Mother’s Day flowers are sent to honour your mother and to say, ‘Thank you’. It is easy to take a mother’s care for granted but it is important to show remembrance and love and a floral bouquet is a special way of showing your appreciation. If you have young children, you might want to help them share in the tradition by arranging for them to send flowers to their mother on this day.
Since Greek and Roman times, there have been celebration days for mothers and Mothering Sunday has been a traditional day in Europe since medieval times. Mothers Day is celebrated on different dates throughout the world but the underlying meaning of honouring motherhood and mothers is the same. In Australia, the United States and Canada, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom always falls on the fourth Sunday in the Christian festival of Lent. In Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia, it is always celebrated on 10 May.
A pink carnation is the traditional flower for Mother’s Day, symbolising, ‘always on my mind’. Roses send a message of love and gratitude and a bouquet of red roses would be the perfect gift. The Chinese symbol of womanhood is the Azalea which would also be a good choice. Others include:
- Bluebells – everlasting love
- Red chrysanthemums – love
- Daisies – loyal love
- Forget-me-nots – faithful love
- Orange blossom – eternal love
- Orchids – love and beauty
- Red Tulips – love
You may know her favourite flower or you might think that a bouquet of flowers in her favourite colour might be appropriate. For a more novel idea, consider using her zodiac sign to inspire you in your choice of flowers and to introduce a more personal touch to her gift, for example:
- AQUARIUS (January 21 – February 19)
Flowers: orchids, gladioli - PISCES (born February 20 – March 20)
Flowers: water lilies, poppies, lilacs - ARIES (March 21 – April 19)
Flowers: honeysuckle, tiger lilies, geraniums - TAURUS (April 20 – May 19)
Flowers: poppies, roses, dahlias, violets - GEMINI (May 20 - June 20)
Flowers: lavender, azaleas, lilies of the valley, orchids, chrysanthemums - CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
Flowers: acanthus, geraniums, lilies - LEO (July 23 – August 21)
Flowers: sunflowers, marigolds, dahlias - VIRGO (August 22 – September 22)
Flowers: morning glory, narcissus chrysanthemums - LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
Flowers: roses, hydrangeas, daisies - SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
Flowers: chrysanthemums, geraniums, honeysuckle - SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
Flowers: narcissus, pink carnations, peonies - CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 21)
Flowers: carnations, pansies, camellias
Using an online florist means that you can shop at a time convenient to you and order flowers from the vast selection online. A beautiful Mother’s Day flower bouquet is only a mouse click away and is a wonderful way of showing your mother you love her and are grateful to her for all she does for you.
