Any flowers will be wonderful, but many special occasions have a certain flower traditionally associated with them. By bringing just the right one, you can make a great impression.
Here’s some of the better known holidays and the flowers that pair with them:
Christmas Flowers (December 25th)
- Christmas cactus
- Poinsettia plants
Christmas Cactus – Photo by David R Carroll
Easter Flowers
- Calla lily
- White roses
- White carnations
Calla Lily – Photo by TooFarNorth
Thanksgiving Flowers (2nd Monday in October)
- Gerber daisies
- Chrysanthemums
- Marigolds
Gerber Daisy – Photo by audreyjm529
Friendship Day Flowers (First Sunday of August)
- Yellow roses
- Daiseys
- Orchids
Yellow Rose – Photo by joanna8555
Valentine´s Day Flowers (February 14th)
- Roses (of course) – In addition to traditional red roses, try mixing in some bright white roses or a even get a bouquet of yellow roses.
Mother´s Day Flowers
- Carnations
- Lily of the valley
Lilly of the Valley – Photo by clip works