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Flowers are probably the most popular Valentine's Day gift so you want to make sure you use a reputable online florist that also offers discount flower delivery. It is also a good idea to place your order early as prices often go up as you get closer to the holiday. In most cases you can place an advance order with an online florist and they will have it delivered on Valentine's Day. The earlier you place the order the more money you'll save on the flowers themselves as well as the shipping charges.
(Valentine's Day is February 14, 2009)
What is Valentine's Day
What is Valentine's Day and how did the tradition of giving romantic gifts on February 14th become an international holiday? They're many theories about the origin of Valentine's Day and probably the most popular is the story of St. Valentine, a Roman who was killed because he didn't want to give up his Christianity. He was killed on February 14 269 AD and legend suggests that a note was left behind in his cell to his jailer's daughter with whom he grew a love for and he signed it "from your Valentine".
There are many flowers to choose from for Valentine's Day but the most popular are definitely roses. When choosing a discount flower delivery florist is important to note the freshness and variety of the flowers that they sell. A good online florist will also have great customer service to help you select the right flowers.
Top 5 Flowers Given on Valentine's Day
To give you a head start, below is a list of the most popular flowers for Valentine's Day and a brief description of their significance.
- Roses are by far the leading flower chosen and sold on Valentine's Day. The rose has always been associated with love and romance. You can smell the sweetness of a rose on its silky petals. They're over 150 varieties of roses; they are disease resistant and come in a variety of colors.
- Carnations come a close second to the most popular flower purchased on Valentine's Day. Carnations are generally less expensive than roses, but are equally as romantic. They have a very feminine appearance due to their ruffled petals and also come in a variety of colors.
- Lilies add a level of sophistication and class to your romantic gesture on Valentine's Day. Lilies and expensive chocolates take Valentine's Day to a higher meaning. You are definitely expressing your love when giving these flowers. Lilies can be found in orange, pink, red and white and would be equally as fun to receive as well as give.
- Alstroemeria, or Peruvian Lily, has supple blossoms that are often dappled or spotted. This flower closely resembles the lily and is often referred to as the Lily of the Incas. Although the name is difficult to pronounce they remain one of the most popular flowers delivered for the holiday.
- Tulips are simple and elegant and round out our top 5 list. If you have a person in your life that recognizes beauty in its simplest form then this flower is for you. Tulips come in many colors and sold in the thousands with red and pink being the most popular for Valentine's Day.
Choose the Right Discount Flower Delivery Service
As you can see there are many popular choices of flowers to send to your Valentine. To ensure that you get the greatest variety, freshest selection, on time delivery and the best value for your money it is important that you pick a discount flower delivery service with a great reputation, that has a large selection of flowers and bouquets and most important excellent customer service.
