The Flower Blog

  What is your Favorite Flower?

We want to know what your favorite flower is! There are 1000's of species of flowers! With so many it is hard to tell what you will have to say!

My favorite flower is carnation because they smell wonderful and last a long time! I can get my carnations to last me up to three weeks! 

The name of the carnation is derived from the word “incarnacyon” (incarnation). This is referring to the original color of the carnation that had a pinkish hue. 

Other popular favorites are Lilies, Roses, Tulips and Gerber Daisies! So, What is your favorite flower? Use our voter to vote for your favorite flower or leave a comment.

If you don't see your favorite flower, let us know! Leave a comment here on the blog or fill out our form on the voter page!

Click below to use vote for your favorite flower!

How far do we deliver?

I get asked that all the time and it's a great question! Gillespie Florists can take care of your flower delivery worldwide! Because we are proud members of the Teleflora network your order will be hand delivered by us or through Teleflora to get the delivery made by one of our trusted network florists.

Local Delivery 

But what about here, in the neighborhood? Just how far does Gillespie's go? We deliver to Indianapolis and surrounding communities. 

Let me break it down. Our delivery area includes all of Marion County, plus afternoon service to: Acton, Avon, Bargersville, Beech Grove, Bridgeport, Brownsburg, Camby, Carmel, Castleton, Clayton, Cloverdale, Cumberland, Danville, Fishers, Friendswood, Greencastle, Greenfield, Greenwood, Lawrence, Mooresville, New Palestine, New Whiteland, Oaklandon, Pittsboro, Plainfield, Southport, Speedway, Wanamaker, Westfield, West Newton, Whiteland and Zionsville.

On special request, we will go out as far west as Coatesville, as far east as Greenfield, as far north as Noblesville, and as far south as Franklin! We have even taken special deliveries to Martinsville, Spencer, and West Lafayette. 

Special Events

We have on occasion made deliveries out of state from our shop. There will be special events like a wedding, company party or funeral where the customer feels that we would be the best man for the job! We have made deliveries to Illinois, Ohio and have gone as far north as South Bend!

Shipping

Because Gillespie Florists carries so many specialized gift items, sometimes we need to ship the item through the mail. We have shipped all over the country because we had that one thing our customer couldn't find anywhere else!

World Wide Delivery

As I mentioned before, we can deliver around the world or across the country through the Teleflora Network. The reason why we are with Teleflora is because they are the largest network of real local florists from around the world. Teleflora holds all members up to a certain standard to ensure our customers only get the best!

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When deciding how we are going to present Valentines Day to our customers, we like to come up with a theme that you see with-in ten feet of the main entrance.  We focus on creating an elaborate display designed to amerce the customer in the feeling of the holiday and then pull that theme through to the main show room floor inviting them to investigate further.

This year we are celebrating one of our favorite Valentines Day legends pertaining to Spring that originated in England and France.

Around 1400, during the dark ages, it was commonly believed that February the 14th, was when all the birds returned from Winter.  Signifying the beginning of their nesting season, it added to the idea that the middle of February -Valentines Day- should be a day of romance.

In keeping with the beginning of nesting season, we have featured 2 white doves building their nest under the careful watch of cupid.  The display is brought to life with an authentic woods scene depicting the last winter's snow holding on even as the Spring approaches.  Brightly glittered red hearts give a dynamic color infusion against the stark white background also featuring little red birds spritely perched among the branches.  To finish the effect, several different silk arrangements are set in at any given time to enhance the overall effect.

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Watch us put this amazing display together! Watch the video below!

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Every year, all of us at Gillespie's enjoy seeing what Mr. G will come up with for his wife on Valentines Day.  No matter how busy we get, he takes time out of his schedule to make her the perfect bouquet.  Knowing that she has been surrounded by flowers for the past 36 years, we were wondering if she ever tires of receiving flowers for special occasions.  So, we asked her!

"The answer is an emphatic NO.  I always love getting flowers because they are an instant pick me up.  It brings unparalleled beauty and fragrance to where ever I place them.  It's like a little luxury just for me especially when he designs them himself.  On several occaisions, he has even brought home a loose assortment of flowers wrapped in tissue and then arranged them in one of my vases that I keep at home.  So, I absolutely love receiving flowers, every time!"

What will Mrs. Gillespie's bouquet look like this year? I asked Mr. G if he would mind doing it up early for us. This is what he came up with!

He designed a beautiful arrangement just for her!  He started by filling a large clear glass vase with several different varieties of spring flowers that he knows she loves. Featuring an elegant pink Star Gazer Lily, snapdragons, tea roses, larkspur, heather and alstromeria, he always adds a few pastel roses that are her particular favorite.  This stunning bouquet stands over three feet tall and will fill the entire room with fragrance!

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Want your Valentine to feel just as special as Mrs. Gillespie? Click here to buy this exclusive arrangement!

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Fresh new ideas and colors are sweeping the trends for Valentines Day this year.  With a new resurgence of all the beautiful bright shades of pink being at the forefront and delicate hues of soft ballet pink showing up in several varieties of flowers are destined to create quite a lovely new look to the designs this season.  Look for roses, gerbera's and stargazer lilies as well as the long lasting carnations making a strong showing as they are being presented in beautiful garden style vased arrangements. A great example of this popular style bouquet is seen in our own "Love Speak" Valentines Day designed garden vase.

