| What
payment methods do you accept? |
| What
happens if the recipient is not at home/the delivery address? |
| How
can I add balloons or teddies or chocolates to my flowers? |
| How
can I cancel an order? |
| How
can I change an order? |
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How can I best care for my flowers? |
| When
can I get personal assistance? |
| What
are the delivery conditions for hotel deliveries? |
| What
are the delivery conditions for hospital deliveries? |
| How
can I place an order? |
| What
if I have any other questions? |
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What
payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major
credit/debit cards, cheques with supporting bankers cards and
of course good old fashioned cash.
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What
happens if the recipient is not at home/the delivery address?
We
will attempt delivery and leave a calling card and try to reach
the recipient later by phone. If we are unable to deliver the
flowers and unable to reach the recipient, you willl be informed
either via phone or Email that no delivery could be made.
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How
can I add balloons or teddies or chocolates to my flowers?
Simply call into the shop or fax/phone with
details.
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How
can I cancel an order?
Should you need to cancel your order, please
telephone Almond Blossom at least 24 hours before the intended
delivery date When calling, please ensure you have the following
information to hand:
The Sender
Name
Address
Telephone number
Order number
Name, address & telephone number of the credit card holder
Date you placed the order if possible
The
Recipient
Name
Address
Telephone number
Delivery date
Nature of the amendment
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How
can I change an order?
If
you are needing to amend aspects of an order you have recently
placed, please telephone Almond Blossom on 0141 580 5055, please
ensure you have the following information to hand:
The Sender
Name
Address
Telephone number
Order number
Name, address & telephone number of the credit card holder
Date you placed the order if possible
The
Recipient
Name
Address
Telephone number
Delivery date
Nature of the amendment
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How can I best care for my flowers?
Flower & Plant Care
Every
Almond Blossom order is accompanied by a sachet of cut flower
food which, if used according to the instructions on the packet,
will help to prolong the life and beauty of your flowers. The
following care instructions are designed to help your flowers
last and look their best to ensure maximum pleasure from the gift
and are also included with every delivery.
Bouquets
and Roses
To
enable you to enjoy your gift for as long as possible, some of
your flowers may still be in bud. Take care when removing the
cellophane. This is sometimes used as a reservoir for water to
keep your bouquet fresh during delivery. Cut the stems at an angle
about 3cms from the end. Place in deep water and stand in a cool,
shady place for an hour or more.
Keep
your flowers in a cool location away from draughts, direct heat
or sunlight. Top up regularly with water and flower food. Further
supplies of flower food are available from Almond
Blossom. If a rose starts to droop at the head,
re-cut the stem, wrap the head in paper to support it upright
and plunge 5cms of the stem into boiling water for about 30 seconds.
Cut the stem again and place in deep cold water for two hours.
Hand-tied
A
'hand-tied' bouquet is skilfully arranged so you can place the
flowers straight into your favourite vase. The bouquet is delivered
in cellophane flower wrap with a bubble of water to ensure the
flowers are as fresh as possible. Release the water from the bouquet
by cutting a hole in the cellophane over a sink. Remove all gift
wrapping but do not untie your flowers. Follow care instructions
as for bouquets.
Arrangement
The flowers are carefully arranged in floral
foam, which is usually contained in a tray or basket. Carefully
top up the container with water every day.
Fruit
and Candles
Fresh fruit and/or candles are sometimes
included in personalised flower arrangements for decorative purposes
only. Do not remove or eat the fruit as it may have been secured
with wooden or plastic fixings. To avoid the risk of fire you
are advised not to light the candles.
Plants
Most plants like light and an even temperature.
Avoid draughts, fumes and cold. Foliage plants require little
water in winter. Flowering plants generally need more water. Every
plant has its own specific requirements and all plants should
be fertilised as required. Your florist will give you instructions
and be pleased to answer any queries you may have. For example,
you will need to water Azaleas and Hydrangeas daily and water
St. Paulia and Cyclamen plants from the bottom and not the top.
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When
can I get personal assistance?
Almond Blossom
prides itself on customer service - please do not hesitate to
call at anytime during business hrs or simply call into the shop
where we will be on hand to deal with any of your queries.
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What
are the delivery conditions for hotel deliveries?
Almond Blossom
will accept orders requesting delivery to a hotel. However, when
placing your order please ensure you have included the full address
of the hotel, telephone number, recipients room number (if known)
and name of tour company (if applicable).
Please
note that orders will be delivered to the hotel reception, the
signature of the person receiving the order will be accepted as
proof of delivery and fulfilment of the order.
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What
are the delivery conditions for hospital deliveries?
Almond Blossom
will accept orders requesting delivery to hospitals, however please
ensure you include the recipients surname, full address of the
hospital and ward name or number on the order form.
Because
space and vases are at a premium in hospitals, arrangements or
Hand-tied bouquets delivered in water are recommended. Unfortunately,
hospitals cannot accept planted gifts due to the soil content.
Hospitals do not permit flower deliveries to Intensive Care Units.
However some hospitals will place flowers outside the ward for
the benefit of visiting families.
When ordering, it’s worth remembering that the combination
of red and white flowers can be distressing to some people.
Please note that orders will be delivered to the hospital reception,
the signature of the person receiving the order will be accepted
as proof of delivery and fulfilment of the order.
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How
can I place an order?
To ensure we have all the necessary information
to make a successful delivery we will ask you to supply the following
information:
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Your name, company name (if relevant), address, telephone number
& e-mail address.
- Whether
you would like to receive promotional e-mails from us in the future.
- The
name, address & telephone number of the recipient (it is optional
for you to supply the e-mail address for the recipient).
- The
message you would like to be sent with the product on a message
card.
- The
date you would like the item to be delivered (if you are ordering
a Sympathy item we will also ask you to specify the required time
of delivery).
- Payment
card information consisting of card type, card number, start date,
expiry date & issue number (where appropriate).
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What
if I have any other questions?
Simply contact Almond
Blossom and our staff will be on hand to answer
any other related queries you may have.
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