Sending Certain Flowers for Specific Occasions
Your questions answered by
Michael Day of Flowerville

Q.Is it appropriate to send flowers for Valentines Day to a friend - just a friend, no romantic interest - or should I send a plant or candy or what??? We are close friends and I want to send something. Thanks for the advice.

A.Flowers to a friend? The most perfect gift for a friend is flowers!

They have no calories & are something special that most people don't just buy for themselves. It is a treat to most people to know someone thought enough of them to send a special bouquet.

It's best, in my opinion, to avoid sending red roses to a friend if you are concerned with the possibility of a perceived romantic signal....red roses mean love...and most guys send those instead of saying it!!!

All the others blooms available can also say I love you...but with less romantic overtones!!!

Plants & candy are fine options too....but flowers are a more personal, special & thoughtful gift.

Q. Are there some flowers that are "too happy" to send to a funeral?

A. Flowers are a natural, beautiful expression of life. They have been used throughout history to represent joy, love, sadness, and the whole of life's emotions & feelings.

They are an expression when sent for any particular occasion. They are appropriate for all occasions.

It is not the flowers that make an occasion happy or sad. They simply are an expression of the sender's intentions.

At times of sadness, remember that sending flowers is a way to express you remembrance of a life past, send support & love, and show hope to the loved ones at this sad time.

Cheerful flowers; bright colors are an uplifting thoughtful way of revering life & all the joy of it, even at the time of mourning.

Q. I want to send some flowers for Sweetest Day that shows I am interested but we aren't "sweethearts" yet so I don't want to send roses. What would you advise?

A. For Sweetest Day, and any day, sending flowers show you care & you are thinking of someone. If you send flowers, the recipient knows you are interested!

For that "not too serious" bouquet, send a bouquet of bright gerbera daisies or maybe some fragrant lilies & freesia! Thoughtful, beautiful...but not too committal!