Flowers for him
One of the biggest concerns that a woman has, thinking about giving flowers to a man, is how he would react. Because it is not yet a common practice to send flowers to men, there are no steadfast rules. It may come as a surprise that in a recent survey conducted by the Society of American Florists, over 60% of men surveyed said that they would like to receive flowers on Valentines Day. Men like to receive flowers for the same reason that they send them…to be recognized. However, there are a few proven preferences. For example, men seem to prefer more vibrant colored flowers as opposed to the softer shades of pink or yellow. They like reds, blues, purples and oranges. Stick to vibrant colors and steer away from pastels, unless you know them to be a favorite.
Tropical flowers are also popular with the gents. They seem to find the angular lines of exotic and tropical flowers appealing. Adding a bit of greenery may make the arrangement of flowers appear to be more masculine.
In selecting an arrangement you can also try to incorporate his favorite hobby into the design. If he is a golfer you can include a box of golf balls. If he is into cars, maybe a car magazine should be tucked in.
The choice will also depend on what part do you take in the life of this man and what you want to show with the bouquet. For example, if you want to be romantic or convey that message, roses are popular. To make it more masculine, trying an unusual color may help.
One more point is choosing the right time to send him flowers, think about the occasions on which he sends you flowers. If he sends you flowers for your birthday or your anniversary, maybe those would be good times to send flowers to him. And don’t forget about Valentines Day, a promotion, or as a host gift at one of his parties.
Today there is an increasing popularity of men buying flowers for their own homes and offices. They too like a bright arrangement on their desk or fragrant flowers in their foyer. You can do it for him.
It is also suggested that if you are unsure of what to send, you can contact a reputable florist who will have a good grasp on not only what flowers to use in the bouquet, but also how to dress them up. They will know how to help you send the perfect bouquet to the man in your life. Most importantly, sending flowers shows that you are thinking about them!