Are you looking for a floral gift idea for your grandma? Would you like to give her flowers but aren’t sure which ones to choose?
You’re in the right place!
Every first Sunday in March is a great opportunity to remind your grandmother that you’re thinking of her. Since many grandmothers love plants and flowers, this is also an important occasion in my job as a florist! Today, I’m going to help you find a unique and spring-themed floral gift that will delight your grandma.
Although it is one of the newest celebrations on the calendar, Grandmother’s Day has quickly gained popularity. Giving her flowers for this occasion is perfect, as it coincides with the arrival of spring and will bring a touch of nature and sunshine into her life. You might consider choosing spring flowers (Hyacinths, Tulips, Daffodils) in orange hues, which are associated with joy and positive energy. Alternatively, you could give her a plant or an everlasting rose for a gift that lasts over time.
Want to know more? Keep reading to find out:
- When this celebration occurs and its origins
- Why giving a floral gift to your grandmother will bring her joy
- A selection of seasonal flowers to spoil her
- Unique gift ideas featuring preserved roses
When is Grandmother’s Day and what does it celebrate? 🎉
Do you feel like this holiday hasn’t been around for very long? You’re right! Grandparents’ Day was established in 1987, making it, along with Grandfathers’ Day, one of the most recent family holidays added to the calendar.
It takes place on the first Sunday of March, which means the following dates for the coming years:
- March 6, 2022
- March 5, 2023
- March 3, 2024
- March 2, 2025
- March 1, 2026
This originally started as a commercial event, initiated by the coffee brand “Grand’mère.” Due to the overwhelming popularity of this celebration, it has quickly found a place in the calendar. In fact, it allows grandchildren and great-grandchildren to celebrate the bond they share with their grandmothers by giving them a gift. Often, in schools, it provides little ones the opportunity to create handmade gifts to present to their grandmothers.
To accompany these small gifts, or if you’re older and want to express your affection for your grandma, you can give her a carefully chosen gift to bring her joy.
Why is a floral gift perfect for this occasion? 💐
Highly cherished by grandmas, whether young or old, flowers remain an ideal gift to bring joy, no matter your budget. In fact, some small floral gifts like hyacinth bulbs typically cost no more than two dollars.
A Symbol of Beautiful Days Ahead
Additionally, Grandmothers’ Day coincides with the arrival of spring on the calendar. As the first warm days of the year arrive, so do the first colorful flowers, mostly grown in France. Giving your grandma a floral gift is a way to present her with a vibrant and fresh surprise, one that will bring her joy as she celebrates the return of sunny days.
A Sign of Affection Through the Language of Flowers
Finally, flowers are an excellent way to convey a message or emotion. Through the language of flowers, you can express your affection and warm thoughts to your loved ones. In this regard, the colors typically highlighted by florists for this occasion are usually orange and yellow.
Indeed, many flowers of this color convey a positive message of affection when given to a grandmother. Here are a few flowers and their meanings to help you make your selection:
- Rose orange: enthusiasm, gratitude
- Yellow rose: joy, positivity, friendship, and sincere thoughts
- Daffodil: happiness, spring, emblematic flower of Grandparents’ Day
- Yellow & orange tulip: sunshine, light
- Yellow & orange buttercup: beauty, happiness
⚠️ These meanings apply as long as it’s not a romantic gift. In fact, when it comes to love, yellow is associated with possessiveness and jealousy.
If you want to show your grandma how much you appreciate her and how much affection you have for her, you can also give her pink flowers, which will convey that message. For a beautiful bouquet, you can mix different shades of pink and combine them with white and green. Light pink and pastel orange also work well together, creating an arrangement that blends tenderness with vibrancy.
Some Precautions to Take for a Successful Gift
Because they carry certain meanings, some flowers may not be the best choice as a gift for a grandmother. This is particularly true for:
- Red roses, which symbolize passion and romantic desire, and are preferred in this context.
- Chrysanthemums, which are associated with mourning in Western culture.
