Valentine’s Day Date Ideas: Interesting Flowers to Gift

Ask anyone, young or old, about tried and true Valentine’s Day gifts, and it will be shocking if the most common answer isn’t a fresh flower bouquet.

So if you’ve decided that Valentine’s Day flowers is what you’re gifting this year, or perhaps an accompaniment to a gift to make your special one doubly happy, then you’re doing it right. However, picking the right variety of flowers or getting the perfect hand bouquet isn’t as easy as it seems. But no worries, we’ll share some tips here on how you can choose the best Valentines Day flowers for your other half.

The dos and don’ts of Valentine’s flower gifting

The one thing that some men get wrong when it comes to Valentine’s Day flowers is… not ordering ahead. They think they can just get them at a ‘florist near me’ on the day itself, or perhaps place an order through an online flower shop just a day ahead. Some think that this is the way to get the freshest flowers.

The problem is, the closer it is to V-day, the busier online florist will be. And thus, you may not get the best stock, and popular varieties like the red rose flower bouquet, may be high in demand or sold out.

Your best bet is to order early via an online flower shop, so you can give your significant other their preferred floral gift.

Exploring your options

Giving a red rose, or a dozen of them, on Valentine’s Day, fits the conventional norm. However, there are actually many other flower varieties that are suitable for the occasion. If you are a little nervous that the relationship is too ‘new’ for wilder flower choices, it’s okay to ask your other half what sort of flowers they prefer.

Alternatively, speak with an online florist for recommendations. You can also work with your florist to come up with the perfect arrangement. Discuss with your florist what colours or fragrance the receiver likes. Or describe their personality so the florist can pick the best blooms to reflect that.

With so many possibilities, we thought to list some popular flower types that will best do the job.

Roses are red…

Or so the well-known poem goes. But everyone knows roses also come in other different colours as well. There’s bright yellow, healthy orange, loving purple, dazzling pink, and many more, with each colour carrying its own significance.

What you may not know is that there are over 100 species of roses out in the market (and fields), though not all are readily and commonly available. Therefore, whoever said roses are boring certainly don’t know what they are talking about.

If red roses are your go-tos for the loving occasion of Valentine’s Day, this year, you may want to switch things up by sending a bouquet of red roses mixed with another colour of roses. A combination of red and white means unity (and union), subtly hinting at the perfect pairing of you and your true love.

For those in early stages of a relationship, white roses make a good option. Signifying purity, it’s a sign of hope for the love to grow.

Tulips, lilies and orchids

One of the best things about tulips is their longevity. Even after they have been cut, they continue to grow. And maintaining your tulip flower bouquet isn’t difficult either.

Just keep tulips in a place with optimum sunlight. Tulips aren’t as in-your-face as red roses are. But if your beloved is someone who prefers subtlety of things, they will definitely appreciate your hand bouquets of tulips.

As for lilies and orchids, they are great to gift to someone who favours tropical styles. If your sweetheart is quite a bit of a trendsetter, you can’t go wrong with an orchid or lily flower bouquet. Of course, if you want a more balanced bouquet, go for a combination of white lilies or white orchids with deep red roses.

Sunflowers, irises and carnations

Do the words ‘bubbly’ and ‘bright’ describe your one true love? If yes, then sunflowers are the perfect Valentine’s Day flowers for them, as sunflowers justly reflect those qualities well.

And while some may say sunflowers aren’t romantic at all (more like a flower of friendship), they can be under the right circumstances. If your message of love is that of happiness, for example, then a bunch of sunflowers make the ideal gift for your Valentine.

If your partner happens to be celebrating her birthday in February, you could consider a double-duty flower, such as irises. Yellow and purple irises would make a great Valentine’s Day plus birthday present, as yellow irises symbolise passion, and purple irises carry the message of wisdom and positive compliments.

As for carnations, which represent respect and love together, you can give them to the great women in your life come Valentine’s Day (that’s your mom or grandma) to show them your care. While carnations are usually given on Mother’s Day, there are no rules to say you can’t gift them on Valentine’s Day. And of course, if your other half is a great woman deserving of all your love and respect, carnations make good flower gifts as well.

Peonies, daisies and chrysanthemums

Peonies are just as popular as roses when it comes to romance. And this is why they are also used a lot at weddings.

If you are planning to gift them to your darling for Valentine’s Day, just keep in mind that they are somewhat hard to find this time of the year. But if you can pull it off, your sweetheart will never forget it. They’ll feel like the luckiest woman on Valentine’s Day.

Daisies, on the other hand, make the ideal gift for a woman who values simplicity. They also make great Valentine’s Day gifts to your girl buddies or your sweetheart’s best friend. For sure, your partner will appreciate that you took the time and effort to buy flowers for their closest pals.

Last but not least, you have chrysanthemums. If you are not too familiar with flower symbolism, the white chrysanthemum represents perfection. And what better way to tell your partner that they are perfect in every way?

There are also different colours to choose from if you don’t want to give an all-white bouquet. Red chrysanthemums represent desire, while yellow ones hint of a secret admirer. Remember, ask your reliable online florist for opinions.

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