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!

November’s Flower of the Month: Chrysanthemum

What makes chrysanthemums so interesting is how many different types of flower variation there are. From puffy poms to spiky spiders to delicate blooms, there is a chrysanthemum for everyone!

These flowers feature dark green leaves and relatively large flowers, with the traditional colors being yellow, pink, red or white. Contrary to their appearance, the chrysanthemum’s pom blooms are not one single large flower, they are a grouping of many tiny flowers to make one bloom.

The chrysanthemum is one of the most popular flowers, outshone only by the magnificent rose. This traditional flower is most popularly given on Mother’s Day. It symbolizes optimism and joy.

Red chrysanthemums express true love, while yellow refers to a wounded heart, white the virtue of honesty and violet symbolizes a get well wish.

In China chrysanthemums are considered a symbol of stateliness and is a popular topic of many of the country’s poets. Chrysanthemums are the flower of choice to give on a 13th wedding anniversary. Long associated with abundance and loveliness, the chrysanthemum is also a symbol for fidelity.

Chrysanthemum tea is extremely popular in parts of Asia. In China the leaves are eaten steamed and boiled. In Korea chrysanthemum flowers are use d to add flavor to wine known as gukhwaju.

A study by NASA found that chrysanthemum plants helped reduce indoor air pollution. Mums effectively reduced ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde, and xylene in the air.

This November, be sure to indulgent in the flower of the month. And with these deals, how can you resist?

Bloomex Gifts from the Heart Collection

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

Throughout the month of November and December there is an option to donate an additional $2 at checkout.

In 1959, 22 percent of Australian deaths were caused by heart disease. In February of that year, a group of cardiologists, lawyers and business people founded the Heart Foundation.

In 2019, 1.4 million Australians live with heart disease. The Heart Foundation continues to lead the fight for Australian hearts through funding research, developing treatment guidelines for health professionals, supporting patient care and helping Australians to live heart-healthy lifestyles.

Bloomex has created a “Gifts from the Heart” Collection available for purchase on our website. With each sale, 15% will be donated to The Heart Foundation.

 

Flower of the Month; October

October’s birth flower is the marigold. With its golden blooms so rich and so vibrant, it’s no wonder the marigold is the flower for October.

Marigolds symbolize fierce love, passion and creativity. Marigolds also have a long tradition of being used to heal inflammation and skin problems.

Cultures all over the world have used marigolds for treating various health ailments, dying fabrics, creating cosmetics and seasoning foods!

Marigold flowers can be eaten and are used in salads or as a substitute for saffron. The same antioxidant carotenoids that creates marigold’s captivating color, also provides positive health benefits, such as lowering the risk of heart disease and some forms of cancer.

Marigold is also a natural insect repellent. It’s strong small helps keep bugs away from vegetable gardens or having potted plant close to a window or door will keep flies and mozzies out of your home.

September’s Flower of the Month

September’s birth flower is the beautiful and versatile aster, and aster is also the flower to celebrate a 20th anniversary!

 

Asters are a symbol of an all-powerful love, affection and wisdom. Asters are available in many colors, but are most commonly found with pink, white, red, mauve or lilac blooms.

 

The name aster originates from Greek word meaning star. Their name refers to the star-like shape of flower heads. Asters are also known as “frost flowers” because florists often use these flowers during the autumn and winter as a filling in their arrangements.

 

The flowers of aster used to be smoked in the past due to the widespread belief that smoke of this plant protects against evil spirits. Some aster species are used in treatment of migraine, common cold, muscle spasms and sciatica.

 

Do you know a couple celebrating 20 years this month, or a September baby? Check out these beautiful Bloomex bouquets and add a bit of aster to your gift this month!

 

Spend World Cat Day with Bloomex

International Cat Day is a celebration which takes place on 8 August, every year. It was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare. 

 

International Cat Day is also referred to as World Cat Day in some countries and since it’s inception, it has been growing worldwide. National Cat Day is an awareness day to raise awareness for homeless cats. 

 

We want to give you a few plants to steer clear of if you have cats or are sending gifts to cat friendly homes!

 

Lilies. Many species the Lilium family are highly toxic to cats. Ingestion of very small amounts of many types of lilies, such as Tiger, Asian, Japanese Show, Easter, Stargazer, and the Casa Blanca can cause kidney failure in cats.

 

Marijuana. Ingestion of Cannabis Sativa can cause cats to vomit, have diarrhea, drool, get an increased heart rate, and even experience seizures or a coma. A great alternative without killing the buzz is Catnip!

 

Sago Palm. Every part of this plant is poisonous, but the seeds or “nuts” contain the largest amount of toxin. The ingestion of just one or two seeds can result in very serious effects, which include vomiting, diarrhea, depression, seizures and liver failure.

 

Tulip/Narcissus Bulbs. The bulb portions of Tulips and Narcissus contain toxins that can cause loss of appetite, intense gastrointestinal irritation, drooling, convulsions, depression of the central nervous system and cardiac abnormalities.

 

Azalea. Members of the Rhododenron family contain toxins which can produce vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, weakness and depression of the central nervous system in cats. Severe azalea poisoning could ultimately lead to death from heart failure.

 

Oleander. All parts of Nerium Oleander are considered to be toxic, as they contain cardiac glycosides that have the potential to cause serious effects including gastrointestinal tract irritation, abnormal heart function, hypothermia and even death.

 

Castor Bean. The seeds from the castor bean plant, Ricinus communis, are poisonous to people, animals and insects. These seeds can cause severe vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst, abdominal pain, drooling, weakness and loss of appetite. Severe cases of poisoning can result in death.

 

Cyclamen. If consumed, Cylamen can produce significant gastrointestinal irritation, including intense vomiting. Fatalities have also been reported in some cases.

