Okay, this is the last reminder to order your Mother’s Day flowers and gifts!

It’s a well known fact that restaurants are packed on Mother’s Day, but it’s a hectic time for florists as well. The week preceding Mother’s Day is a time when florists are scrambling to keep up with orders for flowers and gift baskets. Here’s what 416-Florist does for you to improve and maintain the excellent service you expect from any Toronto florist:

1. We boost the size of our staff  so that your order can be fulfilled in a timely manner, without compromising the quality of product or craftsmanship – as you deserve.  All of this is done without jacking up our prices.

2. We offer guaranteed delivery on Mother’s Day, regardless that it falls on a Sunday. Of course if you prefer to have it delivered on another day, just let us know at the time you place your order.

3. We offer a wide selection of Mother’s Day flowers in designs that range from standard to truly unique, and in colours from subdued to vibrant.

4. Flowers aren’t the only thing we offer. 416-Florist is your one stop destination for gifts, whether they be flowers, potted plants, or gift baskets filled with luxury items or sweet and savoury edibles. Can’t decide between food and flowers? No problem – we are one of the very few florists who even offer a fine selection of fresh fruit baskets decorated with beautiful cut flowers, all created on the premises.

5. Disappointed by your purchase? We want every one of our clients to be completely satisfied with their order because your satisfaction is our prime concern. If you or your recipient aren’t happy with your flowers or gifts, let us know and we will correct the problem.

Need we remind you that Mother’s Day is just a few days away? This Sunday is the big day, and it’s not too late to honour the most important woman in your life with a beautiful selection of fresh cut flowers.

Popular Flowers and Colours for Mother’s Day Flowers
With the holiday falling at a time when Spring is in full swing, it comes to no surprise that the most popular flowers and colours are those associated with the season. Think daffodils, lilies, tulips and delicate hydrangeas – or anything else that conjures up images of warmer and sunnier days. Despite not being a “Spring” flower, roses are also quite popular (aren’t they always?)

In general, women prefer pastels. Coupled with the fact that pastels are associated with Spring, you can make a safe bet that arrangements featuring softer shades will impress.

Of course every mother is unique. Your mother may prefer deeper colours or a potted non-flowering plant, so ultimately, the choice is up to you.

Your Local Toronto Florist Can Help
Need help deciding? We’ve been in the business for over a decade and have seen what works and what doesn’t. Just call us at 416-FLORIST if you need assistance in selecting the best Mother’s Day flowers. You can also drop by our store and speak to our staff directly.

Tulips are hot right now! They are in season and pleasantly dot the landscape of neighbourhood gardens and yards, making them a great gift to give for Mother’s Day?

If you are planning to give tulips for Mother’s Day, remember the following things to ensure that they look their best:

Tulips continue to grow in length even after being cut, which means you might need to choose a taller vase that can accommodate. Of course, if you’re trimming the stems on a daily basis when you clean the vase, you may not notice this!

Although they still may be fresh and far from wilting, tulips can droop since they are affected by gravity (geotropic). Make sure you keep them upright in a container until you’re ready to present them to your mother.

Tulips are attracted to the light. Much like sunflowers, they’ll try their best to position their heads toward the light, which means they may curve at an awkward angle if the light source is positioned off to the side. Place your tulips directly underneath a light source so they’ll stand straight up.

A tulip’s worst enemy may be a narcissus. After being cut, the slime produced by the stems of all species of narcissi is quite harmful to tulips, shortening their lifespan and causing them to prematurely wilt. For that reason, make sure you don’t mix these two types of flowers together unless they’ve been conditioned properly by your florist.

This delightful bouquet of pink and white tulips is conditioned for longevity and artistically handtied by our master florist designers. Freshly plucked from the garden, a 10 stem bouquet is only $44.99, while a bunch of 20 is only $75.99! Makes a wonderful gift.

Order now for prompt delivery to your mother’s door, or pick them up from our retail location. Also available in vibrant orange, luscious red and pure white at the same price.

Is your mother crazy about tulips? If she is, then this is the arrangement for her!

This is a tulip extravaganza! This arrangement highlights the beauty of tulips, featuring three separate bunches of pretty blooms in varying colours arranged neatly in a glass container – that’s all. A simple but bountiful flower arrangement that is a must for the tulip lover.

Well worth $120.99. Colours may vary, however if you prefer a particular colour, please let us know when you place your order.

Celebrate your mother this Mother’s Day by getting her flowers from your local Toronto florist.