Do Flowers Make a Good Leaving Gift?

If you’ve ever been in the position of having to choose a leaving gift for a colleague, you’ll know the pressure. You want to buy something meaningful. Something they’ll like. Something that will make a big impression. But not something that will be an inconvenience or they’ll feel obliged to keep. There’s also the pressure of not wanting to waste your other colleague’s money. It’s not an easy balance to strike. That’s why so many people opt for flowers. But do flowers really make a good leaving present?

5 Reasons Why Flowers make a Great Leaving Gift

Flowers can convey a whole range of different meanings

The thing about buying flowers is that you’re not just buying this one generic thing. There are millions of different types of blooms. And they can all be used to convey different sentiments. Yellow roses are the flower of friendship. Pink carnations can be used to say that someone is unforgettable. White orchids represent missing someone. While yellow and gold chrysanthemums are known as good luck flowers. So, you can tailor your flower arrangement according to the messages that you want to express.

Flowers make people happy

While some people are buoyant about leaving their jobs, for others it can be a really stressful time. And flowers have been scientifically proven to make people feel happier. Triggering the release of dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin,  merely looking at flowers can make the brain feel happy. And it’s not just a passing blip. A study by the Society of American Florists found that participants reported feeling less depressed, anxious and agitated after receiving flowers, and demonstrated a higher sense of enjoyment and life satisfaction. So, giving flowers is about more than just giving flowers!

Almost everyone likes flowers

You may find a few hay fever sufferers who aren’t keen on flowers. But if you choose wisely and select blooms with minimal pollen – iris, antirrhinum, tulips, hydrangeas, daffodils, and some roses – even then, you have options. Flowers are a universal symbol of good will and celebration. Which is why they make a great unisex gift.

Flowers can be kept in a variety of ways

For many people, the best thing about flowers is that they make a big impression, but they’re disposable. However, there are options for recipients to keep selected blooms as a keepsake. Flowers can be pressed or dried. They can be cast in resin. Or some can be cultivated – taking rose and hydrangea cuttings is easy as pie. So, while flowers can seem like the most transient of gifts, there are way to make them last longer.

You can find flowers for every budget

If you’re working in a small team, the leaver’s collection pot may be pretty light. But while you can spend hundreds on a single flower arrangement, there are also budget options available. Flowers are beautiful regardless of what you spend on them. So, you can easily work to your budget.

Flowers make a wonderful choice of gift for any occasion. They’re versatile, beautiful, and can be full of meaning. So, if you’re looking for gifting inspiration for a friend’s birthday or a colleague’s leaving do, consider flowers. There really is a flower arrangement for everyone.

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