(NAPSA)—It’s official: The purple rose is Flowerof the Yearfor 2018. ‘There are many reasonsthis enchanting bloom is having its moment. Purple Roses: Rising to the Occasion The product development team at 1-800-Flowers.com travels the globe each yearin searchofthelatest trends to inspire truly original designs. This year, it found that inspiration in purple roses. With their majestic beauty, rich symbolism and of-the-moment hue, the blooms bring their unique radiance to every arrangement. Give your family and friends the royal treatment with a Passion for Purple Roses bouquet. these radiant lavender purple roses sayit for you. Just one look can have someone special in yourlife feeling like royalty. Graceful Lavender Bouquet Elegant andsoft, this bouquet looks like it came fresh from the garden. Lavender and purple roses mingle in a stylish clear rectangular vase. The del- Lavender and purple rosesin a chic clear vase make the Graceful Lavender Bouquet a beautiful gift at any time. Singing the Praises of Purple What makes this color rose so pop- ular? Here are just a few purple points ofinterest: Purple roses convey enchantment and love atfirst sight; excellent for send- ing to someone who’s sweptyouoff your feet from thestart. The color purple has a lot of meaning behind it, too: It’s associated with luxury, power, ambition and royalty. You may see lots of purple flowers popping up at the upcomingroyal wedding. With so many shades—from lavender to magenta—purple bringsa rich contrast of color to flower arrangements thatreally pops. Purple is the official color of Inter- national Women’s Day (March 8th, 2018), a chance to honor and celebrate the special womenin ourlives. A bouquet of purple roses would certainly make a beautifulgift. “Color plays an important role in our everydaylives, helping us to express ourselves to the people we love and care for,’ says Alfred Palomares, VP of Merchandising for 1-800-Flowers.com. “The enchanting purple rose represents unendingpossibilities in 2018, inspiring grace and dignity, creativity and devotion, and most importantly our deep love for those whoare closestto us.” Consider these artful arrangements: Passion for Purple Roses “Thank you.” “Happybirthday.” “I love you.” Whatever it is you wantto say, let This Shades of Purple bouquet can brighten just about anyone's day. icate floral color palette and modern container makefor a striking combination you'll want to put prominently on display. Shades of Purple Every shade of purple in this radiant bouquet can bring joy and delight to the people you love. A rich gathering of blooms, hand-arranged by skilled florists with lush greenery inside a glass vase, tied with ribbon. One look may beallit takes to turn their day around. Delivering Smiles, One Truly Original Gift at a Time For over 40 years, 1-800-Flowers. com has been helping people satisfy their passion for purple roses, along withall their othertruly originalflowers and gifts. You can make someone smile today by calling 1-800-FLOWERS, clicking www.1800flowers.com,or visit- ing a retail store. To find one nearby, go to florist. 1800flowers.com.
