{"id":23858,"date":"2019-05-09T10:49:56","date_gmt":"2019-05-09T02:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/?p=23858"},"modified":"2019-05-09T10:50:34","modified_gmt":"2019-05-09T02:50:34","slug":"mothers-day-bouquet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/mothers-day-bouquet\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips And Tricks For Mother’s Day: Score The Perfect Bouquet For Your Mum And Make It Last"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mother\u2019s Day is coming right up, which means it’s another occasion for flowers.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re clueless about what flowers to get, or have never thought about floriography (the language of flowers), read on to score the perfect bouquet for your mum.<\/p>\n

To get answers to kickstart our floral journey, I interviewed Serene from B1 Florist. Despite her young age, Serene has a wealth of experience. At just 18 years old, she took over the florist business from her previous boss who decided to retire.<\/p>\n

Serene shares that carnations and roses are among the most popular flowers for mothers, given their strong symbolism and rich meaning.<\/p>\n

In general, carnations represent fascination, distinction and love, with each colour variation carrying additional layers of meaning. While white carnations represent pure love and red ones symbolise affection and admiration, pink carnations carry the greatest significance.<\/p>\n

Tracing back to one of its origin stories, pink carnations are believed to have first appeared from the Virgin Mary\u2019s tears, and today represent a mother\u2019s undying love.<\/p>\n

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Roses are another unmistakable expression of love. If you wish to convey great respect and strong admiration for your mums, red roses will do the job. In contrast, pink roses express gentle gratitude and grace.<\/p>\n

If possible, request for buds which are at different stages of blooming. While a fully bloomed rose bouquet looks beautiful at the moment of purchase, buying roses with buds that have not yet opened will allow your mum to enjoy the roses through the different stages of blooming!<\/p>\n

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While you can\u2019t go wrong with carnations and roses, seasonal flowers like peonies, hydrangeas and tulips add a unique twist to your bouquet.<\/p>\n

Layered with crimped petals, peony flowers boast a lush and beautiful look. Peonies are greatly desired in Chinese culture as they symbolise nobility, honour and wealth.<\/p>\n

Pink peonies offer a tinge of romance, while deep red ones express respect and prosperity. However, some people believe that sending an odd number of blooms signals bad luck, so be sure to choose an even number for your mum!<\/p>\n

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Another seasonal flower is the hydrangea, which blooms in summer. In Japan where the flower originated, hydrangeas are linked to gratitude and apologies.<\/p>\n

Pink hydrangeas express romance, heartfelt emotions and love, while blue ones signal regret or rejection. White rounded petals are known as a symbol of purity and grace, but can also mean bragging or boasting.<\/p>\n

Since hydrangeas express such a large range of emotions and messages, it is important to pair these flowers carefully.<\/p>\n

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The tulip season runs from March to the mid May, so you can consider gifting a bouquet of beautiful tulip flowers for Mother\u2019s Day. Tulips have been tied to Turkish and Persian love tales, and today they express perfect love.<\/em><\/p>\n

Pink tulips are a symbol of happiness, care and attachment, while red ones are stronger indications of love. While white tulips represent purity and respect and are usually sent as an apology or to express forgiveness.<\/p>\n

While these seasonal flowers offer a fancy twist to the classic carnation or rose bouquet, do expect these flowers to be slightly more expensive. A 6-stalk tulip bouquet will set you back by around $70, while even one stalk of hydrangea costs $65.<\/p>\n

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Filler flowers are important too – one of the most common being baby\u2019s breaths.<\/p>\n

Along with these multicoloured sprigs of baby\u2019s breath, eustoma and matthiola can also be used to complement the main flowers in a bouquet.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like a little something extra to pair it with, many florists offer champagne and wine as well.<\/p>\n

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How to Make Flowers Last Longer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

After buying the flowers, the goal is to make them last for as long as possible. With proper care, fresh flowers like roses can last up to a week, while carnations can continue to look fresh for two to three weeks.<\/p>\n

Here are a few simple tips to help your flowers maintain their beauty for as long as possible:<\/p>\n