Bloomex St. Patrick’s Day Flowers

We, at Bloomex, thought we would try our luck this St. Patrick’s Day by putting together some of best green toned flowers Mother Nature has to offer. While the list of greens are endless , these are some of our favourites!

The perfect complement to any other bloom, green flowers in general are known to mean health, resilience, good fortune and youth.

 

Whether used to throw together a various mixture of shapes and hues or as a restful tone-on-tone bouquet, green flowers send a message of optimism and renewal.

 

We will start with one of the most popular flowers, the Rose – A symbol of richness and abundance, green roses are the perfect gift to celebrate someone experiencing growth and a new beginning. 

The perfect flower for a wedding party or to celebrate a new baby, accents in any bouquet these roses will pass along the perfect message.

 

These blooms are recognized by their tall, dark green stems covered thickly by lighter bell-shaped blooms. Although these green flowers originated in Turkey, the combination of color and its association with luck led to the Irish-inspired nickname, Bells of Ireland.

 

This versatile flower works best in centerpieces for smaller tables. The bells of Ireland are beautiful on their own or paired with other flowers.

 

Coxcombs come in a variety of colors, from red to green. This bloom is a type of succulent which grows at the top of a long stem with dark green leaves.

 

A symbol of affection and silliness, this flower is perfect in a bouquet for someone you share a lot of light-hearted laughs with! These blooms will add texture to any arrangement. 

 

The official birthday flower of August, Gladiolus, grows up to 6 feet high in a variety of colors so they’re sure to stand out in any room. 

 

Gladiolus are slowly regaining popularity and popping up in gardens across the world. These blooms are perfect to use when recognizing and celebrating the strength of a loved one. 

 

Calla Lilies are known for their trademark bell shape and are a versatile flower that can work for any occasion. 

 

Use these gorgeous blooms in centerpieces at a family brunch or a wedding because they signify appreciation, admiration, and gratitude.

 

This next flower is considered to be one of the most popular flowers in the world, Gerbera. These big and bold flowers are a symbol of cheerfulness and purity.

 

Arrange a bouquet with a bunch of these cheerful flowers to brighten a loved one’s day and bring joy to their home!

 

Check out our “What in Tarnation is a Carnation” Blog to read up on all the meanings of every colour of carnation! 

Adding carnations to your arrangements can have so many effects, from elegance to country chic. The green carnation adds a bit of extra luck with any combination! 

 

Quite unique, Dianthus produces a perfectly round, fuzzy, ball-shaped, lime green flowers, up to 7 cm in diameter. 

These blooms will add a hint of pzazz to all of your floral arrangements. Making anything you create absolutely unique!  

Chrysanthemums are available in a variety of shapes and sizes as they come in over 40 types! Chrysanthemums symbolize optimism and joy when given as a gift.

You can use these vibrant flowers as a special gift for someone who needs some good energy in their life!

Only good vibes are received with green flowers, so make your guests green with envy as they ogle over your stunning green themed centerpieces at your next dinner party or event! 

Bloomex Raises Money for Australian Wildlife Conservancy

Bloomex is happy to announce we will be raising funds for Australian Wildlife Conservancy during the month of March.

Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) ecologists will be working with Blue Mountains NGO, Science for Wildlife, to assist with its post-fire wildlife recovery project targeting threatened fauna such as the Koala, Greater Glider and Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby.

AWC scientists will also join forces with Birdlife Australia and the Australian National University to assist with surveying critically endangered Regent Honeyeaters across 320 bushfire affected sites in the Burragorang and Capertee Valleys in the Blue Mountains.

Their continued research will help determine the best possible course of action for restoring Australia’s bushfire-affected wildlife, and we thank you for your support at this critical time.

@Wayne Lawler/AWC

Australia is one of the most important nations on Earth for biodiversity. In fact, it is one of only 17 ‘megadiverse’ nations and is home to more species than any other developed country. Most of Australia’s wildlife is found nowhere else in the world, making its conservation even more important – 87% of our mammal species, 93% of reptiles, 94% of frogs and 45% of our bird species are found only in Australia.

When a purchase is made on bloomex.com.au throughout the month of March, every customer will be given the option to donate $2 at checkout. We are inspired by the work of AWC and we thank you for your support.

Donate and Save with Bloomex and Starlight

Bloomex is getting into the spirit of Valentine’s Day by spreading love & joy to Starlight Children’s Foundation by donating much needed funds to Starlight and offering a 20% discount on all flowers and gifts. Just use the code ‘STARLIGHT’ to save!

Visit Bloomex.com.au and once you have chosen the product from our website, click “enter coupon code” on the checkout page. Enter STARLIGHT and not only will a donation be made to Starlight, you will also receive 20% off your order!

The coupon code STARLIGHT is active throughout the month of February. Together we can brighten the live of sick kids.

