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Before you order one thing... but get the other,
You Must Read this: FLORIST DETECTIVE
Because, What you see isn't always what you'll get
Looking for the perfect rose arrangement to send to your special sweetheart? Before you hit the 'buy' button, stop and read the entire product
description or you may be in for a surprising disappointment.
Instead of sending an impressive, professionally designed, hand delivered vase
of romantic roses that's the envy of the office, you might be buying a
cardboard-wrapped grower's bunch delivered in a box - a gift that requires your
own special sweetheart to clean, condition, re-cut and arrange it.
When no one's home, these FedEx, UPS and DHL delivered flowers may be left at
the door despite freezing temperatures or extreme heat conditions anywhere in the US.
For the freshest presentation of roses and other flowers, trust your local florist
to professionally arrange and personally deliver not only roses, but a wide variety
of romantic flowers like tulips, orchids and lilies to delight that very special
someone.
Just how much 'WOW' do you want to send?
Website flower arrangement images can make size comparisons a challenge -
especially when shopping for roses and rose arrangements. Pages display
designs in the same format and image dimensions, generally fill each frame with
the product, and may give the impression that the overall dimensions of adjacent
photos are similar in size.
While many florist sites include approximate arrangement dimensions along with
the product descriptions, some do not - and leave you to guess.
For metrically-challenged US consumers, below is a simple conversion chart that
displays roses in both centimeters (the way they are often sold) and inches for
easy flower size comparisons. Please note that these sizes and descriptions are
based on average measurements and no floral industry-wide grades and
standards exist for terms like 'medium stem' or 'long stemmed' roses. It pays to
ask each merchant directly for specific dimensions if overall appearance matters.
Often described
as
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Length in
centimeters
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Length in
inches
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Notes*
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Sweetheart or
Petite Roses
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30-40 cm
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11.75-15.75
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Buds are
generally ½
inch diameter
and approx. 1
inch high
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Medium Stem
Roses
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40 cm
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15.75 inches
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Buds are
generally 1inch
in diameter and
1.5 - 2 inches
high
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Medium Stem
Roses
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50 cm
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19.75 inches
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Buds are
generally 1 inch
in diameter and
1.5 - 2 inches
high
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Long stemmed
or Long Stem
Roses
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60 cm
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23.5 inches
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Buds are
generally 1.5
inches in
diameter and 2 -
2.5 inches high
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Premium Long
stemmed or
Long stemmed
Roses
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70 - 80 cm
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27.5 inches and
up
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Buds are
generally 2
inches in
diameter and
2.5 - 3 inches
high
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* Bud sizes and flower heights will vary between varieties and colors. We
recommend you contact the florist direct for specific details about their available
varieties when ordering premium Roses for any Special occassion.
When, How and Where to order Professionally Designed Flowers
Order early. Many florists offer incentives or EARLY BIRD discounts when you book your
purchase in advance. Early ordering also means your REAL FLORIST has ample time to find your Sweetheart's special favorite variety.
Buy direct from your local florist and save. Why pay on average extra $10 - $25 to
a wire service broker or middle man when there are so many great professional
florists ready to assist you directly and tell you about their special services and
featured flora designs? They'll be able to tell you about the real flowers they
have in their real flower shops, not just show you photos of arrangements and
then pass your order along to another company with the hope it can be made
'sort-of' like the picture.
For additional information about comparing prices and the benefits of buying
direct from your local florist, see our section of summaries and links to national
articles about buying Professionally Designed Flowers.
Order online, by phone or in person but know how to tell the real florists from the
weeds. We've assembled several pages of tips to help you find real local florist
and avoid being fooled by fake local flower shops, fraudulent advertising and
deceptive online ads and yellow page ads.
While your sweetheart delights with your fresh flower gift, your wallet will
appreciate the savings.
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