There’s more than one way to say it with flowers, as shown in the photo of a bicycle in the sand with a vase of flowers planted next to it. Twenty-three percent of adults purchase flowers or plants as gifts for Valentine’s Day; of those, 61% are men and 39% were women. Of fresh flower purchases only, Valentine’s Day ranks No. 1, capturing 36% of holiday transactions and 40% of holiday dollar volume. Here are more flower statistics. Valentine’s Day is the No. 1 holiday for florists, according to the Society of American Florists. In California, the top U.S. grower of most flowers, a variety of botanical gardens and flower festivals can be seen and experienced all year long.

Flowers are typically perceived as rose bouquets, mixed flower bouquets or long-stemmed roses delivered in a box. However, if you’re looking for ways to make someone’s wheels spin, there are lots of ways to say it with flowers throughout the year. Open up you mind and imagination and you’ll be amazed at the response!

Here are some ways to create a Romantic Destination with Flowers:

• Spa Weekend – Create a spa-like atmosphere with aromatic flowers like freesia, stock and sweet peas to sooth the senses.
• Wine Country Getaway – Use purples, reds and green in various textures to evoke the feeling of a stroll in the vineyard.
• European Vacation - Relax in an English “Bed & Breakfast” with a low traditional bowl of garden roses, ivy and waxflowers.
• Beach Honeymoon – Recreate a Hawaiian honeymoon complete with long-lasting tropical flowers and a lei to wear. Picture your love interest wearing a gorgeous orchid lei. Ask the florist to add colored sand and seashells in bouquets or vases to really create the mood!
• Romantic Evening at Home - Enjoy a romantic dinner for two at home. Make it special with a floral centerpiece
  – Sprinkle rose petals on the table, orchid blossoms tied to the neck of a bottle of champagne or wine and a flower petal path leading the way to the table.
  – Make a flower trail throughout your house leading to a bubble bath sprinkled with rose petals.
  – Lay a few fragrant flowers near the bedside or on his or her pillow.