14 February is when flower shops run at full stretch and choosing a bouquet becomes a small test. Here is which flowers to give on Valentine's Day, what their colours say, how many stems to choose, how to present them creatively and why it pays to order in advance. Ideas for other people and occasions are in our guide what to give: gift ideas.
Ready-made bouquets for the holiday are in our red roses, roses in a box and tulips sections.
Colour meanings come from the tradition of the language of flowers, not strict rules: if your loved one adores yellow tulips, give yellow tulips.
In Ukraine it is customary to give an odd number of flowers when there are fewer than 10–15, because even numbers are associated with funerals. In large bouquets this rule no longer applies.
13–14 February are among the busiest days of the year for florists. Demand for roses rises many times over, so the closer to the holiday, the smaller the choice, and delivery at a specific time may no longer be available. Ordering a few days ahead is the most reliable way to get exactly the bouquet you wanted.
Yes, and more and more often. For a man, choose restrained, graphic bouquets: deep red or burgundy roses, calla lilies, anthuriums, boxed arrangements with greenery, coffee or chocolate. Another idea is flowers combined with his hobby — a bouquet with match or gig tickets attached. Just skip the bows and pastel wrapping.
Valentine’s Day is a chance to say warm words to everyone close to you. A mum suits a soft bouquet of tulips or spray roses, a friend a bright mix or a potted succulent, colleagues small arrangements or a single rose with chocolate. To avoid mixed messages with friends and colleagues, skip classic red roses — they read as romantic.
Flowers go well with a handmade gift — see "DIY Valentine's gifts". For inspiration, read love stories in which flowers played a leading role.
Red or pink roses are a safe choice, but consider her taste: many people will be just as happy with tulips, peony-shaped roses or a bright mix.
Yes. Restrained single-variety bouquets, arrangements in a box or potted plants work well.
A few days before the holiday, especially if you need delivery at a specific time.
For card messages, see Valentine's Day wishes.
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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