Remember Dad on
Fathers' Day
June
Do
men like to receive gifts of flowers? Of course! And
why not...nature's beautiful flowers and plants are
the perfect way to express our love and gratitude
for all those people who are important to us, and
with Fathers' Day approaching, they offer a terrific
opportunity to remind Dad just how special he is.
Flowers touch the souls of all of us, men and women
alike.
When selecting an arrangement for a man, we tend to
gravitate toward flowers with bold, distinctive
characteristics. Compelling forms, striking colors,
dramatic lines, and strong textures are the
hallmarks of masculine style design. None of that
dainty babies breath or delicate bouvardia for Dad;
send him something that makes a statement!
Tropical blooms lend themselves quite well to floral
designs for men. Sturdy flowers such as the waxy,
heart-shaped anthurium or the flamboyant bird-
of-paradise make a powerful impact with their
vibrant hues and unusual shapes. Other tropical
flower choices include robust ginger blooms, angular
heliconias (relatives of the bird-of-paradise), and
various species of exotic orchids. Subtropical
flowers like proteas, gerberas, and leucadendrons
are compatible with the tropicals because of their
bold personalities. These all combine well with
similarly handsome foliages, such as aspidistra,
flax, and ti leaves, to create stylish flower
arrangements with a sculptural flair.
Coming from the warmer regions of the world,
tropical flowers are quite durable and well suited
to household conditions. They should never be
chilled below 55 degrees F, they should be kept away
from drafts, and, since they have the ability to
absorb moisture through their "petals", they benefit
from being misted with water daily. With adequate
care, fresh cut tropicals can last for two weeks or
more.
Perhaps Dad would appreciate a vegetative style
arrangement, which seems inspired by a walk in the
woods. In such a design, flowers are arranged in
vertical groups, just as they grow in nature, and it
appears as though a little slice of the landscape
has been scooped up and placed in a bowl. Featuring
brightly-toned flowers and accented with mosses,
pods, and an interesting branch or piece of
driftwood, a vegetative floral arrangement takes on
a truly masculine quality.
Your local professional florist can offer other
suggestions for flowers and plants which are sure to
be pleasing to the father in your life. Dads are
sometimes difficult to buy for, but remember that
nobody DOESN'T like receiving a gift of flowers.....
It sure beats another ugly tie!
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