Look no further than George Thomas Florist! We are proud to offer speedy delivery services to ensure that your loved one receives their floral arrangement in a timely and efficient manner. With our dedication to quality customer service, you can trust that your special someone will receive a beautiful bouquet that will brighten up their day.
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March’s Birth Flower: Daffodil
As spring approaches, daffodils start blooming in gardens and woodlands, making them a fitting symbol for those born in March. But even if it’s not your birth flower, it’s worth learning more about the history, meanings, and symbolism behind this beautiful flower!
Daffodils come in various shades, including yellow, white, and pink, and have a trumpet-shaped crown with six petals. Originating from northern Europe, they can grow in most parts of North America, except for extremely hot and humid regions. While daffodils are known for having a single bloom per stem, other members of the Narcissus genus, like jonquils, produce multiple blooms per stem. In fact, there are thousands of registered daffodil cultivars!
Interestingly, the term “daffodil” refers to multiple species within the Narcissus genus, including jonquils, which are sometimes called rush daffodils. It’s worth remembering that all jonquils are daffodils, but not all daffodils are jonquils.
Spring is almost here, and with it, the breathtaking explosion of colors and scents from flowers. Nothing captures the essence of spring quite like a stunning bouquet of fresh blooms, and George Thomas Florist, located in the Historic Irvington district of Indianapolis, offers an exceptional selection to choose from. Discover the various types of spring flowers available at George Thomas Florist to bring joy to your home or office. Continue reading
Everyone loves getting Valentine Flowers, but it can be a real bummer when that bouquet you received from your significant other begins drooping after just a few days. However, there are a few ways to preserve those flowers for a few extra days:
Put Cut Flowers in the Refrigerator
Nobody is marveling at the beauty of your bouquets overnight, so stick them in the refrigerator! Like putting your fruits and veggies in the fridge keeps them fresher longer, the same goes for your flowers. Think about it – florists tend to store their flowers in large fridges, so why wouldn’t the same concept work for you? Clean out an area of your fridge and keep your bouquet fresh for up to four days longer than a non-treated bouquet!
Drop A Penny in the Flower Vase
Copper is a known antibacterial agent, and the bacteria that multiplies in the water is a contributor to the breakdown of cut flowers. Simply putting a penny in the vase protects the flowers from some of the bacteria, keeping them fresh for longer. Pairing this method with the refrigerator, your flowers will stay fresher for days. Continue reading
When most people think of giving flowers they think of Valentine’s day, a birthday or, of course, Mother’s day, but here’s a fact; giving flowers on Thanksgiving is a perfect way to make this beloved holiday even better! Truth is, a flower delivery on Thanksgiving from your local florist is one of the nicest gifts you can give and will be greatly appreciated by the lucky person who receives them!
At George Thomas Florist in Indianapolis and all over the rest of the United States, florists are gearing up to deliver Thanksgiving flowers to millions of lucky moms, diligent dads, great uncles and grandparents galore. That’s because everyone loves flowers and, with winter coming up fast, most people won’t be seeing them in the garden again any time soon. Continue reading
At George Thomas Florist, we always look forward to Fall with its cooler weather, warm blankets, and beautiful colors throughout nature. The autumn season is rich with gorgeous varieties of fall flowers: dahlias, pampas grass, cattails, safflower, Viking poms, fall daisies, Chinese lantern, pumpkin tree, bittersweet, and more! Take advantage of their availability in our cooler at our design center this season and surround yourself with the season’s deep colors and rich textures! Design your own bouquet to bring beautiful fall blooms into your home, office space, or outdoor area to create a festive fall look. Place gorgeous sunflowers on your desk at work, add dahlias to your coffee table, and place pots full of blooming chrysanthemums across your front porch. When you invite fall to brighten up your world, the possibilities are endless. Do you know someone celebrating a birthday or anniversary during the fall season? Be sure to browse flower designs and blooming plants available in our online Fall Collection. A beautiful bouquet of seasonal stems brings a bit of the outdoors in for a fresh perspective. We offer Flower Delivery in Indianapolis, Carmel, Greenwood, Avon, Broad Ripple, Fishers, Noblesville and across the country, so you can share the joy of the season with friends and family members all around.
