Celebrating Women with Flowers: A Month of Appreciation

March is a time to celebrate the incredible women in our lives. From recognising achievements and resilience to showing love and gratitude, it is the perfect opportunity to pause and appreciate the impact women have in our homes, workplaces, and communities.Flowers have always played a role in marking special occasions, and this month is no exception. Whether for a mother, grandmother, friend, or mentor, flowers are a thoughtful way to say, “You are appreciated.”

Mimosa: A Flower with a Message

While roses, lilies, and tulips are often the go-to choices for Mother’s Day, the mimosa flower holds a deep symbolic meaning when it comes to celebrating women. In countries like Italy and France, it is the traditional flower of International Women’s Day, chosen because of its bright colour, delicate beauty, and remarkable resilience.

Mimosa blooms in early spring, bursting into golden-yellow clusters that feel like a little pocket of sunshine. It is a flower that thrives even in difficult conditions, growing strong despite poor soil and harsh weather. For this reason, it has become a symbol of resilience, warmth, and the quiet strength that so many women embody.Although the tradition of gifting mimosa is not as widespread in the UK, its meaning is universal. Flowers have always carried unspoken messages, and the mimosa is a beautiful way to acknowledge strength, kindness, and the ability to thrive no matter what life throws your way. If you want to do something different this year, a bouquet featuring mimosa is a lovely way to honour the women in your life.

Celebrating Mother’s Day with Flowers

Mother’s Day is another opportunity to show appreciation, whether it is for your own mother or for someone who has played a nurturing role in your life. Fresh  flowers are always a thoughtful gift, bringing a touch of beauty to the day and lasting as a reminder of love and gratitude.Each flower carries a different sentiment. Roses and tulips symbolise love and admiration, lilies represent devotion, and daisies evoke joy and warmth. If you want to create something more personal, a handpicked arrangement with a mix of blooms can reflect different qualities that make the recipient special.

Simple Ways to Show Appreciation

This month is a reminder to cherish the women around us, but also to celebrate ourselves. Flowers, whether given or received, are a simple way to bring joy and make someone feel valued.At Lily & Myrtle, we love the way flowers speak without words, carrying messages of love, gratitude, and appreciation. However you choose to celebrate, make it thoughtful, personal, and filled with moments of kindness.

Our Mothers day flower collection is inspired by memories of times myself and the team have spent with their Mum’s or of thoughts that spring to mind when we think of our precious Mum’s.

Happy Mother’s Day from us all at at Lily and Myrtle Xx 

“If I had a flower for each time I thought of my Mother, I could walk in my garden forever”.