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Choosing flowers for Mother’s Day? Dive into the meanings behind popular blooms to find the perfect expression of your love and gratitude. This article unpacks the subtle messages conveyed by flowers, as well as the emotions associated with colour, helping guide you to a bouquet that perfectly celebrates your mother. Discover the world of Mother’s Day flower meanings and make this special day even more memorable.
Different Mother’s Day flowers traditionally have different meanings, like tulips for deep affection and roses for gratitude, enabling you to create a bouquet that communicates specific sentiments.
Thornton Bros offers personalised bouquets and expert advice on flower selection by colour and meaning, ensuring your Mother’s Day gift resonates with your mother’s personality and the special bond you share.
The freshness of flowers is crucial, and Thornton Bros prioritise it by sourcing thrice-weekly from markets and providing tips for bouquet care to extend the vibrance of your Mother’s Day gift.
Celebrating Mother’s Day is not just about presenting traditional Mother's Day flowers. It provides an opportunity to convey the complex tapestry of feelings we have for our mothers, underscoring the depth of gratitude we carry for maternal affection. The custom of giving flowers has ancient roots, with each type of flower carrying its own silent message—a nonverbal expression that communicates love and respect. Selecting the ideal gifts for Mother’s Day becomes an act filled with significance and tenderness. We have some florist and fan favourites we love to include in our Mother’s Day bouquets, check out why we think they’re fab and the meanings they are often corrected to.
Lilies of all varieties are known to symbolise love, devotion and admiration. Available in a variety of different colours, scented and unscented, they are often a favourite to include in Mother’s Day arrangements. Of course, if your Mum is a cat lover, these beautiful blooms are probably not your go to flower, and for good reason. Tiger lilies are abundant in colour- from red, yellow, white, pink and orange, while Oriental lilies with their gorgeous scent are available mostly in lovely white and pink. With a fantastic vase life, lilies are a great inclusion for your Mum’s special gift.
We love them, not only because they are grown right here on the farm and as fresh as you can get, but because they symbolise joy. Known for their gorgeous and varied colours and textures, gerberas are about as versatile as a flower can be. Soft pretty pastels, deep rich hues and vibrant textured colour- they can do it all. Symbolising happiness and celebration, it's safe to say they are the perfect addition for a thoughtful Mother’s Day bouquet.
With their soft and delicate ruffled petals, these airy flowers add a touch of elegance on their own, or when incorporated amongst other feature blooms. Available in pinks, purple, mauve, white, champagne and peach, lisianthus flowers are able to be used across and and all of our colourway palettes. Symbolising both life long bonds and gratefulness, they are definitely a go to flower for us when creating a gorgeous bouquet for Mum.
The national flower of Mexico sure does know how to bring some festive cheer. These colourful blossoms come in a gorgeous array of textures- Pom poms, cactus styles and large full headed blooms. Not only do we love the different shapes, sizes and textures, we also love that they represent inner strength, elegance and beauty- all the things our Mums’ possess in abundance.
Tulips stand as an emblem of immaculate love, their slender stalks and vibrant blooms capturing the essence of an enduring connection. Imagine your mother’s delight upon receiving a bunch of pink tulips. Each bloom is a tribute to her steadfast love, well wishes for prosperity, and the nurturing life she has provided you with. The tenderness conveyed by the hue pink reflects the gentle nature of maternal affection just as tulips themselves—yellow ones included—are counted among humanity’s most cherished flowers due to their representation of constant care.
For those wishing to pay homage to a mother-in-law or matriarchal figure who has had an influential presence akin to royalty in one’s life, purple tulips add a noble element to such an offering. Their rich shades softly convey your deep respect for her majestic influence on your existence. In gifting these elegant flowers, you’re weaving together strands that celebrate both reverence and kinship devotion.
Roses, often linked to romantic love, bear a multitude of meanings that beautifully resonate with Mother’s Day emotions. The lush and intense hue of deep pink roses offers an expression of thankfulness, aptly honouring mothers' unparalleled nurturing touch. Conversely, another example of popular Mother's Day flowers is the gentle shades of light pink roses, which embody joy and admiration as they mirror the contentment imparted by our mothers’ presence.
