The best gifts are heartfelt. Is it an accident that flowers and flowering plants are the preferred gifts for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day? That doesn’t seem likely. Cut flowers and floral arrangements are one of the best ways you can express your love.

Chances are you’ll find exactly the gift you want if you start shopping early. This is a busy time of year for florists. Do place orders early if you are buying unusual blooms, such as orchids.

For this special occasion, there are many suitable kinds of floral gifts. These would include arrangements made with your mom’s favorite kind of flower. Mixed floral designs are also very popular. For this holiday, special containers are usually chosen.

Orchids are very special flowers. They make an ideal Mother’s Day gift. These cut flowers are usually available through special orders. They have a very long vase life. Their exotic beauty is sure to please. Orchid plants in bloom are also available from various sources. Just make sure the flowers will be open when your mom receives the plant.

For potted orchids and other potted flowering plants, decorative pots are usually used for Mother’s Day. Some florists may wrap the pots in festive foil or paper.

Various other kinds of blooms are suitable for Mother’s Day. Peonies are wonderful old- fashioned flowers. They are enjoying a newfound popularity. These elegant blooms are very impressive. Many kinds are available, including singles and gorgeous doubles in a wide array of colors.

Lilacs are also very suitable for Mother’s Day. As if the pastel blooms in shades of white, pink, and purple aren’t beautiful enough, the fragrance adds its own unique appeal to this gift.

There are so many kinds of flowers available in the spring for Mother’s Day. How can we make our choice? Begin by selecting either her favorite flower or ones in her favorite color scheme. Local florists do custom designs to your specifications. For out of town orders, this isn’t always possible. In those cases, the florist delivering the flowers to your mom may have to make substitutions. If you think that might be the case, specify the ones you would accept as substitutes.

In addition to fresh flowers, flowering plants are often given for Mother’s Day. Among the more popular choices are azaleas, hydrangeas, and other flowering pot plants.