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’d like 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 among 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 the vase – up to 14 days with proper care.
Sunflowers – warmth and energy
Sunflowers radiate optimism and vitality, making them perfect as a birthday gift. Feel free to combine sunflowers with blue delphinium or orange gerbera for a dramatic and memorable look. This flower is particularly well-suited for milestone birthdays or other major celebrations.
Roses – a choice that always works
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’s birthday, while yellow roses signal friendship and joy. A mixed rose bouquet in pastel tones is a modern and sophisticated alternative.
Tulips – fresh and charming
Tulips are among 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 straight to the recipient.
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- Mum or Granny: Pink and purple tulips, or a classic rose bouquet.
- Friend or colleague: Colourful gerberas or sunflowers – bright and without being overly romantic.
- Partner or sweetheart: Red roses or a romantic peony bouquet.
- Milestone birthday (50, 60, 70): A large, 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 Ireland we don’t often think about the count, but a good rule of thumb is that bouquets with odd numbers of stems (7, 11, 21 flowers) look more natural and harmonious. Even numbers are traditionally associated with mourning in some cultures. What matters most is that the bouquet is full and well thought through. Read about the language of flowers to choose the right symbolism, or see our guide to sending flowers for practical tips.
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