Flowers for a little girl: the perfect bouquet

For a little girl, her own bouquet is an event: she feels grown-up and like a real princess. But a child’s bouquet differs from an adult’s — it should be light, safe and cheerful. Here is which flowers to give a girl for her birthday, a performance or the first day of school, and which options delight most. Ideas for other people and occasions are in our guide what to give: gift ideas.

Children’s bouquets: flowers for kids.

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What to give

• A small, bright bouquet — gerberas, spray roses, alstroemeria, chrysanthemums, sized so a child can hold it comfortably.
• A flower toy — a chrysanthemum teddy or bunny is always a hit.
• A bouquet with a soft toy — the toy stays as a keepsake after the flowers fade.
• A potted plant — her first plant of her own to look after.

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Safety

• No thorns: choose de-thorned roses or other flowers.
• No strong scent or heavy pollen — lilies are not ideal for children.
• Avoid poisonous plants a child might put in her mouth, such as lily of the valley.
• Soft wrapping with no wire or sharp parts.

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Bouquets for girls by age

• Ages 3–6: a mini bouquet of 3–5 gerberas or spray roses, a “flower toy” — a bear or bunny made of chrysanthemums, or a bouquet with a soft toy. Keep it light and thorn-free.
• Ages 7–10: a bright bouquet in a box or basket, flowers with a balloon, a sweet bouquet with candy and a few flowers.
• Ages 11–14: an “almost grown-up” bouquet — peony roses, lisianthus, pastel tulips in stylish wrapping without excess bows; girls this age love being treated like adults.

[фото: A chrysanthemum teddy bear for a little girl]

Which colours to choose

Little girls usually love bright, “fairy-tale” shades: pink, fuchsia, sunny yellow, lilac. White and cream suit formal events — a first communion, a performance, a nursery graduation. Dark burgundy and purple don’t flatter children’s bouquets, so save them for adults. If you know her favourite colour, that’s the best guide.

Occasions

• Birthday — a bright bouquet or a flower toy.
• Performance or concert — a small bouquet that is easy to present on stage.
• First day of school — a neat medium-sized bouquet.

How a flower toy is made: Flower teddy bear; soft toy ideas: Soft toy bouquet.To go with flowers for a 10th birthday, see gifts for a 10-year-old girl.

FAQ

Which colours should I choose?

Children love bright, happy colours — pink, yellow, orange. If you know her favourite colour, go with that.

Which potted plant suits a child?

An easy, safe one such as an African violet or spider plant; consider whether there are toddlers or pets at home.

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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