Albert's Florist Blog

Hydrangeas are originally from Japan, China, Indonesia, as well as certain parts of North and South America. Their name comes from the Greek word for “water vessel” and fitting with their name, they need a lot of water. Hydrangeas were brought to England in 1788 where the popularity skyrocketed. The most common species is the Hydrangea macrophylla, which is the big-leaf hydrangea native to Japan. These beautiful flowers come in many colors, in particular white, pink, blue, and purple. Hydrangeas are unique in that their color can change color depending on the acidity of the soil in which they grow.

Hydrangeas are not only used for their aesthetic qualities. Certain serrata forms make sweet herbal teas. Native Americans used the roots as a diuretic and detoxifier and the bark as a healing method to cure muscle sprains and burns. Some still use hydrangeas today to treat bladder problems and kidney stones. In ancient folklore if a witch cursed an unlucky person, the hydrangea could be used to break the spell.

There are approximately 70 species of hydrangeas. They most commonly grow in early spring and blossom until late fall. Some believe that hydrangeas are a representation of vanity and boastfulness, but most feel that they convey anything that is heartfelt, especially gratefulness towards the recipient.

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Mother’s Day is a celebration for that person in your life that made you who you are; the person that gave you life in one way or another. Mother’s day is a day to thank one of the most important people in your life. A perfect, simple, and beautiful way to show your thanks is through flowers. They represent the beauty you see inside your mother. Every mom is different. Out of hundreds of flowers, how do you choose which arrangement is perfect for your mother? Below is an easy guide to picking the flower that matches your mom’s personality the best.

ROSES

Roses are for the classic and clean mom. She probably enjoys the finer things in life and is very intelligent as well as fair. View our rose-themed arrangements here.

LILIES

If your mom is joyful and inspirational, she will love lilies. She’s full of energy and knows that family is the most important thing. This mom also sees the big picture and always looks to the future. Click here to see our stargazer lily arrangement.

ORCHIDS

Orchids are perfect for the challenging, clever, and imaginative mom. Like orchids, she is probably trendy and sassy, in a good way. See orchid arrangements here.

ALSTROEMERIA

The ultimate lady-like mother will love alstroemeria. They are perfect for the graceful, refined, and polite woman. Look at one of our alstroemeria arrangements here.

STOCKS

Stocks are the flowers that represent warmth, strength, and devotion. They are just right for any loving mom. View our white stock arrangement here.

CHRYSANTHEMUM

Is your mom practical, dependable, hardworking, and a problem solver? Chrysanthemums are the flower for her! As your mom is cheerful and brightens your day, these flowers will do the same for her. Look at one of our chrysanthemum arrangements here.

See our Mother’s Day arrangements here!

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Formerly known as Professional Secretaries Week, this week is a time to recognize and thank staff and employees for their contributions to the business. Professional Secretaries Week started as way to acknowledge secretaries for their work and to attract other people to join the profession. Beginning in 1952, this week has become one of the largest workplace events. This observance is celebrated worldwide from luncheons to seminars to personal gifts of appreciation. An eighth-month study done by researchers at Texas A&M University shows that a single gift expressing appreciation will naturally lift an employee’s mood which will likely increase productivity. The research continues to suggest that flowers and plants enhance people’s ability to generate ideas and solve problems. Lead Texas A&M researcher, Roger Ulrich, Ph.D. said, People’s productivity, innovation and creative problem solving, improved – which in certain circumstances could mean the difference between mild and great business success.”

Here are just a few of our great arrangements:

Natural Wonders Bouquet

Basket Garden

Rainbow of Colors

View more arrangements here!

The stock flower, also known as Mattholia incana in scientific circles, is a graceful and sophisticated bloom. They were named after the 16^th century Italian naturalist and physician, Pietro Andrea Matthioli who discovered the stock flower and imported it immediately into England. Although native to the Mediterranean and Southern Africa, these pretty blossoms can be found nearly anywhere with cliffs or dry lands including Australia, China, Colombia, Germany, Greece, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Florists love this beautiful flower because of its spicy scent and long lasting blooms. Stock can range in size anywhere between 30 cm to 60 cm tall. They have compact features of grey-green spike shaped leaves with clusters of spicy scented flowers. You can find them in pink, red, yellow, lilac, purple, and white which is the most common. If you hear people call them sea stock, wallflowers, or gillyflowers, don’t worry; they go by those names too!  When you buy a bouquet with stock make sure you replace the water frequently and remove any foliage below the water line. Hurry and buy a bouquet at Albert’s Florist today!

Click here to see our white stock bouquet!