| Romantic gestures of surprise flowers sent to | | | | love and reverence. Striking contemporary floral |
| say I love you’ on a special occasion or | | | | arrangements are ideal choices with bold injections |
| simply to express feelings are the perfect gift for | | | | of vibrant colours such as the oranges and blue of |
| all ages. | | | | the tropical Bird of Paradise flower or bold bright |
| Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and | | | | yellow sunflowers skilfully arranged into chic |
| one of the latest special occasions, | | | | fashionable designs. For those who prefer not to |
| Grandparent’s Day, are the ideal time to | | | | send flowers by post, on-line florists now offer a |
| send flowers by post to delight parents and show | | | | wide variety of alternative gifts suitable for |
| that they are being thought of. Mothering Sunday, | | | | Father’s Day including fine wines and |
| Mothers Day, is celebrated around the world and | | | | chocolates. |
| while in the UK Mothering Sunday is typically | | | | Grandparent’s Day is becoming more |
| celebrated in March, the majority of other | | | | widely recognised in the UK with thousands of |
| countries celebrate in May. Irrespective of which | | | | cards and flowers being sent to celebrate and |
| month Mother’s Day is celebrated there | | | | recognised the importance of |
| are a whole host of different flower design and | | | | grandparent’s roles within families and |
| varieties which can be sent to show a mother | | | | communities. The USA and Canada have |
| that she is special and appreciated. Large | | | | celebrated this special day for many years, the |
| bouquets of roses in a single colour such as | | | | forget-me-not has become the official flower for |
| pretty pink, dazzling yellow, elegant white or | | | | Grandparents Day in these countries. In the UK |
| luxurious rich red will be gratefully received by any | | | | Grandparent’s Day will be celebrated in |
| mum. If a single colour is difficult to select then a | | | | October rather than September bringing it closer |
| mixed bouquet is the ideal solution. Within the UK | | | | to the second Older People’s Day |
| Mothering Sunday is associated with Lent, | | | | celebration which has also become recognised as |
| therefore flowers such as daffodils and tulips, | | | | a special day to acknowledge people over the age |
| which are abundant at this time of the year are | | | | of fifty in the UK. Sending flowers by post to |
| also very apt. | | | | Grandparents is a thoughtful gesture and a way |
| Father’s Day is also celebrated in many | | | | of saying thank you’ for years gone |
| different countries as acknowledgement for male | | | | by. Quintessential English flowers such as roses or |
| parenting and a mark of respect of forefathers. | | | | chrysanthemums in deep rich autumnal colours of |
| Father’s Day celebrations are observed at | | | | ruby red, burnt orange and striking lemon shades, |
| different times of the year in various countries, in | | | | intermingled with variegated foliage and hand tied |
| the UK Father’s Day is in June, gifts and | | | | provides a truly delightful gift. |
| more fashionably flowers are sent to express | | | | |