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Once you've worked out what you wanna say, just say it with flowers. An unexpected bouquet is a sure way to make someone happy, says K.JESHI.
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REMEMBER AMITABH Bachchan and Rekha romancing amidst the tulips in Silsila? Well, if you found yourself standing somewhere in the midst of brilliant tulips in a glorious riot of colours, you'd be singing too. (Take my word for it!).
Flowers speak a universal language and can soothe innermost feelings. Even today, flowers are not only used to add to the ambience during occasions and functions but also to convey the sweetest messages in the most delicate fashion.
I assure you - a bouquet of exotic flowers in icy white, bright blue, brilliant scarlet, delicate pink and blushing rose will bring about an unconscious smile even on the faces of the most hardened souls.
"Bouquet culture is really catching on in Coimbatore. Be it birthdays, anniversaries, marriage receptions or college functions, people prefer a posy - a small bunch of flowers," says Uma Arulmani, Proprietor of Bloom, The Flower shop.
Promising to deliver any type of flower arrangement, many florists have set up shop in the city, stocking all types of flowers like carnations, lilies, chrysanthemums, limonious and gladioli, besides rare species like alstroemeria, anthurium, gerbera, bird of paradise and orchids.
You place the order and the vendor is on the job immediately. He snips away at a bunch of flowers, trims the stalks, wraps them in a translucent gel paper and finishes it with a ravishing satin bow and that perfect gift becomes all yours.
"These days it is difficult to find a suitable gift in the Rs. 75 to Rs. 100 range, so what comes handy is a bunch of roses," she adds.
Natural flowers dyed in artificial colours like silver, gold, striking violet, green and blue are also fast becoming a rage. "To celebrate silver anniversaries (25 years), people prefer silver flowers, while golden roses are chosen for 50th year celebrations. So, we spray colour dyes on them to suit the occasion," Uma adds.
Good old flowers, worn in their natural state, and jewellery were all people had to deck themselves up. And, bridal arrangements become incomplete without flowers. Now, the flowers are mixed and matched to complement the bride's sarees. "There is a lot of demand for `venis' (worn on the hair) with matching roses, carnations and gerbera," says A. Sekar, partner of Ooty, The Flower Shop.
And, for occasions like Teacher's Day and Mother's Day, bouquets tastefully arranged on cane baskets are giving way to posies.
As for colours, M. Maheswari of New Thulips Flower Shop says: "People buy a bouquet of red roses for happy occasions and prefer dull shades while visiting patients. Most medical representatives make it a point to get a bouquet when they have to meet a doctor."
Though the bouquet culture is in, not many are open to experimenting with flowers - the choice of flower is always roses.
"Hybrid flowers have a rich appeal, but that comes with a price. The trend of selecting the right kind of flowers for the right occasion is yet to catch up," Sekar adds.
Flowers-speak
TO PUT a smile on the face of your loved one, ask your florist to make a bouquet of white tulips, pink carnations, and a few red roses...it makes for a pretty ensemble.
Select from red and white carnations — they look beautiful together Colours have their significance. Red carnations convey that "My heart aches for you", pink "I will never forget you", while white carnations convey sweet innocence and pure love.
Roses say "I love you passionately" and always score the highest on the popularity charts. But, choose your colours carefully - yellow signifies decrease of love and jealousy, White - that you are worthy and Red - love
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