Choosing the Appropriate Flowers for the Occasion

August 27, 2009 3:11 pm admin Home

No matter the occasion, Flowers are always appreciated, but sometimes it can be difficult to know what kind of flowers to send. Everyone knows that red roses mean love, but what if you want to send a more thoughtful, complex message? By choosing the right flowers for the occasion, you show that you put thought into what could otherwise be just another gift.For instance, if you want to send an anniversary gift, why not try something more adventurous than roses, like pansies, which represent remembrance, or white camellias, which means the recipient is adorable.

If you want to stick with roses, a change in color can spice up your gift–just be sure to avoid yellow roses if you’re trying to be romantic, since they are for friendship.If you’re sending flowers for a sadder occasion, the color of your floral arrangement can set your gift apart from the rest. For those in the hospital, aim for brightly colored flowers that look happy and cheerful, like geraniums or snapdragons–despite their traditionally negative meanings, they are more likely to cheer someone up than a more formal flower. For funerals, lilies, meaning peace, are always appropriate, but zinnias, meaning remembrance, can also send the right sentiment.Some seasonal flower gifts are traditional, like poinsettias for Christmas or white lilies for Easter.

If you want to keep the tradition, yet not appear cliched, then why not create a bouquet that has the traditional seasonal flower mixed in with something more exotic? For instance, alternating poinsettias with white amaryllis, is not only a festive color combination, but adds flare to your decorations–amaryllis means “dramatic.”No matter what the occasion is, as long as you remember some simple rules it is easy to choose the appropriate flowers. Choose something that looks nice together, and know the meaning of what you’re sending, but don’t be bound by tradition.

Often, ordering from an online flower shop is the best way to go, since they have a much greater variety than local florists, so you can be as creative as you want with your bouquets. Also, by ordering online you can send flowers to someone you love even when they’re far away from you. Finally, if you’re stuck for ideas, online flower shops often offer suggestions of interesting and beautiful combinations. With so many choices, you can be sure that your flowers will always be appropriate and appreciated.