Top 5 Most Popular Mother's Day Flowers

In 1914, the US Congress designated the second Sunday of May as Mother's Day. As a well-established online florist in Hong Kong, Give Gift Boutique receives thousands of flower orders every Mother's Day, witnessing countless children's love and gratitude for their mothers. Based on our actual order data from this past Mother's Day, we've compiled the top 5 most popular flowers — carnations, roses, tulips, gerberas, and orchids — each with its own unique meaning and symbolism.

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Carnations

Carnations were first made part of the Mother’s Day tradition by Mother’s Day founder, Anna Jarvis, since carnations were her mother’s favorite flower. So to this day, carnations are the most classic and popular Mother's Day flowers.

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Roses

The elegant, fragrant, and luxurious roses have long been the symbol of romantic love but have also become increasingly popular as Mother’s Day flowers in recent years. In fact, historically roses have already been symbolically linked to motherhood as in ancient Greece, roses were thought to be sacred to the goddess Isis (the ideal mother) and Aphrodite (the goddess of love and beauty). And during the Middle Ages, the rose was seen as the queen of flowers and the symbol of the Virgin Mary.

With a bounty of colors, roses can symbolize so many things from passion (red roses) to royalty (purple roses), and even friendship (yellow roses). Therefore, white roses and pink roses are perfect for Mother’s Day, representing purity and gratitude.

Tulips

Let’s think of tulips, did a huge colorful flower field in the Netherlands just pop out in your mind? Tulips enjoyed extraordinary popularity in the Netherlands in the 17th century so that some bulbs fetched unbelievable prices.

Just like other flowers, tulips have many of meanings - and each differs depending on the color, for example, purple represents royalty, red is for romantic love and pink represents affection. As for its contemporary appeal for Mother’s Day, this mostly lies in its elegance and grace. Actually, traditionally seen as the floral herald of spring and new life, tulips do seem particularly apt for new mothers, which make them perfect for a husband to his wife or childcare institutions for clients.

Gerbera Daisies

Gerbera Daisies always represent cheerfulness, brightness, and joy and they are a sure choice for a Mother’s Day bouquet if your mom tends to radiate happiness. Gerbera Daisies are known for their robust flowering heads that closely resemble sunflowers and bright color variations wherever they are.

Orchids

Orchid is called the “Four Gentlemen” with plum, bamboo, and chrysanthemum. As a symbol of elegance, the orchid has long been an ideal gift to friends, family, and business partners. However, the orchid is also the flower to get for the trendy mother, the woman who loves new fashions and exotic styling. Try pink if you’re wondering which color to get, as it represents elegance, poise, and femininity.

No matter which flower you choose, what matters most is the sincere thought behind it. Give Gift Boutique, as Hong Kong's leading online florist, has over a decade of experience in designing Mother's Day bouquets. From classic carnations to elegant orchid arrangements, every gift is carefully crafted by our expert florists with free delivery across Hong Kong. Missed this year's Mother's Day? Don't worry — our flower collection is available year-round, featuring curated designs for birthdays, grand openings, get-well wishes, and many more occasions. Visit our Mother's Day Flower Collection now and surprise Mom with a beautiful, heartfelt gift