Yellow roses radiate the warmth and affection characteristic of enduring friendships. Thus, they superbly commemorate the special relationship they shared with someone who is both a mother and best friend. For this occasion though, it is prudent to avoid red roses due to their association with passion. Alternatively, white roses can signify a mother’s love in its pure and innocent form—a spiritual aspect adding depth to your token of appreciation.
Imagine a Mother’s Day bouquet that perfectly captures the essence and distinctiveness of your Mum. With a prestigious 35-year legacy in providing blooms, Thornton Bros presents an array of classic Mother’s Day flowers along with other cherished blossoms to compose the quintessential selection of favoured Mother’s Day flowers.
Leveraging their deep knowledge, you have the option to customise a mixed bouquet according to colour schemes, making sure your present reflects the uniqueness of your relationship with your mother as distinctly as she is herself.
Colour transcends simple aesthetic pleasure. It reaches out and touches our very psyche. At Thornton Bros, selecting flowers by colour palettes offers a unique opportunity to convey feelings that words alone cannot capture. Colour is a powerful method of communication and can influence emotions, mood and even behaviour. Think about what clothes you wear and the mood you might be in when you choose, or the lipstick you put on at the start of the day and how you feel when you wear it. Of course each person's experience can vary depending on personal and social influences, but we believe working in colourways is the best way to get your flowers ‘feeling’ how you intend the message to be received. So what colours are responsible for evoking what feelings?
Pinks in all their glorious shades, hot, mid and pale, have been shown to evoke emotions of femininity, gratitude and respect, while our more Autumn toned bouquets of orange, peach and gold tend toward feelings of warmth, joy and kindness. Red may be traditionally associated with passion for many, especially because of its ties to Valentine's Day, however, hues of burgundy, scarlet and maroon can also promote feelings of strength, adventure and love, add to a this a touch of dusty or pale pink, like our ‘Tint me romantic’, and you have a striking combination for a Mum who is a little less traditional.
On the other end of the colour tones, we have our blues, purple and greens- known as the cool colours. While there aren’t a huge array of flowers in blues naturally, the colour itself can be used as an accent to others and brings with it the feeling of calmness, while symbolising loyalty and trust. Tones of purple and mauve are often used within our lovely Pastel Palette bouquets and are said to bring with them feelings of sensitivity, compassion and inspiration- all things I know Mums everywhere inspire in their children, every day.
Colour can be a really personable way to customise your special Mother’s Day flower bouquet. Maybe she LOVES all things colour and our Radiant Vibes is the one, or, perhaps she enjoys a classic white and green arrangement that matches any decor and provides feelings of clarity and balance. No matter the choice you make, you can rest assured that at Thornton Bros we will craft these colours into a bouquet that narrates a tale woven from threads of love, respect, and joy—it is about designing a visual symphony perfectly aligned with your mother’s character traits and honouring the precious relationship between you two.
Does the shade of pink in Gerbera Daisy mirror your deep love and esteem for her? Maybe you want to brighten her day with the cheerful yellow of lilies and daisies. For those relationships filled with sophistication or warmth, consider purple orchids’ majestic grace, orange blooms inviting warmth, or the sweet allure of pink carnations to express what’s in your heart.
The innocence and elegance encapsulated by white gerbera daisies, lilies, and hydrangeas create an ambience of purity and serenity. Meanwhile, blue hydrangeas are perfect when you wish to extend profound thanks. Crafting these colours into one bouquet narrates a tale woven from threads of love, respect, and joy—it is about designing a visual symphony perfectly aligned with your mother’s character traits and honouring the precious relationship between you two.
The allure of flowers lies in their freshness, striking colours, and the lasting nature of their bloom. Making multiple trips each week to Sydney Flower Markets, Thornton Bros ensures that the fresh flowers gracing your Mother’s Day arrangements are delivered fresh to last longer. By selecting blooms renowned for durability, such as stout lilies or hardy tulips, you are providing a token of affection that remains vivid and spirited for an extended period offering a daily testament to your thoughtful consideration.
In order to preserve these blossoms’ vibrancy and vitality over time, they require just a bit of nurturing attention. Essential practices include:
Frequently refreshing the water.
