Get the Dirt on Ordering and Sending Flowers Online

Mother's Day is a only few weeks away (May 11, 2008), and I thought this would be the perfect time to post this important piece of consumer information.

Buying flowers online is convenient and easy, but buyer beware. Consumers are falling victim to misleading florist advertising and marketing practices every day. From substitutions of lesser quality and amount of flowers, to downright fraud, how do you know who you are dealing with and what can you do to protect yourself?

To find out about all the nitty gritty dirt on buying flowers online from ordering to delivery, visit Florist Detective. This is the only site you will ever need to read first before you plan on ordering flowers online. I spent a long time at their site with my mouth hanging open or shaking my head. These are the subjects that are covered at Florist Detective.

Free Delivery Ruse
Fake Locations
Give Us A Break
Find Real Florists
Where to Complain
Report Flower Deception to the FTC
Not Your Local Florist
Florist Price Comparisons
Be Wary of the Yellow Pages
Florists and the Media
How Flower Wire Services Work
Quality Assurance?
ProFlowers.com vs Florists
FTD vs Florists
FTD and Kay's Florist
1800Flowers.com vs Florists
Skimmer Report
Anatomy of a Flower Fraud
Letters From Consumers
All American Scam
Order Gathering
Valentine's Day
Local Search for Florists

If you ever want or need to buy tropical Hawaiian flowers such as Anthuriums, Orchids, Bird of Paradise, Protea, and Heliconia, please give us a try. We also offer beautiful orchid flower leis that are great for any occasion.

All of our flowers are locally grown on the Big Island of Hawaii where we are located, and come direct from several small flower farms. The fresh flowers are then washed, graded, and expertly packed into special shipping boxes for overnight or 2 day delivery to the mainland, by our friend's local flower shop in Hilo called Nahilihili, located one block from the Hilo airport. This location is also wonderful because your flowers get on a Federal Express plane right away.

We thank you in advance for your support of small businesses and flower growers on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Comments

[Sheila]

It sounds like you couldn't possibly get tropical flowers from Hawaii any fresher than what you offer. I think I read somewhere (possibly here) that tropical flowers have a long life on display. Is that right? (Maybe worthy of a separate blog post??)

[HawaiiVacationGifts]

Hi Sheila,
Tropical flowers do have a long shelf life that could be weeks, depending on the type of flower. Anthuriums and orchids can last 3-4 weeks and foliage even longer! Besides being beautiful, the long lasting visual pleasure makes tropical flowers a good value for your money. And yes, I will be blogging more about tropical flowers!

[Ken]

Cheryl,
Your tropical flowers are the best. Always well-packed for the long trip from Hawaii to my mother's home in Maine. They arrive fresh and the blooms last so long. Many thanks for the great service.
Ken

[Ken]

There was a typo in my url (butterfingers here), now it's all better.

[HawaiiVacationGifts]

Mahalo Ken! It makes me feel good knowing how much your mom enjoyed her Hawaiian bouquet.
P.S. I wasn't able to change your url so I'm leaving both comments:)

[flower delivery Philippine]

I've never seen tropical Hawaiian flowers before... Seem so interesting! Thanks for this post. I've learned a lot about it. Hope I can see in person what tropical Hawaiian flowers are.

-krisha-

[Philippines Florist]

that's right that buying flowers for now is more convenient and easy just one click away. Your site is wonderful and easy to follow the procedure. and i wish you have many order to come.

[Philippine flower delivery]

Wow! you're so lucky for living on a Big Island in Hawaii where flowers are locally grown. For me, It is a great privilege. Well I'm gonna visit Florist Detective.

-fea-

[Send Flowers Philippines]

Your absolutely right, sending flowers through online is convenient and easy, lots of people doing this. to save money and time. anyways thanks for sharing this post. it hep a lot. keep it up!

-ahlene-

[send flower philippines]

Your blog tackles a wide variety of topics. I like that! This article is really help in terms of buying some flowers from my mom. thanks for posting this. i will visit your site more often now. keep it up!

-khatie-

[flower in Philippine send]

I always choose tropical flowers when I'm sending flowers to my mom or to my family.

-Ava

[Send Flower Philippines]

OH! I think your right.sending flowers in online process is one of the easiest way to bring some flowers in your someone especial. anyways thanks for always sharing those sites. keep it up!

-khatie-

[florist Philippines]

It's perfect to find great online shopping for coming mother's day!

~Ashley~

[Mais Loves Flowers]

I agree with khatie, I love to send flowers to someone special. It is such and easy and nice way to show someone you care. And thanks for the article. These tips will be great for me to know next time I need to send flowers.