Send flowers to Ukraine - information & some useful tips

In the number of countries including Ukraine and other countries of the former Soviet Union, flower etiquette is quite important in paving business an personal relations. Though most traditions are quite similar to American and Europe, some things are peculiar and therefore need to be treated separately.

First of all let us discuss the flowers of choice.

Birthday

Most Ukrainian women cannot imagine a birthday without flowers. Moreover, flowers have become a kind of side- present that comes along with the main one. For this occasion a single flower or a bunch or even a vase or basket arrangement is appropriate, especially is you are going to a party and want to save the hostess’ time. Still, bear in mind that a woman’s bouquet is different from the man’s both in the form and color –scale. A table arrangement is surely the best choice for corporate holidays and anniversaries. A wrapped bouquet, which is usually taken for a personal present, is not that appropriate for such occasions. Alternatively, you may give a separate bunch to every employee.

Christmas & New Year’s

Because of its religious character, Xmas was not celebrated up to the end of the twentieth century. In a way, the New Year that took over the meaning and some typically Xmas features substituted it. Both the holidays are celebrated now, though the New Year remains the main holiday of the year. Among most appropriate gifts are traditional Xmas wreaths, centerpieces with candles, ribbons, glass ball beads. Poinsettia has been brought to Russia form the West and is becoming more and more popular. Holiday bunches should stick to the traditional color-scale - reds, greens and whites for Xmas and whites and golds for the New Year. The decorated Xmas Tree is the heart of every home for the New Year and Xmas, as it symbolizes the holiday spirit.

St. Valentine’s

Until recently the holiday was not celebrated in Ukraine. Still it is rapidly becoming more and more popular and now is celebrated almost universally. The floristic traditions have been brought from the West and are almost unchanged. Red roses with some heart trimmings are surely the best choice. Want to be original impress your valentine – a big heart-shaped arrangement is your prime selection.

Women’s Day, March 8th

Women’s day for every florist in Ukraine means almost the same as St. Valentine’s day for their European and American peers. Prices double, the holiday period turnover roughly equals that of the rest of the year. EVERY woman, young or old, should get flowers on that day. The choice is enormous – from classic red roses to cheaper bunches of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and especially solidago that almost everyone can afford. Still there is a universal rule that is to be noted – any bunch can become a masterpiece if you put your heart in it.

Wedding

Soft creams as suitable for the bride, as clear contrasting colors for the bride-groom. If you are invited to the ceremony, a small compact bunch should be the first choice. As far as the wedding party is concerned, a centerpiece is surely, more appropriate.

Funeral and Sympathy Flowers

When their grief is your grief, just use flowers. Wreaths are normally sent for that occasions. Their round shape signifies the Circle of Life and the idea of transformation. The designs of wreaths are in plenty – from classic ovals to asymmetric designs. Wreaths are most often put on the easel, but there also exist lower profile arrangements that are normally put on the top of the casket and are considered a more personal tribute. In contrast to pastel wreaths, the casket arrangements are usually bright. Roses, roses, lilies and carnations are traditionally used to express sympathy or condolence in Ukraine.

One can hardly remember all the occasions to give flowers – teachers’ day, new baby, convalescence. But the best way is surely “just because” to express love and affection.

Russian Floral Industry

Both locally grown and imported flowers may be found on Ukrainian floral market. Those from Ukraine are much cheaper, but of poor quality, so most florists prefer flowers from Holland . Colombian and Ecuadorian flowers are becoming more and more popular. Lager importers usually offer a wide stock of flowers, nearly the same as in Europe and the U.S., while the regional providers are limited to the basics that can be sold easily.

Some basic rules

Give the odd number of stems for any occasion except for sympathy and condolences. This rule does not apply to mixed bouquets and arrangements. Bear in mind that yellow flowers are still considered an ill omen. Some girls love yellow flowers, but think twice before giving them.

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