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International Flower Delivery: Canada, Tokyo, Tarzana, Calabasas, Hawaii And The UK

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Published: December 8, 2006

Shopping for fresh flowers online is a convenient way to send a gift or memento to a loved one.

There are many online florists specializing in creating beautiful and fresh floral arrangements for any occasion. All you need is a personal computer with Internet access to browse through a variety of online floral catalogues to find a special bouquet for a loved one. Many of these online shops also offer international flower delivery via FedEx or UPS.

The type of flowers available depends on the destination of the floral arrangement. Ordering flowers to go to Calabasas, Calif., will be different than those going to the UK or Tokyo.

Here are some general guidelines to follow when ordering fresh flowers online:

1. When using international flower delivery, consult an online florist, like flora2000.com or 800flowers.com. These sites can be used to find specific cities around the world. They also offer many floral arrangements according to local customs and availability. They even offer gift basket arrangement according to local customs. For florists within the United States, consult locateaflowershop.com. Few very online florists will deliver to countries of conflict.

2. Use an Internet browser with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and always use a credit or debit card to make purchases. Doing so adds a layer of necessary protection. This way if there is a mistake or financial dispute, your money will be protected.

3. Make sure the online florist sends care instructions along with the floral arrangement, as well as a refund or exchange policy.

4. Always order ahead of time during local holidays.

Ordering fresh flowers online for domestic or international flower delivery is a simple task. However, it is helpful to know the kinds of flowers are grown locally to ensure your own bouquet arrives fresh and beautiful.

Calabasas, Calif.

Snapdragons are available year round and last five to 10 days. They have tall spike-stems with colorful florets with such colors as pink, purple, white, yellow, orange and burgundy.
Bouvardia has thin stems opening up to clusters of floral blooms. It can last up to two weeks. Colors include white, pink and red.

Hawaii

The dendrobium orchid is a popular flower often used to make leis. They are a durable flower with stunningly beautiful blooms. This orchid comes in solid or variegated colors, such as purple with white edges or yellow framed white edges.

Anthurium is another tropical flower from Hawaii. The blooms can last three to five weeks and come in such colors as pink, red, white or green, which makes them perfect for Christmastime international flower delivery.

International Flower Delivery

When delivering flowers to another country, such as Canada or the UK, online florists often use homegrown flowers. Some sites even have a specific collection of floral bouquets to choose from. Flora2000.com has a Bouquet of the Month. So, the selection of flowers online is not limited to local choices.





Sources:
Sending Flowers for a Friend. Calpoly.edu. 5 December 2006. http://www.calpoly.edu-kcharles/internet-technolog y/sending-flowers-for-a-friend/
800florals.com. 5 December 2006. http://www.800florals.com/international/
Flora2000.com. 5 December 2006. http://www.flora2000.com/
Locate-A-Flower-Shop.com. 5 December 2006. http://www.locateaflowershop.com/states/