Pink roses and pink oriental lilies are the two stems this collection is built around, and they do different jobs. Roses carry grace and admiration rather than the declaration a red rose makes, which is what makes them right for a mother, a friend or a colleague as well as a partner. Lilies are scented and large-headed, so a smaller number of stems fills a room in a way roses do not.
Several arrangements pair the two, in hatboxes, vases and baskets. If you want lilies without the roses, we arrange those on their own with eucalyptus and pistach.
White lifts pink without competing with it, which is why the pairing works so well for a wedding gift, a christening or a milestone birthday. It is also the safer choice when you do not know the recipient's taste, since pink on its own can read as a statement about the relationship in a way that pink and white rarely does. Our white roses and pink lily hatbox is built on exactly that combination.
The shade does more work than most senders expect.
Pale pink and blush read as gentle and considered, which suits a new arrival, someone recovering, or flowers sent to a home after a loss.
Mid and rose pink say affection and gratitude. This is the everyday register, right for a thank you or for anyone you are fond of without the relationship needing to be romantic.
Deep and bright pink read as celebration. Gerberas, statice and pink chrysanthemums give an arrangement that lift, which is what makes a mixed bunch read as cheerful rather than formal.
This collection runs from a hand-tied pink bunch through to two dozen long-stemmed roses in a vase, so there is something here whether you are sending a small thank you or marking something significant. Hand-tied bouquets are the most affordable way to send pink flowers, and hatboxes and baskets arrive ready to display without anyone needing to find a vase.
Looking for pink peonies in particular? They are seasonal rather than year round, and we cover when to expect them in our peony collection.
Every arrangement is prepared fresh by our florists before it is sent. Our flowers are sourced from farms in Ireland, South America, Holland, France, Italy and Ethiopia and carry our freshness guarantee. Flowers are seasonal and some varieties may change through the year.
What do pink flowers mean?
Pink traditionally means grace, admiration and gratitude rather than romantic love, which is what separates it from red. Pale pink reads as gentleness and care, mid pink as affection, and deep pink as celebration and appreciation.
What do pink roses mean?
Pink roses mean admiration and gratitude rather than romantic love. That makes them appropriate for a partner, but equally appropriate for a mother, a friend or a colleague, where red would be uncomfortable.
Are pink lilies safe around pets?
Lilies are not suitable for households with cats. If the recipient has a cat, choose one of our rose or mixed pink arrangements instead, or contact us and we will suggest an alternative.
Which pink flowers last the longest?
Carnations, chrysanthemums and statice outlast roses, so a mixed pink bouquet holds its shape for longer than a rose-only arrangement. Recut the stems and change the water every couple of days to get the most from either.
Which pink flowers suit a birthday?
Mixed pink rather than a single shade. Gerberas and statice give an arrangement brightness and variation, which is what makes it read as celebratory rather than formal.
Can I choose the number of rose stems?
Yes. Our pink rose hatbox is available in 8, 12 and 18 stems, and if you would prefer an odd number, leave a note in the delivery instructions and we will add a rose free of charge.
