The days are starting to get longer and there are daffodils – our flower of the month – in bloom. Spring and Easter are just around the corner, and we’re already dreaming of summer...
But first, there are inspiring, strong and independent women to be celebrated and appreciated on Sunday, March 22nd in aid of Mother’s Day in the UK. Whether you’re surprising her by sending an exquisitely crafted bouquet, or hand delivering it to the house before sitting down for a sunday roast – we’ve got a comprehensive guide at hand to help.
1. Select the right stems
Celebrate spring awakening by opting for the season’s newborn stems – but be warned, they’re a vibrant bunch. From intricate anemones, fragrant hyacinths and vivid yellow daffodils – the National Flower of Wales – to perhaps the most captivating of spring’s fresh crop, the parrot tulip that defies all the traits of its traditional counterpart – there are plenty of bold stems to choose from.
...perhaps the most captivating of spring’s fresh crop, the parrot tulip that defies all the traits of its traditional counterpart
![M Day Guide Parrot Tulip](https://floom.imgix.net/products/m-day-guide-parrot-tulip.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=89676c33bb84f3e22046b13446c38216 1440w, https://floom.imgix.net/products/m-day-guide-parrot-tulip.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=c2c837e4df22c8880ab32f1a0d7a41f6 1000w, https://floom.imgix.net/products/m-day-guide-parrot-tulip.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=5ee660c07c77601d1c66a02c52405072 600w, https://floom.imgix.net/products/m-day-guide-parrot-tulip.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=63edd558324bc475df39a581fd7c9204 400w)
2. Know the colour scheme
Speaking from experience, it’s always worth noting mum’s colour scheme. If the entire house is pristine white, follow suit and opt for elegant anemones. Of course, it’s a matter of preference and you know mum best.
![M Day Guide Anemone](https://floom.imgix.net/products/m-day-guide-anemone.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=722935f7568cf78ed4c4af5e58af7e1e 1440w, https://floom.imgix.net/products/m-day-guide-anemone.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=e7130b1a4a277daa6950068d8c80f772 1000w, https://floom.imgix.net/products/m-day-guide-anemone.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=a30a3f6d42ad4592cee004507bb87b93 600w, https://floom.imgix.net/products/m-day-guide-anemone.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=bd2e0b6026894fa21fcbf28fac7d6576 400w)
3. Think about her favourite scent
Ever witnessed your mum picking flowers on a summer walk, elated by the uplifting aroma? Take your scent cues from fond memories for a truly personal gift, for our use of smell is linked closer to memory than any other sense. Maybe it’s the comforting savour of spring lilac – proper name Syringa from the ancient greek meaning ‘tube’ in reference to their hollow composure.
![Floom Mejuri Lilac](https://floom.imgix.net/products/floom-mejuri-lilac.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=54ab76e34242dd7d4945fb5c77b4210d 1440w, https://floom.imgix.net/products/floom-mejuri-lilac.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=29ec5d77907ad93b865320518f10058f 1000w, https://floom.imgix.net/products/floom-mejuri-lilac.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=645d073004c7313dc207bb1ea945eeb5 600w, https://floom.imgix.net/products/floom-mejuri-lilac.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=48d5c88606ae52e4dd94739733122b05 400w)
4. Don’t forget the first Mother’s Day
A final tip, don’t forget her first Mother’s Day. We’re aware newborns can’t browse the net, but a beautiful bouquet – from which the stems can later be pressed and kept for years to come – is a considered gesture of appreciation.
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