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April 1, 2025

Strong April Floral Selection


The Bloom Central flower delivery of the month for April in Strong is the Dream in Pink Dishgarden

April flower delivery item for Strong

Bloom Central's Dream in Pink Dishgarden floral arrangement from is an absolute delight. It's like a burst of joy and beauty all wrapped up in one adorable package and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any home.

With a cheerful blend of blooms, the Dream in Pink Dishgarden brings warmth and happiness wherever it goes. This arrangement is focused on an azalea plant blossoming with ruffled pink blooms and a polka dot plant which flaunts speckled pink leaves. What makes this arrangement even more captivating is the variety of lush green plants, including an ivy plant and a peace lily plant that accompany the vibrant flowers. These leafy wonders not only add texture and depth but also symbolize growth and renewal - making them ideal for sending messages of positivity and beauty.

And let's talk about the container! The Dream in Pink Dishgarden is presented in a dark round woodchip woven basket that allows it to fit into any decor with ease.

One thing worth mentioning is how easy it is to care for this beautiful dish garden. With just a little bit of water here and there, these resilient plants will continue blooming with love for weeks on end - truly low-maintenance gardening at its finest!

Whether you're looking to surprise someone special or simply treat yourself to some natural beauty, the Dream in Pink Dishgarden won't disappoint. Imagine waking up every morning greeted by such loveliness. This arrangement is sure to put a smile on everyone's face!

So go ahead, embrace your inner gardening enthusiast (even if you don't have much time) with this fabulous floral masterpiece from Bloom Central. Let yourself be transported into a world full of pink dreams where everything seems just perfect - because sometimes we could all use some extra dose of sweetness in our lives!

Strong Florist


There are over 400,000 varieties of flowers in the world and there may be just about as many reasons to send flowers as a gift to someone in Strong Maine. Of course flowers are most commonly sent for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day and Valentine's Day but why limit yourself to just those occasions? Everyone loves a pleasant surprise, especially when that surprise is as beautiful as one of the unique floral arrangements put together by our professionals. If it is a last minute surprise, or even really, really last minute, just place your order by 1:00PM and we can complete your delivery the same day. On the other hand, if you are the preplanning type of person, that is super as well. You may place your order up to a month in advance. Either way the flowers we delivery for you in Strong are always fresh and always special!

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


Augusta-Waterville Florist
118 Mount Vernon Ave
Augusta, ME 04330


Boynton's Greenhouses
144 Madison Ave
Skowhegan, ME 04976


Country Greenery Florist of Madison
280 Main St
Madison, ME 04950


Designs Florist By Janet Black AIFD
7 Mill Hill
Bethel, ME 04217


Hopkins Flowers and Gifts
1050 Western Ave
Manchester, ME 04351


KMD Florist And Gift House
73 Kennedy Memorial Dr
Waterville, ME 04901


Pooh Corner Farm Greenhouses & Florist
436 Bog Rd
Bethel, ME 04217


Richard's Florist
149 Main St
Farmington, ME 04938


Riverside Greenhouses
169 Farmington Falls Rd
Farmington, ME 04938


Visions Flowers & Bridal Design
895 Kennedy Memorial Dr
Oakland, ME 04963


Sending a sympathy floral arrangement is a means of sharing the burden of losing a loved one and also a means of providing support in a difficult time. Whether you will be attending the service or not, be rest assured that Bloom Central will deliver a high quality arrangement that is befitting the occasion. Flower deliveries can be made to any funeral home in the Strong area including:


Dan & Scott Adams Cremation & Funeral Service
RR 2
Farmington, ME 04938


Dan & Scotts Cremation & Funeral Service
445 Waterville Rd
Skowhegan, ME 04976


Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery
163 Mount Vernon Rd
Augusta, ME 04330


Why We Love Ruscus

Ruscus doesn’t just fill space ... it architects it. Stems like polished jade rods erupt with leaf-like cladodes so unnaturally perfect they appear laser-cut, each angular plane defying the very idea of organic randomness. This isn’t foliage. It’s structural poetry. A botanical rebuttal to the frilly excess of ferns and the weepy melodrama of ivy. Other greens decorate. Ruscus defines.

Consider the geometry of deception. Those flattened stems masquerading as leaves—stiff, waxy, tapering to points sharp enough to puncture floral foam—aren’t foliage at all but photosynthetic imposters. The actual leaves? Microscopic, irrelevant, evolutionary afterthoughts. Pair Ruscus with peonies, and the peonies’ ruffles gain contrast, their softness suddenly intentional rather than indulgent. Pair it with orchids, and the orchids’ curves acquire new drama against Ruscus’s razor-straight lines. The effect isn’t complementary ... it’s revelatory.

Color here is a deepfake. The green isn’t vibrant, not exactly, but rather a complex matrix of emerald and olive with undertones of steel—like moss growing on a Roman statue. It absorbs and redistributes light with the precision of a cinematographer, making nearby whites glow and reds deepen. Cluster several stems in a clear vase, and the water turns liquid metal. Suspend a single spray above a dining table, and it casts shadows so sharp they could slice place cards.

Longevity is their quiet rebellion. While eucalyptus curls after a week and lemon leaf yellows, Ruscus persists. Stems drink minimally, cladodes resisting wilt with the stoicism of evergreen soldiers. Leave them in a corporate lobby, and they’ll outlast the receptionist’s tenure, the potted ficus’s slow decline, the building’s inevitable rebranding.

They’re shape-shifters with range. In a black vase with calla lilies, they’re modernist sculpture. Woven through a wildflower bouquet, they’re the invisible hand bringing order to chaos. A single stem laid across a table runner? Instant graphic punctuation. The berries—when present—aren’t accents but exclamation points, those red orbs popping against the green like signal flares in a jungle.

Texture is their secret weapon. Touch a cladode—cool, smooth, with a waxy resistance that feels more manufactured than grown. The stems bend but don’t break, arching with the controlled tension of suspension cables. This isn’t greenery you casually stuff into arrangements. This is structural reinforcement. Floral rebar.

Scent is nonexistent. This isn’t an oversight. It’s a declaration. Ruscus rejects olfactory distraction. It’s here for your eyes, your compositions, your Instagram grid’s need for clean lines. Let gardenias handle fragrance. Ruscus deals in visual syntax.

Symbolism clings to them like static. Medieval emblems of protection ... florist shorthand for "architectural" ... the go-to green for designers who’d rather imply nature than replicate it. None of that matters when you’re holding a stem that seems less picked than engineered.

When they finally fade (months later, inevitably), they do it without drama. Cladodes yellow at the edges first, stiffening into botanical parchment. Keep them anyway. A dried Ruscus stem in a January window isn’t a corpse ... it’s a fossilized idea. A reminder that structure, too, can be beautiful.

You could default to leatherleaf, to salal, to the usual supporting greens. But why? Ruscus refuses to be background. It’s the uncredited stylist who makes the star look good, the straight man who delivers the punchline simply by standing there. An arrangement with Ruscus isn’t decor ... it’s a thesis. Proof that sometimes, the most essential beauty doesn’t bloom ... it frames.