Do men like to receive gifts of flowers? Of course! And why
not...nature's beautiful flowers and plants are the perfect way to express
our love and gratitude for all those people who are important to us, and with
Fathers' Day approaching, they offer a terrific opportunity to remind Dad just
how special he is. Flowers touch the souls of all of us, men and women alike.
When selecting an arrangement for a man, we tend to gravitate toward
flowers with bold, distinctive characteristics. Compelling forms, striking
colors, dramatic lines, and strong textures are the hallmarks of masculine
style design. None of that dainty babies breath or delicate bouvardia for
Dad; send him something that makes a statement!
Tropical blooms lend themselves quite well to floral designs for men.
Sturdy flowers such as the waxy, heart-shaped anthurium or the flamboyant
bird- of-paradise make a powerful impact with their vibrant hues and unusual
shapes. Other tropical flower choices include robust ginger blooms, angular
heliconias (relatives of the bird-of-paradise), and various species of exotic
orchids. Subtropical flowers like proteas, gerberas, and leucadendrons are
compatible with the tropicals because of their bold personalities. These all
combine well with similarly handsome foliages, such as aspidistra, flax, and
ti leaves, to create stylish flower arrangements with a sculptural flair.
Coming from the warmer regions of the world, tropical flowers are quite
durable and well suited to household conditions. They should never be
chilled below 55 degrees F, they should be kept away from drafts, and, since
they have the ability to absorb moisture through their "petals", they benefit
from being misted with water daily. With adequate care, fresh cut tropicals
can last for two weeks or more.
Perhaps Dad would appreciate a vegetative style arrangement, which seems
inspired by a walk in the woods. In such a design, flowers are arranged in
vertical groups, just as they grow in nature, and it appears as though a
little slice of the landscape has been scooped up and placed in a bowl.
Featuring brightly-toned flowers and accented with mosses, pods, and an
interesting branch or piece of driftwood, a vegetative floral arrangement
takes on a truly masculine quality.
Your local professional florist can offer other suggestions for flowers
and plants which are sure to be pleasing to the father in your life. Dads are
sometimes difficult to buy for, but remember that nobody DOESN'T like
receiving a gift of flowers.....
it sure beats another ugly tie!
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