The Best Flowers for a Birthday: What Type of Flowers Should You Buy?

Getting flowers for a gift, whether it's a special occasion or not, is always welcome. Even men like getting flowers. In fact, unless someone suffers from allergies, flowers are a perfect gift choice.

Giving roses to your aunt Rose or lilies to your niece Lily is great fun. Everyone has a favorite flower or plant. Those make the best flowers for a birthday. It shows you've been listening.

It's nice when you put some thought into the flowers you choose, rather than just grab some when buying your lottery ticket. Let's look at a few nice ideas for giving plants and flowers.

The Best Flowers for a Birthday

You don't have to spend a fortune, as the flowers say enough on their own. Finding certain flowers off-season can be expensive and difficult. But if you look around or preorder, you and the one receiving them won't be disappointed.

Roses

Roses have a long tradition of being a popular flower for so many special occasions. Birthday, wedding, first date, but they can also represent mourning or other meanings.

White Roses

These flowers mean new beginnings, which is perfect for a birthday, as they start their new year. They also mean innocence and purity.

Red Roses

Red roses mean love. What better way of saying 'I love you' than with a gorgeous bouquet of red roses?
You can also just give one if you got a different gift. Not just for Valentine's day.

Yellow Roses

Joy, friendship and a promise of new beginnings. Nice for a spring birthday.

Pink Roses

A delicate pink rose, so perfect for representing gentleness, happiness, and grace. If you aren't sure, get a combination of roses, pick red and white, red and pink or get a mix of all that is available, for a beautiful and colorful bouquet.

Other Flowers

Not everyone will be a fan of roses. It's always nice to find something they like, or something unusual. Finding them in season or locally grown is best.

Gardenia

Gardenias symbolize mutual understanding and harmony. They are nice on their own, can be mixed with other flowers and come in a variety of colors.

Lilies

There are several types of lilies, readily available, either as bouquets on their own or in a mixed bunch. Finding ones with a scent can fill an entire room with their heady aroma. Look for Easter or Tiger Lilies.

Gladioluses

Tall and beautiful, these flowers come in many colors and represent strength, honor, and infatuation.

Sunflowers

Bright yellow and hearty, these flowers are a fun gift to give. They come in different colors other than yellow, for a variety. Sunflowers mean warmth and adoration, and they are a sign of longevity.

Tulips

Delicate, velvety, and in many colors, these can make a great gift in a bouquet or as a starter kit for the garden. They represent spring, abundance, and royalty.
If you grow flowers, you can always cut from your own garden.

Mixed Bunches

A mixed bunch of flowers makes a great gift. They can have scented flowers and a wide mix of colors. Certain flowers will last longer than others, and these bouquets can last a lot longer.

Blooming Plants

If you want to give a gift that lasts longer than the flowers, consider blooming houseplants. You can also give plants that bloom for planting outside. A plant that blooms is a gift that gives for years to come.

Orchids

Orchids are a gorgeous plant and have thousands of variations. If the person you are giving it to has a bit of a knack with plants, consider the orchid.

African Violets

African violets are easy to grow. Their delicate flowers and furry leaves don't take up much room and look great.

Christmas Cactus

These are a hearty plant that often blooms more than once a year. Easy to grow, low maintenance, and you can mix a few together for a wilder color show.

Food Plants

Not only will food plants bloom, but they are the perfect gift for the balcony gardener. A pepper or tomato plant will grow very well in a window or patio. Imagine how fun it will be when your friend can pick their own food off their plant.

Mixed Pots

A combination of plants in a pot makes a beautiful gift. There can be some that bloom, maybe some that change color in season or a nice mix of similar plants.

The best thing about these is when they start to get too big, they can be transplanted into bigger, separate pots for a whole new batch of plants. Some of these can be used as outdoor plants, depending on your area.

These can be in baskets, bowls, planters, or terrariums. An arrangement of small cacti are also nice for those with limited space or not great with plants.

Flowers and More

If you want to combine the flowers with something more, or are looking at a different type of bouquet, there are bouquets for that, too. Balloon bouquets can be fun and very colorful.

These can come with chocolates or candy, or both. Get a combination of balloons, a teddy, and flowers, all arranged professionally.

Outdoor plants that bloom are a beautiful way to say happy birthday. it's a gift that serves a purpose and gives back for many years to come.

Blooming Beauty

Don't be afraid to get creative with your flowers. Move beyond the vase for excitement and variety. The best flowers for a birthday will be the ones you choose. Make sure the person isn't allergic to certain types of flowers before you get them.

It's also a great way to say Happy Birthday when you are not there to give the flowers yourself. You can simply order them from wherever you are for a delivery. Show you remember and care with a birthday delivery.

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