Best Flowers to Send For Easter

Hi, my name is Siobhan and I own Lily's Florist Australia. 

You know what's funny about Easter and flowers? Back in 2007, sitting in our shop in Kingscliff on Marine Parade, I had absolutely no idea it was even a flower-giving holiday. I mean, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, sure, but Easter? That was chocolate territory, right?

Wrong. So, so wrong.

It was the Thursday before Easter, about 3PM, and I was literally counting the coins in the till (slow day, what can I say), when the phone started. And didn't stop. "Can you deliver something for Easter Sunday?" "Do you have anything, you know, Easter-ish?" "What flowers say Easter?"

I remember looking at Andrew with this slightly panicked expression, holding the phone against my chest between calls, whispering "what flowers say Easter?!" We had maybe 7 bunches in the shop, a heavily pregnant belly (Asha was due in weeks), and zero clue what made a flower "Easter-ish."

Learning Easter the Hard Way

That first Easter taught me everything. After scrambling through that weekend, calling our flower supplier who worked from a home studio as we had no room in the shop for her(sorry, Jen!), and somehow managing to cobble together arrangements with whatever we could get our hands on, I swore we'd never be caught out again.

The following year, 2008, we were ready. Or so we thought. We'd stocked up on yellows and whites, soft pastels, anything that looked autumn-like. Then this lovely older lady, Mrs. Henderson (if my memory serves me well) from Casuarina which is a few minutes down the road, walked in and asked for "proper Easter lilies, dear, like my mother used to get."

Lilies. Of course. Easter lilies. Not just any lilies, but white ones specifically. It seems so obvious now, after 19 years in this game, after taking literally tens of thousands of phone calls about flowers (and I'm not exaggerating, we used to average 40+ calls a day back in the Yellow Pages era). But back then? We were just winging it, learning what worked by watching what people actually wanted.

What Makes Easter Flowers Special

Here's what those early Easters in the shop taught me and that is that Easter flowers aren't just about the religious symbolism (though that's huge for many people). They're about that feeling of renewal, of winter finally letting go. In Kingscliff, Easter was when the tourists started trickling back, when you could swim without freezing, when everything felt possible again. 

The calls we'd get were different from Valentine's or Mother's Day too. More thoughtful, less panicked. "I want to send something to my daughter's family for their Easter lunch" or "My mum's hosting Easter this year and I want to contribute something beautiful." These weren't obligation flowers; they were celebration flowers.

The Easter Flowers That Actually Work

After all these years, thousands of Easter orders, and more phone conversations about "what looks Easter-ish" than I can count, I can tell you exactly what works. And more importantly, what people actually order when they want to send Easter joy.

The Surprise Classic: Single Wrapped Red Rose ($42.95)

Now, I know what you're thinking. A red rose for Easter? But here's the thing, and this surprised me too back in 2008, some of our most grateful Easter customers were the ones who sent single roses. Not because roses scream "Easter," but because of what they represent. New beginnings. Love renewed.

I remember this call, must have been Easter 2009, from a gentleman wanting to send something to his wife. They'd been going through a rough patch, and Easter Sunday was going to be their fresh start. "Just one perfect rose," he said. "Sometimes less says more." He was right. At $42.95, it's not about the size of the gesture; it's about the intention behind it.

Actually, we still get feedback like this all the time. Just last month, Simon from Melbourne ordered one for his partner and later wrote to us saying "The rose was perfectly simple, and simply perfect." That's exactly it - sometimes the simplest gesture carries the most meaning.

And honestly, these single roses have saved more Easter weekends than I can count. Rod from Queensland messaged us last September saying it "got me out of trouble" when he'd forgotten to organise something for Easter lunch at his mother-in-law's. Quick order Saturday morning, delivered before lunch, crisis averted. We get a lot of those actually, the beauty of same day delivery when you order before 2PM.

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The Easter Favorite: 3 Wrapped Gerberas ($53.50)

If there's one flower that captures Easter perfectly, it's gerberas. They're basically happiness in flower form. We started stocking more gerberas after this family from Brisbane called in 2008, ordering them for their grandma in Pottsville. "She loves those cheerful daisy-looking things," they said.

