From the pristine coasts of Hawaii to the powder-covered Whiteface Mountains of the Adirondacks, the USA is blessed with beautiful views, incredible people, unique traditions, and some of the most stunning flowers on the planet! And when it comes to our state flowers, there’s literally something for everyone (think roses, poppies, hibiscus, and pine cones—yes pine cones). Scroll our map and read along as we cover the 50 different official state flowers right in time to celebrate the 4th of July in style! Alabama: Camellia The Camellia bush can live up to 100 to 200 years! Alaska: Forget-me-not Its scientific name, Myosotis, was chosen because its leaves resemble mouse ears.…
-
-
Snapdragons vs Pincushions: When a Dragon Meets an Alien
The ultimate showdown between snapdragons and pincushions took place this week on our Instagram page. If you missed it, here’s a recap: Going into this week’s bloom battle between snapdragons and pincushions, we really didn’t know what to expect! Would the snapdragon, a classic cottage variety, win? Or would the intriguing, almost alien-like pincushion beat out its more traditional competitor? With two-thirds of you voting for the more timeless classic, without further ado, your winner is…the snapdragon! Read on for a breakdown of our final floral showdown and all-things snapdragon (and maybe a few-things pincushion. You’ll just have to read to the end to find out!). Formally known as Antirrhinums,…
-
Hydrangeas vs Callas: An Outcome We Didn’t See Coming
The ultimate showdown between hydrangeas and Callas took place this week on our Instagram page. If you missed it, here’s a recap: This week we asked you to vote for hydrangea or Callas, and boy, were we in for a surprise—this week’s winner won by a landslide! And, you know what, what with the winning variety’s seemingly magical color-changing properties, we should have seen it coming! Welcome to the world of hydrangeas, the winner of this week’s flower showdown. It’s All in the Name What’s in a name, you—or Shakespeare—may ask. When it comes to this week’s winner, the answer is, well, everything. Let’s break it down. Hydrangea, a name…
-
Lilies vs Sunflowers: A Stunning Showdown for the Ages
The ultimate showdown between lilies and sunflowers took place this week on our Instagram page. If you missed it, here’s a recap: This month, YOU are choosing what we write about on the Enjoy Flowers blog. Each week, our Instagram followers will vote on which variety they want to learn more about. In these articles, we’ll be including fun facts about the variety, its history, its look, and growing tips! Want to participate? Follow us and vote on our Instagram here. And in the meantime, it’s our pleasure to announce our weekly winner: the sunflower! By popular demand, follow along as we cover the sunny story of the spectacular sunflower…
-
A Luxurious Voyage into the Decadent World of Garden Roses
Roses are undeniably the most popular flower in the world, beating out 400,000 other types of flowers for this enviable title—quite an incredible feat! We all love roses, but why? Nearly everything about this species is flawless. And just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, breeders came in and created the modern garden rose, and nothing has been the same since! The Grand History of Roses Before we get into the garden roses of the present, let’s head way back to understand how we got here. Roses are one of the world’s oldest flowers known on the planet. In fact, a rose fossil was found that dates all…
-
The Charming Charmelia®: A New Standout in the Luxury Flower Market
Are you familiar with the relatively new variety known as Charmelia®? Meaning “charming beauty,” this stunner hit the premium flower market fewer than 10 years years ago. So if you’re not familiar with it, welcome to the Charmelia® fan club! It’s nice to have you; we’re the club’s founding members, and if you make it to the end of this article, you’ll likely want to join the club as well! The Charmelia® Origin Story You may not know Charmelia®, but you’ve likely heard of Alstroemeria. Charmelia® and Alstroemeria are related, so you’ll see some similarities when it comes to size, look, and color. It’s important to know that Charmelia® is…
-
The Enjoy Flowers Designer Collection: A Deep Dive Into the Protea
Flip the ho-hum of the daily grind on its head with the element of surprise. Open the door each and every month to a new bouquet design of fresh flowers that will infuse excitement and sunshine into your days. Our designer Hernando Salazar crafts each monthly design with powerful pops of surprise and delight to always keep you interested and inspired. The Enjoy Flowers Designer Collection features some of the world’s most breathtaking varieties. One such unforgettable bloom is the protea. Read on for an indulgent look at the protea and learn how you can get your hands on some of your own! The Protea Origin Story The protea is…
-
5 Ways to Make Mom Feel Loved On Mother’s Day And Beyond!
A mom’s work is never done. No matter how exhausted she may be, she keeps going. If she’s worried about something, she digs deep and finds hope. Even when she’s down, she always has the energy to be your biggest cheerleader. And in all of life’s madness, mom is always ready to put down everything to take your call. She’s your champion 365 days a year, so why should she get just one? This is our official pitch to make Mother’s Day….Mother’s month? Year? Mom’s always got you on her mind, so let’s remind her that you’re always thinking about her too. Try a few of the following ways to…
-
Garden Like a Pro 4 Tips from the Enjoy Flowers Farm Team
Thank you for joining us in celebrating National Garden Month this April. We laughed, we cried, we dug and we pruned! But the big question remains—have you started working on your garden yet? For most of the United States, the best time to start is, well, now! Follow along for more about our farms and tips from the gardening team that makes our Enjoy Flowers subscriptions a (pretty) possibility. Meet the Gardening Pros at Enjoy Flowers Our Colombian farms are run by an incredible team of 1,500 employees that manages the planting, tilling, pruning, recycling, quality control, designing, packaging, logistics, customer service, and more! We proudly employ an equal number…
-
TIPS FOR GARDENING LIKE A PRO FROM THE PROS AT ENJOY FLOWERS
To properly welcome plants to their new home in your garden, dig a hole that’s 2x as wide and the same height as the root ball of the plant. Once your plant is in the ground, make maintaining good moisture levels for the first few weeks a priority because this helps properly establish its roots. Before planting new areas, till the soil and add organic materials such as compost. The better your soil, the better the garden. You can actually use eggshells, coffee grounds, or fruit and vegetable scraps to make your own compost. Good for your garden and good for the environment: a win, win! Place rocks on the…
