We've been dating on and off for a total of about two years. I have somehow avoided buying her flowers. I've recently discovered the urge to buy her some for once, but I don't want to get the typical and tired red roses.I wanted to get her something unique, gorgeous, and appropriate for spring time.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
An arrangement of red peonies and either white hydrangea or white lilacs (the latter if she prefers a perfumed arrangement).
Might sound a little wussy/corny, but try to get her a flower that you feel reflects her personality.
Daisy/sunflower - fun and cute
Lily (any variety) - pretty with some spunk
Orchid - unique and elegant
Or... you could use her birthday for some guidance:
My girlfriend loves Tulips and Lilies - they are slightly different but common to find.
My suggestion (and I've been doing this for awhile now) is to not get a bouquet - they die too quickly. Get a flower or flowers that are planted, something she can take care of and keep for awhile. At grocery stores (at least in my area) they will have potted Stargazer Lilies and Tulips and a miniature rose bush or something like that. Also, an always good one is the Orchid.
Just go with what looks good - if you have never given her flowers as you say, then there is no way for you to know which ones she likes, so try surprising her a few times with different kinds and listen to which ones she really likes more. Then remember this for future times.
Agreed, go with some lilies that are planted. They will last all spring.
If you just want a simple bouquet, head over to Whole Foods and ask them what to get your girlfriend. They are pretty good, at least at mine.
Try to avoid the flower shops, the flower industry is cruel. Very cruel. I know I sound like a hippy, but if you can, go to the whole foods or a similar shop that uses domestic flowers.
Thanks guys, I went with yellow tulips from whole foods... I hope this is a good choice...
By the way, they were surprisingly cheap!
Whole Foods is, by far, the best place to get flowers.
On V-Day, I walked in and bought 2 bouquets of 24 roses - so 48 roses total - complete with beautiful wrapping job, baby's breath, etc for under $50.
The red ones went to the Mrs and the pink ones went to my daughter.
I have never been anywhere else since I discovered how affordable, sustainable, local and great they are...
I remember watching a documentary on the flower industry one time, and it really messed me up for a while. You wouldn't believe these places in South America. Worse than the stuff you see in films like Fast Food Nation.
What's so bad about the flower industry?
Just swing by the local cemetery and grab a handful of whatever seems to be freshest off of someone's grave. She'll appreciate it more than whomever it was originally intended for.