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_190212_100358.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=a0580f0853112f56330cc144c82b6c53 1440w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/Studio-choo_190212_100358.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=fc0519f09066fb482e87165837f1fc3a 1000w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/Studio-choo_190212_100358.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=53fb394cbaf0a3efa83894821b7ed9f0 600w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/Studio-choo_190212_100358.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=fd0a02d02345bf2950c148cff9c89e26 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_100424.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=0eafbc66782b97cc1c59a8775b000b1f 1440w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/Floom-anemone-2_190212_100424.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=00daaca587d59ebbd1991050bae14aab 1000w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/Floom-anemone-2_190212_100424.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=1432106a8e2e72e1bb0092fbbddbae57 600w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/Floom-anemone-2_190212_100424.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=12729cdcd2ac76250ad2cf12c483d466 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_100457.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=440c210879ed8c0587cd776bddd28aed 1440w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/Ranunculus_190212_100457.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=bdece313a58398cf9b9de5ea2bece672 1000w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/Ranunculus_190212_100457.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=5e422d6a11820511e7874df1e4973b18 600w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/Ranunculus_190212_100457.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=622cbcd9ebd7f37d4b0cec068a63123e 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_190212_100537.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=bf6d42eb0f1598a09385055a005edd30 1440w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/floom-valentines-day-calla-lily_190212_100537.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=14c0260094c9508d9da17804b0a1e854 1000w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/floom-valentines-day-calla-lily_190212_100537.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=39eace8fcf0eb75f0a43f0e2a9a135ac 600w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/floom-valentines-day-calla-lily_190212_100537.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=356c1a45c3f1b4761ca49e4b232e675b 400w)