The Inevitable Holiday Procrastination Affliction

Are you one of the many people waiting until the last minute to do your Christmas shopping? Did you forget about your in-laws out in Arkansas? Or your favorite professor who wrote you that awesome letter of recomendation? What about your third cousin who just had a baby that you didn't hear about until yesterday? Or even that cute girl who lives down the hall in your apartment complex?

Here at Arapahoe Floral we have the solution to your Christmas predicaments. We specialize in last minute solutions! We can whip up a holiday arrangement, call all over the country to make sure your order to those in-laws is taken care of, and even deliver on Christmas Eve.

So just keep in mind we have fresh cut flowers, arrangements, plants, orchids, and, of course, the never failing gift card!

Merry Christmas!

Alternative Holiday Gifts

Want to get a bit creative with your holiday plants?? If you haven't heard of a "Shooting Star Hydrangea", we are about to take your home's Christmas Decor to a whole new level.


They are incredibly unique with multi-petaled 'stars' shooting from the flower. They are also the longest lasting of all Lace Cap varieties and are suitable for the outdoors... which is perfect for once we get through the winter!


To take care of your funky new Shooting Star Hydrangea here are a few tips:

- Temperature should be around 55 degrees - 75 degrees (F)
- Keep them very moist (drench when you water them) but don't let them sit in the water
- Medium light, or indirect sunlight, is best!


Our Shooting Star Hydrangea begin at $40. Give us a call or shoot us an email to place your order today :)

Poinsettias: How To Care For Your Holiday Flowers

Here at Arapahoe Floral we like to think of ourselves as an honest business with your best interest in mind. So we are going to be straight with you... poinsettias are a very fussy, needy, and finicky plant. BUT with the right knowledge you will be able to surpass the challenges and keep the festive flowers alive for the holiday, and today we are going to provide you with the tips to do so!


1. Light: Poinsettias are a tropical plant (indigenous to Mexico and Central America) therefore they love the sun! Keep them near a sunny window so they can soak up as much of those rays as possible.


2. Temperature: Cold kills! Keep your plant away from cool drafts and make sure they are in a constant warm environment (around 60-75 degrees F). If you do have them near that sunny window, make sure they aren't touching the glass if it's cold. Also, Extreme temperature changes are not healthy for them either, so intense heat is not a good idea. (aka don't keep it near your heating units!)


3. Water: You always want your poinsettia to have moist soil. Typically, it's a good idea to check and water them AT LEAST every other day. Make sure that you drain them and don't let them sit in water. It could cause wilting!


With those three imperative guidelines, your holiday poinsettias should thrive throughout the festivities!


If you have any further questions or want to take a look at our poinsettia collection, give us a call at 303-220-7515.


Happy Holidays!!