Do’s and Don’ts When Sending Christmas Flower Gifts

Now’s the most wonderful time of the year and for sure you’ve been busy looking for the most wonderful gifts. You don’t have to scour every store, though, to find a beautiful and meaningful gift. Just look around and see what Mother Nature has to offer. The Yuletide season is the perfect time to make the most of the power of flowers. Use a flowers natural charm and unique language to help you spread love and holiday cheer. 

Lily's Florist has gathered a few tips to make this year’s flower gift-giving more efficient, economical, and meaningful for you. Read on and find out what you should (and shouldn’t) do when sending Christmas flower gifts. 

Shop Early

Take advantage of the advance-ordering option offered by many online florists. This way, you can secure a delivery slot on your preferred schedule, and you won’t forget to send a gift at the right time. Buying flowers in advance from online florists like Lily's Florist makes gift shopping more convenient. No need to line up, drive, or go through crowds of other shoppers. Just use your smartphone or computer and arrange a flower delivery in just a few mouse clicks or swipes. Or, you can call one of the staff at Lily's Florist to order now Christmas flowers on 1800 466 534. 

Do Add an Extra

Make your flower gift a bit more thoughtful by adding a non-floral gift as an extra. An elegant vase is a good choice. A box of chocolates or a basket of holiday treats are also excellent choices. You can be more purposeful in your extra gift and add a non-tangible present like a concert ticket, a spa treatment, or a surprise trip. Lily's Florist stocks a large range of what we call 'extras' that are able to go with the flowers you order, things like teddy bears, white wine, red wine, bubbly, chocolates, vases, and balloons for most occasions.

Make sure you have the correct address when ordering flowers and be prepared with their contact number and put some thought into a card message, this is critical. Given the perishable nature of fresh flowers, it’s very important that you get the delivery address right, it's not ideal for the courier to be driving long distances to find the address - the sooner the flowers you send are added to a vase with water the longer the flowers will last. Ensuring you have the correct delivery address also saves you from the hassle of ordering and paying again and getting another delivery schedule. 

Don’t Send The Same Gift to Everyone

Ensure you know your recipient. Personalisation of the gift you send is important in gift-giving. It shows that you care and that you value the connection that you have with that friend, workmate, or family member. What’s nice about fresh flowers as gifts is that they’re available in thousands of styles and designs so there’s one that will be perfect for every loved one on your list. You can pick based on the recipient’s favourite flowers or favourite flower colour. You can also get a floral arrangement based on the style and how it mirrors the recipient’s personality. If your loved one likes a traditional Christmas arrangement, get a floral ensemble in bright red flowers like roses or amaryllis mixed with evergreens. 

Don’t forget to include a note or message on a Christmas card for a floral gift that will truly speak to the recipient’s heart. 

The Magic of Flowers

Christmas time, is a time of joy, celebration, and thoughtful gifting for the people you care for. Through the power of flowers, you can express your love and Christmas cheer in a unique and personal way. Remember, the key to successful flower gift-giving is to shop early, add a thoughtful extra, ensure correct delivery details, and personalise each gift. 

This article was first published on 22.12.23. We thought we would give it a spruce up for 2024 seeing Christmas is just around the corner. The article was published again on 28.10.24.