Squash blossoms

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had a request for squash blossoms for a funeral piece. Of course I can't find them, but I wondered if anyone had any ideas on a faux squash blossom, the petal looks the same texture of a daffodil petal, and I thought about taking those petals, gluing them to the stem of a mini carnation, but I thought I'd ask to see if anyone had any better ideas. I have to come up with something, this very nice lady that works at one of our local churches died in a car crash going to work, and her husband asked that if we could do one thing, please use squash blossoms in her spray. She had wanted them in her wedding bouquet, and the florist couldn't get them, and she had talked about not having them the past 35 years, so you know I have to get it together for him and for her, so any suggestions would be great! Thanks.
 

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Squash blossons would only be available during squash growing season. The flowers look very trumpet like and have a consistency closer to nasturtiums... maybe that would work better for you.

V
 
How about removing the outer petals of the daffs, and just using the cup? I know it's not his beloved blossom, but it could work .....
 
Don't forget, squash blossoms are large... at least 4" in length.

V
 
Not to ruin the thread...:) but...those blossoms are a delicacy. We would harvest them from my grandfather's garden, dip them in a light batter and lightly fry them..... mmmmm brings back memories of summer days as a kid. :)
 
I know this is a long shot, but Is it possible that a specialty food store might be able to get them? If they have been used as an edible delicacy - it's worth a try.
 
hangglidegirl said:
I know this is a long shot, but Is it possible that a specialty food store might be able to get them? If they have been used as an edible delicacy - it's worth a try.
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Yes indeed...give it a try. If you have a Whole Foods store near you they may have them.
 
I would love to try them... Jamie Oliver has a recipe where he stuffs them with something wilding yummy I'm sure. :)

V
 
This is one of those rare times when our desire to please our customer and go the extra mile for them clashes head on with the realities of nature.

The squash plant belongs to the cucumber family of plants - cucurbitae - the blooms are fragile and extremely short lived. Squash blooms have the same longetivity as Hemerocallis ( daylily )

I doubt of you will find any squash blooms - there are some sources you might try though for reasonable facsimiles

NDI - Natural Decorations International - Joe and Carol Gordy AIFD - This company makes some of the most realistic faux botanicals you can imagine. If anyone would have a faux squash stem, it would be them.

I would have cautioned my customer that squash is not a flower that we can get as it is soooo short lived, that it withers before it could be shipped in, additionally, squash is a summer seasonal flower. This is one of those times when having a good working knowledge of horticulture comes in handy.
 
RWK is right--very, very short-lived, albeit delightful, flower. Totally unshippable. Best bet might be to make them with crepe paper, chenille stems, and stretchy tape. But not on short notice, like for a funeral. You'd want time for a few failed experiments. And only a pathological people-pleaser would even think of undertaking such a project........
 
[ And only a pathological people-pleaser would even think of undertaking such a project........[/quote]


Is that a category or a disease? lol
 
thebloomcloset said:
had a request for squash blossoms for a funeral piece. Of course I can't find them, but I wondered if anyone had any ideas on a faux squash blossom, the petal looks the same texture of a daffodil petal, and I thought about taking those petals, gluing them to the stem of a mini carnation, but I thought I'd ask to see if anyone had any better ideas. I have to come up with something, this very nice lady that works at one of our local churches died in a car crash going to work, and her husband asked that if we could do one thing, please use squash blossoms in her spray. She had wanted them in her wedding bouquet, and the florist couldn't get them, and she had talked about not having them the past 35 years, so you know I have to get it together for him and for her, so any suggestions would be great! Thanks.
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Try and asian market...they usually have squash blossoms year round..Good luck

However, Rick is right they may not make it through the service...they are very delicate and delicious stuffed with ricotta cheese, lightly battered and fried
 
ivygreen said:
[ And only a pathological people-pleaser would even think of undertaking such a project........
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Is that a category or a disease? lol[/quote]
uh...maybe it's somebody who has worn out two copies of "Codependent No More" and is well into beating a third one to death?
 
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They wouldn't look exactly like a squash blossom but if you can't find a really good silk. Maybe spray a white oriental lily. Not the same consistency but sometimes close enough has to be close enough.

Hope this helps
Bob
 
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