Utilising plant food designed for cut flowers.
Storing your floral arrangement away from heat sources and drafts.
Trimming off any fading petals enhances visual appeal while preventing bacteria proliferation within the vase’s water – safeguarding not only the flower’s beauty but also symbolically protecting your heartfelt sentiment expressed through this gift of nature’s splendour.
Before you lies a bouquet that transcends mere floral assembly. It’s an exquisite composition crafted by the skilled hands of Thornton Bros Roses’ artisans. Boasting roses and gerberas cultivated at their facility, every ensemble bears witness to their unwavering commitment to excellence and the vibrancy of just-picked blossoms.
Be it a custom-designed array fine-tuned for your mother’s taste or an expertly selected creation such as ‘The Petite Posy,’ the allure of their craftsmanship shines through in each delicate petal.
In the world of floristry, there is a beautiful synchronisation with nature’s seasonal patterns, which bring forth a variety of blooms that add beauty to our existence. Thornton Bros Roses pays homage to these natural rhythms by thoughtfully choosing seasonal flowers for their Mother’s Day arrangements. This practice not only guarantees that the bouquets are filled with the freshest flowers available but also upholds an ethos of ecological responsibility. It reflects life’s rhythmic passages in parallel with honouring motherhood.
For Mother’s Day, Thornton Bros artfully selects blossoms that capture the exuberance and essence of this special occasion. They handpick each flower at its most beautiful and seasonally appropriate moment so every bouquet acts as an aromatic symbol of your deep affection and esteem for your mother.
Beyond the beauty of the flowers themselves, adding personalised elements can elevate your Mother’s Day floral gift to one of the most heartfelt and memorable gifts. You could:
Tailor the bouquet with blooms that are her favourites
Choose colours that complement her living space for an aesthetically pleasing touch
Pick a vase that matches her personal style, customising your offering.
These actions serve as meaningful affirmations: “I understand you, I see who you are, I value you.” Incorporating modern design trends like pavé arrangements or showcasing flowers in water within a transparent vase can provide a chic twist to your flowery homage.
Why not enhance this feast for the eyes with some bubbly cheer? Pairing wine or champagne with your flower gift can turn a simple present into a special celebration. The aim is to curate an experience she’ll treasure with a gift she will love.
Should time slip away from you, Thornton Bros expedited same-day delivery service guarantees your affection will arrive exactly when it is supposed to - on every single occasion.
As we wrap up this floral journey, it’s clear that the perfect Mother’s Day bouquet is more than just beautiful blooms—it’s a heartfelt expression of love, gratitude, and respect. Whether it’s the devotion symbolised by tulips, the varied emotions conveyed by roses, or the freshness ensured by Thornton Bros Roses, every element of a Mother’s Day floral gift is an opportunity to show how much she means to you. This Mother’s Day, let your bouquet be a reflection of the beauty and depth of your maternal bond.
Carnations are the official Mother’s Day flower, representing the holiday across numerous nations. Anna Jarvis, who established Mother’s Day, initially handed out carnations during America’s inaugural observance in 1908. They have since become recognised as the official Mother's Day flower for this special day.
In Australia, we more often associate the Chrysanthemum as the flower of Mother’s Day. Available in a wide array of styles and colours, these long-lasting blooms are always a favourite.
On Mother’s Day, presenting flowers is a traditional way to express gratitude for mothers' myriad contributions.
Certainly! With Thornton Bros Roses’ ‘Shop by Colourway’ option, you can personalise your Mother’s Day bouquet. You can handpick flowers for their hues to craft a unique and heartfelt gift that celebrates your mom with a custom arrangement of roses and other blossoms.
Ensure the longevity of your Mother’s Day bouquet by trimming their stems prior to placing in fresh water with the floral preservative provided. Position them in a cool area out of direct sunlight and pull out any expired blooms to minimise bacterial growth as they age. Refresh and cut stems every few days for best results..
Take pleasure in your stunning array of Mother’s Day flowers!
Certainly, Thornton Bros has the ability to create contemporary or traditional designs. Love reflexed roses and that 'less construction is more' vibe- add it to the notes of your order and we will be sure to fulfil your style request where possible!.
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