Fall is a wonderful time to see the beautiful colors of changing leaves. There are also many amazing flowers that bloom in the fall, and our favorite one is the chrysanthemum. These fantastic flowers come in a variety of blooms with many colors
perfect for fall. Whether you’re decorating with fall flowers, sending them to someone special, or simply enjoying them in your garden, discover the world of mums and their many different varieties. It’s great to learn a little bit about where mums come from, too! Take a look at the different species available in chrysanthemums to discover new favorites. Take a look at these interesting fall facts about mums our floral experts at George Thomas Florist have dug up for you this season.
Button MumsButton mums are the smaller version of pompon mums, a variety of chrysanthemums that present a rounded globe-like head for a soft, colorful addition to any fall floral design. Button poms are often seen in greens or yellows, like in our Color Craze Bouquet. The green buttons make a perfect accent to a bouquet of sunny fall blooms.
Daisy mums are one of the most popular varieties of chrysanthemums, mainly because they resemble daisies but are still a hardy, long-lasting chrysanthemum. Whether planted in the garden, standing alone in a single stem vase, or included in a mixed bouquet like our Fall For Daisies, these blooms bring a cheerful addition to any space. Daisy mums appear in a spectrum of hues, from white and yellow to gold and bronze, like in this bouquet.
Chrysanthemums have been a long-venerated flower for centuries around the world. Originally cultivated in China, the mum was once so special that only royalty in China could grow or possess the plant. Even today in East Asia, mums are highly respected as a symbol of rejuvenation and longevity. As a symbol of the sun to the Japanese, the “Land of the Rising Sun” has also incorporated the chrysanthemum into the Imperial Seal of Japan. Mums are often used as gifts for special occasions even today in Asia. In the West, although most mum varieties are not particularly fragrant, the woodsy smell often symbolizes fall to Americans. In other western countries, the blooms tend to epitomize the ideas of joy and optimism. Even the name of the bloom translates, in the Greek language, to “gold flower,” a radiant example of the brilliance that mums bring to our fall decorations.
With so much positivity and warm wishes. mums make a perfect gift for sending Flowers in Indianapolis to someone special in the fall months. They’re also excellent for displaying in and around your home or office. Bring joy and good fortune when you place mums in your vicinity this season. To learn more about mums, where they come from, what they mean and how different they can be from one another, talk to the floral designers at George Thomas Florist. We’re happy to share our knowledge and insight with you as you choose the perfect Fall flowers this season.
Thanksgiving is traditionally a time for families and friends to get together, sharing lives,stories and food. Though the imagination often runs to a large, wooden table lade
n with food, with perhaps a fireplace burning merrily in another room, Thanksgiving is actually celebrated in many ways. Whether it’s a feast filled with dozens of family members and friends, or a small table for two, it’s the spirit of the holiday that counts. And the right flower arrangements only add to that comfortable feeling.
George Thomas Florist is fantastic in designing the perfect centerpieces for your table. A sprawling, low cornucopia (or horn of plenty,) place in the center of your table, or on a sideboard, makes just the right holiday statement. The “plenty” can (and often does!) refer to food but, on this holiday, many times it often simply is a reminder of the blessings of friends and family. But perhaps you’d prefer something a little more imposing on your table, in which case our artistic fingers can create towering floral Thanksgiving edifices that draw every eye. And, of course, everything in between.
Wondering what to show up to a party with? A flower arrangement that suits the occasion makes a perfect gift! Not only do the bright colors and seasonal designs cheer 
up the room for that day, they last for days as a reminder of your wonderful gift. If you don’t have time to get the flowers yourself, or if you are sending flowers to somewhere else, remember that we offer same day delivery and will deliver your gift on the day you specify.
Thanksgiving holiday decor is more than ribbons or garlands or pumpkins–flowers definitely have their place. In many regions, fall garden flowers can be scarce, but your local florist will still have an excellent selection available. George Thomas Florist.com makes sure that even during the busy holiday season, you can see not only what unique floral designs they have available, but what we can create just for you. Take advantage of this all during the holidays, looking through what we have to offer to spark your own imagination of what you’d like to see displayed on your holiday table.
Your friends at George Thomas Florist will help you find the right type of arrangement, and we are happy to offer guidance and suggestions if you’re unsure which style or design you wish to send. After you order, you can rest assured knowing that we will handle all the details to make sure your flowers are delivered to the proper place, at the proper time.