Flower Gift Guide: Birthday Flowers for Kids

While flowers are a hugely popular gift among female adults, it does not mean that men and children cannot receive flowers. The beauty of this gift from Mother Nature appeals to all gender and all ages. Nothing should stop you, then, from giving your little one a special bouquet for her birthday. Trust us, a bunch of large-head blossoms in vibrant colours, from Lily's Florist, will instantly put a huge smile on your darling girl’s face. Celebrate her birthday this year in style with a beautiful and meaningful fresh flower gift.

To help you shop for the right birthday flowers for children, here are a few tips you can consider.

Think Bold and Bright

See your child’s eyes light up when she sees a vividly coloured display of flowers. Imagine a fuchsia and lime green floral ensemble set in a polka dot flower wrapper. Her heart will surely burst with joy the moment she realises that the mesmerising flower gift is for her!

Flowers with cheerful, vibrant, and big blossoms are especially perfect for children. Think marigolds, gerberas, dahlias, sunflowers, rudbeckia, and daisies. Go for fun colour palettes like the combination of orange and yellow, purple and chartreuse, or pink and orange.

It’s not every day kids receive flowers as gifts so receiving a large, lush, and radiant one will surely make them feel truly special.

Give it Meaning

With flowers as gifts, you have the option to give a gift with meaning. Choose birthday flowers that highlight your child’s birthday flower, to learn more on what birth flower suits you child read our, just to our Birth Flowers Blog category. You can also get an ensemble in her favourite bloom or favourite hue. You can also select a flower gift based on the language of flowers or what the bloom symbolises.

For your daughter or son with a shining personality, you can get sunflowers. This gender-neutral blossom stands for unconditional love and is the perfect flower to show your young one how much you appreciate him/her for who he/she is. Sunflowers also make great blooms to celebrate optimism and recognise one’s child-like nature. Also, see our new baby flowers.

Lush hydrangeas are also great for kids. This graceful blossom stands for gratitude as well as youthfulness.  A bouquet of garden roses or rainbow roses will surely impress a little lady.

Go For Cute and Cuddly

Add a teddy bear to the flower gift to make it all the more adorable. You can pick the usual small teddy bear, your child’s favourite stuffed animal. Or go big and surprise your little one with a life-size stuffed bear. A cuddly gift that will go together with your chosen bunch of flowers will make a more lasting present. When the fresh flowers wilt away, your little darling will still have the stuffed toy to keep.

Make it Extra Sweet

You can’t go wrong with sweets! Include lollies or chocolates in your flower gift and sweeten your daughter’s or son’s day. A box of chocs, or doughnuts, or lollies is all you need to make a flower gift extra fun. Flowers with chocolates make great gifts to celebrate not just birthdays but also school milestones.

Eco-friendly and Sustainable Flower Gifts for Kids

Eco-friendly and sustainable flowers and flower gifts for kids have become very popular with young parents in Australia, meaning there is a slight upward trend with parents towards environmentally friendly gifting practices for your young ones. 

One of the most recent trends in 2024 in in eco friendly flowers and gifts for kids is the use of locally sourced and seasonal flowers, which reduces the carbon footprint associated with transportation. This approach not only supports local farmers but also ensures that the flowers are fresher and last longer. Additionally, there is a growing emphasis on ethical sourcing practices, which ensure that flowers are cultivated in fair labor conditions and without the use of harmful chemicals.

Another emerging trend is the incorporation of educational elements into flower gifts. For instance, surprise plant gifts can serve as a fun and educational experience for kids, sparking their imagination and curiosity about nature and gardening. These gifts often come with instructions on how to care for the plants, teaching children about responsibility and the importance of nurturing living things.

Furthermore, sustainable packaging is gaining attention, with a shift towards biodegradable materials such as recycled paper or compostable bags. This reduces waste and minimizes the use of harmful materials that end up in landfills. 

Innovative techniques such as vertical gardening and smart irrigation systems are also on the horizon, promising to further reduce the environmental impact of flower gifts. These advancements not only contribute to environmental conservation but also support sustainable farming practices and promote social responsibility within the floral industry.

This article has been tweaked and more current content added and published again on 15.8.24.