For our freshest, most beautiful blooms, please shop our Florist’s Choice options, as we may be experiencing
delays in receiving shipments of certain flower types.
Please note that for all other orders, we may need to replace stems so we can deliver the freshest bouquet possible, and we may have to use a different vase.
We promise to always deliver a fresh, beautiful, and completely one-of-a-kind gift of the same or greater value as what you selected.
Deliveries may also be impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. Rest assured that we are taking all recommended precautions to ensure customer satisfaction and safety.
Delivery impacts may include:
Restricted deliveries to hospitals or nursing homes
Restricted deliveries to office buildings
Restricted access to certain regional areas
In addition, we may be using “no contact” delivery procedures. After confirming that the
recipient is available to accept, their gift will be left at the door and the delivery driver will step back a
safe distance to ensure they receive their gift.
Please see our About Us page for more details. We appreciate
your understanding and support!
With Gift Now, Deliver Later, you'll send smiles twice! Here's how:
SMILE 1
When you complete your purchase, your lucky recipient will instantly receive a surprise email that includes your card message and a picture of the flowers you chose.
SMILE 2
As soon as possible (usually within two weeks), we'll contact your recipient to schedule delivery of their gorgeous floral gift. Trust us, it'll be worth the wait!
Red roses mean love, passion, romance - the heavy stuff. But other red flowers are more flexible. Red tulips can mean love or just I like red flowers. Red gerberas are cheerful without being romantic. Red carnations mean admiration. Mixed red bouquets are safely festive. The deeper the red, the more serious the message usually. Blushing Flowers helps Bradenton customers pick the right red for their situation. Context matters - red roses on Valentine's Day mean something different than red roses on a random Tuesday. Know your message before going red.
Absolutely, just choose carefully. Red mixed arrangements work for celebrations, graduations, or holidays without romantic implications. Red gerberas or carnations feel friendly, not flirty. Mixing red with other colors dilutes the romance factor - red and yellow for congratulations, red and white for elegance. Avoid red roses unless you're family or it's clearly platonic. Blushing Flowers delivers plenty of non-romantic red arrangements in Bradenton for Chinese New Year, Christmas, and people who just really like red.
Numbers matter with red roses. Single rose: sweet gesture or testing the waters. Six: I like you. Dozen: classic I love you. Two dozen: grand gesture or major apology. Three dozen or more: proposal-level serious. Odd numbers like 11 or 13 are fine if you're quirky. Blushing Flowers sees all quantities in Bradenton, FL. For new relationships, start smaller - you can always escalate. For established relationships, match the occasion. Anniversary? Go big. Random Tuesday? Maybe just three to keep it special but not overwhelming.
Generally no, unless you know the person loved red or it has special meaning. Red feels too vibrant for grief - it's the color of life and passion, not mourning. White, purple, or soft pink work better for sympathy. The exception might be celebrating someone who loved red - Grandmas favorite color arrangements. Blushing Flowers occasionally delivers red sympathy flowers in Bradenton when specifically requested, but we usually guide people toward more appropriate colors unless red has genuine significance to the deceased or family.