Category Valentine's Day

When an important event like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or a wedding is just around the corner one of the big questions to consider is: where are you going to buy your fresh flowers?

Summary:

• The flower distribution chain has to be carefully managed to ensure the correct care of fresh-cut roses. 
• Growers need to take key sanitation and hydration steps before the flowers leave the farm, or they will not survive the trip to the florist.
• Once delivered to the florist, key hydration and nourishment steps are needed to ensure the quality of the flowers.
• When designing bouquets, florists need to be properly conditioning the flowers for further storage and transport.
• Good florists should provide consistent flower care advice and support to customers after they have purchased their product.

Fresh cut roses are one of the world’s most popular flowers and often take the spotlight on Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. During these special occasions, the demand for fresh cut roses skyrockets and superior care is required to get them from the farm to the customer, while still looking their best.

When we think of roses we immediately think of love and appreciation. However, each rose colour differs slightly, creating a multitude of occasions in which roses can be used from weddings to funerals. So, what does each colour rose mean ?

Meaningful cards and sweet edible treats create a memorable moment, but once in a while it’s okay to take cupid’s arrow and aim for the stars for a lasting impression. Below are three over-the-top Valentine’s Day ideas that are unique and achievable and will sweep your valentine off of her (and his) feet. Plus, you can bookmark the other ideas for next year.

Creative Valentine’s Day Ideas

It’s really not too early to be turning our attention to Valentine’s Day, and with the launch of our Valentine’s Day Catalogue last year we’ve actually been thinking about the romance of roses for many months (I know some of us never stop!). With February 14th just around the corner we were inspired to write a blog to celebrate the most romantic day on the calendar.

Think Outside the Bouquet this Valentine’s Day

Here at Koch, we’ve got to know Valentine’s Day like the back of our hand! Then again, we’ve also learned that not all minds and hearts are alike. So this year, it might pay romantic dividends to look a little deeper into what will touch someone’s heart on this special day. With that in mind, 2014 might be the year to think beyond a bouquet of red roses… and find some refreshingly romantic floral presentation ideas that could tip cupid’s scales this Valentine’s Day!

Think Pink for Wedding and Valentine’s Gifts

Pink is officially hot again. From beauty and fashion to wedding decoration and home wares, pink is being embraced yet again for the romantic appeal of soft crimsons and corals – and the impact of their neon and hot pink cousins. Of course, for some of us, it’s a life-long love that never wavers.

We talk to Mark Pampling about dream jobs, his desert island flowers, and how Valentine’s Day kick-started his funeral plans!

Valentine’s Day Presents With A Heart

Whether it’s for an intimate Valentine’s Day occasion, an event or a retail display for February 14th, nothing says ‘I love you’ like hearts.