How to Pick the Right Flower for the Occasion

How to Pick the Right Flower for the Occasion

Have you ever looked and seen just how many different types of flowers are grown for florist? There are thousands, maybe more, from blues, to pink, purple red, white, orange, green, yellow, in every color under the sun in flowers for one to enjoy. However, the huge selection can sometimes be intimidating when going to pick out an arrangement for a special occasion. Hopefully, this guide will help relieve of that anxiety the next time you are shopping for flowers from a florist.

First, let’s look at the seasons and what flowers are prevalent during that time. Buying seasonal flowers saves you money. You can get flowers out of season but expect to pay more. This list is not an exclusive list and in some regions, the species available may vary some, so ask your florist for availability prior to setting your heart on one particular species.

Flowers Available Year-Round: Baby’s Breath, Bachelor’s Button, Calla Lily, Carnations, Delphinium, Eucalyptus, Gardenia, Gladiolus, Heather, Lily of the Valley, Orchid, Protea, Rose, Scabiosa
Spring Flowers: Anemone, Bells of Ireland, Boronia, Star Gazer and Casa Blanca Lily, Daffodil, Delphinium, Hyacinth, Lilacs, Narcissus, Peony, Ranunculus, Sweetpea, Tulip, Waxflower
Summer Flowers: Alstromeria, Bells of Ireland, Chrysanthemum, English Lavender, Forget-me-not, Freesia, Gerbera Daisy, Hydrangea, Iris Larkspur, Liatris, Asiatic and Oriental Lilies, Lisianthus, Matsumoto and Monte Casino Asters, Queen Anne’s Lace, Snapdragons, Stephanotis, Stock, Sunflower, Tuberose, Yarrow, Zinnia
Autumn Flowers: Aster, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Marigold, Statice, Zinnia, Dried Leaves
Winter Flowers: Amaryllis, Anemone, Bells of Ireland, Camellias, Casa Blanca Lily, Cosmos, Daffodil, Forget-me-nots, Holly, Jasmine, Narcissus, Poinsettia, Ranunculus, Star Gazer Lily, Star of Bethlehem, Sweetpea, Tulip, Waxflower

Many species of flowers come in a variety of colors so understanding the meaning behind the colors can also help one in picking just the right flower to express exactly what they want to convey.

Blue: calming worries, preoccupations, represents peace, openness, serenity
Pink: grace, gentility, happiness, youth, innocence, joy
Purple: royalty, dignity, pride, success, accomplishment, admiration
Red: desire, strength, passionate love, no bars held
White: innocence, humility, reverence, simple beauty, modesty, elegance
Yellow: joy, lightheartedness, friendship, new beginnings, happiness
Orange: unashamedly proud, energy, enthusiasm, warmth, confidence, satisfaction, passion for life
Green: health, resilience, good fortune, youthful optimism, renewal
Lavender: refinement, grace, elegance, feminine beauty

Once you know the flowers readily available and the meaning behind their color you can chose to hand select flowers for your arrangement with confidence in knowing they will convey the right message. If still uncertain ask your florist what they think would be a good arrangement for the occasion. You may even opt to choose a pre-made floral arrangement that suited for the occasion but do not be afraid to try your hand selecting the flowers and colors. You would be surprise on how well you can do and how beautifully a florist will finish off the self-chosen flowers into a beautiful arrangement.

There is not much you cannot say with flowers and with florist like www.freshflowerscanada.ca who are always willing to go the extra mile you can be sure to get exactly what you want.

What to do next? visit Toronto Florists site to check out our flowers.