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It features lovely and very fragrant Star Gazer Lilies as well as delicate pink roses, carnations and lively larkspur.  It will fill an entire room with fragrance and beauty!

For the more traditional romantics, nothing says "I love you" like a dozen long stem red roses vased all around style with complementary filler of limonium or babies breath.

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 White roses as well as the various shades of pink are showing up as a strong preference to many of the
the more traditional customers who are often opting to mix several shades of roses together creating quite an eye catching palette in either brights or pastels. 

Here we are showing, in one of our main window displays, a stunning all white arrangement with a reclined angel.

This display window features a contempory garden styled vase featuring several types of flowers and mixed greens.

Spring Tulips are here! Gillespie Florists will be receiving shipments of tulips twice weekly from now until Mother's Day! Tulips are a great way to get rid of the winter blues and there is nothing like having fresh flowers in the house!

Pictured here is Tulip Splendor! A perfect arrangement for anyone!! Includes 10 tulips and greens. This product is available for delivery in the Indianapolis area only. Styles and colors of flowers and vase may vary. 

Tulip Splendor

$44.95

Item # 07V04A

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Pictured here is the Timeless Tulips bouquet!

Tulips, always a classic, are gracefully arranged in a glass rectangle vase. Accented with curly willow and seeded eucalyptus, this will be a hit! Available for delivery in the Indianapolis area only. Style and colors may vary based on availability.

Timeless Tulips

$59.95

Item # 07V02

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Want to create your own design? You can stop in and take advantage of our take out special! Tulips for just $8.95 a bunch! Take out only. While supplies last.

While you are in the shop, be sure to check out our 500 square foot cooler fully stock with fresh flowers from around the world! 

You don't have to do just tulips! Check out our website for hundreds of flower bouquets!

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New Years is just around the corner!

Be sure to let Gillespie Florists help you ring in the New Year

with flowers! We have fresh flower bouquets starting at just $24.95!

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Send a fresh fragrant bouquet with the wish for a wonderful 2011! Send this festive and colorful bouquet for a striking addition to any holiday table!

Tinsel Town

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$44.95
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Start the New Year off right with Silver lights! The Silver Lights centerpiece is filled with daisies, fuji mums, silver accents, evergreens, and a beautiful silver keepsake pine cone that holds a tea light candle! Flowers, keepsake and container may vary. This product is available for the Indianapolis area and surrounding communities only.

This spectacular arrangement of belles of Ireland, green fuji mums and festive trim is sure to make their New Year bright!

Funky Fur
08X23
$59.95
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Hello, from your friendz at Gillespie Florists!

We are having a Webkinz Sale!

30% off all Webkinz Product!

Monday Dec. 20 – Friday Dec. 24!

Hours: 7am - 7pm Mon-Thu 7am -4pm Friday

We suggest you call ahead to ensure that the Webkinz toy you are looking for is available!

Call us at 317-273-2066.

We currently have in stock: Webkinz Christmas Ornaments! Zumbuddy! Zype, Zip, Zane, Zami, Zoro & Zuzu Webkinz: Cherry Soda Pup, Batik Elephant, Midnight Monster, Apatosaurus, Jelly Bean Puppy, Snow Leopard, Night Mare, Reindeer, Gobbler Turkey, Bengal Tiger, pig, Black & White Cat, Misty Puppy, Brown Arabian, Blueberry Cheeky Dog, Spotted Seal, Stegusaurus, Warthog, Springer Spaniel, Lion, Cow, Bubblegum Cheeky Cat, Spotted Turtle, Kangaroo, Beaver, Pinto, Portuguese Water dog, Easter Rabbit & Kinz clip combo, Leopard, Himalayan, Koala, Schnauzer, Chihuahua, Pug, Frog, Golden Retriever, Rooster, Orca Whale, Brown Dog, Tawny Pup, Black Bear, Tiger, Cocker Spaniel, White Poodle, Blue Googles, Gorilla, Bullfrog, Cheeky Monkey, Clydesdale Horse, Silverback Gorilla, Manatee, Skunk, Seal, Hippo, Snowman, Polar Bear, Black Panther & Pink Googles. Webkinz Signature: Black Bear, Black African Rhino, Sea Turtle, Golden Retriever & Cow Lil’Kinz Golden Retriever, Cocker spaniel, Basset Hound, Chihuahua, Oriole & Chickade Trading Cards Series 4 Each pack of Webkinz trading cards includes: 4 trading cards 1 sticker card 1 feature code card Webkinz Clothes: Tuxedo, Chalk flower top, Cupcake tee with skirt, Smart Sweater Vest, Santa Suit, Angel Dress, Green Layered Tee, Kaleidoscope Skirt Set, Glam Girl Coat, Snowboarding Jacket, Sailor Tunic, Mod Jacket, Pink Striped Swimsuit, Black Vest, Black Jeans, Polo Dress, Green & White Fleecy, Pumpkin Costume, Cheerleader outfit & Wedding dress!

Each piece comes with a Feature Code that unlocks a visit to the KinzStyle Shop to buy a super special piece of clothing for your pet in Webkinz World not found anywhere else!

We suggest you call ahead to ensure that the Webkinz toy you are looking for is available!

Call us at 317-273-2066.

Gillespie Florists is located near Avon, IN.

Our address is: 9255 W. 10th St. Indianapolis, IN 46234