Mother’s Day and flowers go hand in hand - after all, what better way to say “thank you” than with a bouquet full of beauty, scent, and meaning? While every bloom has a story to tell, some flowers are especially popular for Mother’s Day, chosen not just for their looks but for the emotions they represent.
We asked each of The Flower Lounge team, here in our Didsbury flower shop, to choose their favourite flower for Mother’s Day and give us a little floral history to help you pick the perfect bouquet.
1. Rachel’s Mother’s Day Pick: Scented Stocks
Soft, fragrant, and full of charm, scented stocks are the ultimate feel-good flower. With their delicate ruffled petals and rich fragrance, stocks are the standout choice, filling the home with sweet, comforting scents that last for days.
Meaning: Stocks symbolise lasting affection, success, and happiness - the perfect tribute to the wonderful women in our lives.
Your Bouquet: Our wildly beautiful English Garden bouquet features lilac scented stocks which are totally dreamy.
2. Emily’s Mother’s Day Pick: Gerbera
Bright, bold, and impossible not to smile at, gerberas add a touch of playful brightness to a bouquet. Part of the daisy family, their large open petals and vibrant shades make them a firm favourite.
Meaning: Gerberas symbolise cheerfulness, admiration, and gratitude - the perfect message for any mum, step-mum, or mother figure.
Your Bouquet: Take a look at our Spring Sorbet bouquet with peach gerberas that are joyous, feminine and full of the joys of Spring.
3. Em’s Mother’s Day Pick: Garden Roses
Not all roses are created equal. Garden Roses have all the romance of a classic rose, but with a soft, ruffled texture and incredible scent that feels extra special and luxurious.
Meaning: While traditional roses symbolise love, garden roses also represent gratitude and appreciation, making them a natural choice for Mother’s Day.
Your Bouquet: Our Vintage Blush bouquet with its soft, blush, Quicksand roses is a timeless choice.
4. Siân’s Mother’s Day Pick: Hydrangea
Big, fluffy, and full of texture, hydrangeas bring a sense of luxury and generosity to bouquets. Their voluminous blooms make them a popular choice for statement arrangements, and they pair beautifully with other delicate flowers for balance and contrast.
Meaning: Hydrangeas symbolise grace, gratitude, and heartfelt emotion - the perfect sentiment for Mother’s Day.
Your Bouquet: Our magnificent Peaches and Cream Showstopper bouquet is bursting with white hydrangea and is the epitome of luxury for that extra-special mum.
5. Steve’s Mother’s Day Pick: Snapdragons
Tall, textural, and a little bit whimsical, antirrhinums, or snapdragons, bring a touch of movement to bouquets. Their soft, cascading flowers make them a favourite for adding depth and height.
Meaning: Snapdragons symbolise grace, strength, and protection - a fitting tribute to the women who hold everything together!
Your Bouquet: A Flower Lounge classic – our Natural White bouquet overflows with antirrhinum and is a firm favourite for white flower lovers everywhere.
6. The Mother’s Day Classic: Carnations (But Better!)
Carnations have long been the traditional flower of Mother’s Day, symbolising love and admiration. But while older varieties have given them a slightly dated reputation, modern carnations are soft, textured, and beautifully ruffled - perfect for adding fluff and volume to a bouquet.
That’s why in our Florist’s Choice Mother’s Day Bouquets, you may even see some fluffy, seasonal carnations complementing our other gorgeous Spring flowers.
Of course, it’s ever just about the single bloom, but how our florists expertly combine flowers and foliage into a beautiful bouquet that will create lasting memories for Mother’s Day.
Our Mother’s Day Collection is now live, and we’d encourage you to order early to secure a delivery slot that will have your mum feeling thoroughly spoiled on Mother’s Day.