Booneville Florist Directory

Hydrangea
Hydrangeas like acidic soil and are gorgeous blooming shrubs with plenty of color June through December. They like full sunlight and good, rich potting soil kept evenly moist. Prune the plant in early spring.

Ivy
Ivy is easy to care for and likes to grow in bright but indirect sunlight. Mist occasionally and keep the soil moist.

Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe are succulents which grow best indoors in full sunlight. Avoid getting water on the leaves feed only twice a year. Use general purpose potting soil with a little bit of added sand.

Impress that special someone by brushing up on the meaning and history of flower giving. We've outlined a bit of history on flower giving along with a list of some of the more common flowers and their meanings so that you can best express yourself through flowers.

Flowers were once part of lengthy courtships, dating back to the Middle Ages. This was a form of communication allowing couples to express themselves to one another without being overheard. Different types of flowers conveyed different messages, and how the flowers were delivered factored into the meaning as well.

Despite all the changes of individual meanings, sending and receiving flowers still remains a ritual today. It continues to be one of the most popular social amenities symbolizing beauty, appreciation and affection.