Popular Mother’s Day Flowers and Their Unique Meanings
With the month of May approaching, Mother’s Day is almost here! Time to make the tough decision on how best to show your appreciation for your mum, mother-in-law or your wife. Flowers are one of the best Mother’s Day gifts for the special women in your life.
For those of you who are not sure of what to buy, we have compiled a list of 6 suitable blooms with positive meanings for this occasion. As each flower represents a different meaning, it is important to choose the right blooms to convey your love and appreciation.
Carnations
Carnations are traditionally the official flower of Mother’s Day. It has come to signify purity, faith, love, beauty and all the traits that represents the virtue of Motherhood. Carnations are available in a variety of colours and are one of the longest lasting flowers, something mums will appreciate! The most popular options to celebrate this occasion are the pink and red carnations.
Pink carnations symbolise a mother’s pure and never-ending love. They can be used to express appreciation and thankfulness.
Red carnations symbolise sincere love, affection, and admiration.
Tulips
Tulips are an elegant choice for gifting and they happen to be in season during Mother’s Day! This flower represent perfect love. Most colours of tulips are suitable for the occasion and the choice of colour depends on the exact message you would like to send.
Pink tulips represent affection, good wishes and health
Red tulips symbolise romantic and passion, perfect for showing your wife appreciation
Purple tulips represent elegance and royalty, making it a great choice for your mother-in-law
Orange and Yellow tulips symbolises happiness, joy and hope
Orchids
Orchids are a great option to send as they represent love, luxury, beauty, and strength. In Asian and Chinese culture, this auspicious flower also symbolises abundance, wealth, and is a lucky plant to have at home. Additionally, cut orchids or potted ones last for a long time in the Singapore weather.
Pink or purple orchids signify respect, admiration, and elegance
Green orchids represent good health and fortune.
Lilies
Lilies are one of the most beloved flowers by many mothers due to their large bloom size and beautiful shape. Coming in a variety of colours and species, they associated with good fortune, happiness and Motherhood. However, this flower is toxic to cats and carry a strong scent. Hence, if your recipient has a pet cat or is sensitive to scent, it is not recommended to send it to her.
White lily represents purity and majesty
Pink lilies symbolises admiration, love and abundance
Hydrangea
Hydrangeas symbolises gratitude, grace, and beauty. This lush and multi-petaled bloom is a great choice for the mother that gives ample amount of love and support.
Blue hydrangeas represents understanding and deep gratitude
Pink hydrangeas represent love and sincerity
White hydrangeas represents purity and grace
Purple hydrangea shows understanding and abundance
Roses
Roses are a reliable classic bloom, however, skip the red, which is typically associated with romantic love. Opt for other colours or a mixed coloured bouquet
Deep Pink Roses represents appreciation and gratitude
Light Pink Roses represents happiness, joy, admiration
Peach Roses symbolise thanks and gratitude
Whichever flowers you chose to send to your mother, wife or mother-in-law, we are sure that she would be delighted to receive them! Otherwise, create a bouquet for her at the studio or spend time with her at our floral arrangement workshop 😆