Send Flowers to Your Mom

by Ardith Beveridge, Tastemaker in Residence --- Excerpts from articles written for Society of American Florists- How to buy flowers for Valentines Day-http://aboutflowers.com

One-fifth of American adults give their mothers flowers or plants for Valentine's Day.

• Flowers in her favorite color

• Soft or vibrant colors depending on her personality

• A lovely mix of blooms, such as lilies, spray roses, alstroemeria and gerberas with beautiful foliages for texture and contrast.

• A sweet, pastel colored bouquet of freesia and spray roses.

• For a "hip" mom, send something bright and spirited, such as orange or hot pink roses and tulips.

• Roses

• Fragrant stargazers or Casablanca lilies

• Carnations

• Anthuriums

• Hydrangeas

• Orchids

• Freesias

• Plants such as azaleas or kalanchoes

• Check out these great Floral Tips for making the Valentine in your life feel the LOVE!

We've got 12 Days of..."Your Insider's Guide to Valentines". Previous tips linked. 

Thanks to Ardith Beveridge and about flowers.com. 

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