Gladioli
When it comes to floral heroes, we need to look to the gladiolus. In Roman times they threw gladioli to victorious gladiators. A flower for strong winners and role models.
Lisianthus
The Lisianthus has a tender, fragile appearance. But don’t be misled, this little toughy can survive in the barren conditions in the desert. Someone who keeps blooming even when the going gets tough - does that remind you of anyone?
Gerbera
At nursery you drew all flowers the same. And in the most fantastic colours! But wait a minute… those kids’ drawings are reminiscent of the ever-cheerful Gerbera. Gift tip: dig out one of those old pictures that you made, and present it to your mum with a bunch of Gerberas in all the colours of the rainbow.
ANTHURIUM
Anthurium has a shiny, heart-shaped bract. This makes this flower perfect for expressing what's in your heart and showing your mother how much you love her! Anthurium is available in many different colours, shapes and sizes, so there is always a suitable one to pop in your bouquet. An additional advantage of Anthurium is that it keeps the longest of all cut flowers, so you can enjoy it for a good time to come. Anthurium symbolises beauty, so it's a great pick for Mother's Day.
CALLA
The Calla Lily makes Mother's Day a party. The Greeks and Romans saw the flower as a chalice from which to drink and toast, hence it is seen as a lucky flower and is traditionally used for festive occasions. Calla comes in different colours, ranging from white to yellow, red, purple, orange and green. The flower gives a stylish, luxurious look to any bouquet and symbolises purity, sympathy and beauty. In short: a great addition to your Mother's Day bouquet!
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum literally means ‘golden flower’. Perfect for your mother with her heart of gold. Nowadays the chrysanthemum is also available in other shades. This stylish flower also represents health and happiness. The icing on the cake is that the strong chrysanthemum lasts for ages. What more do you want?
Aster
If the mother in question is also a grandmother, buy her a big bunch of asters. They bring a happy old age. They look fabulous in a big bouquet, or adorable in individual vases.
MOTHER'S DAY INSPIRATION
Looking for more inspo on how to spoil your mum this Mother's Day? We've got plenty of floral ideas for you to consider. Why not make mum a DIY monogrammed flower arrangement? We'd love to see your Mother's Day bouquets - share them with us on Facebook and Instagram with the hashtag #funnyhowflowersdothat.