Gerberas come in every Easter color you could want - soft yellows, peachy pinks, pristine whites. For $53.50, you're getting three stems of pure joy. They last ages too (though I probably shouldn't tell you that, should I?). The wrapped presentation makes them perfect for someone to pop straight into their own vase.

You know what makes me smile? Getting messages like the one from Kerrie earlier this year. She'd ordered three gerberas for her mum's birthday, ordered the day before, bit nervous about the timing. But they arrived around lunch, delivered by "a lovely person" her mum said, and she absolutely loved them. That's the thing with gerberas - they just make people happy.

Actually, one customer summed it up better than I ever could. After getting her Easter gerberas delivered, she wrote just one word in her review: "PERFECT!" Sometimes that's all you need to say, really. Three cheerful flowers, wrapped simply, delivered on time. Perfect.

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The Ready-to-Display Option: 3 Gerberas In A Vase ($60.50)

Same flowers, but here's where the extra $7 makes all the difference. The vase. Sounds simple, but you wouldn't believe how many Easter calls we'd get where people would say, "Make sure it comes in something they can display straight away - they're hosting lunch and won't have time to arrange flowers."

The vase thing is actually genius for another reason too. Helen from Sydney ordered these a few years back and called them "perfect, really cute and modern." But here's the kicker - she'd given us the wrong address initially. We caught it, queried it with her, fixed it, and still got them there on time. Try doing that with wrapped flowers that need arranging! The vase means they're ready to go, no faffing about.

We even get orders from people overseas for these. Russell messaged us from London (I think it was London?) saying it was "very easy to organise from overseas" and that the setup was lovely. That's the thing about Easter - families are scattered everywhere now, aren't they? But you can still send a bit of sunshine in a vase from halfway around the world. Three gerberas, already arranged, ready to brighten up the Easter table. Sometimes it's the simple things that work best.

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The Traditional Choice: 2 Lily Stems In Glass Vase ($60.50)

Remember Mrs. Henderson? This is what she was after. Proper Easter lilies. Two stems might not sound like much, but have you seen how many blooms are on each lily stem? We're talking 3-5 flowers per stem usually. They'll perfume an entire room (fair warning if someone's sensitive to scents).

At $60.50, these are what I recommend when someone says, "I want something that says Easter." Because, well, they literally do. Churches have been using white lilies at Easter for centuries. There's something about them opening up over the Easter weekend that just feels... right.

Actually, lilies work for more than just Easter. Vyrna ordered these just last week for a friend whose father had passed away. She was after something "quaint and delicate" she said, and the lilies were perfect. Her friend was surprised at how beautifully they were put together, and the vase became a keepsake - something to use again and again. That's the thing about lilies in a proper vase - they're not just flowers, they're a gift that keeps giving.

Michelle from Brisbane summed it up perfectly when she called them "100% great service, beautiful presentation." She was so chuffed she said she'd be using us again. That's what we hear a lot with the lily arrangements - people expect two stems to look sparse, but then they arrive and open up over the next few days, and suddenly you've got this stunning display that fills the room with that classic Easter lily scent. Traditional for a reason, really.

The Little Extras That Make Easter Special

When You Can't Decide: Single Rose With Chocolates ($60.50)

This combo came about purely by accident. Easter 2007, we had a customer who couldn't decide between flowers or chocolate eggs. Andrew, in a moment of genius (or desperation, the shop was packed), suggested both. "Why choose?" he said. It became one of our most requested Easter combinations.

You know what's brilliant about this combo? It works for everything, not just Easter. Rob ordered it for Valentine's Day this year and messaged us saying "The smile on her face was amazing." That's exactly why Andrew's desperate suggestion all those years ago turned into one of our bestsellers. Joyce from Perth put it perfectly: "Can't go wrong." And honestly, she's right - you really can't.

My favourite review for Lily's Florist though came from Terence earlier this year. He'd ordered the rose and chocolates for someone before a big meeting - nine hours of talking, he said. His message afterwards made me smile: "You did all I asked and gave the recipient great pleasure which in turn smoothed our meeting." Sometimes a rose and some chocolates can do more than just say Happy Easter - they can break the ice, smooth things over, make someone's day. That's the magic of the combo really. When in doubt, why choose? Get both.

