Guide to choosing floral bouquets for housewarmings

Flower bouquets make really good housewarming gifts. A new home is a new start with a new beginning. As the new house may be a little cold and less lively, flowers can change to make it welcoming, bringing with it much freshness and joy. Pretty floral bouquets also carry positivity and are sometimes able to help eliminate air-borne pollutants too. Therefore, flowers are an obvious choice when picking gifts for a housewarming.

Want to send flowers for housewarming? Here’s a definitive guide to that from your online florist Flower Nation.

A general guide to picking housewarming flowers

In general, light colours are better able to fit almost any interior design. If you are not sure or have no information at hand regarding the colours and theme of the home decor, go with lighter-coloured flowers as they are a safe bet. Light, floral colours complement most house paint colours and decors.

Another rule of thumb is to pick scented flowers. Brand-new homes, and especially those that have just earned themselves a coat of paint, would carry a musky smell. Other than being pretty floral decorations, the natural floral scent will enliven the space, while bringing a speck of bubbliness into the house. However, when choosing flowers with a strong scent, it may be wise to pre-check with the owner, to be sure that they prefer that, and do not have any allergies to the scent or the flowers in general. Avoid being the guest that accidentally brings in some irritants. 

Common flowers used in housewarming bouquets

• Roses

You can never go wrong with roses. They are the universal symbol of good wishes, love, and praise. Red roses are versatile flowers for gifts due to their amazing colour and sweet fragrance. You can also substitute red roses with yellow or peach roses as they symbolise appreciation and achievement and congratulate the proud homeowner. You can also gift a forever rose in a box or glass dome. These are preserved highest quality natural roses that can last up to 3 years with proper maintenance. These are ideal housewarming flower gifts as they will last for a long time and not get discarded soon.

• Tulips

Tulips are beautiful and admirable flowers, and they often feature in paintings too, showing their decorative powers. They come in several different colours, with the most commonly seen and popular ones being bright red, white, yellow, dark purple, pink and orange. These flowers represent the arrival of spring, and signify to the host that a new spring has arrived in the form of a new house. Presenting them a bouquet of differently coloured tulips symbolically fills their home and life with an array of bright, warm colours.

Alternatively, gifting a bouquet of purely yellow tulips represents that the new home will always be sunny and happy, carrying ample opportunities for growth.

• Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas are beautiful summer flowers of east Asian origins. These gorgeous blooms carry a nice cluster shape, with numerous petals packed together like a little globe. Hydrangeas also come in a variety of colours, including pink, white, purple and blue. 

A gift of different hydrangeas in a single bouquet naturally brightens up any environment, and perks up the immediate surroundings where they are placed. Choosing to go with either pink or purple hydrangeas denote your appreciation of the house owners, and also marks their proud achievements.

• Green buttons

Green buttons are chrysanthemums of the green variety. They are also called button ‘mums’ or Pompons. They are round-shaped flowers with beautiful small petals which encircle and cover the central disc within, making it invisible. With their distinct shape and colour, they signify abundance and also represent a fresh new start, making them the perfect flowers for housewarming gifts.

• Lilies

The understated lilies are a variety of brightly coloured flowers with an amazing fragrance. They look magnificent and project a classy yet majestic image. Lilies are a preferred choice of floral gifts, especially for housewarmings, as they signify cheerfulness and happiness, perfect for congratulating someone on attaining their new home. Pro-tip for elevating your floral bouquet gift of lilies: gift them in a mother of pearl vase, which will make your gift the centre of attraction. 

• Anthurium

Anthurium is a gorgeous exotic flower that also acts as a natural air purifier. These are also known as Flamingo Lilies or Pigtail plants. Studies have shown that people’s mood, and concentration, greatly improve when they are in close proximity to Anthurium plants. 

Their bright red heart-shaped flowers and accompanying dark green leaves make the house come alive, brightening up the environment. The large green leaves also have the ability to purify the air, getting rid of air-borne pollutants such as ammonia, toluene, formaldehyde and xylene. Anthuriums are also said to symbolise good luck and longevity, thus they are best suited as floral gifts for housewarmings.

Contact Flower Nation to send floral gifts for housewarmings

Flowers are the best choice to give as a housewarming gift. They make the new homeowners comfortable in their new surroundings, and can also transform and beautify the new place. They bring joy and new life into the space. 

Looking for an online flower shop to get some flowers for a coming housewarming party? Get in touch with Flower Nation, your choice flower shop Malaysia. 

We carry a wide variety of flower types and hand bouquets, where you can also choose to customise your floral decorations and arrangements. Pick your blooms (from the one above, perhaps) and have them sent over with the best flower delivery Malaysia, with express same-day service available around selected regions. 

Shop for housewarming and other floral gifts at Flower Nation, the best online florist!