Tips for Choosing the Best Mother’s Day Bouquet

America’s Top Five Favorite Blooms

Flowers are a universal symbol for love. From roses to lilies, this Mother’s Day millions of moms will receive a bouquet of blooms. And according to the Flower Promotion Organization, there are five top picks for Mom.

Ranking number one is the rose. The timeless flower comes in many shapes, sizes and colors, with the most popular being sweetheart, spray and hybrid tea. Next up, is the Gerbera Daisy. With over 160 colors to choose from, this cheerful blossom continues to grow in popularity. Coming in third is the Lily. A constant favorite over the years, it’s a popular addition to dramatic bouquets. Placing fourth is the Alstroemeria. Meaning “wealth and prosperity” it’s a long lasting flower with multiple blooms per stem. And last but not least, the Carnation, one of the longest lasting fresh-cut flowers, continues to be a top pick.

No matter which flower you choose for mom, there are several steps you can take to make sure you’re picking the best ones. First, look for flowers with upright, firm petals and buds beginning to open. Next, smell the water. It should smell fresh and clean. And lastly, skip any flowers that have breakage in the stems.

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Produced for the Flower Promotion Organization