➡️ Additionally, if your grandmother lives in a nursing home, consider providing a packaging option like a “water reserve” if you give her a bouquet of flowers. This will make things easier for her since she won’t have to search for a vase. Alternatively, you can also gift her an eternal rose, which requires no maintenance and is perfect for this situation.
Water Retention Packaging (Water Bubble) for Bouquets
Three Gift Ideas to Delight Your Grandmother 🎁
Have you decided to give your grandma a flower-themed gift, but you’re not sure what to choose? In the following lines, I’ll outline three great gift ideas to help you find the perfect one that she will surely love!
Spring Flowers to Show Her You’re Thinking of Her 🌼
As mentioned earlier, Grandmother’s Day is the perfect occasion to give your grandma seasonal flowers. They will add freshness and a touch of cheerfulness to her decor. Furthermore, since these flowers often grow in our own gardens, they may remind her of happy childhood memories.
This includes:
The Tulip:
- Colors: orange, yellow, pink, red, white, bicolor
- Available as bulbs or cut flowers
The Daffodil:
- Color: yellow
- Available as bulbs or cut flowers
The Iris:
- Colors: purple, yellow, white
- Available as bulbs or cut flowers
The Buttercup:
- Colors: orange, red, white, pink, yellow, green
- Available as cut flowers
The Amaryllis:
- Colors: red, pink, white
- Available as bulbs or cut flowers
Bouquet of Tulips / Daffodils
👉 When it comes to care, all of these flowers have one thing in common: they don’t need much water 💧 to thrive. So, advise your grandma to place them in a vase with just 2 inches of water, changing it every 48 hours. If she wants to keep them longer, she can also put them in a cool room (like a garage or sunroom) overnight.
If it’s a bulb planted in soil, all you need to do is cut the stem after it has bloomed and replant it in the ground to see it bloom again the following year.
A Potted Plant for a Grandma Who Loves Gardening and Nature 🌱
In addition to bulbs, which are potted plants, you can also give your grandma a plant that she can either plant in her garden or keep indoors to decorate her home.
An indoor plant to brighten up your living room or bedroom
Here are some examples of plants that your grandmother might love:
- Stephanotis or Madagascar Jasmine
- Hibiscus
- Orchid
- Guzmania
- Bird of Paradise
- Aloe Vera
Bird of Paradise / Hibiscus / Terrarium with an Orchid Inside
👉 For a change of pace, you could also gift them a terrarium. Terrariums are relatively easy to care for, and they are currently in style, creating a minimalistic indoor garden that adds a breath of fresh air to any space.
An Outdoor Plant to Beautify Your Garden
Here’s a short, non-exhaustive list of plants she can add to the garden when the weather is nice:
- Lemon Tree
- Pansy
- Fuchsia
- Arum & Calla (Callas are the colorful hybrid version of arums.)
- Azeleas
- Hydrangea
- Gardenia
- Camelia
Petunia / Hydrangea
An eternal rose to adorn your home with beautiful colors for a long time 🌹
Would you like to give your grandma a floral gift, but want to avoid something that requires maintenance? Are you looking for a natural gift she can keep as a memento to decorate her home?
There is a floral present that meets these criteria: it’s the Eternal Rose. In addition to being very trendy right now, these stabilized natural flowers have the added benefit of requiring no maintenance and lasting for years, without wilting or losing their vibrancy.
To delight your grandmother, you could give her a preserved rose under a glass dome in a color she loves. Does your grandma adore blue? There are dyed preserved roses available in all colors, including black, purple, and blue… Perfect to surprise her and bring her joy!
If you think an eternal rose would make a wonderful gift for your grandmother, you can choose from many quality models in our online store. You’ll also find adorable rose bears that would be a sweet gift for your grandma.🧸
If your grandmother lives far away or you won’t be able to visit her for her special day, you can even have this gift delivered directly to her: shipping is free. 😉
I hope this article has given you plenty of ideas to delight your grandma with a floral gift… Feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions; I would be happy to help you!