15 Unique Valentine's Day Flowers for Her

Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion for you to surprise the special someone in your life by showing your love and appreciation. While red roses are the usual go-to for this romantic holiday, try something new in 2022 by gifting different and unique Valentine’s Day flowers for her. She’ll be sure to enjoy the extra thought that was put into the gift, making the day special and memorable for both of you.

Flowers for Girlfriend

Maybe this is your first Valentine’s Day with your girlfriend, or maybe your relationship is still budding. While a flower like a red rose might be too intimate to give to your girlfriend, there are plenty of flower options available to still convey your feelings of affection, friendship and romance.

1. Daisy

Daisies are a terrific option if you’re looking for a colorful and youthful flower to gift to your girlfriend. These flowers symbolize innocence and beauty, and the pop of color will be sure to make your girlfriend’s day special. Consider giving them as a mixed flower bouquet to bring a spark of color to her life. Couple daisy bouquets with a relaxing spa basket.

2. Freesia

The freesia flower is a great option for your girlfriend on Valentine’s Day. These flowers represent trust, friendship and thoughtfulness — important qualities in any relationship. You can gift a bouquet of yellow and red freesias to symbolize joy, passion and friendship. Although these colors are widely available, there are over 1,400 species of freesias available to choose from, making your color choices almost endless. Couple freesia bouquets with a movie night box.

3. Tulip

Tulips are a classic, versatile flower that bring about feelings of love and passion. Consider pairing purple tulips, which symbolize royalty, with yellow tulips, which symbolize cheerful thoughts. These flowers represent comfort and warmth, so your girlfriend will be sure to love them. Couple tulip bouquets with a charcuterie basket.

Flowers for Fiancée

For your fiancée, nothing says “I love you” like a bouquet of romantic flowers. You have several flowers to choose from to not only surprise your fiancée but to remind her of your love and devotion to your future together.

4. Lilac

Lilacs are beautifully scented flowers that boast a wide variety of meanings, depending on the color. For your fiancée, you can pair blue lilacs, which symbolize happiness, with magenta lilacs, which symbolize love and passion. Or for a different option, combine the purity of white lilacs with true lilac lilacs, which represent first love. Combine lilac bouquets with a smores kit.

5. Bird of Paradise

The bird of paradise flower is distinctive with its blue and bright orange petals. When fully bloomed, this attractive flower resembles a tropical bird. Not only are these flowers fun to look at, but they also convey faithfulness, love and thoughtfulness. Combine a bird of paradise bouquet with Belgian chocolate-covered Oreos®.

6. Chrysanthemum

The chrysanthemum flower is generally regarded as a fall favorite, bringing the fall harvest season right to your front doorstep. However, this festive bloom is also a great option to give as a flower for Valentine’s Day! The bright red mums showcase feelings of deep passion and love, while white mums symbolize honesty and loyalty. Don’t wait until fall to bring these beautiful flowers into your home. Combine a chrysanthemum bouquet with a sweet caramel gift box.

Flowers for Wife

When buying Valentine’s flowers for your wife, almost any flower will be a winner. You can convey messages of love, devotion and passion all from a bouquet of flowers. Remember that there are many ways to say “I love you,” which can be expressed not only on Valentine’s Day, but every day.

7. Alstroemeria

If you’re looking for an easy-to-obtain romantic flower, look no further than the alstroemeria. They can typically be found in supermarkets and are a rather long-lasting flower, making it a perfect gifting option. Alstroemerias represent friendship, devotion and honor — all wonderful meanings for your bride. Alstroemeria bouquets go great with our breakable chocolate heart gift kit.

8. Iris

Another nontraditional flower to consider for this holiday is the iris. Irises are the 25th wedding anniversary flower and for good reason: They symbolize only the best parts of marriage. Although there are over 200 different species of iris, some of the most popular gifting options are purple irises (which symbolize royalty and wisdom), yellow irises (which symbolize passion) and blue irises (which symbolize faith and hope). Iris bouquets gift well with wine gummies.

