Where can I buy a lotus *flower* in September?

[Edward]

Hi all,
I have a friend that is having an art opening in Austin, TX on
September 15th. She has a beautiful painting of a pink Lotus flower
that will be in the show and I wanted to send her a flower arrangement
with a fresh pink Lotus flower in it as a surprise when the show opens
on the 15th. I've tried all of the local florists and flower
wholesalers, but no luck. This seems like an almost impossible task.
I realize the flowers don't last long (probably why no florists seem
to carry them) and that September is pushing the edge of the season.
I have six weeks to figure this out. Cost is no issue. Can anyone
help???

Edward

[Granny Grump]

Why not use a silk one?

[Benign Vanilla]

"Edward" > wrote in message
om...
> Hi all,
> I have a friend that is having an art opening in Austin, TX on
> September 15th. She has a beautiful painting of a pink Lotus flower
> that will be in the show and I wanted to send her a flower arrangement
> with a fresh pink Lotus flower in it as a surprise when the show opens
> on the 15th. I've tried all of the local florists and flower
> wholesalers, but no luck. This seems like an almost impossible task.
> I realize the flowers don't last long (probably why no florists seem
> to carry them) and that September is pushing the edge of the season.
> I have six weeks to figure this out. Cost is no issue. Can anyone
> help???

I have one that is probably a few days from opening. You are welcome to come
cut it. I can't imagine it would ship well, so I won't offer that. I am in
MD, BTW.

BV.

[Edward]

Granny Grump > wrote in message >...
> Why not use a silk one?

I'm really trying to find fresh flowers if at all possible. I suppose
for the same reason people give fresh roses for Valentines Day instead
on artificial ones. Fresh lotus flowers are definitely hard to find
commercially or elsewhere, but I'm going to do my best.

Edward

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