Top 10 Best Birthday Flowers for a Special Celebration
Flowers are the perfect gift for celebrating special occasions, and what occasion is more worthy of celebration than a birthday? Whether you’re marking a significant milestone, expressing love for your partner, or showering a parent with affection on their special day, nothing compares to the joy or presenting them with beautiful birthday flowers.
Not sure which flowers to send for a birthday? You’re not alone. Choosing the best flowers for a birthday gift can sometimes be more complicated than you first think. From styles to colours to seasonality, there’s plenty to consider when selecting the ideal birthday blooms for your loved one.
But don’t worry – we’re here to help. Our expert florists have picked out the 10 most popular flowers for birthdays, most loved by our wonderful customers, to make birthday gifting a breeze.
See something you love? Even if it’s not available as a ready-made bouquet, our team can create a bespoke arrangement featuring your chosen blooms. Simply call us on 01506 811433 to discuss your perfect birthday flowers.
Browse our best flowers for birthday celebrations to find the perfect floral gift.
What Makes the Perfect Birthday Flower Gift?
You want to make them feel extra special on their birthday, right? Here are a few things to consider so your floral gift stands out against the rest. Remember, it’s the personal touch that makes a birthday gift truly memorable.
- Symbolism – checking a flower’s symbolic meaning takes your gift from kind and generous to heartfelt and meaningful.
- Colours – matching birthday blooms to their personality or favourite colours is a touch that won’t go unnoticed.
- Seasonality – of course, seasonal availability has to play a part, but opting for flowers that bloom in their birthday month makes bouquets all the more personal.
Our 10 Most Popular Flowers for Birthdays
Let’s delve into some of the most popular birthday flower varieties for thoughtful, beautiful bouquets.
Roses
No matter what’s trending, the captivating rose will always top the list as the most popular flower. Growing in many colours, roses are the perfect addition to any flower arrangement. Choose soft pastel tones, vibrant multi-colour bouquets, or a romantic red rose bouquet.
Meaning: Love, passion, and beauty
Best for: Partners, mums, romantic gestures
Lilies
Sophisticated and graceful, lilies are a standout choice for those who exude style and elegance. From Oriental lilies to Calla lilies, these exotic blooms are striking, fragrant, and luxurious – the perfect gift for that special someone.
Meaning: Purity, elegance, rebirth
Best for: Mums, close friends, elegant tastes
Sunflowers
Birthdays are all about joy and celebration, so what better happy birthday flower than the radiant sunflower? These bright and cheerful blooms make a stunning birthday bouquet, or why not pair them with roses, daisies, and lush green foliage for an eye-catching seasonal arrangement?
Meaning: Joy, warmth, positivity
Best for: Friends, siblings, summer birthdays
Tulips
Vibrant and refined tulips are always a hit in birthday bouquets. With a strong connection to affection and love, these happy little blooms come in various colours to suit your recipient’s personality—a big hit for springtime birthdays.
Meaning: Love, hope, elegance
Best for: Romantic partners, younger recipients, spring birthdays
Gerbera Daisies
One of the most popular birthday flowers in the UK, gerbera daisies liven up any flower arrangement. From classic white petals to vibrant orange, pink, and yellow daisies, these playful flowers are sure to make them smile.
Meaning: Cheerfulness, innocence, admiration
Best for: Friends, colleagues, teenagers or children
Carnations
A classic for a reason, carnations are some of the most popular bouquet flowers available at Williamson’s My Florist. In fact, they have one of the longest traditions at Williamson’s, having been grown in their thousands at our Garden Centre for generations! Beautiful as a single flower bouquet or a mixed arrangement, carnations come in plentiful colours and have a fantastic vase life. Great for long-lasting birthday blooms.
Meaning: Affection, gratitude, admiration
Best for: Mums, grandmothers, traditionalists
Peonies
An always popular flower for bouquets, the peony is lush, fragrant, and beautiful. Blooming through late April to early July, blush pink, coral, and white peonies are a premium choice for spring birthday bouquets.
Meaning: Prosperity, love, luck
Best for: Partners, romantic gestures, spring birthdays
Orchids
Orchids are the ideal choice for those stylish birthday girls and boys. Delicate, modern, and exotic, these luxurious blooms accentuate any bouquet to make the best birthday flower arrangements.
Meaning: Beauty, strength, luxury
Best for: Friends, partners, chic tastes
Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are great for making a statement with your birthday bouquet. Lusciously full and available in beautiful blues, pinks, purples, and whites, these globe-like flowers are the epitome of generosity. Hydrangeas also pair beautifully with roses and peonies for the most romantic birthday arrangements.
Meaning: Gratitude, abundance, understanding
Best for: Grandparents, garden lovers, traditionalists
Chrysanthemums
Available in a multitude of colours, the versatile and popular chrysanthemum is a joyful addition to birthday bouquets and arrangements. In some cultures, white mums are associated with mourning, so be sure to pick bright and beautiful colours for birthday celebrations.
Meaning: Friendship, joy, longevity
Best for: Friends, older recipients, autumn birthdays
What Are the Most Popular Flowers Given on Birthdays?
No matter the recipient or flower industry trends, the classic rose always seems to be the most popular flower for bouquets. Beautiful, elegant, and available in a variety of colours, it’s no wonder roses are a firm favourite.
How to Choose What Flowers to Send for a Birthday Gift?
When deciding what flowers are best to send for a birthday, there are a few things you could consider:
- Your Relationship. Is the recipient a friend, a romantic partner, or a relative? Depending on your connection, you might lean towards different types of flowers, such as daisies or sunflowers for a friend, red roses for your significant other, or lilies and daisies for family members.
- Their Personality. Do they prefer bold, bright colours, or do softer, more subtle tones sway them? Are they typically extroverted or introverted? Do they have a favourite colour or flower? Tailoring your gift to their personality shows you understand precisely what they like.
- Birth Month Flowers. A quick scan over our Birth Month Flowers Blog and you can easily find the flower that represents their birthday. What better way of personalising their floral gift?
Need Help Choosing? Trust Williamson’s My Florist
Still unsure what flowers are best for birthdays? Why not give us a call? From trending flower arrangements to in-season blooms, our florists can provide expert advice so you can confidently send birthday floral designs they’ll love.
With same-day and next-day flower delivery available in Scotland and across the UK, sending exquisite, fresh flowers for a birthday couldn’t be easier thanks to Williamson’s My Florist. Browse all hand-tied bouquets online or contact us for more information about our beautiful flower arrangements or delivery.
Contact UsOther News
Flowers can evoke so many different feelings and sentiments without saying a word. From classic...
The leaves are changing, the nights are drawing in, and there’s a whiff of pumpkin...
Flowers are the perfect gift for celebrating special occasions, and what occasion is more worthy...
Do you need to organise funeral flowers, but are unsure where to start? Our experts...