Mothers Day Flowers
Get the perfect arrangement of Mothers Day flowers
Sending Mother’s Day flowers has been a tradition since May 10, 1908, when Anna Jarvis, founder of the holiday, sent 500 white carnations, her mother’s favorite flower, to Andrew’s Methodist Church in West Virginia where the first Mother’s Day celebration took place. The carnations were distributed to celebrants after the service, and moms worldwide have been receiving Mother’s Day bouquets ever since.
Flowers for Mother’s Day are appreciated as an expression of feelings without words and for their symbolism of love, loyalty and gratitude. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “flowers…are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities of the world.”
Popular Mother’s Day Flowers
According to the creator of Mother’s Day, Anna Jarvis, carnations are meant to symbolize the purity of a mother’s love. Wearing a white carnation on Mother’s Day expresses love for a mom who has died or is far away, while a red carnation represents love for a mom who is alive and close by.
Besides carnations, the most popular Mother’s Day flowers are roses, symbolizing love, and tulips, symbolizing a declaration of love. Spring flowers, such as the daffodil, hyacinth, freesia, iris and lily, are also popular for Mother’s Day flower arrangements, as are mixed bouquets combining these flowers.
Mother’s Day Flower Arrangements
Mother’s Day bouquets are usually composed of the most popular flowers in soft pastel shades. Often, the arrangements involve a single variety of flower in two to four coordinated colors, or two to three flower varieties, each in a different color. Many florists also offer stunning monochromatic Mother’s Day flower arrangements.
Sending Mother’s Day Flowers
When sending Mother’s Day flowers, be absolutely certain to place your order about seven to eight days in advance. This will help to ensure that your floral designer has access to the freshest and prettiest blooms, greens, accessories and, not yet exhausted by the rush, will take the most care with the arrangement and composition of your order.
Also, your order will be filled early and be ready to ship when Mother’s Day comes. It won’t be the victim of out-of-stock items, wilted flowers, last-minute mistakes or dead-tired staff.
For those on a budget, adding more greens to your Mother’s Day bouquets so they require fewer flowers can save you money, as can combining real and silk flowers. Online coupons for floral delivery can provide significant savings, as can online floral discounters and wholesalers. Just be sure that shipping costs are not excessive.
