Hanukkah
Eight perfect florals for Your Hanukkah Celebration.
A Hanukkah flower bouquet can add that special touch you are looking for in your Hanukkah decor. They also make a perfect hostess gift for your Festival of Lights host. With Hanukkah colors of blue and white, flowers can mean much more than what the eye sees.
1. Lilies
A white lily symbolizes purity and holiness and is often associated as the flower of Hanukkah.
2. Delphiniums
Symbolizing cheerfulness and goodwill, delphiniums are harmonious with the rest of your Hanukkah arrangements.
3. Blue Hydrangeas
The hydrangeas are a charming addition to a Hanukkah display representing gratitude, grace, and beauty.
4. Roses
White roses symbolize loyalty, purity, and innocence. They add a classical touch to any arrangement and provide a subtle dash of beauty to any room.
5. Alstroemeria
The alstroemeria is a symbol of grace and beauty and can be used to fill any vase. It looks great alone or as part of an arrangement.
6. Tulips
Elegant additions to a festive arrangement, white tulips can mean thank you in addition to perfect love.
7. Iris
Iris represent faith, hope, courage, wisdom, and admiration.
8. Carnations
white carnations are the perfect addition to any Hanukkah flower arrangement by filling in and adding volume to complete your festive decoration.
Order your Hanukkah flowers today
You can order online, by phone, or in person, whatever you are comfortable with. Our hours may vary so, please call us for our times. We offer both delivery and in-store pickup. The Purple Orchid Gretna is here to assist you with any questions you have!
Christmas
How do I take care of the flowers I ordered?
Once you have received your flowers for Christmas, you would like to preserve their beauty as long as possible. Below we have provided fresh flower care tips to help guide you.
First things first
Remove the plastic that may have been wrapping your flowers. Once the plastic wrapping is removed, your flowers will be able to breathe. Next, fill a vase with fresh water for your flowers.
Where you place your flowers can make a difference
Extreme temperatures can be harmful to the delicacy of your flowers. Do your best to avoid placing them in areas they will be too hot. This could include windowsills, direct sunlight all day, or an overly hot room. This can cause your flowers to wilt or dry out more quickly. Most flowers thrive best in cooler and more controlled conditions.
Ethylene gas can damage the lifespan of your flowers. So it is important to avoid placing your flowers near any fruit or in the line of cigarette smoke.
Maintaining a beautiful presentation
Periodically tend to your flowers to help preserve their beauty.
- For vase arrangements, provide your flowers with fresh water. Your flowers will drink the water they need to provide themselves with proper hydration.
- For basket arrangements, we recommend providing your flowers with daily fresh water.
- When the water in your vase becomes cloudy, clean out your vase thoroughly with soap and water and then refill it with fresh water. Using soapy water to clean your vase will remove any bacteria that could cause your flowers to deteriorate more quickly.
- For any wilting leaves or stems, remove the strongly wilted contents to help maintain your beautiful display.
- Using a sharp knife, cut your stems at an angle one to two inches from the bottom of the stem. A fresh open stem will help your flowers absorb water for hydration. We recommend that you avoid using scissors to cut your flowers. Scissors can crush the stems and prevent the flowers from being able to absorb the water.
Kwanzaa
Complete your Kwanzaa decorations with a beautiful flower arrangement. Red, green, and black flowers honor the celebration of African heritage, culture, and unity. A decorative floral arrangement makes a delightful hostess gift for your Karamu feast host. Order your flowers early to ensure your flower choice and selected delivery date.Valentine's Day
Roses are red, violets are blue, send flowers on Valentine's Day and you won't be blue too. Nothing means more to your sweetheart than surprises. On Valentines Day, surprise her with a lush bouquet of roses from The Purple Orchid Gretna in Gretna.When it comes to romance, your local florist, The Purple Orchid Gretna knows best. Let us help you choose the perfect bouquet of flowers for your sweetheart. You can browse the selection above and buy online, or give us a call for something more custom. Whether she likes roses or Gerberas, red or purple, we can create something one-of-a-kind this Valentines Day.
Easter
Tulips, lilies, hyacinths and more! Easter flowers are all about the colors and flowers of springtime. Let us create a beautiful Easter basket filled with your favorite pastel blooms. Add interest and education elements to your kid's basket this year with a growing potted plant. No matter what you choose or where you need to send it, The Purple Orchid Gretna can help!Passover
This Passover add a beautiful spring arrangement of blues and whites to your table. Daisies, roses, lilies, violets, and other spring blooms make a beautiful Seder table gift. A floral arrangement is also a great way to say thank you to your host. Order your Passover flowers early and avoid the final dash for a centerpiece. Call, come into the shop, or order online. Whatever you decide, The Purple Orchid Gretna can help you.Admin Professionals Day
Any good business professional knows you can't get ahead without a skilled team behind you. Administrative Professionals Day is all about showing your appreciation, as well as saying, "Thank You" to your staff. Send flowers designed beautifully in a unique coffee mug, or maybe a huge gift basket of snacks for the whole crew to enjoy. However you celebrate this Administrative Professionals Day, The Purple Orchid Gretna can help!Mother's Day
Mom, mother, madre, mama, mami—whatever you call her, your mom deserves to be spoiled. This Mother’s Day, give her the gift of a beautiful spring flower arrangement. Add pink carnations in honor of mom and say, “I love you” with the perfect gift. Make all the women in your life smile, from grandmas, aunts, stepmoms, and mothers-in-law, with a fresh flower arrangement.
