ABOUT FLOWERS

How can I make my flowers last longer?
Certain varieties of cut flowers last longer than others. Carnations, for example, can remain vibrant for long periods. Roses have a shorter vase life, but are prized for their special and delicate beauty. When buying flowers, be sure to ask your florist how long you should expect your arrangement to last. Whatever variety you choose, a little TLC will go a long way to keep your blooms looking fresh longer. Here are a few handy tips that can help add days to their beauty!

Essentials for your flowers
Keep them in a cool spot (65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit; 18 to 22 degrees Celsius), away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, direct drafts from a ceiling fan, and the tops of televisions or radiators. (Appliances like televisions give off heat, causing flowers to dehydrate.)

When your flowers arrive in wet foam
Keep the floral foam soaked in water containing floral food provided by your florist. Be sure to follow the directions on the package.

When your flowers are arranged in water
Keep the vase filled with water containing floral food provided by your florist. Be sure to follow the directions on the package.

If the solution becomes cloudy, replace it entirely. If possible, recut the stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife.

Remove leaves that will be below the waterline. Leaves in water will promote bacterial growth that can harm the flowers.

When your flowers have woody stems and branches
Cut the stem with sharp pruning shears. Place in warm water containing fresh floral food to promote flower opening.

What is floral food and why use it?
Floral food is a combination of additives that help to nourish the flowers and discourage bacteria from growing in the water. It is one of the best—and easiest—ways to extend the life of your flowers. It is very important to follow the directions on the package correctly. Improperly mixed floral food can do more harm than good

Washington, DC Florist delivers personally in the District of Columbia, all Metropolitan Maryland and Virginia areas, and across the country with our Pre-Selected Network of Florists.

Making special moments extraordinary is what Palace Florists will do for our clients. This Washington, DC Florist serves the entire local DC metropolitan area including all surrounding Maryland and Virginia cities. We will use our preferred network of florists in both busy cities and small towns to put a smile on our clients faces and touch the heart of your recipient.

We deliver several times a day to the District of Columbia, and surrounding Maryland and Virginia areas. Maryland cities include but are not limited to Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Potomac, North Potomac, Rockville, Wheaton, Upper Marlboro, Hyattsville, Capital Heights, District Heights, and Glendale. Virginia cities include but are not limited to Arlington, Fairfax, Springfield, McLean, Tysons Corner, Falls Church, Great Falls, Alexandria and Vienna. For a complete listing of Hospitals, Funeral Homes and Government Buildings we serve, please click on the following links: Hospitals, Funeral Homes, Government Buildings.

Nationwide Delivery of flower arrangements, gorgeous roses, spring floral arrangements, summer arrangements, fall arrangements and winter arrangements, lush green plants and dish gardens, fruit and gourmet baskets, blooming plants, tropical arrangements, orchid plants and corporate gifts for any occasion…birthday, get well, anniversary, new baby, congratulations, I’m Sorry, funeral arrangements and sympathy arrangements are available through our carefully chosen preferred network of florists.

Flowers and floral delivery have been our passion for over 70 years. Palace Florists is a third generation, family owned and operated full service florist that has been exceeding our clients’ expectations since 1943. Whether you desire fabulous flowers, gorgeous roses, or lush green plants, our talented team will create extraordinary designs to convey your message. Looking for an alternative to floral arrangements? Our delicious fruit and gourmet baskets are a wonderful treat to receive in ones home, business, hotel, or hospital room. We also create beautiful funeral baskets and funeral sprays to help you express your sympathy and remember your loved ones. We personally deliver to all area homes, businesses, government buildings, hotels, hospitals and funeral homes. Our friendly sales staff is dedicated to helping you select the perfect gift for your special occasion. To ensure Palace Florists quality and service we work closely with our pre-selected network of florists across the country. Take a moment and browse our online selections to help you find the perfect gift to express your emotions through floral delivery.

Palace Florists is centrally located in Washington, DC… perfect for personal floral delivery to all of our area businesses, homes, government buildings, hospitals and funeral homes.

Palace Florists also delivers across the country from New York to California, Maine to Florida and everywhere in between.

Palace Florists can personally deliver your flowers in the metropolitan Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia area or select one of our preferred network of florists to deliver and convey your message in just the right way for birthday, anniversary, congratulations, get well, speedy recovery, sympathy, new baby, I love you or even just because.

Holidays are a wonderful way to let that special someone know you are thinking of them. Palace Florists can personally deliver your holiday flowers in the metropolitan DC, Maryland or Virginia area or select one of our preferred network of florists to deliver and convey your message in just the right way for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Administrative Professional Secretaries Day, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day.

Palace Florists and our preferred network of florists across the nation has just the right selection of flower arrangements, fruit and gourmet baskets, gorgeous rose bouquets, corporate gifts, lush green and blooming plants, balloons, stuffed animals and dish gardens to help you express your emotions.

We deliver twice daily to the following hospitals:

Arlington Hospital
Childrens’ National Medical Center
Georgetown University Hospital
George Washington Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital
Howard UniversityHospital
Inova Fairfax Hospital
National Rehab. Hospital
Providence Hospital
Sibley Hospital
Suburban Hospital
Veterans Medical Center
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington Hospital Center

We deliver to the following funeral homes:

Demaine Funeral Home
Devol Funeral Home
Everely Wheatley Funeral Home
Fraziers Funeral Home
Hysong’s Funeral Home
Johnson Jenkins Funeral Home
Joseph Gawler’s & Sons Funeral Home
Latney’s Funeral Home
Marshall’s Funeral Home
McGuire’s Funeral Home
Pope Funeral Home
Stewart’s Funeral Home 

To check for any additional listings please see our “About Us” page.

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