Thanksgiving Decorations

Wondering what to do to decorate your home this year? Try a fresh approach!

• Flowers can be used as a low centerpiece -with or without candles- to create a main focal point for your table.
• They can be floated in vases or glasses to create a simple and elegant cluster or placed in a line across the center of the table.
• Individual flowers could be placed on top of an individuals plate as a place marker to welcome them to the table.
• Flowers can be mixed with fruits or vegetables in an arrangement to complement the seasonal food on the table.
• Fall leaves and flowers can be scattered across the center of the table as a natural table runner or around the platters on a buffet table.
• Topiaries can be placed at the ends of a buffet table to accentuate the food.
• Keepsake containers can be used to create a special holiday centerpiece and saved for the next years decorations.

There are so many ways to bring fresh beauty into your home (or as a gift to your host or hostess) for the holidays!

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Flower of the Week!!

Alstroemeria

Also called the Peruvian Lily or the Lily of the Incas was discovered by Baron Claus von Alstroemer, a Swedish baron who collected the seeds on a trip to Spain in 1753. Alstroemeria are found wild primarily in the Andes, although they are commercially grown in greenhouses.

These flowers grow with a spiral cell pattern causing the flower heads to look downward before opening upward. The leaves also twist as they leave the stem causing the leaves to face downward.

The Alstro come in a very large variety of color from white to red to purple and more. They prefer cool temperatures when growing and plants that have soil above 22 degrees Celcius will stop producing blooms.

Peruvian Lilies have no scent to them. They also have a vase life of roughly two weeks.

Alstroemeria symbolize friendship and devotion.

Mayfield Florist

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Caring For Your Gerbera Dasies

Since this week's "Flower of the Week" is the Gerbera, let's take a look as to how to keep them beautiful for as long as possible.

Since gerbera stems run the risk of obtaining a bacteria blockage- which will cause their heads to droop- their water needs to be changed every day or every other day. Also, adding floral food to the water when changing it will help the gerbera with the nutrients it needs.

The vase should be kept clean of debris and the water should be kept as clean as possible. When the water is changed, the stems should be re-cut at least 1/4"-1/2" underwater and on an angle.

For other care tips, check out some of our other blog entries or Teleflora's flower care page.

Flower of the Week!

Gerbera

When the Gerbera was first brought from South Africa in the 19th century, few would have suspected how popular the flower would become. There are now over 300 varieties of gerberas being produced.

Colors range from whites and creams through bright reds, oranges an yellow. There are pastels and vivid colors as well as gerberas with different types and shapes of petals. Even mini-gerberas were made for use in smaller floral arrangements.

Gerberas can be used as the only flower in an arrangement or as an accent flower in a mixed bouquet. They are seen in zen arrangements as a simple, yet elegant, focal flower. The Gerbera is such a versitile flower that it can be used in any type of arrangement! For some great ideas on a design for your home to match your style, check out "About Flowers".

Mayfield Florist

toll free: 800-584-6081
local call: 886-4443

Have A Bash With Halloween Flowers!

Who says flowers aren't for Halloween?

NOT US!

From a small gathering at home to a large fiesta with all of your friends, flowers are a fantastic- and easy- way to decorate.

Small arrangements in fall colors -or even just orange and black!- can fit on any side table or kitchen counter. Centerpieces can be created for the buffet table to enhance the festivities! Flowers can even be placed in garlands or wreaths to decorate the ceiling, walls or doors. For more ideas as to some of the best areas for flowers check out some of the great ideas from About Flowers. They also have some questions that you can look over to help you figure out the right "look" for your party.

Get creative using holiday containers! Pumpkins, mummy heads, scarecrows, bats.... they can be found at your local Mayfield Florist in Tucson. We'll create arrangements in any containers or cups you bring in as well.

So dress up your home for the holiday with some fun and spooky floral arrangements! You and your friends will love the life they bring to the party.

Mayfield Florist
toll free: 800-584-6081
local call: 886-4443

Mayfield Bride Gives Back

Our bride had this to post on her Facebook

Danielle Mackenzie Koester is on her way to the battered women's shelter. I hope all of these beautiful flowers from my wedding brighten some days.( 1 day after her wedding....)

WHAT a GREAT IDEA!!! Her flowers were super sunny hot pink and coral.

Take a page from our generous bride and look into bringing joy to women in your local town.

Sabrina
Wedding Consultant
Mayfield Florist

Flower of the Week!

TF-Web287

$59.95

Hydrangea

Originally found in southern and eastern Asia , the hyrdrangea gets is name from the greek words for "water barrel". This name is thought to refer to the way a hydrangea drinks such large quataties of water. Hydrangeas have woody steams and come in a variety of colors from white to blue to pink and purple. 

The meaning behind the hydrangea is in dispute. Some see it as greatfullness for the recipient's understanding. Others see it as a symbol of sincerity from the heart. Yet others see it as vanity or boastfullness. And still more see it as friendship, devotion and understanding. Regardless of the meaning, it has come to be the flower for a 4 year anniversary.

Hydrangeas require a large amount of water to survive. If a cut hydrangea begins to wilt, it may be revived by cutting the woody stem at a sharp angle and placing it in warm water for at least an hour before returning it to it's arrangement. The vase should be kept full to allow the bloom to drink as much as it needs. 

Hydrangeas can also be dried by hanging them upsidedown. Their color will fade, but they can last as a dried flower for up to a year.

These gorgeous flowers are availible at Mayfield Florist and are ready to be sent for any occation. They add a touch of elegance to the arrangement. Great for the home or the office!

Mayfield Florist

toll free: 800-584-6081
local call: 886-4443