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Did you know each Australian State and Territory has a unique floral emblem? Victoria was the first State to appoint one, selecting the pink Common Heath in 1958.

Native to the southeastern states of Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, the red, pink or white tube-like flowers of the Common Heath bloom from autumn to spring and attract birds like the honeyeater.

Other floral emblems include the Waratah (NSW), Cooktown Orchid (QLD), Sturt’s Desert Pea (SA) and Kangaroo Paw (WA). The Golden Wattle was announced as our national floral emblem on 1 September 1988.

Talk to our florists to order a bouquet of natives for Australia Day!

October’s birth flower is the Marigold – symbolising elegance and devotion. Also known as Calendula, this vibrant yellow and orange flower is used in Indian wedding ceremonies and festivals, and in Mexico for the Day of the Dead celebrations.

Cut Marigolds will last at least a week if properly maintained, and are perfect as part of a larger bouquet or arrangement, with lots of purple and white blooms and green foliage.

Did you know: Marigolds are edible and sometimes used in food as a substitute for saffron? The Marigold’s strong scent is also used as natural mosquito and fly repellent!

Mother’s Day

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Mother’s Day is just around the corner, this Sunday the 10th of May. Surprise her with a delivery of a beautiful bunch of flowers and some delicious chocolates to show how much you care…See our Mother’s Day flowers and gifts range now!

 

 

3 Special offers for Valentine’s Day

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At Richmond Florist this Valentine’s Day we have several special offers for our customers…

All orders placed by 6pm Thursday the 12th of February will receive a complimentary red foil chocolate heart with the flower delivery. If you spend between $150 – $199 (excluding delivery cost) you will also receive a red heart shaped Valentine’s foil balloon with your flower delivery. If you spend over $200 (excluding delivery cost) you will also receive a small plush teddy bear with your flower delivery.

* These offers only apply to orders placed via phone or the Richmond Florist website by 6pm Thursday the 12th of Feb 2015 for delivery on Valentine’s Day Saturday 14th of Feb 2015 and only while stocks last.

 

 

Saturday the 14th of February is St Valentine’s Day – celebrated in many countries around the world, Valentine’s Day is associated with romantic love and as such is expressed by many with the giving of flowers, chocolates or sweets and gift cards.

It is definitely one of, if not the biggest day of the year at the Richmond Florist store and we have been busy planning for the big day. Roses, particularly red roses, are the most popular flower type for Valentine’s Day and we have a large range of designs from the traditional and classic long stem roses in a box to more contemporary designs that we have developed in recent years including the most popular to date – the rose and vine pots. See the full Valentine’s Day range here

 

 

white roses

Roses are in my top three favourite flower varieties and I just never get tired of working with them. They of course are also a favourite of many of our customers and are always in high demand…This arrangement of white roses in a glass cube vase is a recent addition to our online range and I love the simplicity of its design and how it showcases the beauty of the rose bloom. This presentation would also make elegant table centres for a wedding or function.

 

 

orchids

Well we’re off to a great start in 2015 with many flower orders being placed for delivery throughout the lovely suburb of Richmond and with the very hot weather in the last couple of days we have been recomending our customers choose orchids and other tropical blooms and foliage as the best option for lasting well in the hot Melbourne summer…

Theses orchid vases are one of our latest designs and are proving to be a real winner as the glass creates a humid micro-climate which the orchids thrive in.

 

 

Christmas at Richmond Florist

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Our feature colour is red this week at the Richmond Florist shop in celebration of the festive season…we also love all the gorgeous textures being delivered from our suppliers like holly and the beautifully fragrant spruce which truly smells like Christmas has arrived.