Still unsure which stems to send your lover this February 14th? With only a few weeks to go, it’s time to take your cues from the experts. Here, florists from Studio Choo, The Flower Folk, Victoria Windsor and U & I Flowers weigh in on their favourite Valentine’s Day appropriate stems, the memories they associate with them, and the reason why they're sending them next week...
Alethea from Studio Choo, @studiochoo
Which stems are you sending this Valentine's Day?
Local ranunculus, anemones, tuberose, narcissus, and sweet peas.
What's your most loved Valentine's Day stem and why?
Jasmine, because it smells like a warm summer evening.
![Studio Choo](https://floom.imgix.net/general/Studio-choo.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1440&s=17354fe49f1d92f6f2df8c86aee8bd91 1440w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/Studio-choo.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1000&s=2a4b5a59f7b33dc90c2b0371f5ba4e6e 1000w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/Studio-choo.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=600&s=ec285c67e5288cf61b28ca5ac9512678 600w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/Studio-choo.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=400&s=fda339656042fac640d2b2241808a115 400w)
Pip Lowe from The Flower Folk, @pip_theflowerfolk
Which stems are you sending this Valentine's Day?
That’s a tough question, but if I did decide to send any flowers for Valentine’s day this year it would be for sure anemones. I find that pretty much everyone can appreciate the beauty and simplicity of anemones – even people who don't usually consider themselves flower fans (as in my boyfriend). The large Italian stems you can get nowadays are so impressive as they slowly open out and last for ages. Just a few anemones on their own in a vase look amazing whether you pick the vivid colours or go for the softer pastel shades, both have the same stunning effect. But to be honest I think he'd be massively disappointed if I sent him anemones as he's just said he's expecting a Nintendo switch…!
![Floom Anemone 2](https://floom.imgix.net/general/Floom-anemone-2_190212_100225.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1440&s=b11eff0c3decfea8391c43c67c181ee1 1440w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/Floom-anemone-2_190212_100225.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1000&s=533c3a57c09d9fb0ceace93733a49ea0 1000w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/Floom-anemone-2_190212_100225.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=600&s=d2ceda900ccd07b4a54d06b233c54285 600w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/Floom-anemone-2_190212_100225.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=400&s=2486d19f8b57e375a395596f5a31ff10 400w)
Victoria from Victoria Windsor, @victoriawindsorltd
What's your most loved Valentine's Day stem and why?
Ranunculus, its delicate petals are so romantic yet they last for so long; as long as you treat them with care. I’m pretty sure there's a metaphor in there somewhere too!
Which stems are you sending this Valentine's Day?
I don't have a Valentine so I'll be buying myself wine and celebrating it being over!
![Ranunculus](https://floom.imgix.net/general/Ranunculus_190212_100230.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1440&s=1ac6c62dfcdc8e63a5c07876b551b6ee 1440w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/Ranunculus_190212_100230.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1000&s=690fb34675dd5f8f908e6cd197734bc1 1000w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/Ranunculus_190212_100230.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=600&s=d43971fc20dfcff1f150c7354be7ef02 600w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/Ranunculus_190212_100230.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=400&s=b0c42b849891e6c6c373416ecc8701bb 400w)
Kritina from U & I Flowers, @uandiflowers
Which stems are you sending this Valentine's Day?
This Valentine's will consist of roses, of course! They’re everybody's favourite and a timeless classic. Roses, and ranunculus, calla lilies and spray roses.
What's your most loved Valentine's Day stem and why?
The calla lily! It's not a popular choice, because roses seem to be the way to go. But calla lilies are just so elegant and delicate, and they come in variety of unique colours like roses do. They are definitely an amazing addition to any bouquet or arrangement! And the way to go for me personally.
![Floom Valentines Day Calla Lily](https://floom.imgix.net/general/floom-valentines-day-calla-lily.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1440&s=9e739d6ea762e8692bba9388f7fe7c18 1440w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/floom-valentines-day-calla-lily.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1000&s=63faadb13b373475d80c0d9efe872e62 1000w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/floom-valentines-day-calla-lily.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=600&s=5da32fc58c1ae1ae1163d454b83d6d6a 600w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/floom-valentines-day-calla-lily.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=400&s=2b064c3e4def8ec22c5ef90799ed1c82 400w)