Giving flowers to a man is perfectly normal, and many men enjoy it even if they won't admit it. A bouquet suits an anniversary, a successful thesis defence, a premiere, a promotion or an award — and, for someone close, no reason at all. Here is how a bouquet for a man differs, which flowers and colours to choose, how to wrap it and what to give instead. Ideas for other people and occasions are in our guide what to give: gift ideas. All our advice for men is in one place — a man’s guide to choosing and giving flowers.
For ready-made options, see bouquets for men and flowers in a box.
Yes. Flowers have long been given to performers, athletes, scientists and people celebrating milestones, and in business etiquette a bouquet for a man is a normal sign of respect. It can come from a woman, a man or a whole team. The only rule is to consider the person: some prefer a minimalist arrangement, others a potted plant. See also our guide to flower gift etiquette.
Blue is often called a "masculine" colour, and a blue bouquet does look smart and dignified. But there are few naturally blue flowers: irises, delphinium, hydrangea, muscari, eryngium and blue lisianthus. Bright blue chrysanthemums and roses are almost always dyed — that's fine, but they usually last less well than natural ones. A good compromise is blue with white or yellow.
Why many men rarely give flowers themselves — see why men don't give flowers.
An edible bouquet is a popular alternative to flowers, and easy to make at home:
Assemble it on the day you give it and keep it cool if it contains perishables.
Boxed flowers look restrained and masculine. Take a sturdy dark box, line the bottom with film, insert soaked floral foam and pack in short stems: burgundy roses, calla lilies, anthuriums, eucalyptus. Fill gaps with coffee beans, chocolate or a small accessory such as a watch or cufflinks. It needs no vase and lasts 5–7 days if you water the foam every other day.
Here’s what real men’s bouquets look like: restrained colours, a compact shape and simple wrapping, or creative arrangements with peppers and greenery.
Callas, anthuriums, dark roses or a basket arrangement in rich colours.
A compact single-variety bouquet of chrysanthemums, carnations or irises in kraft paper, or an office plant.
Yes, especially for a formal occasion or to someone close — it shows respect and attention.
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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