For the Kids' Table: Single Wrapped Rose With Teddy ($60.50)

This one's clever, actually. The rose is for Mum, but the teddy? That's for the kids. We discovered this worked brilliantly for people sending to families. The adults appreciate the flower, the kids get something to cuddle. Everyone's happy.

Susan from Melbourne confirmed this works exactly as we'd hoped. Her granddaughter's dad ordered this for Valentine's Day, and Susan called us afterwards to say thank you. "My granddaughter was surprised by the Valentine's rose and teddy from her daddy," she said, "and that's what we were aiming for." That's it right there - the rose made Mum happy, the teddy made the little one happy, everyone wins.

The teddy bear isn't massive (Fiona pointed out we should probably mention the size - fair point!), but it's perfect for little hands. Shey ordered one recently and said the quality was really good, delivered on time as promised. That's what matters with Easter lunch deliveries - you need them there before the kids arrive, otherwise you miss that moment when their faces light up. One rose for the table, one teddy for tiny arms to grab. Simple, but it works every single time.

Why These Specific Flowers?

Look, after nearly two decades of doing this, taking thousands of orders, and yes, making plenty of mistakes along the way (like the time I tried to convince someone that orange birds of paradise were "very Easter-y" - they weren't having it), I've learned what actually works versus what we think should work.

These flowers I've shown you? They're the ones people actually order. They're the ones that get the "oh, they're perfect!" response. They're priced right too - between $42.95 and $60.50, you're not breaking the bank, but you're sending something meaningful.

If you want to see our full range of Easter flowers, we've got heaps more options. But honestly? Sometimes simple is better. One perfect rose or three cheerful gerberas can say "Happy Easter" just as beautifully as an elaborate arrangement.

The Easter Reality

Here's what nobody tells you about Easter flowers, at least in my opinion, they're actually harder to get right than Valentine's Day. With Valentine's, it's roses, done. But Easter? You're trying to capture Autumn, renewal, joy, tradition, and family all at once. No pressure, right?

That Thursday before Easter 2007, when I was panicking about what made a flower "Easter-ish"? I wish I could go back and tell myself to relax. That people aren't looking for perfection. They're looking for thoughtfulness. A single wrapped rose that arrives on Easter morning says "I'm thinking of you" just as clearly as an elaborate arrangement.

Whether you go for the traditional lilies or the cheerful gerberas (or honestly, even that single rose that has nothing to do with Easter but everything to do with caring), you're sending more than flowers. You're sending a little piece of autumn, a little bit of hope.

And yes, we deliver same day if you order before 2PM weekdays. Because let's be honest, some of us (myself included) don't remember it's Easter until approximately three days before...

Easter Flowers Delivery FAQ

What if I need them delivered before church on Easter Sunday?

Look, Easter Sunday is tricky. Most of our partner florists don't work Sunday mornings (fair enough, many are at church themselves!). If you absolutely need morning delivery, order by Thursday and we'll do our best to arrange Saturday delivery instead.

Do you deliver to churches for Easter services?

We do, actually! Happens more than you'd think. Just put the church address and add a note about which service they're for. One year we delivered lilies to three different churches in Kingscliff alone. Pro tip: order early in the week - churches often want them by Thursday for Good Friday services.

Can I specify yellow gerberas instead of pink?

Honestly? Not always. Our partner florists work with what's fresh that day. We can add a note requesting yellow, but can't guarantee it. That said, after 19 years, I can tell you the "wrong" color gerberas have never ruined anyone's Easter. They're all cheerful! If you need something more specific I highly recommend phone one of our staff members.

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What happens if no one's home because they're at Easter lunch somewhere else?

This is why we take mobile numbers! Our drivers usually call ahead. If no answer, they'll leave them somewhere safe (most people have a spot) or with neighbors. Worst case, they come back to the shop and we redeliver Monday. Never had Easter flowers go to waste yet.

Is it weird to send myself Easter flowers?

Not even slightly! We get loads of "self-love" Easter orders. One customer orders our 3 gerberas in a vase every Easter for her own kitchen table because "they make me happy all week." Sometimes you've got to be your own Easter bunny.