Los Angeles Flower Market and The Southern California Flower Market:
Monday, May 7: 8 a.m. to noon
Tuesday, May 8: 6 a.m. to noon
Wednesday, May 9: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, May 10: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday, May 11: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 12: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 13: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
California Flower Mall:
Wednesday, May 9: 4:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 10: 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, May 11: 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 12: 4:30 a.m., open 24 hours through May 13, 2012
Sunday, May 13: through 7 p.m.
The Flower District will begin extending its hours on May 7 to accommodate Día de las Madres, Mexican Mother’s Day, traditionally held on May 10.
Pre-made arrangements will be available for purchase throughout the district, but for those of you looking to impress Mom with your own DIY arrangement we recommend learning the meaning of each flower to create a truly special gift for Mom. See below for flower significance and arrangement ideas.
CARNATIONS: The traditional Mother’s Day flower
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| Pink - Gratitude and love |
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| Red - Admiration |
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| White - Reserved for mothers who have passed away |
ROSES
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| Mature Red Blossoms - Gratitude |
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| White - Virtue, purity, and reverence |
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| Medium Pink - Grace |
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| Dark Pink - Gratitude |
SUNFLOWERS AND DAISIES
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| Sunflowers - Adoration and Respect |
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| Daisies - Beauty |
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| Gerbera Daisies - Cheerfulness and playfulness |
TULIPS
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| General - Love |
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| Pink - Caring |
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| Red - True Love |
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| Yellow - Cheerful thoughts |
VIOLETS
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| Violets - Faithfulness and devotion |
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| Plant - Lasting appreciation for faithfulness and devotion |
ORCHIDS
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| Orchids - Love, refinement, and beauty |
LILIES
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| White - Purity and majesty |
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| Day Lily - Chinese symbol for motherhood |
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| Calla Lilies - Beauty |