Mother's Day
How do I take care of my flowers once they are delivered?
As your mother is basking in the glory of her new beautiful florals, she will want to preserve that beauty for as long as possible. We have included a few fresh flower care tips to help. Feel free to send her this easy-to-follow guide once her flowers have been delivered.
First things first
If your flowers came in plastic wrapping, you would want to remove the plastic as soon as possible. This will allow the flowers to breathe. Secondly, you will want to give fresh water to your flowers to provide hydration. Place bouquets in a vase of appropriate size or fill your current vase with fresh water. If you need to, you can trim the stem’s ends to fit a vase you have. We recommend cutting flower stems at an angle with a sharp knife.
Where you place your flowers can make a difference
Avoid placing your flower arrangements near areas of extreme temperatures: windowsills, direct sunlight all day, or an overly hot room. Too much heat or sun exposure can cause your flowers to dry out quickly or wilt. Cooler and more controlled conditions will be best to help preserve the beauty of your flowers.
Avoid placing your flowers next to fruit or in the vicinity of cigarette smoke. These can produce ethylene gas which can reduce the life of your flowers and cause them to die more quickly.
Maintaining a beautiful presentation
Keep your flowers looking fresh and displayed beautifully by tending to your flowers periodically.
- For vase arrangements, keep your vase filled with water. This allows the plants to drink the water they need and provides them hydration.
- For basket arrangements, we suggest still adding daily fresh water to your flowers.
- Anytime the water begins to become cloudy, change the water out with fresh water. It would be good to clean the inside of your vase during this change before placing your flowers back into the vase. Using soapy water can help remove bacteria that could cause your flowers to deteriorate more quickly. Then make sure you rinse your vase thoroughly.
- As wilting leaves or stems occur, remove the strongly wilted contents to allow the fresher parts to be the center of attention.
- Using a sharp knife, cut your stems at an angle one to two inches from the bottom of the stem. This will help your flowers better absorb water. We recommend avoiding using scissors to cut your flowers. Scissors can crush the stems and hinder the flower from being able to absorb the water.
Father's Day
Flowers for dad? Yes! We love creating unique floral designs just for Dad on Father's Day. Why not send a little reminder of days at the lake? Send flowers to celebrate dad's green thumb and days best spent in the garden. If flowers aren't Dad's thing, why not a gift basket full of favorite snacks? You can always find something perfect for dad at COLONIAL FLORIST AND GIFT SHOP.
Grandparents Day
Show them how much you care, even if that is miles away. Make their day special with grandma and grandpa’s favorite flowers and a gift basket too! Order today, and we can help get your flowers wherever they need to be, whether to their home or living center. No matter your location, your grandparents will appreciate the thoughtfulness of selecting the perfect arrangement. Delivery is an option for all arrangements, or you can deliver them yourself with in-store pickup.
National Boss Day
Say thank you to your mentor and leader this National Boss’s Day with a beautiful arrangement. Brighten up their office with class flowers of gerberas, lilies, daisies, and more. Your boss does a lot for you, and now you can show your appreciation for their leadership. Along with your arrangement, send a card that says “job well done”. Tell us if you want it delivered to their home or office and COLONIAL FLORIST AND GIFT SHOP will take care of it for you.
Sweetest Day
Send a sweet flower bouquet for those extra-sweet people in your life. Is there someone that you know who does the sweetest things all year long? Show them just how sweet you think they are on Sweetest Day! Pick one of our colorful bouquets or order a sweet treat basket. Whatever you decide or wherever it needs to go, COLONIAL FLORIST AND GIFT SHOP can provide a sweet delivery!
Halloween
Why should I buy flowers for Halloween?
With Spooky Season just around the corner, the thoughts of spell-tastic costume parties, movie night marations, hay rides, carving jack o'lanterns, tasty treats, and making magical memories with friends are all building the excitement. Don’t be left in the dark and miss out on this excellent opportunity to create a wicked Halloween setup this year. Elevate your decor game and bewitch your guests with vibrant Halloween themed flowers.
Spell-Binding Party Decor
Find a hex-cellent selection of flowers that will liven up your Halloween decor. Impress your guests as they are raiding the snack and refreshment tables by placing your flowers as an eye-catching piece of your decor. You can easily place your arrangement as part of your dining room table setup, on your kitchen counter, or walkway end tables. There is no limit to how you could creatively incorporate your gorgeous flowers.
