Mother's Day Flower Gifts

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Mother's Day Flower Gifts

Mother's Day is a holiday that - like any other holiday - comes once a year only. This is a day when most of us want to make sure that they get it right and honor their mother in the best way.

Roses are the traditional gift given on Mother's Day but there are many other flowers that would become wonderful gifts. But you do not want to buy the first bunch you see at the supermarket and after having made decision on the amount of money you're willing to spend, you will take the time to go to the florist.

Having a complete overview of all available arrangements is supposed to help you make decision on the bunch you're going to offer. However, too many different settings might prevent you from being able to make a choice.

Here are a few ideas that will help you select the perfect Mother's Day flower gift.

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The Roses 

The most popular flowers ever!

    flowers, mothers day, giftsRoses are the ever favorite flowers and can be offered in any occasion. Their colors have their specific meaning, here are a few of them:

    • Orange: enthusiasm, fascination
    • Peach: modesty (pale peach) ; sincerity (peach)
    • Red/yellow: happiness
    • Red/white: unity
    • Yellow: joy, faithfulness
    • Pink: gentleness and admiration
    • White: purity, innocence, simplicity
    • Red: respect, passion
    • Blue: peace and serenity

Offer a Rose Bunch 

Express your thoughts...

flowers, mothers day, giftsWhite roses are related to feelings, so if you want to tell your mother how much you love her, I would advise you to give her a bouquet of full-bloomed white roses.

Think that your mother's home is a place of peace and serenity? Give her a bunch of blue roses.

Whenever you're a grownup and left the home to get married tell your mother you were happy at her home with a bunch of red/white roses.

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24 Stems Red Roses

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A pale Pink Rose bunch is the perfect way to say "Thank you, Mother, for having sacrified so much for me".

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Everlasting Flowers 

Things never die

flowers, mothers day, giftsJust like the sentiments you feel for your mother, everlasting flowers never die. So, why not giving a bunch of Everlasting Flowers (aka Strawflowers)?

You might ask yourself how is that possible to give everlasting natural flowers! Indeed, once cut, flowers are bound to die. However, the symbol might remain when it comes to species like Everlasting Flowers. Basically, those flowers keep their original color and form when they die.

On condition that you want to tell your mother you'll always love her, do it with Everlasting Flowers. They are the perfect present to give your mother whenever you live far away from her.

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Give your Mother some Orchids 

Try a little tenderness

flowers, mothers day, giftsOrchids mainly relate to sensuality and seduction and you might think they're not the kind of flowers to give a mother.

Think twice and... Orchids are delicate, forget about taking care of them and they die faster than any other flowers, just like anything bad that happens to you hurts your mother and makes her cry.

White or purple Orchids are the best way to pay homage to your mother's tenderness.

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Mini Tranquility Platter - Phalaenopsis Orchid

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As stated above, white represents innocence and purity. This white Orchid will be a wonderful way to tell your mother how much you care about her.

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Lilies 

Harmony, innocence, pride

The feelings that tie a mother to children are most of the time based on harmony, understanding, confidence. See those children whose mother leaves the room for a moment... they're lost!

There is a type of flowers that symbolize harmony, purity and innocence: White Lilies. They are the kind of flowers to offer when you want to tell your mother how much you care about anything she thinks or says.

Lilies are also related to dignity and pride (learn more about it by going to The Cutest Easter Bells Ever!) and would be for sure a great way to tell your mother how proud you are of being her child.

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Marguerites and Carnations 

Pure and simple sentiments

flowers, mothers day, giftsIn the same vein as the Lilies, Marguerites and Carnations are also related to purity. However, they also symbolize simplicity and faithfulness.

A mother is always there, ready to care about her children, to protect them against anything bad that can happen.

Daisies and Carnations will tell your mother that you know about the sacrifices she has done to bring you up.

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Flowers & Gifts - one dozen carnations arranged in a vase

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Pale pink flowers symbolize joy and admiration. They're also a great way to say "Thank you".

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Multicolored Flower Bunch 

Colors make you happy!

flowers, mothers day, giftsObviously, nothing prevents you from using the language of the whole bunch to thank your mother for being what she is for you.

Indeed, colors having their own meaning, you can give your mother a splendid yellow arrangement to tell her how happy you are to see her. A white bunch will talk about the wonderful memories you have of your childhood.

You can also mix the colors and offer a red/white bouquet that will say "I love you, mom".

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What about a Wax Plant? 

Delicate like porcelain

flowers, mothers day, giftsYou do not have to limit yourself in giving a bunch of flowers. One of the most fantastic flower gifts to offer to your mother might not be a bunch of roses!

Indeed, do you know those plants called "Wax plants"?

Those are plants with green leaves white and red flowers. The flowers look like porcelain flowers and are wet. They make wonderful decorations for any room in the home.

Strawberries and Cream Wax Plant

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The first time I saw those delicate flowers, at my best friend's home, I thought they were artificial plants made out of porcelain. Actually it was a real plant, and when I put my finger on it, it was wet... The flowers bloom in the Summertime, they are porcelain white with a red center. This is really an unique plant.

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What about giving Plants? 

Perfect gift for a garderner

my gardenFresh flowers have a reduced lifetime and when you offer a bouquet, it generally doesn't last more than two or three weeks.

If you want your Mother's Day Gift last longer - for years - you might want to choose to give a plant. Of course, your mother will have to have a garden but as you just saw, there's no need of having one to grew plants.

There are plenty of nice flowering plants that will make your mother happy with each new bloom.


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Lilac and Wisteria for Mother's Day 

Sincerity

lilac, mothers day, gift, flowersSupposing your mother likes plants and particularly bonzais, you might want to give her a Wisteria Bonzai. This way, she would keep your flower gift for years to come.

Another idea would be to get extravagant and on condition that your mother has a garden, give her a white or purple Lilac or even a Wisteria, they have wonderful scented flowers in the Springtime. This will also have your mom think of you each year, when the Spring arrives and the tree's blooming.

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Blue Chinese Wisteria Vine - Outside Vine or Bonsai

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Whenever your mother has no garden to grow a "real" Lilac or Wisteria, the option would be to give her a Blue Chinese Wisteria that she will grow in its pot. With a bit of care and sun - unlike the other type of Bonzais, the plant is easy to grow - the violet/blue flowers will bloom and the plant will then get a splendid appearance that will bring joy to your mother. And on condition that your mother has a garden, she will have the option to make it grow outside of the home where it will grow like a normal Wisteria.

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Give Flowers along with a Poem 

For those like me...


Whatever kind of flowers you choose to offer to your mother, if you're like me and think it's hard to express yourself and your feelings, give your flower bunch along with a poem.
The result is guaranteed: wonderful and truly unique!

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