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April Flower: Daisy

Thursday, 2nd Apr 2020

April Flower: DaisyWhat is the Official Flower for April?

Each month of the year is assigned a different flower, and the flower of April is the daisy. Should a loved one celebrate a birthday in April, or you and your partner celebrate an anniversary during this month, consider gifting a beautiful bouquet of daisies.

Interesting Facts about Daisies

Did you know that daisies are composite flowers which mean that the daisy is comprised of many tiny flowers? There are also over 23,000 varieties of daisy, and even more incredible is the fact that all the species and varieties of daisies comprise 10% of the entire global floral population! Some varieties of daisy have been used in herbal remedies to help heal wounds and soothe stomach upsets and coughs.

The Meaning of the Daisy

All flowers have individual meanings which allow people to choose the flowers they want to gift on certain occasions to specific people. The daisy represents innocence and purity and according to Norse mythology is the flower of the goddess, Freya. Freya is the goddess of fertility, beauty, and love and therefore the daisy also came to represent new beginnings, motherhood and childbirth.

Daisies for a New Mother

If a friend or relative has just given birth, it is customary to gift flowers. Why not send a pretty posy of daisies as these flowers represent childbirth and motherhood? The daisy would be even more appropriate if your loved one has given birth in April, but daisies are also apt for any other month too owing to their meaning. Anyone who receives a bouquet of daisies will be delighted to learn the meaning behind them and will know how much thought has gone into your selection. When sending flowers for a new baby, extend the daisy theme beyond the flowers and team daisy gift wrap and daisy adorned soft toys or baby clothes with your bouquet.

April Flower: DaisyBirthday Daisies

When a friend or family member celebrates a birthday in February, daisies are a thoughtful choice. Not only are they the month’s flower, but they look so beautiful when arranged in a colourful display. Usually, daisies may boast white petals and a yellow centre, but there are also types of daisy that have pink, orange, lilac and yellow petals. With such an incredible variety of colours available, it is easy to gift birthday daisies in colours that you know your loved one will like. Birthday daisy flowers can be delivered on their own in a spectacular bouquet or can be arranged with white roses or roses in pastel shades to complement the April flower.

Anniversary Daisies

Should you celebrate a wedding or relationship anniversary flowers in April, go for something less traditional and gift your other half with a huge bouquet of daisies. You should also consider gifting daisies on Mother’s Day to your wife or partner to show how much you appreciate her on this special occasion.

The Perfect Flower to Cheer Up Anyone!

Why wait for a birthday or new baby to gift flowers to those you love? Daisies are renowned for being cheerful flowers and will certainly bring a smile to the face of anyone lucky enough to receive them. The joyous blooms make a great gift for a friend or relative that is recovering from an illness or is feeling glum and needs a thoughtful boost to their mood. If you are planning to gift flowers to an ill friend or family member in the hospital, check that you are permitted to send flowers to the hospital as many don’t allow flowers onwards. Alternatively, wait until they have arrived home and have flowers delivered to address to avoid the flowers being rejected from the medical setting.