Local florist gives tips on creating the perfect bouquet for Mother's Day

As Mother’s Day approaches, the perfect bouquet to celebrate will undoubtedly be filled with timeless garden roses and Asiatic lilies, along with stock flower as the filler.

Christy James, the owner of Longboat Key Flower Shop, explained that garden roses open so fully that they can even show a heart in the center of the flower. 

“Asiatic lilies have such a high fragrance, and it’s such a wonderful flower for Mother’s Day. They are my most used premium flowers by everybody who orders,” said James.

James cautioned those who’d like to buy a bouquet for their mothers: Stay away from tropical flowers.

“They will get black spots immediately. Unless you’re getting them for just the day of, I’d stay away from them,” said James.

James has owned her flower shop business for over 35 years after moving to Longboat Key from Indiana.

“I also customize the order with gifts upon request if they let me know 24 to 48 hours in advance.”

The Longboat Key Flower Shop's new location is 522 Cedar Street. If anyone is interested in placing an order, please visit www.longboatkeyflowershop.com.