A bouquet for a boss is a sign of respect rather than personal affection, so restraint, style and appropriateness matter. Here are the occasions for giving flowers to a manager, which bouquets suit a male or female boss, how to present a gift from the team and what to avoid. All our advice for men is in one place — a man’s guide to choosing and giving flowers. Gift ideas to go with flowers are in gift ideas for your boss.
Arrangements for your boss are in our flowers in a box, flower baskets and flowers for him sections.
Restrained single-variety bouquets of deep-coloured roses, anthuriums, chrysanthemums, callas and boxed arrangements with dark greenery and branches all work. A potted plant for the office is a good choice: ZZ plant, snake plant or an orchid. More ideas in "Flowers for men".
Elegant bouquets in pastel or refined tones are appropriate: orchids, lisianthus, peony-shaped roses, hydrangeas, arrangements in a hatbox or basket. Avoid overly romantic presentation and garish colours.
A bouquet from the team can be larger than a personal one but shouldn't look ostentatious. It helps to agree on a budget in advance and put one person in charge of ordering. Aim for a medium or large bouquet, or an arrangement that is easy to place in an office.
For a male boss people usually choose a box or a plant; for a female boss, a bouquet or basket. Gift ideas to go with the flowers are in what to give your boss.
Keep the tone warm but professional. Thank them for their support and experience, wish them health, energy and successful projects, and sign on behalf of the team or department. For example: “Thank you for your trust, wise decisions and support in tough moments. Wishing you inspiration, strength and new heights. With respect, your team.” Avoid overly personal wishes and in-jokes not everyone shares.
Gift ideas that go well with flowers are in "Gift ideas for men".
To keep a team gift for your manager hassle-free, appoint one person to collect contributions and order the flowers. Make contributions voluntary and equal, and don’t discuss amounts publicly. Present the bouquet together with a card signed by the whole team, at the start of the day or during a short meeting. If there are several managers, keep gifts at the same level so no one feels left out.
A restrained single-variety bouquet, anthuriums, chrysanthemums or a potted plant for the office.
Better not: they have romantic connotations.
From the team — it is more appropriate and avoids awkward questions.
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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