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Send the right message with your flower delivery

Red roses are synonymous with romance and, of all the flowers in the world, they are tied most strongly to the traditions of Valentine's Day, making an obvious choice for many at this time of year. But there are countless other occasions when people send flowers to friends, relatives and loved ones, and the decision of which flowers to send can be much less straightforward.

Every kind of flower has its own individual history and its own cultural connotations and symbolism. The choices people make when they send flowers to those who are grieving the loss of a relative differ greatly from the gifts chosen for engagements or new babies and this is all down to the cultural history of flowers.

When it comes to choosing simple, uncomplicated tributes with flowers uk florists often recommend lilies. If you are seeking to brighten up someone's life after a difficult time, or express sentiments of happiness and affection, the lily is an elegant choice. Lilies are commonly exchanged between family members, so if you are looking for a bouquet to send on Mother's Day, a family birthday or after the loss of a family member, look for a lily.

Spring is a great time to choose flowers as a gift, given the abundance of different flowers that are in bloom at that time of year. Daffodils, for example, can be picked from the side of the road and sent as Mother's Day gifts, or to celebrate the arrival of new babies. Daffodils are seen to represent new life and regeneration.

Flowers are not the first gift that springs to mind when we are doing our Christmas shopping. But a number of plants and flowers are steeped in Christmas tradition and those who do send flowers at Christmas are guaranteed to please with their present buying. Evergreen plants like holly and pine can make great Christmas trimmings when given as a gift with red berries, while the ultimate Christmas flower is of course mistletoe.

Though they are not native flowers uk residents have taken the tulip very much to their hearts. This flower is given as an expression of love without the romantic connotations of red roses and will give the receiver an uplifting bloom of home comforts and vivid colours. Tulips make an ideal gift to give on the anniversary of a wedding.

Few people think of flowers when buying gifts for men. But there are a number of flowers whose styles, colours and symbolism appeal strongly to a more masculine market. Gerbera daisies and Stargazer lilies, for example, with their large blooms and vibrant colours, are associated with connotations of honour and aspiration.

Your local florist may be able to source rare, seasonal flowers for a particular special occasion and many online florists can do the same. But it is worth noting also that the decision to send flowers is an entirely personal one and, whichever flower you choose to send, the sentiment is really up to you.

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