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Flowers are a gift that exude pure natural beauty and immense love, but receiving them in the wrong place or on the wrong day is a situation we all want to avoid. Luckily there are few simple steps and considerations you can take to make you sure your flower delivery hits all the right marks.

Here at Abdo Florist we’ve been in the flower business for more than 40 years and are renowned for our reliable and speedy flower delivery service Sydney wide. We’ve composed this handy guide which can help you better plan for your next flower delivery, ensuring you avoid any potential hiccups and missteps along the way.

Plan for Your Delivery

It’s particularly important that you factor in any logistical requirements when thinking about your next flower delivery. The last thing you want is for flowers to be delivered when your loved one is not at home.

You should make sure you choose an appropriate delivery date when the recipient will be present and communicate this to the florist along with the intended time of delivery.  It will also be a good idea to check the weather on the proposed delivery date to assist in flowers staying in a good condition. Don’t forget to include a note with your order if you have any further specific requests.

Doing the necessary planning and including the above information on delivery requests, will help all parties involved, maximising the potential for on time delivery, and assisting in an overall smooth delivery process.

Fragrant Flowers

Don’t forget flowers provide more than just beauty, they can also fill the air with pleasant natural fragrances. There are certain types of flowers which are particularly scentful such as roses, lilies and freesias.

Roses are truly nature’s perfume and are known for their sweet pleasant fragrance, the prominent open buds of lilies provide a subtle enticing perfume, while freesias are flowers that are not only colourful but deliver a fruity pleasant scent.

All of these flowers can be incorporated into a range of bouquets and will show your loved ones how much you really care.

Colour Scheme

This where a bit of planning comes in handy, make sure you know the preferred colour scheme of the intended recipient so that the flowers can match their home or office.

Having this bit of information will help to ensure the flowers provide a wonderful backdrop and ambience for their eventual home, but will also assist a florist design an arrangement that ticks all the right boxes.

A reputable florist can assist you design an arrangement that has the right colour scheme, fragrance and size, that’s just the right fit for its intended purpose.

Cut Flowers or Potted Plants

This is an option that generally comes down to personal preference. Some people will prefer a beautiful arrangement of flowers to be enjoyed for a period of time, while others prefer more majestic potted plants that have a longer shelf life.

When making a decision don’t forget to take any cost considerations into account, prices will vary depending on the variety and size of each option. You can speak to your local florist expert about which option might be more appropriate for you.

Flower Maintenance

Now that you’ve done the hard part and selected your flowers and worked out the delivery details, you shouldn’t forget the all-important part of flower maintenance.

Choosing a reputable florist will help ensure your flowers arrive in a pristine condition. For maintenance, there are some simple steps you can take such as keeping flowers in water, out of direct sunlight and feeding them to help ensure your flowers last longer.

If you’re after some handy hints on how to keep your flowers alive for longer, you can check out our blog right here.

There’s nothing quite like the joy on a loved one’s face when they receive that perfect surprise of beautiful flowers. To make sure everything goes smoothly, there are a few easy steps you can take when you’re organising your next flower delivery.

Remember to plan for your delivery and communicate with your florist any logistical details that will assist in delivery, have a firm idea on the intended recipient’s preferred colour scheme and flower fragrance, and find out whether they would prefer cut flowers or more long lasting potted plants.

If you’re after a trusted florist who can provide you with expert advice and a reliable delivery service, look no further than Abdo Florist. With over 40 years’ experience in the industry, we’re experts in all matters flower related. We can help you design and select an arrangement that’s just right for the occasion, and provide expert advice to make your flowers last that little bit longer.

We offer same day delivery if you order before 1pm, 7 days a week, Sydney-wide.

For urgent deliveries, we can get to most Sydney metropolitan areas within 2 hours.

If you’re ready to make your next flower delivery order, why not contact us today.