February 16th. We’re just over halfway through what is widely acknowledged to be the most depressing month of the year. And with Covid-19, lockdown, and the other woes of the world, 2021’s February has been a doozy. But the end is in sight. Spring is fast approaching, the end of lockdown has been hinted at, and it looks like we’re finally getting to grips with this flipping virus. Now, we just need something cheerful to help us through the last few weeks. And that is where flowers come in.
Flowers have long been known to make us happy. Scientifically proven to make us feel better, their pretty little heads trigger the release of all those happy brain chemicals: serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin. Which is why they make the perfect pick-me-up in the more miserable months. But if you want to send someone a smile in floral form, what flower should you select?
Our Five Favourite Happy-Making Flowers
Yellow chrysanthemums
Everyone knows that yellow is a happy colour. It’s warm, friendly, and optimistic. So, if you’re looking to spread smiles, any yellow flower is a great choice. But yellow chrysanthemums are the ultimate. Bold, bright and confident, chrysanthemums are the symbol of joy and hope. And because they last a really long time once cut, an arrangement purchased tomorrow, could easily see you through until early March.
Red roses
OK, so Valentine’s Day is over with for another year. And many will say, ‘good riddance’. But romantic connotations aside, red roses are happy flowers. The colour red is all about confidence and energy, and roses symbolise all the different kinds of love. So, if you know someone who could use a lift, who needs a bit of encouragement to face life’s challenges or to take on something new, a bunch of red roses could make all the difference.
Pink ranunculus
Pink is one of the kindest of colours. It symbolises care, friendship, and affection. And that’s why It makes us happy. When combined with the gentle, rose-like blooms of the ranunculus, with its undertones of beauty and charm, it can become a real mood-lifter.
Orange gerberas
With their innocent daisy-like form, there is no arguing against gerberas being happy flowers. They symbolise purity, innocence, and beauty. And in orange, they are warm and generous, holding the optimism of the new day, and the peace of the setting sun. They can be fiery or mellow, rejuvenating or reassuring. Either way these are simply lovely, cheery flowers.
Purple freesias
Freesias are typically associated with friendship and thoughtfulness. And with their glorious scent and their long shelf-life – they can last three weeks once cut – they certainly make a thoughtful gift and a happy flower to have in the home. While purple is a colour of both creativity and calm. It inspires and motivates, then helps you relax at the end of the day. Together, purple freesias have it all.
Sending flowers is always a thoughtful thing to do. And as an added benefit, giving other people gifts also makes us happy, so it’s kind of a symbiotic relationship! Right now, we could all use a bit of a lift. So, why not support your local florist, and send a little cheer to someone you care about?
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