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May 1, 2025

University Gardens May Floral Selection


The Bloom Central flower delivery of the month for May in University Gardens is the Light and Lovely Bouquet

May flower delivery item for University Gardens

Introducing the Light and Lovely Bouquet, a floral arrangement that will brighten up any space with its delicate beauty. This charming bouquet, available at Bloom Central, exudes a sense of freshness and joy that will make you smile from ear to ear.

The Light and Lovely Bouquet features an enchanting combination of yellow daisies, orange Peruvian Lilies, lavender matsumoto asters, orange carnations and red mini carnations. These lovely blooms are carefully arranged in a clear glass vase with a touch of greenery for added elegance.

This delightful floral bouquet is perfect for all occasions be it welcoming a new baby into the world or expressing heartfelt gratitude to someone special. The simplicity and pops of color make this arrangement suitable for anyone who appreciates beauty in its purest form.

What is truly remarkable about the Light and Lovely Bouquet is how effortlessly it brings warmth into any room. It adds just the right amount of charm without overwhelming the senses.

The Light and Lovely Bouquet also comes arranged beautifully in a clear glass vase tied with a lime green ribbon at the neck - making it an ideal gift option when you want to convey your love or appreciation.

Another wonderful aspect worth mentioning is how long-lasting these blooms can be if properly cared for. With regular watering and trimming stems every few days along with fresh water changes every other day; this bouquet can continue bringing cheerfulness for up to two weeks.

There is simply no denying the sheer loveliness radiating from within this exquisite floral arrangement offered by the Light and Lovely Bouquet. The gentle colors combined with thoughtful design make it an absolute must-have addition to any home or a delightful gift to brighten someone's day. Order yours today and experience the joy it brings firsthand.

University Gardens New York Flower Delivery


In this day and age, a sad faced emoji or an emoji blowing a kiss are often used as poor substitutes for expressing real emotion to friends and loved ones. Have a friend that could use a little pick me up? Or perhaps you’ve met someone new and thinking about them gives you a butterfly or two in your stomach? Send them one of our dazzling floral arrangements! We guarantee it will make a far greater impact than yet another emoji filling up memory on their phone.

Whether you are the plan ahead type of person or last minute and spontaneous we've got you covered. You may place your order for University Gardens NY flower delivery up to one month in advance or as late as 1:00 PM on the day you wish to have the delivery occur. We love last minute orders … it is not a problem at all. Rest assured that your flowers will be beautifully arranged and hand delivered by a local University Gardens florist.

Would you prefer to place your flower order in person rather than online? Here are a few University Gardens florists you may contact:


Cress Florist
248-02 Northern Blvd
Little Neck, NY 11362


Deep Dale Florist
24902 Horace Harding Expy
Little Neck, NY 11362


Four Seasons Florists
19206 Northern Blvd
Flushing, NY 11358


Great Neck Florist
352 Great Neck Rd
Great Neck, NY 11021


James Anthony Floral
554 Northern Blvd
Great Neck, NY 11021


Le Vonne Inspirations
34-59 Vernon Blvd
Long Island City, NY 11106


Love U Flowers
3 Bond St
Great Neck, NY 11021


Pedestals Florist
125 Herricks Rd
Garden City Park, NY 11040


TerracottaHome
118 Middle Neck Rd
Great Neck, NY 11021


Young Flower
26 S Station Plz
Great Neck, NY 11021


In difficult times it often can be hard to put feelings into words. A sympathy floral bouquet can provide a visual means to express those feelings of sympathy and respect. Trust us to deliver sympathy flowers to any funeral home in the University Gardens area including to:


All Faiths Burial and Cremation Service
189-06 Liberty Ave
Jamaica, NY 11412


Greaves- Hawkins Memorial Funeral Services
116-08 Merrick Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434


Hollander-Cypress
800 Jamaica Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208


Majestic Funeral Services
18906 Liberty Ave
Saint Albans, NY 11412


Riverside-Nassau North Chapel
55 N Station Plz
Great Neck, NY 11021


Shastone Memorials
112 Northern Blvd
Great Neck, NY 11021


Why We Love Lilies

Lilies don’t simply bloom—they perform. One day, the bud is a closed fist, tight and secretive. The next, it’s a firework frozen mid-explosion, petals peeling back with theatrical flair, revealing filaments that curve like question marks, anthers dusted in pollen so thick it stains your fingertips. Other flowers whisper. Lilies ... they announce.

Their scale is all wrong, and that’s what makes them perfect. A single stem can dominate a room, not through aggression but sheer presence. The flowers are too large, the stems too tall, the leaves too glossy. Put them in an arrangement, and everything else becomes a supporting actor. Pair them with something delicate—baby’s breath, say, or ferns—and the contrast feels intentional, like a mountain towering over a meadow. Or embrace the drama: cluster lilies alone in a tall vase, stems staggered at different heights, and suddenly you’ve created a skyline.

The scent is its own phenomenon. Not all lilies have it, but the ones that do don’t bother with subtlety. It’s a fragrance that doesn’t drift so much as march, filling the air with something between spice and sugar. One stem can colonize an entire house, turning hallways into olfactory events. Some people find it overwhelming. Those people are missing the point. A lily’s scent isn’t background noise. It’s the main attraction.

Then there’s the longevity. Most cut flowers surrender after a week, petals drooping in defeat. Lilies? They persist. Buds open in sequence, each flower taking its turn, stretching the performance over days. Even as the first blooms fade, new ones emerge, ensuring the arrangement never feels static. It’s a slow-motion ballet, a lesson in patience and payoff.

And the colors. White lilies aren’t just white—they’re luminous, as if lit from within. The orange ones burn like embers. Pink lilies blush, gradients shifting from stem to tip, while the deep red varieties seem to absorb light, turning velvety in shadow. Mix them, and the effect is symphonic, a chromatic argument where every shade wins.

The pollen is a hazard, sure. Those rust-colored grains cling to fabric, skin, tabletops, leaving traces like tiny accusations. But that’s part of the deal. Lilies aren’t meant to be tidy. They’re meant to be vivid, excessive, unignorable. Pluck the anthers if you must, but know you’re dulling the spectacle.

When they finally wilt, they do it with dignity. Petals curl inward, retreating rather than collapsing, as if the flower is bowing out gracefully after a standing ovation. Even then, they’re photogenic, their decay more like a slow exhale than a collapse.

So yes, you could choose flowers that behave, that stay where you put them, that don’t shed or dominate or demand. But why would you? Lilies don’t decorate. They transform. An arrangement with lilies isn’t just a collection of plants in water. It’s an event.