Which Flowers to Send for Every Occasion
Not sure what to send? Flowers and their colours carry meaning. Here is a quick guide our designers use when customers ask for advice.
Birthday
Bright, cheerful mixed bouquets — gerberas, roses and lilies in several colours. Pair them with a cake for the full surprise.
Anniversary and love
Red roses are the classic “I love you”. Add white lilies or baby's breath for softness. For milestone anniversaries, a large luxury arrangement or preserved roses that last for months.
Saying sorry
Choose soft colours — white or pale pink roses and lilies. They feel gentle and sincere rather than showy.
Get well soon
Sunny yellow flowers like sunflowers and gerberas lift the mood. For hospital visits, choose a compact arrangement and avoid strongly scented flowers.
New home and new office
An indoor plant keeps growing long after the housewarming. Money plants, snake plants and peace lilies are easy to care for.
Sympathy
White lilies and chrysanthemums are calm and respectful. Keep the message simple.
What the colours mean
- Red: love and passion
- Pink: admiration, gratitude, gentleness
- White: respect, purity, new beginnings
- Yellow: friendship and happiness
- Purple: admiration and elegance
Still unsure? Ask our assistant on the website, chat with us on WhatsApp, or build your own bouquet with the colours you like.
Flowers by occasion: a quick guide
- Birthday: bright mixed bouquets, gerberas, sunflowers, or the recipient's favourite colour. Add a cake for the full celebration.
- Anniversary: red roses for romance, pink and white roses for long marriages, or a luxury hat box for a modern touch.
- Proposal or Valentine's Day: long-stem red roses – 12 for love, 50 or 100 for a grand gesture.
- Congratulations and new job: orchids, lilies or a tall arrangement for the office desk.
- Get well soon: soft, lightly scented flowers such as carnations, daisies and chrysanthemums, or an easy-care plant.
- Sympathy and condolence: white lilies, white roses and chrysanthemums in a basket or simple arrangement.
- Housewarming: indoor plants like lucky bamboo, money plant or jade, or a long-lasting orchid.
- Festivals and puja: marigold, roses, rajnigandha and mogra for mandir decoration and offerings.
How many roses should you send?
Numbers carry meaning too: one rose says "you're the one", 12 is a classic declaration of love, 24 means "I think of you every hour", and 50 or 100 roses are reserved for milestone anniversaries and proposals.
Flowers for him
Men appreciate flowers more than many people expect. Choose bold, structured designs – deep red or orange roses, sunflowers, anthuriums or orchids – in a box or with dark wrapping. Pairing flowers with chocolates or a plant works especially well.
Cultural tips for gifting in India
Marigold and white flowers are associated with puja and mourning, so avoid an all-white bouquet for celebrations unless the recipient loves it. Yellow and orange flowers are perfect for festivals like Basant Panchami and Diwali, while red is the traditional colour for Karwa Chauth and weddings.
Corporate and client gifting
For business gifting, choose arrangements that look polished and last well: orchids in a ceramic pot, a tall mixed arrangement for reception, or a flower box paired with chocolates. Neutral colours such as white, cream and green suit most office spaces, while brand colours can be added for launches and events. For bulk festive orders, plan a week in advance so every gift is consistent.
Ordering from SFlowers Galleria
Every bouquet is hand-made on the day of delivery in our Gurgaon studio, with same-day, 60-minute express and midnight delivery across Gurgaon and scheduled delivery to Noida, Greater Noida and Delhi. A free message card comes with every order, and you can add cakes, plants or preserved roses at checkout.