Flower Information

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Direct Flowers

All of our fresh-cut, direct from the grower flowers are shipped overnight by FedEx to ensure freshness (you choose the delivery day). Some selections, like potted plants and wreaths, are shipped 2nd day.

All of our direct flowers are wrapped in decorative cellophane and carefully hand packed on ice in an attractive, floral gift box. A personalized card, floral preservative packets and flower care information are also included.

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Most of the products on our website are available for delivery Tuesday through Friday, unless the pickup or delivery date falls on a major holiday. For Tuesday through Friday delivery, orders must be placed before 11:00 am Central Standard Time, the day before you would like your shipment to arrive. However, we do have a selection of products that can be ordered after noon for next day . Saturday Delivery available upon request and additional fee. Please call us if this is requested. 618.239.0275. Sunday and Monday flower deliveries are not available.  Product and availability are subject to change without notice.

We recommend that you provide an address at which someone will be present to receive the package during normal business hours. If no one is present, the package will be left at the door.

 All shipments automatically have a "signature release," which means that the shipper can drop off the package without requiring a signature. In most cases, the delivery driver will knock or ring the bell, and if there is no answer, will leave the product somewhere safe at the delivery location.

Florist Delivered Flowers

Our florist delivered flowers are sent from the nearest participating florist, to the delivery destination.  They are professionally arranged by a florist and present a finished presentation.

Flower Care

1. Remove any leaves that may be under water.

2. While holding the stems under water in a sink or under running water, cut about one inch off each stem with a sharp knife or shears. DO NOT let the newly cut end dry off before transferring it back to your arrangement or other container.

3. Water to which a good floral preservative has been added is the best solution in which to arrange fresh cut roses. Using it as recommended will provide additional days of vase life. Avoid using water from a water softener. If no floral preservative is available the following can be used 1 can of 7up or sprite to 1 litre of water, 1 tablespoon of sugar added to water or a splash of hydrogen peroxide.

4. Immediately after the stems are cut, place your roses in a deep vase of warm preservative solution (about 100 degrees F). If possible leave them in a cool dark room or refrigerator to 'condition' for 2 or 3 hours after arranging.

5. If a florist's porous foam material is used in assembling the arrangement, it is important that it is thoroughly saturated in advance in water containing a floral preservative. Be sure that the rose stems are inserted firmly well below the solution level in the container. Do not move the stem ends after inserting them into the foam. This may leave an air pocket at the base of the stem.

6. Display your fresh cut rose arrangements in a cool area out of direct sunlight and drafts.

7. Roses are thirsty flowers. It is important to check to see that the vase is full and add preservative solution often. Be sure foam materials are completely saturated and the container is full daily.

8. Any lilies received should have the pollen stamens removed as they open. This will enhance the life of the lily and prevent any staining from the pollen.

** Premature wilting is not a sign that the rose is old. It usually indicates that air is entrapped in the stem and the preservative solution cannot flow properly up the stem. The end of the stem may be blocked, or look for a cut or scrape in the bark above the water level. Re-cut the stem above the injured section and then submerge the entire rose in a basin or shallow pan of warm water (about 100 degrees F). Be sure to keep the stem and head straight. It will usually revive within an hour and can be replaced in the arrangement.