9. Orchid

What better way to celebrate the love you have with your wife than to gift her an elegant orchid? A more exotic plant, the orchid is commonly associated with fertility and virility, making this a wonderful option to express your intimate love for her. Gifting a white orchid can symbolize feelings of innocence, while orange orchids can be given to reflect boldness and enthusiasm. Orchids gift well with chocolate-covered strawberries .

Flowers for Daughter

If you have a daughter, don’t forget to get something special just for her this Valentine’s Day. This will undoubtedly make her feel loved and appreciated, no matter her age. You can keep these flowers fun and colorful and can include a message like, “You are so loved; I hope you feel that today and every day!” Make her day with Valentine’s Day gifts for your daughter.

10. Lily

If you’re searching for a flower that is bright and colorful, the lily is a great option for a daughter. Lilies are most famous for their fragrance and their vibrant pop of color, which makes them a great gift. For your daughter, try pairing pink stargazer lilies for prosperity with while lilies for virtue. Lily bouquets pair well with a box of fun dipped cookies.

11. Gardenia

White gardenias symbolize purity and love, making this a perfect flower for your daughter on Valentine’s Day. The large, lush leaves of this flower are sure to stand out along with the vibrant, spicy scent. For a fun and festive touch, pair them with a colorful vase to let the petals pop! Gardenia bouquets pair well with a delicious box of brownies.

12. Daffodil

Daffodils may not be a traditional Valentine’s Day flower, but they should be based on their symbolism. The white and yellow daffodils represent new beginnings — more specifically, the recipient of this flower is said to have 12 months of happiness and luck. Daffodil bouquets pair well with a fun balloon card.

Flowers for Mom

You might not typically think about buying flowers for Mom on Valentine’s Day; after all, this holiday is usually thought of as a day for romance. That doesn’t mean she should be left out, though! Some great flower options to surprise Mom include:

13. Sunflower

A unique Valentine’s Day flower for sure, the sunflower is a great gifting option for Mom. Yellow sunflowers symbolize happiness, friendship and intelligence, making it the perfect flower to brighten up Mom’s day — and her house! If you’re looking for something even more unique, try pairing the traditional yellow sunflower with both red and purple sunflowers for a surprising pop of color. Sunflower bouquets go great with a donut bouquet.

14. Rose

Roses are naturally a fantastic option for a Valentine’s Day flower, but did you know that roses have different meanings? For your mom, you can gift pink Valentine’s Day roses, which are a sign of appreciation, or peach roses, which signify thanks and gratitude. If you’re looking to make a colorful floral bouquet to gift, try pairing these bright colors with an ivory rose accent. Rose bouquets go great with a box of cookies.

15. Carnation

Carnations are a staple when it comes to Valentine’s Day. Similar to roses, the color of the carnation determines the meaning of this beautiful flower. For moms, you can choose to gift pink carnations as a symbol of gratitude. Carnation bouquets go great with our gourmet charcuterie gift kit.

Caring for Your Valentine’s Day Blooms

No matter what flowers you end up gifting, there are some general steps that you can take to keep flowers fresh for days to come. After all, fresh flowers enhance your living space and provide the most amazing aromas, so it’s best to take care of them as much as possible. Typical fresh flower steps include: Cutting the stems It’s important to make a fresh cut in the stems before you place the flowers into water to ensure they don’t start to close. Be sure to re-trim every two to three days. Pruning extra leaves Take care to remove any leaves on your flowers that will drop below the waterline of the vase to help prevent bacteria from forming. Choosing the right vase Light flowers should be placed in a tall vase while heavy flowers should be placed in a shorter vase, giving both a greater chance of growth. Watering correctly Water should be room temperature and should be replaced every two to three days for maximum flower health. Following these steps, along with general upkeep, will provide you and your special someone with plenty of smiles and joy. Valentine’s Day flowers are usually represented by red roses, which is a great option for a gift. However, if you’ve given them in the past and want to try something new, don’t be afraid to branch out and try gifting unique Valentine’s Day gifts for her this season.