Popular bouquets: the flowers people give most

Which bouquet should you choose if you do not want to get it wrong? The easiest way is to lean on the classics — the bouquets given most often, which suit almost any situation. Here are the most requested options, from red roses to flower boxes, and the occasions each one suits.

Popular picks: red roses, peony-style roses and flowers in a box.

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The bouquets people choose most

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Roses

• Red roses — the ultimate symbol of love: dates, anniversaries, declarations. A bouquet of 101 roses is a grand gesture for a special occasion.
• Peony-style roses — lush and delicate, like peonies but available all year.
• Spray roses — many small buds per stem for a light, elegant bouquet.

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Seasonal favourites

• Tulips — spring and 8 March.
• Peonies — late spring and early summer.
• Chrysanthemums — autumn; they last up to two or three weeks.

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Formats

• Pastel mixed bouquets — versatile: for mum, a friend or a colleague.
• Flower boxes — convenient for delivery and offices, no vase needed.
• Baskets — for milestone birthdays and team greetings.

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More on formats in Bouquet, box or basket, on shapes in Types of bouquets, and on rose colours in Rose colour meanings.

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FAQ

Which bouquet suits almost everyone?

A medium-sized mixed bouquet in soft tones — right for a birthday, mum, a colleague or a friend.

What if I do not know the recipient’s taste?

Choose neutral light shades and long-lasting flowers: spray roses, chrysanthemums, alstroemeria.

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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.