A blossoming welcome: How to choose flowers to celebrate a newborn
Is there anything more joyous than the safe arrival of a baby? It’s a blessing that deserves celebrating, and what better way to extend your heartfelt congratulations to the family than with a fresh flower delivery? Throughout history, flowers have held a significant role in marking special events and occasions. Using the delicate language of nature, they have the remarkable ability to express a wide range of emotions and sentiments, without saying a word. When it comes to welcoming a newborn into the world, choosing the right flowers is a loving and thoughtful gesture.
Whether you are a seasoned pro or it’s your first-time ordering flowers online, Christchurch’s Court Florist offer some invaluable tips on selecting the perfect floral and baby gifts to send to the new family.
What flowers should I send for a new baby?
The options for a flower delivery in Christchurch are endless, but here are some questions to answer to help narrow down your selection:
Is it a girl or a boy?
With so many flowers to choose from for your fresh flower delivery, finding out the gender of the newborn can be helpful in terms of deciding on colour scheme. Popular options for baby boy flower arrangements include irises, hyacinths, freesias, and statice. For baby girl flower arrangements, you can opt for charming tulips, delicate bouvardias, and sweet carnations. These blooms not only add a burst of colour but also symbolise the beauty and fragility of a new life.
The traditional colours of blue for a boy and pink for a girl are not the only options. Contemporary new baby flower trends have expanded the colour palette to include a spectrum of hues including neutral tones such as cream and white, or a pastel posey of delicate and muted antique toned flowers. These versatile colours allow you to express your joy and best wishes while breaking away from traditional gender stereotypes.
What month is it?
Each month has a flower associated with it and its own special meaning. Although the traditional birth flowers by month relate to the Northern Hemisphere’s growing season, it is a source of inspiration for our locally grown fresh flower arrangements and bouquets. Including birth flowers in the bouquet adds a lovely heartfelt touch:
· January: carnation and snowdrop
· February: violet, primrose and iris
· March: daffodil and jonquil
· April: sweet pea and daisy
· May: hawthorn and lily of the valley
· June: honeysuckle and rose
· July: delphinium and water lily
· August: gladiolus and poppy
· September: aster and morning glory
· October: cosmos and marigold
· November: chrysanthemums
· December: narcissus and holly
Scently does it
Whereas people typically love the heavy scent of a bouquet of fresh lilies, it can be overpowering for the little one’s nose. Plus, some women experience a heightened smell sensitivity during pregnancy and post-partum so tread gently when it comes to choosing fragrant flowers! Choose flowers with a soft and more subtle scent. Daffodils, irises and sunflowers are visually high impact but won’t overwhelm.
Custom new baby gifts Christchurch delivery
As well as same-day flower delivery in Christchurch, Court Florist creates custom gift baskets. Include a classic teddy bear for baby, a sublime relaxation kit for the new mum or Surmanti luxury pampering products for a special treat.
If you are unsure about which flowers to send or would like further details of what can be included in a gift basket for Canterbury delivery, don’t hesitate to consult one of Court Florist’s Christchurch team. We have the expertise, creativity and experience to help you choose the perfect blooms and gifts for your preferences and budget to convey your love and congratulations in the most beautiful way. Pop into our Victoria Street florist (Christchurch) or call 03 379 8255.
