Thanks a Bunch! The Best Bouquets for Saying Thank You

We love flowers for all kinds of reasons. They’re beautiful, they’re fragrant, and they brighten any room and almost any mood. But one of the very best things about flowers is that they can express things that we might struggle to really put into words. While any bouquet can be used as token of appreciation, in the language of flowers, some blooms say more than others.

The Best Flowers to Say ‘Thank You’

Rose

The rose is one of the most versatile flowers as it has so many meanings. But while the red rose symbolises passion and the white rose purity, it’s pink and peach that traditionally say, ‘thank you’. The pink rose symbolises gratitude. The peach rose is most commonly used for appreciation. You can also add yellow into the mix for friendship. But whatever you’re grateful for and whatever colour you choose, it’s a fair bet that an arrangement of roses like the Sherbet Rose hatbox will always be appreciated.

Chrysanthemum

Traditionally associated with friendship, the chrysanthemum possesses all of the qualities of the best relationships – it’s durable, cheerful, full of variety and beautiful. If you’re looking for your Golden Girls moment (it’s never too late for an 80s reference!) and want to say, ‘thank you for being my friend’, you can’t go wrong with a bunch of ‘mums. But if you want something that little bit more striking, go for a bouquet like Treasured Time, where the thank you flowers mingle.

Iris

Stately and proud, the iris has always been a bit of a showstopper, and not something you’d automatically associate with gratitude. But in the language of flowers the iris actually means “your friendship means so much”. Which makes it a perfect contender for saying ‘thank you’. Each colour of iris carries its own significance – purple for compliments and wisdom, yellow for passion, white for purity (as always!), and blue for faith and hope. So, a bouquet like Violet Vibes would imply an appreciation of friendship and/or wisdom – a perfect acknowledgement of sage advice.

Gerbera

The daisy is one of the largest flower families, and most pass muster when it comes to saying thanks, simply because they look so happy. But the bold and jaunty gerbera is the most common daisy of gratitude. It symbolises love, cheerfulness and purity and is widely used as an expression of gladness and appreciation between friends. And an arrangement like Sherbet Fizz brings gerberas and roses together in the most eye-poppingly pleasing way possible!

‘Thank you’ is easy enough to say, but we use the same words of gratitude in everyday politeness as we do in instances where someone has gone above and beyond. With a well-chosen bouquet, there is no mistaking your appreciation.

If you’re looking for a way to say ‘thank you’, check out our specially selected bouquets