When you're choosing flowers for someone, it's easy to focus on the type of flower. Roses, lilies, gerberas, tulips — there are plenty of beautiful choices. But colour can be just as important. The colours in a bouquet can completely change its personality, from bright and cheerful to soft and romantic. So if you're unsure what to send, starting with colour can make the decision much easier.
Bright and Colourful
Bright flowers are perfect when you want to make someone smile. Yellow, orange, pink and vibrant mixed colours create a cheerful and energetic arrangement. They're ideal for birthdays, congratulations, thank you gifts or simply sending someone a little pick-me-up.
If you're not sure what the recipient likes, a colourful mixed bouquet is often a safe choice.
Soft and Romantic
Pastel pinks, whites, creams and soft purples create a more gentle and elegant look. These colours work beautifully for romantic occasions, anniversaries and thoughtful gestures where you want the flowers to feel understated rather than bold.
They're also a lovely choice when you're sending flowers to someone whose personal style is more classic or understated.
Bold and Dramatic
Sometimes subtle isn't what you're looking for. Deep reds, rich purples and darker tones can create a more dramatic arrangement that really stands out.
Red flowers are an obvious choice for romance, while deeper colours can also make a sophisticated birthday or celebration bouquet.
When You're Not Sure
If you're completely stuck, don't overthink it. A florist's choice arrangement is a great option because it allows an experienced florist to choose the freshest flowers available and create something that works beautifully together.
At Fox Road Flowers & Gift Boxes, our arrangements are made fresh to order, with seasonal flowers selected to create beautiful combinations of colour and texture.
Ultimately, there's no single "right" colour for flowers.
The best colour is usually the one that makes you think of the person you're sending them to.