Tips on Buying Flowers for a Friend

 

 

We have all had our share of times when we wonder what in the world we should get our friends for their birthday, or if they are going through a rough time and words just don’t seem to help.  Why not buy some flowers we think; but then we start to wonder what kind and color, or if they will even like them, so we end up just getting a card instead.  Most people I know love getting flowers, there is a certain happiness when someone gets flowers even if they are just bringing them home to put on the table for a decoration. 

 

Your best bet to always stick with is picking out a mixed bouquet.  With that choice you get a variety of flowers and colors, so you can never really go wrong.  If going with a mixed bouquet, try Gerber Daisies, Roses, Lilies, Carnations, Orchids, Tulips and more.  When purchasing flowers, take what you know best about your friend and incorporate it with the bouquet.  Maybe you got lucky and actually know what their favorite flower is, but if not even what their favorite color is.  That way, if you use their favorite color in the bouquet, they will know you took the time to personalize it which will mean more to them.  These beautiful, colorful flowers are sure to fill the entire house with happiness.

 

If you are purchasing flowers for someone’s birthday and want to be creative, each month has a designated flower and are as follows: January-Carnation, February-Primrose, March-Violet, April-Daisy, May-Lily of the Valley, June-Rose, July-Water Lily, August-Poppy/Gladiolus, September-Morning Glory, October-Calendula, November-Chrysanthemum, December-Holly/Narcissus/Poinsettia.  Have fun with the idea, because most people probably don’t even know what flower represents their birthday month, so they might look at you funny if it’s an ugly flower but you could always add other flowers to it to spice it up a little bit!

 

I have compiled a list of flowers that have meanings that go along with friendship in case you are worried you will get them something that might bring them bad luck, or means hatred.

            White Carnation: sweet, lovely and usually given to a women for good luck

            Chrysanthemum: cheerfulness and wonderful friend

            Ivy: friendship

            Lily of the Valley: sweetness

            Magnolia: sweetness and beauty

            Narcissus: never change or stay as sweet as you are

            Pansy: thoughts and love

            Yellow Rose: friendship

            Bouquet of Roses: gratitude

            Red Rose bud: pure and lovely

            Hibiscus Rose: delicate beauty

            Sunflowers: loyalty and wishes

            Zinnia: thought of friends

            Iris: meaningful friendship

 

Hopefully these few tips will help out when making your decision.  Whatever you chose, I’m sure your friend will enjoy just for thinking of them!