What to Do When You Don’t Know Their Favorite Flower

You want to send flowers but there’s one tiny problem. You have no clue what they actually like. Roses feel too predictable. Lilies sound too formal. And let’s be honest, guessing wrong feels risky when you’re trying to make a good impression.

The truth is, you don’t need to know their favorite flower to send something that feels thoughtful. You just need to know what kind of moment you’re trying to create.

Start with the Vibe, Not the Flower

Think of flowers like an outfit. You don’t need to know someone’s exact style to dress for the occasion. What feeling do you want your bouquet to give off?

Here’s a quick guide to help you match blooms to mood:

• Romantic but not cliché: Try ranunculus, garden roses, or sweet peas. Soft textures say “I care” without overdoing it.

• Bright and confident: Go for sunflowers, dahlias, or zinnias. They’re bold, cheerful, and perfect for anyone who lights up a room.

• Calm and minimal: Choose white tulips, lisianthus, or anemones. Understated but quietly stunning.

• Whimsical and artsy: Mix wildflowers, cosmos, or textural greenery. Ideal for someone creative or free-spirited.

You don’t have to know every petal by name. You just need to think about how you want them to feel.

Let Your Florist Read Between the Stems

At Suncrest Flowers, we’re fluent in flower language. When you tell us the story behind the bouquet, we translate it into color, texture, and movement. A little background goes a long way.

Here’s what helps us design something truly fitting:

• Who the flowers are for (a partner, a friend, a coworker)

• What the occasion is (or if there isn’t one)

• The kind of emotion you want to send (joy, comfort, excitement, gratitude)

From there, we’ll curate an arrangement that feels authentic, fresh, and completely you.

A Thoughtful Gesture Always Lands

People remember the feeling more than the flowers themselves. When you send blooms that look intentional, it shows care and attention, even if you didn’t have all the details.

So if you ever feel stuck, skip the guesswork and let intention lead the way. A bouquet chosen from the heart will always say more than one chosen from habit.