Selecting the right bouquet for a special occasion – like Valentine’s Day – is no easy feat. There are all sorts of questions to consider… which flowers? Where do I send them? Do I remain elusive, or simply sign my name? Thankfully, we’ve compiled a fail-safe V-day survival guide. Here’s to nailing February 14th with a little help from the Floom team.
1. Picking the right flowers
It depends what you’re trying to say. For the one you love, opt for red roses. Bursting with natural beauty, depth and complexity – just read our FOTM for reassurance – they needn’t be a cliche. Meanwhile those of the pink variety symbolise compassion and admiration making them perfect for a friend.
potentially the most sensual of all the flowers...
![Anthurium Ls](https://floom.imgix.net/products/Anthurium-ls_180208_170311.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=900&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1440&s=60890232e7bfa34ee97424e990c6ee97 1440w, https://floom.imgix.net/products/Anthurium-ls_180208_170311.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=625&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1000&s=b18cc46053c5fa2f3ab8ee6eec449e5c 1000w, https://floom.imgix.net/products/Anthurium-ls_180208_170311.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=375&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=600&s=fbc2c6060a30ef36e2bbf7298e81c544 600w, https://floom.imgix.net/products/Anthurium-ls_180208_170311.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=250&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=400&s=7196d55bf4652178263dee014a964009 400w)
2. Red roses aren't the only option
The opportunities are endless. But for an alternative that’s as rich in colour and equally as passionate, opt for anemones. That, according to Ovid’s Metamorphoses, was created by the goddess Venus.
![Floom Fotw Anemone Ls](https://floom.imgix.net/products/floom-fotw-anemone-ls.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=900&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1440&s=bbaf21e772f8fa5a473c6a93f786d545 1440w, https://floom.imgix.net/products/floom-fotw-anemone-ls.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=625&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1000&s=254651fd635b7705201ea0dbdcbe52e6 1000w, https://floom.imgix.net/products/floom-fotw-anemone-ls.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=375&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=600&s=cea20dd5c621e7bb22072b33ac904ad2 600w, https://floom.imgix.net/products/floom-fotw-anemone-ls.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=250&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=400&s=a46278bb12c8cf79bf236d32e12017a8 400w)
3. Include a gift note
Personally, we’d advise anonymity, accompanied by a considered, doting message. All of ours are hand written for that extra touch of personality.
![I Love You Note](https://floom.imgix.net/products/i-love-you-note.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=900&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1440&s=b57325acf83c1c9ce055142a31d06d2f 1440w, https://floom.imgix.net/products/i-love-you-note.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=625&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1000&s=a88e71803f6ea894b79af5f1b6c6c235 1000w, https://floom.imgix.net/products/i-love-you-note.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=375&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=600&s=58a0c16cbd732b0e7cf816956d987524 600w, https://floom.imgix.net/products/i-love-you-note.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=250&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=400&s=4bc036b983c796a1a69bc0049845abda 400w)
4. Be organised
Order them now! You’re able to send flowers up to 14 days in advance on Floom.com, so there’s no reason to wait. But if you’re the last minute type you can order as late as 1pm on the fabled 14th and they’ll be delivered by 5pm.
5. Get them delivered
If there’s one day of the year on which public displays of affection are allowed – this is it. Send them to your lovers place of work and rest assured that your flowers will blow the others out of the water.