How to Pick Flowers for Father's Day

If you want to decorate your home for Father's Day, you might consider picking a bouquet of flowers for everyone to enjoy. Roses are typically associated with Father's Day, with people wearing red roses to honor living fathers and white roses in remembrance of those who have passed away. Roses are not the only flowers, however, that you might pick for Father's Day bouquets.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Choose the Right Flowers for Father's Day

1. Pick flowers that are your father's favorite colors. Roses may be perfect for fathers who like the color red, but you can also find bold flowers in colors ranging from orange and yellow to purple and blue. If you are uncertain about your father's favorite colors, you might check his wardrobe to see which colors are the most common.

2. Find out the meaning of different flowers.

3. Roses are commonly known to be an expression of love. Tiger lilies can symbolize pride and wealth, while blue hyacinths can symbolize constancy.

Select a Florist

4. Search the showrooms of online florists. Many online floral services arrange for delivery through local partners, which can save you time. Online florists can also provide you with ideas to construct your own bouquets if you aren't confident in knowing what flowers go well together.

5. Decide whether you want to pick up the flowers yourself or you want them delivered. If you have many activities planned for Father's Day, it may be easier for you to arrange for delivery service.

6. Ask the florist how to care for the flowers you pick. While flowers have a finite lifespan, you can take steps to maximize their longevity.

7. Ensure that the flowers you pick for Father's Day will be fresh and in good condition. By visiting the showrooms of florists in your area, you can get an idea of the quality of the flowers they carry. It will also give you the opportunity to see the bouquets they can construct for you and possibly negotiate a deal to save some money.

Tips & Warnings

• If you do not see a bouquet in a florist's shop that appeals to you, speak with the florist about constructing a custom bouquet. He can work with you to choose the container and the flowers you want placed in the bouquet.
• If you want to have the flowers you picked delivered on Father's Day, make sure the florist offers delivery on Sunday. You may need to have them delivered on the Saturday before Father's Day.