April Features:

· Events Calendar
· Tips - What is a Bulb Plant?
· Featured Products
· Locations & Ordering Information
· Freshness Guarantee

Events Calendar

• Wednesday, April 16th
  Passover begins at Sundown
  
  
• Sunday, April 20th
  Easter
  
  
• Wednesday, April 23rd
  Administrative Professionals Day
  
  
• Saturday, April 26th - 10AM in Davie, 1PM in Coral Springs
  Demonstration on Designing
  Designing with Holland Flowers featuring Dutch Master Dirk van den Boogaard
  
  
• Year-Round
  Unique Birthday Parties for Kids
  Call 1-800-96-FRESH for details or read below.
  
  
  

Tips - What is a Bulb Plant?

A flower bulb is really an underground storehouse and flower factory. Within the bulb is just about everything the plant will need to sprout and flower at the appropriate time. Split a bulb in half and you will see this clearly.

In the basal center portion of the bulb are the leaves cradling a baby bud. In many species, this bud already has the appearance of a flower while still in the bulb! Surrounding the bud is a white meaty substance called the scales. In true bulbs, it is these scales which contain all the food the bulb will need to flower and thrive. Anchoring the scales and the floral stalk which holds the bud is the basal plate. This plate at the bottom of the bulb also holds the roots of the plant. The entire package is protected by a thin outer skin called the tunic. All this remarkable organism needs from humans is to be placed in the ground at the appropriate seasons of the year, given a liberal drink of water and then left alone. The bulb does the rest!

Bulbs fall generally into two groups: spring-flowering (which are planted in the fall) and summer-flowering (which are planted in the spring). A more accurate grouping, however, divides bulbs into hardy and tender varieties.

As a rule, spring-flowering bulbs are hardy bulbs. These bulbs are planted in the fall, generally before the first frost, and can survive (and indeed require for sprouting) the cold winter months. Many hardy bulbs, such as daffodils, perennialize well and can be left in the ground to flower year after year.

Most summer-flowering bulbs are tender bulbs. These bulbs cannot survive harsh winter conditions and must be planted in spring after the last frost of the season. To enjoy these bulbs year after year, they must be dug up in fall and stored indoors over the winter. A notable exception is the lily. Many summer-flowering lily varieties are quite hardy and can be planted in either fall or spring.

Bulb flower are among the most popular and best loved in the world. Spring-flowering bulbs such as tulips, crocuses, hyacinths, daffodils, and irises are universal symbols of spring. Their lush and colorful flowers are the first to bring life back to a barren winter landscape. Summer-flowering bulbs such as dahlias, begonias and anemones bring variety, texture, unique color and long flowering times to summer gardens. Planted with care and planning, bulbs can keep a garden alive with color from the last snows of winter through the first frosts of fall.

While it is generally too warm in Florida to effectively grow bulb plants, at Field of Flowers we buy direct from the best growers so that we can offer our customers potted bulb plants individually or arranged together.

The Narcissus or Daffodil - Tale of Love and Beauty

This flower inspired the famous Greek myth. The story tells of the youth Narcissus, who had been given the gift of remaining young and beautiful his whole life - provided he never saw his own reflection. When the youth spurned the affections of the nymph Echo, she took her revenge through Nemesis, the goddess of retribution and vengeance. When Narcissus was refreshing himself beside a clear pool, the goddess coaxed him into looking at his image reflected in the water. He became transfixed, caught in the spell of his own beauty.

On this spot there grew a beautiful flower - the Narcissus, Today, gardeners everywhere can be captivated with the beauty of the Narcissus in spring if they remember to plant the bulbs in fall.

Featured Products

Spring Centerpiece *EXCLUSIVE* Table dressing with style, our Spring Centerpiece is a colorful array of fresh flowers. Price: $42.50 28" Wide x 13" High Click to order!

Fragrant Mist *EXCLUSIVE* This classy arrangement not only looks great but is created with especially fragrant flowers. Price: $36.00 14" Wide x 21" High Click to order!

Bulb Garden *EXCLUSIVE* Spring is in bloom in our enchanting Bulb Garden which features a variety of blooming plants. Plants may vary. Price: $45.00 14" Wide x 19" High Click to order!

To order by phone for delivery or carryout, call 1-800-96-FRESH

Locations and Ordering Information

Shopping for flowers online has never been easier. Choose from our wide selection of arrangements and flowers by-the-bunch. Others charge a service fee of up to $9.95... WE DON'T!

From North Miami to Boca, we deliver fresh to you in our own refrigerated trucks. And for Worldwide Delivery, you're also guaranteed 100% Customer Satisfaction!

To order by phone for delivery or carryout,
Call 954-680-6888 or
1-800-96-FRESH
(from Boca 954-575-1005)