Thanks A Bunch

With Mother’s Day approaching, florists are preparing for one of the busiest days of the year. And it turns out your age is likely to determine your flower choices. We asked leading florists to share the insights behind their bouquets.

Millions of people will be saying it with flowers on Mother’s Day. As an expression of gratitude and love, a bunch of fragrant blooms is hard to beat. The traditional favorite is the chrysanthemum – they’re good value, long-lasting and the larger disbud varieties are spectacular. But there are many gorgeous alternatives and it does not just look that count. “A beautiful scent is important in a Mother’s Day bunch,” says Saskia Havekes, from Grandiflora in Sydney.

Choosing flowers is a decision of the heart.

“Think roses, orchids, hydrangeas, and peonies.” Roses and tulips are classics,” says Cherrie Miriklis- Pavlou of Flowers Vasette in Melbourne. “We love creating painterly bouquets inspired by the Old Masters… fluid, artful and romantic in texture and silhouette.”

Like fashion, flower choices are personal. They change over time and vary across different age groups. “Florists are creative people,” says Alice McDonald from Flowers by Alice, Adelaide. “Let your florist create something with what’s in the store that day. It will be hands-down amazing.”

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