Let love bloom
There's a fine line between worn cliche and warm tradition. For something like a gift of flowers on Valentine's Day, the difference comes from your intentions. If you're only trying to check off a holiday-themed box, those petals may inspire some interpersonal wilting you don't want. But, if you approach it from the angle of wanting only the best for your beloved, watch how your gift adds sparkle to the eyes and perhaps some butterflies to the stomach, no matter how long you and yours have been together.
But what kind of flowers should you get? Pink and red are the classics for Valentine's Day, but not everyone likes those colors. For people like this, consider something more colorful, or even grab a new houseplant for someone with a green thumb. And with online flower delivery services, you don't even have to leave your home to find excellent arrangements for the big day.
Best pink bouquets
This deluxe 30-stem bouquet is plenty big for those who love large blooms. You can also get a smaller 15-stem one for something more intimate, or an extra-large 45-stem version that's perfect for showing off at the restaurant. For vases, you have the options of white or gold, or you can select a Mason jar for something more casual.
This classically simple and elegant bouquet is a good choice for those purposefully holding on to the holiday's more traditional atmosphere. The David Austin rose is more dynamic than the usual rose, though. For holding the flowers, you have the options of a Mason jar or a white Marina vase.
Some bouquet themes can get lost in the weeds, but not this one. Its collection of classic red and pink roses mixed with some carnations is direct and classical. It may even resemble your wedding bouquet, making it a strong option for the recently married. It comes in a Mason jar or a white Marina vase.
Not all flowers given on Valentine's Day have to be given to a romantic partner. For example, if you're a parent, giving a bouquet to your daughter can show them how they should be treated in their future relationships. A bouquet that's less romantic and more pure as this one is offers a great fit for said situation.
The purpleish-black centers of the central flowers in this bouquet help the whites, pinks and reds seem a touch more vibrant. When ordering, you have the option of four vases: two white ones, a gold one and a clear, plain glass one. You can also order sans vase if you have your own.
You don't always have to deliver the biggest, most colorful, most expensive bouquet to show how you feel about your partner. Sometimes, a little restraint can go a long way, especially when giving flowers to someone on the quiet side. For such a situation, look no further than this bouquet.
Nuance and subtlety are for the older crowd. If you're delivering flowers for your very first Valentine's Day, match the vibrancy of that emotional state with the electrically bright flowers in this bouquet. Just make sure you're delivering them to someone who matches your feelings, or this could come on too strong.
Some people have a strong sense of distaste for the showmanship that Valentine's Day can inspire. If you're delivering flowers to a beloved that feels such a way, consider a down-to-earth bouquet like this. It's also a good way to prepare for the colors of spring.
Best red bouquets
Bouquets typically feel decorative. After all, that is their function. But this bouquet feels more alive, helping your significant other's home feel more like a home rather than a display case for the run-of-the-mill bouquets all their neighbors are getting.
For some, the idea of a tropical getaway is one of the few things that can bring some warmth to the cold winter month of February where Valentine's Day lives. Those getaways can be expensive and hard to plan around your schedule though. This bouquet at least lets you experience a piece of the tropics.
Color has a wonderful way of lightening the body and soul, and that lightness is practically a requirement when celebrating a holiday that's supposed to be about love and connection. All the yellows certainly highlight the happiness of connection.
Red is typically thought of as the color of romance, but it can also represent familial love, especially if it's balanced out with other colors that are not typically romantic, such as the ones in this bouquet. Grab it for your sweet mom, perhaps.
This has all the hallmarks of a classic Valentine's Day bouquet, from the sheer size of it to the vibrantly red and pink coloration. It's perfect for sending to your loved one's office to make all their coworkers envious of your romance.
This is the kind of bouquet you get when you've loved the same person for decades with a depth that would make the poets weep. If you're lucky enough to have that, make sure your partner knows you feel that way.
Best colorful bouquets
Favorite flowers and colors are just as perfect for Valentine's Day as the traditional pinks and reds are. This bouquet is a nice mix of the nontraditional and the classic, and is perfect for the person who likes to straddle that line in everyday life.
Sometimes, all it takes is a single flower to show someone you genuinely understand them. If your significant other loves purple, then this bouquet should accomplish that degree of understanding quite nicely.
Valentine's Day can be a difficult holiday for the single crowd, but it can be made all the better if you gather up with your gal pals to celebrate a different kind of love. This more muted bouquet is a great centerpiece for a table for such an event.
The colors of this bouquet truly pop, making it a fun and energetic selection for younger crowds that find the idea of romance to still be a little icky. Be warned, however: There are some reports of cooties.
It can be rare to find sunflowers even in the best of times for their blooming. This makes giving a bouquet that includes them, especially if it's a favorite, all the more impressive come the cold of Valentine's Day.
You can score some major points by thinking ahead, which you're already doing by reading this guide. Score even more if you have yet-to-bloom flowers delivered a few days before Valentine's Day. If you time it right, the story of how your loved one's bouquet bloomed on Valentine's Day will be legendary.
Valentine's Day can be a hard day for those who've lost loved ones, no matter how long ago the loss may have happened. This simple, elegant bouquet is a lovely choice for remembrance, without the weight of memory that classic reds and pinks can bring.
Best houseplants
There's a difference between loving the occasional bouquet and loving flowers. If your Valentine's Day partner loves flowers, and has the green thumb to maintain them, this pink orchid is an excellent choice.
You can love having houseplants but have no ability to care for them whatsoever. If that sounds like your recipient, a gift of this lovely red anthurium should brighten their expression and their home for days or weeks on end.
In today's world of high housing costs, small spaces are becoming the norm. Those spaces don't have the room for large collections of flowers, but that's not a concern with this small bonsai-inspired gardenia plant.
Many flowers don't last long, no matter how well you care for them. If longevity is important, consider this lovely plant with an awe-inspiring name: "flaming sword houseplant."
For many, pink is a color that inspires distaste rather than romance. This yellow-focused orchid avoids that reaction, but still has a touch of pink to be in keeping with the usual holiday motifs.
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