Coupons cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts. Promotions or discounts are for Next Day Delivery only unless otherwise stated. Coupons cannot be applied after purchase. Bloomex reserves the right to end any Promotion or Discount at its own discretion. Discounts and/or coupons have no cash redeemable value. Discounts and/or coupons cannot be applied towards taxes or delivery.

Health Benefits of Fresh Cut Flowers

Having fresh cut flowers from Bloomex in your home does so much more than simply intensify the room’s aesthetic appeal. Check out what you can expect from the simple act of adding flowers to your home.

Flowers enhance your mood.

If you were to give random gifts out to men and women, flowers are the only gift that would receive a true smile (a smile with your mouth, cheeks and eyes) every time. 

Flowers reduce stress.

A group of women were surveyed regarding their stress levels at the beginning and end of a 12-day period. Five days in, each participant received either flowers, a luxury candle or nothing. At the end of the study, the women who received flowers reported improved moods and reduced stress levels. On average, the stress among the flower group was 5.5 points lower on the questionnaire, where the candle group was only 2 points lower and the group with nothing had no change.

Flowers help you “get better soon”.

Lack of humidity in the winter air creates an environment in your body that breeds infections. This is one of the the reasons you see so many people getting the cold and flu throughout winter. Water released naturally by flowers will help with sore throats, dry skin, and heavy dry cough.

Flowers boost your memory.

Seniors performed higher on everyday memory tasks and experienced enriched personal memories in the presence of flowers. Seniors who received flowers re-engaged with members of their communities and enlarged their social contacts to include more neighbors, religious support and medical personnel.

Flowers increase your sex appeal.

A study done in 2010 found that women rated men in videos as sexier when sitting in a room filled with flowers than in one with empty vases. They reported feeling more likely to go out with them. In another study, women were more likely to give their number to a man when standing outside a flower shop.

Flowers are the best bribe. 

Flowers increase a level of compassion that we feel for others. Which means we are more willing to do someone a favour when given flowers first.

 

So, when your not quite sure what you should be doing, buy flowers. There are no studies proving they won’t solve all your problems.. 

BloomeXmas Winners

Bloomex would like to thank you for participating in our 5 days of BloomeXmas! While we received so many wonderful answers, we wish we were able to choose more winners! Here is a full list of this years BloomeXmas Giveaway Winners!

Day 1 – Michelle Hunt won a special Heart of Christmas Centrepiece, plus a donation in your name to Heart Foundation Australia to help fight the single biggest killer of Australians – heart disease.

Day 2 – Lisa Pires won a beautiful Bloomex Festive Fragrance Bouquet, Card & Truffles.

Day 3 – Nicole Lund and Amy Richens both won a set of Starlight Christmas Cards and Gift Tags PLUS a Bloomex Lindt Collection Hamper.

Day 4 – Pamela Singleton won a beautiful Bloomex Designer Christmas Bouquet.

Day 5 – Bronwyn Saunders won 2 FIH Pro League grandstand tickets for the Sydney matches on 25 January 2020 and Joseph Charles won a delicious Bloomex Christmas Gourmet Collection Hamper.

Congratulations to our winners, and best of luck to all our contestants in upcoming giveaways! Be sure to like and follow our page to see our giveaways.

 

2020, The Year of the Rat

Flowers represent new growth after a long, unbearable winter, they are important in Chinese tradition and signify life and good fortune. These flowers are proven to bring everything you need into the new year.

Orchids are most certainly the most popular flower during this celebration. During the festival, markets will have an abundance of orchids available in bouquets, pots and arrangements, in all types of colours. Orchids have been considered to be the symbol of fertility and abundance, also signifying purification, luxury, innocence and purity.

Peach blossoms are another popular flower. This bright and beautiful peach plant is considered sacred in China, as the peach fruit represents longevity, and the peach blossoms symbolise romance, prosperity, and growth.

Plum blossoms are one of the most important symbolic flowers for the Chinese. Plum blossom represents endurance, perseverance, reliability, and courage.

Peonies are a beautiful flower that is associated with feminine beauty, affection, innocence, and charm. It is known as the flower of riches and honor, red peonies are particularly favourable during Chinese New Year.

The pussy willow is another popular flower, as their full branches of fluffy, furry blossoms are associated with growth and the coming of bountiful fortune.

Whether you are ringing in the new year with friends and family or if your celebrating on your own, be sure to decorate with some beautiful fresh cut flowers! Click here for some affordable options that can be delivered right to your door!

Bloomex Pledges 100% of Profits to Bushfire Relief

Bloomex has pledged to donate 100% of profits from all January sales to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery fund, to assist with bushfire relief efforts.

 

Australia is still combating some of the worst bushfires and drought conditions in recent history. Hazardous smoke has affected even major cities like Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.

 

Our thoughts and sincere condolences go out to all those affected by the devastating bushfires. The losses created by these fires is monumental and we would like to thank all the support workers, firefighters and relief organisations who continue to work tirelessly in an effort to combat the suffering. The Red Cross has been instrumental in responding to the ongoing crisis and we want to assist their efforts.

