. Instead, florists need to buy flowers from wholesalers, or even import them from other countries—and that costs money. In fact, only one percent of the roses we buy in America are actually grown here in the States. It’s often cheaper to buy from other countries and have them shipped than it would be to buy flowers grown here.
Demand goes up during the holidays: The winter holidays are a florist’s busiest season, but Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day are also hot occasions—especially if you’re opting for classic red roses on Valentine’s Day. The more people want certain flowers, the harder it can be to source them. If there’s a tight turnaround, the prices will naturally go up, and so in turn will the cost of the bouquets. Besides, you’re also paying for a florist’s skill in cutting and arranging the flowers during their busy season. Farmers and florists alike are paying for higher labor costs as well as their own financial risks, so they have to price accordingly.
The weather has an impact: If you’re buying for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah or Valentine’s Day in the northern hemisphere, those holidays fall squarely during winter—not exactly a season known for its lush blooms. Growing flowers is a challenge in these conditions, which is why florists either pay more for domestic flowers or import them from other countries. Farmers have to time the crops perfectly so there’s enough supply to meet holiday demand, too.
Perfect blooms aren’t guaranteed: Think about your own garden. Is every flower you produce a shining specimen of beauty and quality? Probably not—that’s just nature. Bugs, sun damage, animals, inclement weather and other phenomena can all damage flower crops. Now think about the flowers you see at a florist. They’re all perfect—not an insect bite in sight. For every perfect bloom, there are plenty more that have to be discarded. That’s yet another reason why the prices for cut flowers go up when demand is high.
It’s frustrating to pay more during the holidays, but when you think about all the time, effort and manpower that went into getting your flowers to you, it makes a lot more sense.
Ready to buy your holiday flower arrangements in 77084? Call Its Just For You today.