Birthday flowers – find the perfect bouquet
Few gifts are received as well as a beautiful flower bouquet on a birthday. But which flowers should you choose? Here we help you find the right bouquet – whether it's for your mum, your boss, a close friend or your partner.
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Order flowers nowWhich flowers are best suited for a birthday?
When someone has a birthday, you want to give something that is colourful, festive and joyful. Avoid dark and muted compositions – instead choose flowers in vibrant colours with positive symbolism. You can easily send flowers with delivery straight to the birthday person.
Gerbera – the ultimate birthday flower
Gerbera is amongst the very best choices when someone celebrates a birthday. The flower symbolises pure joy and comes in countless colours – from yellow and orange to pink, red and white. A generous gerbera bouquet with mixed colours is festive without being over the top, and it suits all age groups. An added bonus is that gerbera lasts a long time in a vase – up to 14 days with proper care.
Sunflowers – warmth and energy
Sunflowers radiate optimism and vitality, making them perfect as a birthday gift. Combine sunflowers nicely with blue delphinium or orange gerbera for a dramatic and memorable look. This flower is especially suitable for milestone birthdays or other major celebrations.
Roses – a choice that always hits the mark
Roses are always a safe bet. Pink roses convey admiration and gratitude – a message that suits any birthday celebration. Red roses are ideal if it's your partner who is celebrating a birthday, whilst yellow roses signal friendship and joy. A mixed rose bouquet in pastel tones is a modern and stylish alternative.
Tulips – fresh and charming
Tulips are amongst the most popular birthday flowers, especially in spring. They are more affordable than roses, but equally beautiful – and with the right colour combination, a tulip bouquet can look very exclusive. Order flowers online and have the bouquet delivered directly to the recipient.
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- Mum or Grandmother: Pink and purple tulips, or a classic rose bouquet.
- Friend or colleague: Colourful gerberas or sunflowers – cheerful and unpretentious.
- Partner or loved one: Red roses or a romantic peony bouquet.
- Milestone birthday (50, 60, 70): A large and impressive bouquet – ideally with peonies, roses and lilies.
- Children and young people: Colourful sunflowers or a mixed summer bouquet.
Does the number of flowers matter?
In the UK, we rarely think about the number, but a good rule of thumb is that bouquets with odd numbers (7, 11, 21 flowers) look more natural and harmonious. Even numbers are traditionally associated with sorrow in some cultures. What matters most is that the bouquet looks full and well-thought-out. Read about flower language to choose the right symbolism, or see our guide to sending flowers for practical tips.
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