We think you’ll agree that flowers are one of the best gifts. They are a beautiful and meaningful way to express so many things.
From as simple as ‘thinking of you’ to as complicated as love, from an apology to a congratulations, good luck, sympathy or just because – flowers say so much when words can be hard to find, or when you’re far away.
So, let’s talk through the 12 most popular flowers for giving.
The 12 Most Popular Flowers for Giving
Roses
Roses aren’t just for Valentine’s Day! Long-stemmed red roses traditionally say, ‘I love you’. Pink roses show your appreciation and admiration and yellow roses symbolise happiness and friendship.
Roses also make a beautiful, fragrant impact gathered together in a bouquet or as part of an arrangement.
Gerberas
Visually appealing and with a long vase-life, gerberas are cheerful and suitable for an array of occasions. Like a sunflower in that they have a central disc surrounded by overlapping petals, gerberas are sure to bring a smile to the receiver.
Our gerbera arrangements come in bright, pastel and pink – or get in touch for a bespoke bouquet to make a statement in a favourite colour.
Lilies
Lilies are a bold statement flower with a distinctive perfume. Their different colours have different meanings.
White lilies symbolise purity and are a popular choice to express sympathy. Pink lilies are often given to express love and admiration, perhaps for an anniversary or to congratulate a loved one.
Orchids
Orchids are a popular flower to give as an ornamental plant or arrangement. They symbolise love and strength and are a perfect choice for special occasions. Their distinctive blooms last a long time, so they are also an enduring gift.
Peonies
Peonies have large, gorgeous rose-like blooms and a lovely fragrance. They come in a beautiful range of colours and are a lovely way to send a blooming message of elegance and sophistication.
Sunflowers
Sunflowers are famous for their striking yellow ‘faces’ which follow the sun. To wish someone a long life filled with joy and happiness, we think a bouquet of sunflowers is the perfect choice.
Our yellow arrangement may be the floral gift you’ve been looking for. Or get in touch with us to create a bespoke sunflower bouquet.
Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums aren’t just for Mothers’ Day! Chrysanthemums are a popular choice for so many reasons. They symbolise friendship, trust, joy and optimism and come in a range of delicate colours.
Give a bespoke bouquet to friends to wish them luck, say congratulations or ‘just because’ they’re happy.
Snapdragons
Snapdragons are gorgeous blooms. They are another flower where their meaning can change depending on colour. Yellow snapdragons (like these gorgeous blooms on our Instagram) symbolise happiness and positivity, so are the perfect choice to brighten someone’s day or to wish them luck.
Tulips
We love the distinctive bloom of tulips and their delicate colours. They symbolise perfect love so have become popular to give to ones you love. Tulips don’t grow well in our Redlands climate, so we source them directly from growers to bring their blooming beauty to you.
Dahlias
Dahlias are an enduring favourite and one of the most popular flowers to give. They are a beautiful, delicate bloom, multi-layered and textural.
Dahlias look particularly gorgeous in a bouquet, with their array of colours, shapes and sizes. They can be sent as a message of love or to say you are thinking of someone – or ‘just because’ to brighten someone’s day.
Daisies
Daisies are sweet and cheerful and known to symbolise new beginnings and rebirth, making them a popular flower to give to mothers when babies are born.
Carnations
Far from being the supporting player in bouquets and arrangements, carnations are a gorgeous bloom. And they deserve their spot in our ‘floral popularity contest’. Along with chrysanthemums, carnations were the first flower we grew on The Flower Farm, many years ago!
We love sharing carnations on our social media pages, as they bring joy in our flower fields, as far as the eye can see.
We hope you’ve found the perfect floral gift from our list of most popular flowers to send a loved one or to express your thoughts. Our Birkdale farm and shop have beautiful fresh cut flowers and gifts for every occasion.
Get in touch or call in and see us. We’d love to create a bespoke gift bouquet or arrangement.