People have been giving flowers since ancient times , with these stunning feats of natural beauty appreciated as symbols for love and fondness for generations. With that in mind, it’s never a bad season to get a loved one a gorgeous flower gift, with the upcoming holiday period being especially relevant, not to mention that Valentine’s Day is only just around the corner.
In this blog, we’re going to explore some of the best flower gift ideas for the 2024 holiday season and beyond, so you can give that special someone in your life a natural token of how much they mean to you.
The classic red rose is hard to beat as a symbol of love and romance, with 250 million grown yearly for Valentine’s Day in the US alone. However, the Helleborus nyger 'Christmas Carol' is a great, festive alternativ. This full hardy perennial boasts eye-catching white flowers and can live in a pot for longer than trimmed roses in a vase. In terms of flower girl gifts, this is a creative, seasonal twist on a classic declaration of love.
Note: This Hybrid Tea Rose is another great choice for switching up the classic rose formula
What’s better than a bunch of flowers in a gift box? The same thing every month of course! If you’re buying for someone who you know really loves flowers all year round, perhaps a parent, partner or housemate, getting them a monthly flower gift box is a great way to remind them how much you care in every season. Also, if you live with the person, you get to benefit from being around a wide variety of flowers month in and month out yourself!
This might feel like you’re giving someone a task but gardening is one of life’s greatest joys and can have profound benefits on mental and physical health . With that in mind, flower seeds are an amazing gift for this holiday season. Giving the flower gift of gardening is a surefire way to bring a smile to the face of a green-thumbed member of your family, while also being a great present for younger loved ones – introducing someone to the enjoyment of gardening will change their life forever!
Other great gifting seeds include:
If creating a flower gift box for a loved one, always do so with care. Consider their favourite colours, smells and whether they like to garden or not before making a purchase. Are they a family member, someone you’re romantically involved with (or hope to be) or are they a friend? All of these considerations will inform your holiday flower gift-getting!
