Celebrate the 4th of July Weekend with Flowers from


The 4th of July is a summertime celebration filled with fireworks, parades, picnics, and a lot of patriotic pride. While our original Independence Day took place way back in 1776, the party didn’t really get started until a year later when the first official celebration took place in Philadelphia. That celebration included many of the same festivities we still observe today. 

If you want to celebrate July 4th in style, do it with flowers! Decorating for this holiday is as easy as red, white, and blue – but that certainly does not limit your options!  At Ballard Blossom we specialize in utilizing a variety of flowers in unique ways to really accentuate the spirit of the holiday.

One of our favorite parts of any holiday is the symbolism that goes along with some of the traditions. One example is the symbolic colors of the American flag. Red in the flag is said to symbolizes courage, bravery, and passion. White serves a different purpose at it represents purity and innocence, and blue symbolizes vigilance, perseverance, and justice. Just like our nation’s flag, the colors of flowers are important and symbolic. 

Roses, carnations, and gerbera daisies are some of the popular flowers traditionally used in Independence Day arrangements. Those flowers pair especially well with complementary white lilies, gladiolus, and mums. Blue delphinium is often used to round out the trio because it looks beautiful next to any shades of red and white. Even if arrangements do not stick to the traditional red, white, and blue designs, they can be accented with an American flag or some glittery firework accents for a festive finishing touch.

With a 3-day long Independence Day weekend coming up, now is the perfect time to honor a veteran, or decorate you yard for a 4th of July picnic. No matter how you choose to celebrate, Ballard Blossom has the flowers and inspiration to help you create a one-of-a-kind Fourth of July bouquet that will truly commemorate and celebrate our nation’s most historic day. Same day delivery in Seattle, WA and surrounding areas or anywhere nationwide. Shop online 24/7 at ballardblossom.com or call us at 206-782-4213.


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  1. AnonymousJune 30, 2021 at 12:09 PM

    Recently I had to place an order for a flower arrangement to be sent to a funeral home out of the state.
    I spoke with Tracy M. at Ballard Blossom in Seattle and she made the order very smooth and easy.
    I had never had to order flowers for someone who was dealing with the loss of a loved one before so I was very unsure of how to go about it. How do I address the card? What is the best heartfelt yet professional way to express our sympathies while keeping in mind that I'm also representing our company?
    Tracy was excellent and very helpful. She was able to offer a little guidance as well as assurance that I was on the right track.
    Thank you Tracy, you are amazing!

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