 

As fires continue to rip through Australia, at least 24 people have been killed. More than 15.6 million acres torched. Over 1,400 homes destroyed. The Red Cross has responded to over 30 emergencies since July 2019, some of which are ongoing for weeks. Its relief efforts have supported over 18,600 people, through the efforts of more than 1,590 volunteers and staff.

 

Nearly 18 million acres of land have been destroyed across Australia, much of it was bushland and forest that was once home to this country’s beautiful wildlife, including kangaroos, koalas and countless birds, reptiles and other mammals. According to Stuart Blanch of WWF Australia, many animals were well-adapted to cope with fires, but the current blazes were just too big and too hot for the creatures to escape from.

 

Around 8,000 koalas are believed to have died, putting them on the endangered species list. There are also huge fears over the western ground parrot, the eastern bristlebird and the Kangaroo Island dunnart.

 

All flower and gift sale profits from Bloomex.com.au in the month of January will be donated to this effort. People who wish to donate directly to the Red Cross can also do so by clicking here.

How do you Celebrate Chrissy in ‘Stralia?

‘Tis the sea-sun! Get out your boardies and throw some prawns on the barbie because Christmas has arrived.

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Photo Credit: Pinterest

Spending the day at the beach is one of the best ways to celebrate Christmas. Whether you are with the family or just a few friends, a day in the hot summer sun couldn’t make a better holiday.

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Photo Credit: Pinterest

While the beaches may be busy and the flies may carry you away, a better option could be staying in with your best mates. Get out the homemade slip n’ slide and backyard cricket. Indulge in a nanna nap after enjoying a big piece of pavlova.

Whether you’re at Melbourne’s Christmas Square, Bondi Beach or enjoying White Christmas at Movie World, Bloomex has your gifts covered! From centerpieces, to poinsettias, to wine hampers, we have it all!

Classic Christmas Poinsettia

Premium Wine Collection IV

Sparkle of Christmas Centrepiece

From the Bloomex family to yours, Merry Christmas! Relax and Enjoy this beautiful time of year!

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Ausfluence November Event

Bloomex was so excited to participate in this fun social event! Ausfluence is a community where like-minded, influential people can support, encourage and share insight into how they grow and serve their audience. This company was founded by Chloe McQuoid, a social media marketer based in Melbourne.

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Bloomex supplied 6 beautiful centerpieces accented with pink and white flowers to the event in November. These centerpieces were designed with tall blushing snapdragons, soft pink roses, white poms and more!

photo credit: @jessbevilacqua_photographer

photo credit: @jessbevilacqua_photographer

photo credit: @jessbevilacqua_photographer

Ausfluence is Australia’s first influencer network dedicated to helping people build connections and grow their community. It’s a place where you can ask questions, attend networking events, access digital resources and connect and collaborate with like-minded people.

photo credit: @jessbevilacqua_photographer

photo credit: @jessbevilacqua_photographer

photo credit: @jessbevilacqua_photographer

Bloomex is delighted to be a part of this growing business and we look forward to seeing what January has in store for us!

photo credit: @jessbevilacqua_photographer

photo credit: @jessbevilacqua_photographer

photo credit: @jessbevilacqua_photographer

If you need flowers for your event, check out these beautiful, affordable options! Check out Bloomex.com.au for a full list.

Bloomex Presents Gifts from the Heart – Holiday Edition

Bloomex is continuing our partnership with The Heart Foundation by raising funds for life-saving heart research and work to improve heart disease prevention and care for all Australians.

Nearly 3 times as many women die of heart disease than breast cancer. Every day, 22 women lose their lives to this condition. It’s a common belief that women are better at looking after their health than men. But when it comes to heart health, research shows that many women don’t and often put the needs of others before themselves.

Bloomex has created 4 holiday themed products available here! 15% of the sale of these products will be donated directly to Heart Foundation. Feel even better when gifting this holiday season!

Heart of Christmas is a beautiful table centerpiece featuring plump red roses and fresh white carnations accented by Christmas greens.

Festive Heart is a gorgeous bouquet of chrysanthemum daisies and carnations, accented with fresh holiday greens and professionally arranged by our floral designers for Christmas.

Fruit and Tea with Heart boosts heart health and shows that you care! This basket contains an array of fresh and delicious fruit along with an assortment of fine teas. Your gift is carefully hand-packed and delivered in an attractive gift basket sure to delight any recipient.

Holiday Cheer is the perfect gift this festive season! Snowy white double stock, red roses and fresh carnations complemented with fragrant white lilies.

In addition to the 4 spectacular products available for purchase, throughout the months of November and December there is an option to donate an additional $2 at checkout.

Many of the risk factors can be reduced with lifestyle changes. Recognising the warning signs of a heart attack, and getting treatment as quickly as possible, is important for women of all ages. Be sure to take care of yourself this holiday season!