 

Chrysanthemum. These popular blooms may produce gastrointestinal upset, including drooling, vomiting and diarrhea, if eaten. In certain cases depression and loss of coordination may also develop if enough of any part of the plant is consumed.

 

English Ivy. Also called sweetheart ivy and California ivy, branching ivy, glacier ivy, needlepoint ivy, Hedera helix that, if ingested, can result in vomiting, abdominal pain, hypersalivation and diarrhea.

 

Peace Lily. These species can cause oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing and intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue in pets who ingest.

 

Pothos. Pothos (both Scindapsus and Epipremnum) belongs to the Araceae family. If chewed or ingested, this popular household plant can cause significant mechanical irritation and swelling of the oral tissues and other parts of the gastrointestinal tract.

 

Schefflera. Schefflera can cause oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing and intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue in cats who ingest.

 

Check out these amazing selections of cat friendly gifts you can get for your cat friendly home!

 

There are so many options, remember your fur-babies when you are choosing your plants and flowers!

 

Bloomex Celebrates National Friendship Day

Friendship day has been celebrated worldwide on the first Sunday in August, however, the UN announced, in 2011, official international friendship day is July 30th.

A well known tradition follows giving yellow and pink roses to your friends, to express your appreciation for them. Check out this gorgeous pink and yellow rose bouquet that is currently half off!

The finest way to display your admiration to your friends and make them feel very special on this international friendship day is by gifting them something that makes them smile. And who doesn’t love flowers?!

There is no better way than to celebrate your friendships on this dedicated date! Whether it is for a new friend or a life long one, we have the perfect gifts for you!

Check out these beautiful Fresh Cut Flowers available for same day or next day delivery. Pink and Yellow are the colours of friendship, put one of these beautiful bouquets in your cart TODAY!

Simply Sweet with pastel yellow carnations and roses, hints of lavender daisies and pops of soft pink lilies. Teddy Bear Bouquet artistically designed with different tones of hot pink, yellow and green blooms, featuring a cute teddy! Blissful Symphony complete with hot pink roses and carnations with gorgeous golden yellow accents. You can’t go wrong with these bouquets!

Simply Sweet

Teddy Bear Bouquet

Blissful Symphony

Flowers are not their thing? Check our these delicious Gift Hampers, hunker down with one (or all) of these options! Wine Lovers Basket including 8 delicious gourmet snacks with a bottle of Red and White Wine. Beer Sampler Basket including XXXX Gold, Victoria Bitter, Carlton Draught with an assortment of 5 salty treats. Chocolate Supreme contains 10 sweet chocolaty gourmet items similar to Belgium Truffles, Chocolate Cookies, Milk Chocolates, Dark Chocolates, Fudge and MORE!

So don’t wait! Choose out the perfect gift for your best friends and place your order TODAY!!

Creative Flower Containers For Your Bloomex Flowers

There are few things better than dressing up your home with beautiful fresh flowers. Flowers add instant charm and colour, brightening the simplest space and cheering even the dullest day. If you are lucky enough to receive a fresh Bloomex flower bouquet, you can add a unique twist and even more impact by choosing a creative container to display them in. Best of all, many amazing options are probably right in your own kitchen! Think outside the box or enhance a decorating theme with an interesting choice.

Sweet and Traditional

If you receive beautiful roses or a bouquet of sweet mixed blooms such as carnations, alstroemeria and adorable daisies, consider setting them in a pretty tea pot. If you are hosting a brunch you could even consider taking the bouquet apart, trimming the stems, and displaying your flowers on a vintage cake stand. A cake display, a cookie jar, a pitcher, anything you can make watertight is an option.

Modern Elegance

For bouquets with a more modern edge, such as a monochromatic display of lilies or a mix of daisies, roses and gerberas. Get creative with clear plastic boxes, simple rectangular containers that have clean lines, and consider containers with metallic finishes such as gold or silver.

Boho Chic

If you love “shabby chic” design, displaying your bouquet in a watering can, tin pail, bird cage or bucket is a great way to reinforce your theme. Hydrangeas and daisies would be well suited to this kind of look. In the spring, even a pair of pretty rain boots makes a creative container!

Divide and Conquer

Another wonderful way to display your flowers is to separate the bouquet into a series of smaller bud vases, wine glasses, tea cups or anything else that appeals to you. The best flowers for this would be spray roses or gerberas.

Edible Inspiration

Another kitchen-inspired way to display your flowers involves using food items. Set a smaller vase, a watertight, cleaned-out soup can, or any other watertight container inside a watermelon or pumpkin and you have instant “wow” factor! Add slices of lemon or lime to a clear vase, pitcher or other clear container to add a designer look to your bouquet for a low budget. Any bright vibrant blooms would work best for this design!

Don’t be afraid to think outside the box! A quick search around your kitchen or home can yield amazing new ways to make your flowers fit your taste and personality, and amplify the beauty of your bouquet.

Our Delivery Policy

Next Day Delivery Guaranteed

NEXT DAY DELIVERY GUARANTEED We guarantee delivery before 5pm if you place your order the prior day We do not deliver on Sunday (Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day are an exception) or statutory holidays Orders placed after cut off time will be delivered the next available day as described in our delivery policy Note: We are not responsible for late deliveries caused by acts of God (weather conditions, storms, hurricanes, earth quakes, etc…) and no refunds will be issued for these reasons. The delivery will occur on the next possible delivery date. Delivery procedure. Residential addresses: Please advise the recipient to be present at the time of delivery. If nobody will be available upon delivery, please provide us with instructions how to act in this case. If no person is present to accept flowers at the location, we will leave flowers by the door. Business addresses: If recipient is not available during delivery and company is refusing to accept delivery, we will attempt delivery next possible day.