The meaning of flowers for Mother’s Day: Say it with flowers!

Hey flower lover! Mother’s Day is just around the corner and let’s be honest: mom deserves the very best, right? And what could be better than surprising her with a bunch of flowers that really say something? Yep, flowers can talk! Well, not literally of course, but they do have their own ‘language’. Cool, right?

The hidden language of flowers

For centuries, we have been using flowers to express our feelings. Did you know that in the Victorian era, people could have entire conversations using just flowers? There were even flower dictionaries! This way, you could secretly send messages to your loved one. Super handy when your parents were around, haha!

Nowadays, this flower symbolism has faded into the background, but on days like Mother’s Day, it comes back to life. Because let’s face it, a flower is nice, but a flower with a story? Now that’s special!

Red roses – More than just romance!

If you think about roses, you probably immediately think of Valentine’s Day and romantic love. But wait a minute! On Mother’s Day, red roses take on a whole new meaning. They represent deep appreciation and unconditional love. You’re basically saying: “Mom, you’re my rock!”

My tip? Combine red roses with some green eucalyptus for a timeless bouquet that every mother will appreciate. The scent of eucalyptus is also super good for the respiratory tract – a healthy bonus!

Peonies – The divas of flowers

Oh, peonies… these flowers are truly the divas of flowerland! They start out as little balls and open up into lush, full blooms that fill your room with their soft scent. It’s no wonder they’re so popular on Instagram!

Peonies symbolize luxury, prosperity, and gratitude. They’re basically saying, “Mom, you deserve the best and I’m so grateful for everything you do!” These flowers are seasonal (usually from April to June) so it’s extra special if you can score them on Mother’s Day! Every year, I hear moms excitedly exclaim when they receive a bouquet of peonies: “Are those really peonies?!”

Lilies – Elegance in a Flower

Lilies are those elegant, elongated flowers that fill your room with their enchanting scent. They represent purity, tenderness, and—you guessed it—unconditional motherly love. A white lily says: “Mom, your love is pure and powerful.”

A little warning: be careful with lilies if you have cats in the house! They can be poisonous to our four-legged friends. And another pro tip: remove the stamens (those brown things in the middle) when they open. Otherwise you will get those annoying orange stains on your clothes that will never come out. Been there, done that!

Gerberas – For the colorful mothers

Do you know those mothers who are always cheerful and radiate energy? These are typical ‘gerbera mothers’! These radiant flowers with their open faces represent zest for life, cheerfulness and optimism.

Gerberas come in so many colours that you can hardly choose. Yellow stands for friendship, pink for admiration and red for love. Mix them for an explosion of colour and emotion! I often give them to my cheerful mother-in-law who is always ready with a warm smile and a steaming cup of tea.

Forget-me-nots – Small but powerful

These little blue flowers have a big meaning! They stand for – you guessed it – ‘forget me not’ and true love. Perfect for moms who may live a little further away but are always in your heart.

Forget-me-nots are subtle and can be beautifully combined with larger blooms. They say, “Mom, even though I don’t see you every day, you’re always in my thoughts.” How cute is that?

Sunflowers – For radiant mothers

Is your mother always positive and sunny? Then sunflowers are her flower! These cheerful giants literally turn towards the sunlight – just like your mother always looks for the positive in life.

Sunflowers stand for adoration, loyalty and longevity. They say: “Mom, you are my sunshine!” And let’s be honest, who doesn’t get happy from such a cheerful yellow head looking at you?

Create a personal bouquet

The nice thing about flowers is that you can mix and match to say exactly what you want! Is your mother caring but also a little wild? Then combine some single flowers with wild grasses. Is she elegant but also warm? Then try lilies with some warm orange flowers in between.

At deBloemist.nl we are happy to help you put together a bouquet that perfectly suits your mother. Our florists are true artists in translating your feelings into a beautiful flower arrangement!

Caring for flowers – How to keep them beautiful for longer

When you give your mother flowers, you naturally want her to enjoy them for as long as possible! Here are some care tips:

• Cut the stems diagonally before putting them in a vase
• Change the water every 2-3 days
• Keep flowers out of direct sunlight and away from fruit (fruit gives off ethylene, which makes flowers wilt faster)
• Add a little flower food on the water

Have a bouquet delivered with meaning

Don’t live near your mother? No worries! At deBloemist.nl we deliver throughout the Netherlands. You can create the perfect Mother’s Day bouquet online that perfectly matches her personality. We deliver with a freshness guarantee and you can add a personal message on a card.

Order in time for Mother’s Day, because it is one of our busiest days of the year! And believe me, there is nothing like the surprise of an unexpected delivery to the door. That smile on mom’s face? Priceless!

So, what will it be this year? A classic rose, a lush peony or that cheerful gerbera? Whatever you choose, your mother will be happy that you thought of her. Because in the end, it is not about the most expensive flowers, but about the feeling behind them. And that is the real meaning of flowers on Mother’s Day!

Want more inspiration? Then also take a look at these blogs Flowers an appreciated Mother’s Day gift or Typical spring flowers.