The chrysanthemum symbolises friendship and positive well wishes. They come in all shapes and sizes from smaller field varieties to the wonderfully large disbuds. Tulips tend to symbolise love, but different colours can say different things. Yellow tulips bring cheerful thoughts Got some apologising to do? Then white tulips are your friend. And red tulips stand for true love so maybe leave these ones alone. If you want to break it down by colour, white means purity, pink stands for ambition and encouragement, yellow conveys good health and wellbeing, orange is confidence and pride, and red is of course love and desire.
Roses have long been associated with motherhood, making them a popular choice on Mother's Day. However, trying to navigate the meaning of roses can be a bit of a minefield with so many variations and colours available.
Let's cover the basics - pink roses convey admiration and gratitude, white roses signify virtue and purity, yellow roses stand for joy and friendship, orange are for passion and energy and once again red is for love.
If your mum likes to keep up with the latest trends then forget about the traditional options and opt for something unique that is a reflection of her own personal style. So what's in right now? Native flowers are super popular with the cooler weather setting it, especially proteas which are looking really beautiful at the moment. Anything autumnal is trending so a bouquet with warm tones of reds, oranges and yellows is sure to impress. Look out for posies with whimsical foliage in multiple colours.
We all love receiving flowers but there inevitably comes a time when we have to say goodbye. Instantly transforming any room and great for health and wellbeing, a houseplant really is the perfect gift.
