Must Know Before You Send Flowers to Your Friend in Germany

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A bunch of flowers is considered to be one of the best gifts worldwide. Beautiful and aromatic flowers spread their charm around and add to the flavour of the occasion. However, just like each culture has its own set of beliefs and rituals, it also holds special significance for different kinds of flowers. So, you ought to be careful while picking these for your friends and colleagues from other cultures/ countries to send across the right message to them. Germans are especially very particular when it comes to these natural beauties. Different varieties of flowers hold different meaning for them.

If you are planning to send flowers to your friend or business associate who hails from Germany then the information shared here should come handy. So, let’s get started.

The Meaning of Different Flowers in Germany

Here is how Germans perceive different flowers:



Red Roses

Red roses symbolize love, passion and romance. If you want to express your love for someone then a bunch of red roses is an apt choice. This actually holds true for most cultures including this one. You will get a wide variety of big and small red rose bouquets to choose from.

Cornflower

This unique blue coloured flower is the national flower of Germany. If you are indecisive of which bouquet to send to your business associate, boss or colleague living here then you can simply go ahead and gift a bunch of fresh cornflower. It will brighten up their day.

White Roses and Lilies

White roses, lilies and carnations are sent to express condolence in Germany. These flowers are associated with funerals. The gorgeous chrysanthemum is also associated with grief in this part of the globe. So, do not make the mistake of sending these otherwise as you may offend your German friend with this gesture.

Yellow and Orange Flowers

Yellow and orange coloured flowers are sent to express joy and happiness. Yellow lilies, daffodils and carnations make for a perfect gift when you want to congratulate someone for their achievements. Yellow roses and lilies are a good choice if you want to send a bouquet to your friend to celebrate your bond.

Pick Fresh Ones

Whichever flowers you choose based on the occasion, make sure they are fresh. This aspect must never be compromised. While you can very well go ahead and choose a fresh bunch if you visit the florist in person, you are devoid of this privilege when you choose to send it through an online platform. In order to ensure the flowers being sent to your loved ones are beaming with freshness and aroma, you must choose a trusted florist. There are quite a few of them that boast of good reputation. Those are exactly the ones you must opt for.

We hope these quick tips help you pick appropriate bouquets for those lovely people from Germany that hold a special significance in your life. Do share their reaction at receiving that perfect bunch from you. We would love to hear from you!

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