Flora Exotica
Catalogue
The language of flowers is an ancient one that many no longer know. A great many things can be said with a simple bouquet, from love to loathing. Let us assist in the perfect message.
Common or Garden
Common or garden variety plants you can purchase from any ordinary market vendor.
Rare and Exotic
Rare and exotic plants that take great care to cultivate and maintain, and are very, very expensive.
About the Florists
Flora Exotica is a labour of love for Mistress J’roshi Jesal. Boasting the ability to acquire plants from nearly every corner of the star, it’s no wonder she owns and operates one of the leading floral boutiques in Ul’dah; no blossom or greenery will ever find itself outside of her reach.
Common or Garden
While not the extent of her wares, these are some of the flowers to be found within the shop...
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Violas | While violas are a perennial plant, the heat of summer is often too much for them to stand, and they tend to die out to be replanted each year. Be sure to keep area clear of leaf litter and regularly deadhead, for maximum bloom times. |
| Hyacinths | Simple to grow from bulbs, hyacinths pack a punch in both vibrant and intense colours to their heady fragrance. Their flowers are compact on shorter stems, making them an excellent partner to tulips or daffodils. |
| Tulips | Another perennial plant, tulips grow from bulbs rather than seeds. Their blooms are varied in colour and cup variety, are best grown in the spring, and are excellent for arrangements with their long stems and foliage. Bulbs may be removed, or left for the following spring. |
| Daisies | Likely the flower with one of the most varieties, daisies are incredibly popular flowers for gardens, and nosegays, due to their bright and cheerful colours, as well as their simplicity to grow and maintain. |
| Cosmos | Daisy-like and easy to grow, cosmos are freely flowering annual plants that make for a cloud of colour to any garden. Hardy and resilient, they are ideal for summer planting, though thrive in nearly any humidity level. |
| Old Roses | Old Roses, or Heirloom Roses, have many difficult cultivars, but are easily discernable from the Modern Rose introduced later. Heirloom Roses bloom once a year on old wood, but their enchanting fragrance makes them well worth the short lived blossoms. |
| Brightlilies | A summer loving flower and a favorite for arrangements, lilies grow on very strong stems and have a strong fragrance made only moreso during a humid night. Their many varied species offer bursts of colour to any garden or vase. |
| Campanulas | Sometimes referred to as bellflowers, campanulas make for cheery perennial flowers. Their easy maintenance is the perfect trade off for their soft colours. Similar to violas, deadheading is encouraged to promote more and longer lasting blooms. |
| Hydrangeas | A very popular shrug, hydrangeas bloom throughout the summer and into fall. While they range in colours from your normal pink, blue, or purple, there are also varieties with white, green, or even red flowers. The colour of a hydrangea can be influenced by different pomaces being introduced to the soil. |
| Dahlias | Boasting a variety of intense colours, dahlias are easy to maintain in the right circumstances. A late blooming flower, once it reaches a certain height, it is recommended to pinch out the center bud to encourage multiple stems and flowers. |
Rare and Exotic
A full catalogue of the rare and exotic blooms are available upon request. In such a catalogue, there are many varieties of orchid, flowering vines, flowers imported from afar, and even flowers that might be extinct in the wild...
About the Florists
When asked, J'roshi will answer that botany was her first love, and has since been her truest love since her youth. While at first it was simply a means for survival, it soon became more than a hobby, and more like a passion. Boundless knowledge beckoned to the Miqo'te, with the enticing promise of more wherever her travels took her. Ever the creative, to see the way different blossoms complemented the others in ways most unique was only a natural evolution of her study as her 'roots' became more settled in Ul'dah. Quite willing and able to provide for the elite and upper class of the Jewel of the Desert, and their penchant for expensive things for the sake of being expensive, the boutique was only the beginning of her new line of business.
Bouquets
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At the Counter
When shopping for flowers, why simply stop there? Complete the package! Whether your intention is forgiveness or seduction, you can't go wrong with a box of chocolates and a bottle of wine.Looking to go the extra malm? Consider our specialized cheese platter to create the perfect sweet and savoury romantic experience.
Wines provided by Bel Canto Winery
White Wine
- Verdejo, Moraby Bay, 05/7u | Crisp, light-body, pear, apple, lemongrass.Rosé Wine
- Grenache, Moraby Bay, 05/7u | Crisp, sweet, medium body, sour raisins, apple, hint of saltiness, fruity.Red Wine
- Malbec, Moraby Bay, 1570/6a | Medium body, fruity, red plum, blackberry, moko grass, royal cocoa.
Chocolates
- Milk and dark chocolates that are either solid, or filled with a soft chocolate or fruit fudge. They can be purchased separately, or in variety sets.
Cheeses
- CHEESE we'll come back to this