You can order online, by phone, or in person and we can help you pick the perfect gift for mom. Does your mom live states away or down the street? We will deliver your flowers wherever they need to go, and if you want to hug mom, we also offer in-store pickup. Order early to ensure your choice of flowers and delivery times. During Mother’s Day, the floral industry sees a boom in orders and if you place an order too late or too close to Mother’s Day, you risk having a different product or a later delivery date.
Father's Day
Dad deserves his acknowledgement on Father's Day just as much as mom on her special holiday. Send Dad a beautiful arrangement that truly matches his personality. If the way to your dad's heart is through his stomach, why not try sending a gift basket full of delicious treats your dad is sure to love! Whatever you need to send a gift to dad in Gretna or anywhere else in the country, The Purple Orchid Gretna can help!Grandparents Day
Are you missing your grandma and grandpa a little extra? Say “I miss you” on Grandparents Day with a beautiful arrangement of traditional fall flowers. Send them the gift of flowers. Even if you are a thousand miles away, honor your Grandparents by sending them an elegant display of bursting blossoms. Choose from an elegant fall display or ask for Grandma’s favorite when you select a designer’s choice, The Purple Orchid Gretna can find the perfect fit for you. We can deliver to anywhere in the country—including retirement homes and senior living communities.Rosh Hashanah
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah With A Flower Arrangement
Keep the Jewish New Year sweet by ordering a fall flower arrangement for your Rosh Hashanah table. Filled with colorful florals, your friends and family will admire your beautiful display.
During these High Holy Days, say shanah tovah u’metuka, "Happy New Year," to those who mean the most to you. Get your flowers for Rosh Hashanah today and surprise your host with a decorative floral bouquet perfect for a New Year's gift.
Rosh Hashanah FAQ
What flowers should I order for Rosh Hashanah?
There are no specific flowers that you need to order to celebrate the Jewish new year, but a traditional flower arrangement with sprigs of blue and white roses would be a perfect Rosh Hashanah gift. A fall flower arrangement with red and gold colored flowers makes an excellent choice to honor the tradition of apples and honey. Whether your arrangement is for your table or as thank you to a host, The Purple Orchid Gretna can help you.
When should I order my Rosh Hashanah flower arrangement?
If you honor the laws of Yom Tov, you can place your order early and we can arrange delivery on a later day.
National Boss Day
Mentor, leader, advisor, head honcho—there are many titles that a has. Why not add flower owner to that list? Send a beautiful arrangement to their office for National Boss’s Day. A bouquet of bold colors is the perfect present for your fearless leader and will brighten up any office space. Select from one of our arrangements or select “designer’s choice” and let uSweetest Day
Send a sweet flower bouquet for those extra-sweet people in your life. Is there someone that you know who does the sweetest things all year long? Show them just how sweet you think they are on Sweetest Day! Pick one of our colorful bouquets or order a sweet treat basket. Whatever you decide or wherever it needs to go, The Purple Orchid Gretna can provide a sweet delivery!Halloween
You know it is telltale signs that Halloween is approaching when you begin seeing the seasonal candy aisle fill up, the air grows cooler, and the leaves begin to change. Your excitement begins to build and start to consider what your fun plans are with friends and family in your free time. However, one quick way to throw a hatchet in your fun is when you’ve realized you should have taken action sooner. You stop on the candy aisle and realize you waited too long and all of your favorite candies you originally planned to include are bought out. The costume you’ve been eyeing and debating to commit to is no longer available. Had you only purchased your desires in advance, then your Halloween festivities would have felt spook-tacular.
Don’t make the mistake of waiting until it’s too late.
Select and order your fang-tastic Halloween flowers now. The Purple Orchid Gretna has a variety of festive flowers for your exploration. Find the arrangement that meets your theme needs or that you love most. You can easily set your flower’s delivery date in advance to arrive exactly when you want them to. Forget the fuss, rest easy, and play hard. You will be glad you ordered early.
When the order volume is high, flower shops are likely to run low on particular or popular flowers. If you have a specific arrangement you have been dying to have, don’t hesitate to secure your order and beat the crowd. You’ll have that spell-tastic table beautifully decorated in no time.
If you have any questions regarding the details of your order, a product, or your delivery, please feel free to contact The Purple Orchid Gretna at (402) 246-5077. We would be glad to help.