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Red & White Flower Arrangement

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Design: This classic arrangement features a lush blend of red and white flowers, including carnations, chrysanthemums, and snapdragons, beautifully accented with rich greenery.

Style: Petalino Flower Bar & Events specializes in airy and garden-inspired floral designs.

Size: Urn size 9.5" - Height with flowers 17"

When to send red flowers:

1. Romantic Gestures

Red flowers, especially roses, are classic symbols of love and passion, making them perfect for anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, or to express deep romantic feelings.

2. Celebrating Milestones

Send red flowers to celebrate major achievements like a promotion, graduation, or personal victory, as they symbolize strength, courage, and success.

3. Apologies

Red flowers can be used to convey sincerity and a heartfelt apology when seeking forgiveness, symbolizing deep respect and understanding.

4. Weddings or Anniversaries

For weddings or anniversaries, especially milestone ones, red flowers symbolize lasting love and deep commitment.

5. Sympathy and Funerals

Red flowers can be used in funeral arrangements to convey respect, admiration, and honour for the deceased, especially when acknowledging their strong character.
Red Flowers in Italian Funerals

In Italy, red flowers, especially roses, may be used in funerals to convey love, respect, and strength. While white and muted colours (like lilies and chrysanthemums) are traditionally more common at Italian funerals, red flowers can be used in certain contexts:

Close Relationships: Red roses or carnations may be placed on the casket or grave to express deep love and respect, particularly from close family members like spouses or children. In this context, red represents the enduring love and admiration felt for the deceased.

Symbol of Sacrifice: Red flowers, particularly roses, can also be a symbol of sacrifice and the strong character of the deceased, honouring their achievements and dedication to family or community.

Catholic Significance: In Italy, where Catholicism is predominant, red can also symbolize the blood of Christ or martyrs, adding a layer of spiritual significance when used in a funeral setting.

Red Flowers in Croatian Funerals

In Croatia, red flowers can also appear at funerals but are generally less common than white or other muted tones, which traditionally represent mourning and peace. However, red flowers still hold meaning in some cases:

Respect and Love: Similar to Italian customs, red flowers at Croatian funerals are often reserved for close family members, such as a spouse or immediate family, to symbolize deep love and respect for the deceased. Red roses, in particular, may be used to express profound emotions and eternal love.

Patriotic Symbolism: In Croatia, red can sometimes be seen in funeral arrangements for individuals who had patriotic significance or for those who served the country in some way, as red is part of the national flag. It symbolizes strength, sacrifice, and honour.

Religious and Cultural Roots: Croatia, with its strong Catholic traditions, may also view red as a colour of sacrifice, representing the passion of Christ and the strength of the deceased's spirit.

Summary

In both Italian and Croatian funerals, red flowers are generally used to signify love, respect, and strength, particularly when coming from close family members. While white and more muted colours are more traditional for funerals in both cultures, red flowers can be included in a symbolic and deeply personal way, particularly for showing enduring love, admiration, or honouring the deceased's sacrifice or strength.

6. Birthdays

Red flowers are perfect for celebrating the birthday of someone with a bold, confident, or passionate personality.

7. Thank You

To express gratitude with a sense of importance and respect, red flowers make a bold and meaningful thank-you gesture.

Red flowers are versatile, conveying emotions from romantic love to admiration and respect, depending on the occasion.

Substitution Policy:

Due to floral availability, especially during peak seasons, substitutions may occur without notice.

We use flowers of equal or greater value to maintain the overall design and style.
Flower Colors: Substitutions will try to match the intended color scheme.
Containers & Accessories: Vases and other items may be substituted based on availability.
Potential Flower Substitutions: Gladiolus, peonies, tulips, calla lilies, cymbidium orchids, anthuriums, sunflowers.
Hospital Deliveries:
Due to scent and allergy concerns, lilies, and eucalyptus may be automatically substituted for hospital deliveries. We ensure a suitable and beautiful alternative is provided. Please check with the hospital before ordering as some departments may not accept flowers.