FAQ

What flowers symbolize congratulations?

Different flowers carry different meanings, so if you have a specific occasion or message in mind this can help aid your decision. For example, daisies have always represented joy, innocence, and new beginnings. This makes them ideal for any congratulations involving children. Tulips are associated with hopefulness and strong, pure love - be that for a significant other, family, or friends. This makes them great for recognizing when someone close to you has overcome a challenging time. 

The act of giving flowers is, in itself, a symbol of congratulations. From Olympians on the podium to Broadway stars on opening night, when someone is presented with a gorgeous bouquet it acknowledges the results of hard work and determination. As well as a way of celebrating the completion of something, blooming flowers also represent new beginnings - this means that flowers are perfect for any occasion.

What are the best flower colors to say congratulations?

While many people are happy to receive flowers no matter the color, you can add extra depth of meaning to your bouquet by focusing on the color symbolism associated with your chosen blooms. Here are some examples of different flower colors and their meanings.

Green flowers

Representative of vitality and new life, green flowers can be used to celebrate good health and renewal.

Yellow flowers

Yellow flowers often represent happiness and friendship, so make an excellent choice for congratulating a friend.

Orange flowers

Vivid color for vivid emotions, orange is often used to show passion, enthusiasm, and gratitude.

Purple flowers

The color purple, long associated with luxury and royalty, is a statement of success.

Are plants a good congratulatory gift?

Because of the longevity of houseplants, they are an excellent way to mark an occasion - especially in situations where the celebration brings with it a new chapter in the recipient’s life. A new job may mean a workspace that could benefit from a splash of green, or a new house may be in need of added decoration.

Be careful when giving a congratulations plant to pick something suitable for your recipient. If the person you are congratulating doesn’t have much free time, don’t give them a plant that requires a lot of maintenance - instead opt for something like a succulent, which is very hardy. If they have pets or small children, make sure that the plant you choose doesn’t have the potential to be toxic, should it fall into the wrong hands (and mouths).

Can you deliver in the morning?

Of course. We have Express Delivery availability that you can select during checking out. This guarantees you an early priority delivery time. Please select this time for a priority delivery time...

Do you deliver to hospitals?
Of course. We think it’s one of the nicest ways to show your care and love. There are so many studies that show the immense benefits of sending flowers to someone who is in the hospital. We have special relationships with all the hospitals in our area and know the ins and outs of delivering there. Rest assured our customer service specialist will reach out to the hospital and confirm that your recipient is approved to receive flowers and keep you closely updated if anything about the delivery arises.
What if no one is home when you arrive?

We always retain the wonderful element of surprising the person you’re sending flowers to. If our delivery driver knocks on the door and there is no answer, our customer service team will call to the recipient’s phone number. If no one answers, we may call you to ask to advise. If our driver is at a business or residence where there is a safe location we will leave it in a safe place, and then leave a voicemail for your recipient to let them know they have flowers. We’ll leave our information as well so that they can reach out in case there are any concerns. In occurrences when we do not feel like there is a safe place to leave the flowers, we return them to the shop and notify you and your recipient, letting your recipient know to reach out to us to reschedule the delivery of a fresh arrangement at a time that works best for them. This is something we offer typically at no extra cost.

Will my flowers look like the picture?
Yes! All photography is done fully in-house with actual arrangements we make ourselves. Everything you see on our website is ours and only ours. We have an exceptionally talented design team that uses the photograph you selected for your order to create the same thing for your recipient. There are very certain instances when one type of flower is not in it’s prime, so we will substitute with an equivalent or better flower that most closely resemble the look and feel of the arrangement you chose. Our design team’s eye is exceptional and anytime we substitute the arrangement will look just as (if not sometimes more) stunning. Our #1 commitment is to your happiness and the quality of our arrangements.
How should I care for the flowers or plants?
Keep flowers and plants out of direct sunlight and away from air vents that blow air on them. For flowers, it is best to fill the vase to the very top as soon as it arrives and to refresh the water daily. You should be able to tilt the vase so that most of the water will pour out. Then refill it with fresh water. If one flower shows signs of wilting, you can just simply remove it and enjoy the remaining flowers. For green and blooming plants, wait to add water until the soil becomes dry. When watering, soak the soil and then pour off or out any excess water. If you ever want to transplant to a bigger pot, just wait at least a few weeks so the plant can adjust to their new environment before they undergo major changes in their pot and soil. For orchids or succulents, wait about 10 days between watering and provide only a small amount of water. Orchids and succulents thrive in a dryer environment! Overwatering is a very common way to cause the orchid to be unhappy!
Are you still delivering for today?
For local area deliveries, we are almost always able to make same day deliveries until 2pm. On some busier days, we can become fully booked for the day. If the option is not available online, always feel free to call and we can see if any availability is possible. For out of town deliveries, it’s always best to work with us before noon in your recipient’s time zone, so that we have the best opportunity to collaborate with our partner florist who is held to the same standards we know you’ve come to expect from us at the French Florist. Please give us a call if our site is restricting you from ordering and you do need the flowers today. We’d love to review various accommodations and see if we can consider getting you on the list.
There is mistake on my order, how can I make a change?
Our customer service specialists are very well trained to help you and are motivated to make sure everything is perfect. We’re at the ready for just that. Let us know the new information and we’ll happily update your order if it hasn’t departed from the shop. Call us at 310-659-7700 or email info@frenchflorist.com at any time for immediate service.

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