Flowers as Birthday Gifts
By Slobodan Karabashev

How often have you struggled to find that perfect birthday gift
only to end up buying something trivial and boring? It happens
to the best of us and is particularly likely to occur if you are
looking last minute for a gift. Flowers are the perfect way to
go when you need something that is meaningful.

There are plenty of reasons to give flowers as a birthday gift.
Here are just a few:

• Flowers are beautiful and can be chosen to fit the recipient.
Even guys will enjoy receiving a more masculine potted flowering
plant.

• You can always find flowers, even last minute.

• There are online florists who will allow you to order online
for delivery in another state or even country.

• Flowers go with everything. You can pair a bouquet of flowers
with a box of chocolates for a romantic gift, tickets to a
soccer game for a sports fanatic, or with a stuffed animal as a
cute gift for a child.

• Most people don`t think to give flowers as a birthday gift,
so chances are, your present will be quite unique.

But just picking up the nearest bunch of flowers isn`t a good
way to make your gift meaningful. You want to choose the right
flowers for the occasion and this can take a little bit of time
and research, though it`s still possible to do it last minute.

Things to Consider When Choosing Flowers

Preferred flowers: Do you know what the favorite flower of the
recipient is? Rather than buying generic roses, you`ll find your
gift is far more appreciated when you bring a bunch of gerber
daisies . . . the birthday girl`s favorites!

Secret messages: Did you know that in Victorian times, flowers
were used to send messages? Each flower has a specific meaning
and together, they can be used to form a secret, one-of-a-kind
message. For example, baby`s breathe means “festivity”,
gardenias mean “joy”, and orange blossoms stand for “fertility”.
By combining select flowers and providing a key, you can give a
very special birthday message.

Long-lasting: If you really aren`t sure which flowers to
choose, consider going with longer lasting flowers like daisies,
mums or carnations which will stay fresh and lovely for several
days to a week. That way the recipient can enjoy them for a long
time.

Accessories: There`s no reason to stop with just the flowers.
To make your birthday gift truly special, present them in a way
that will thrill the recipient. An example would be
forget-me-nots in a teacup for someone who enjoys a tea party, a
handpainted vase in their favorite colors with their favorite
flowers inside, or perhaps a potted plant along with a trowel
for planting it in the garden.

Gender: Women aren’t the only ones who enjoy receiving flowers,
but for men, you will have to be more selective. Obviously a
bunch of roses won`t be the ideal birthday gift for a
particularly macho man. Men might prefer something a little more
masculine, like a flowering branch or a plant that has plenty of
greenery. But don`t overlook flowers as a gift for a male friend
. . . over 60% of men say they would like to receive flowers.
Combine it with a bottle of celebratory champagne and you`ve got
yourself the perfect birthday gift.

Flowers offer true value as a gift, particularly if you
personalize them to fit the personality of the person you`ll be
giving them to. Don’t fret about flowers not being a suitable
gift, they really are one of the best.

About the Author: Florist located in Toronto offering bouquets
and arrangements for any occasion. Including birthday flowers,
wedding, mother’s day and sympathy flowers.
http://www.tidysflowers.com

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