Bewitching Business Decor
Looking to bring more magic to the office? Select an elegantly eerie and glowing floral arrangement that will be perfect to adorn the front desk, waiting rooms, liven up the breakroom, or provide extra glow to your desk. No matter what room you choose,
Enchanting Gift
Share the festivities and cast a smile on their face by giving your friends and family a special Halloween arrangement this October. Life can seem happy or beastly at times. Lift someone’s spirits by surprising them with a gift of gorgeously themed flowers.
Explore our Halloween flower options and select your favorite spooky assortment. If you have any questions regarding your order or delivery, please feel free to contact us at (866) 775-8683. One of our associates would be happy to help you.
Thanksgiving (USA)
Can I pick-up the Thanksgiving flowers I ordered online?
Yes! Some customers prefer to pick up their flowers from the shop to offset a delivery fee or personally deliver their gift. It is up to you if you would like to take advantage of our flower delivery service. We would be delighted to meet you and assist you at COLONIAL FLORIST AND GIFT SHOP. You are always welcome to ask us any questions or make inquiries regarding future arrangements while visiting the shop.
Can I request a flower substitution in my Thanksgiving arrangement?
Yes. However, during high order volume holidays, such as Thanksgiving, we recommend placing your order as early in the game as possible. This allows you more flexibility to select the exact arrangement or customize the flowers you want. When supplies are lower near the day of Thanksgiving, we will not be able to guarantee that certain flowers will be available and may have to suggest substitutions from the flowers we have available in stock. Feel free to contact COLONIAL FLORIST AND GIFT SHOP at (866) 775-8683 regarding what specifications you would like to provide for your flowers and one of our associates will be happy to assist you.
Will my flowers be delivered even if no one is home?
When placing your order online with COLONIAL FLORIST AND GIFT SHOP, please provide further instructions regarding your delivery or give us a call at (866) 775-8683.
Online, you will be able to select a date of delivery that works best for you or the individual you are sending flowers to. If something changes concerning your delivery needs, please reach out to us and one of our associates will help to set up a better time, day, or plan to deliver your flowers.
Christmas
Christmas flowers from COLONIAL FLORIST AND GIFT SHOP in Princeton, WV are the best way to send Christmas cheer! Flowers and poinsettia plants are a great way to spread joy throughout the season, but also make quick and easy party decor. COLONIAL FLORIST AND GIFT SHOP can help you with any Christmas styles or colors with our Christmas decor accessories. Need a centerpiece or a Christmas wreath for your party? COLONIAL FLORIST AND GIFT SHOP has it, and more!
Valentine's Day
Can I pick-up the Valentine's Day flowers I ordered online?
Absolutely! Some customers enjoy picking up their flowers to avoid a delivery fee or to hand-deliver their gift themselves. It is up to you if you would like your flowers delivered to a specific address. Do whatever you find convenient for you. We enjoy getting to meet and greet our customers when they walk into COLONIAL FLORIST AND GIFT SHOP. While you are in the shop, you can always feel free to ask us any questions you may have or inquire about future arrangements.
Can I request a flower substitution in my Valentine’s Day arrangement?
COLONIAL FLORIST AND GIFT SHOP would love to provide you with the flowers you desire. If you are interested in customizing or substituting specific flowers or flower colors in your arrangement, please contact us to provide more details concerning your request. Oftentimes, during this special occasion, various flower types can go out of stock and we will be waiting for our delivery truck. If your flowers of choice are available, we would be glad to provide you with that personalization. During high order volume holidays, we encourage you to place your order in advance or as soon as possible to secure your specific arrangement or requests.
Will my flowers be delivered even if no one is home?
When you place your order with COLONIAL FLORIST AND GIFT SHOP, you have the ability to provide instructions for our delivery drivers. Select a date of delivery that is best for you. If something changes concerning your delivery needs, please reach out to us and we can work with you to set up a better time or day to deliver your flowers.
Easter
What better way to welcome in the spring season than with a beautiful flower arrangement? Choose a beautiful bouquet of white roses and pastel lilies or a bright and cheery arrangement of gerbera daisies and tulips. No matter what style you choose, COLONIAL FLORIST AND GIFT SHOP is here to help.. If you need to send a special arrangement to someone, we can ask the Easter Bunny to deliver them for you!
