Flowers and personality: choosing a bouquet she’ll love

The best bouquet is one that matches a person’s character and taste. One woman will love soft peonies, another elegant callas, a third an armful of sunflowers. Here is how to find out her favourite flowers without spoiling the surprise, how to match a bouquet to her personality — and a light-hearted “test” of what a favourite flower might say about someone.

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How to find out which flowers she loves

• Notice the details. Prints on clothes, cards, phone wallpaper, flowers at home — all are clues.
• Remember her reactions. Which bouquets she photographed, which flower beds she stopped at, what she admired in a florist’s window.
• Ask people close to her. A friend, sister or mother almost certainly knows.
• Ask casually. For example, while talking about someone else’s wedding or holiday photos.
• Find out what she dislikes. Strong scents like lilies or hyacinths give some people headaches, and some have pollen allergies.

Matching the style to her character

If you don’t know her favourite, go by her style. Romantic souls love lush pastel bouquets of peonies, garden roses and lisianthus. A bright, bold woman will enjoy vivid gerberas, tulips and sunflowers. A minimalist will appreciate a simple single-variety bouquet of roses or a few orchids. A calm, practical person will like long-lasting chrysanthemums and daisies. When in doubt, go for soft classics: roses, lisianthus and a little greenery.

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A playful test: what her favourite flower says

Science has not confirmed any link between favourite flowers and personality, but it makes a fun party game. So, if she loves…

Daisies

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Open, sincere and easy-going. She values simple joys, comfort and reliability.

Roses

Feminine, determined and knows what she wants. She loves beautiful gestures and classics. Choose roses in her favourite shade in our rose delivery in Kyiv section.

Orchids

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Refined and a little mysterious; she can’t stand the ordinary and will appreciate an unusual gift and good taste.

Lily of the valley

Honest, responsible and proud. Her affection has to be earned, but she is deeply loyal.

Lilies

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Bright, confident and sociable — the queen of the party.

Gerberas

She seems serious and reserved at first, but behind that is a cheerful optimist.

Tulips

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Charismatic and independent; she gets on with everyone but takes her time to open up.

Violets

Romantic and sentimental, with an inner strength. See violets in bouquets.

Chrysanthemums

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Serious, thoughtful and a perfectionist; reserved on the outside and very loyal inside.

Tips for getting it right

• A single favourite flower can say more than a huge bouquet — see love in a single flower.
• The meanings of flowers and colours are explained in the language of flowers.
• Add a card with a few personal words — it makes any bouquet special.
• More ideas for romantics in how to win a girl’s heart.

When you don’t know her taste: a safe choice

Sometimes there is no time to find out her preferences. A few rules suit almost any personality:

• A pastel palette — soft pink, cream, peach, white. Bright and dark colours are a more personal choice.
• A gentle scent — roses, lisianthus, alstroemerias, spray chrysanthemums. Not everyone likes lilies or tuberose.
• A medium size — easy to hold and to fit in an ordinary vase.
• No dyed flowers or glitter — a natural look comes across as more tasteful and premium.
• A box or basket — if you are not sure she has a vase.

Next time, just notice which flowers made her smile most — that is the best “personality test”.

FAQ

What flowers should I give a girl if I don’t know her taste?

Soft roses, seasonal peonies or pastel lisianthus — bouquets like these please almost everyone.

Can you tell someone’s personality from their favourite flower?

Not scientifically — but guessing her favourite flower and style is the best way to make a gift personal.

Which flowers are best avoided?

Strongly scented lilies if you don’t know how she reacts to fragrance, and anything she is allergic to.

A bouquet of her favourite flowers is available with delivery in Kyiv from UFL.

Author: Maria Svitlovir

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.

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