Have a friend who needs a pick-me-up? The best flowers that symbolise happiness are perfect for sending their way and delivering an instant mood boost.
From cheery sunflowers to thoughtful chrysanthemums, here are eight flowers that symbolise happiness. Pick up a bouquet featuring one of these blooms, and they are sure to deliver an abundance of happiness.
Sunflowers
Nothing screams joy quite like a bouquet of sunflowers. These blooms are synonymous with sunshine and are rich in positive symbolism too. Representing happiness, warmth, luck and adoration, sunflowers are the perfect choice to send to a friend or loved one that needs a pick-me-up. The bright and bold flowers will deliver instant joy and bring a burst of colour to their space.
Daffodils
A sign of spring, when daffodils start to emerge we know that warmer, brighter days are on the way - and that’s enough to bring instant happiness! The bright sunny blooms are synonymous with spring, and are seen as a symbol of hope and new beginnings. These flowers have become one of our go-tos for brightening someone’s day, guaranteed to deliver a splash of colour and happiness.
Tulips
Another favourite in springtime, tulips are rich in history and symbolism. In the Victorian language of flowers, floriography, yellow tulips represented the sweetest of sentiments. Not only one of the happiest flowers, they were said to convey the message “there’s sunshine in your smile’. It doesn’t get more joyful or thoughtful than this!
Peonies
You can never go wrong with a bouquet of peonies to send happy vibes their way. The lush, fluffy blooms come in a variety of colours. While each has its own special meaning, in general peonies are seen as a symbol of happiness and abundance - and no doubt any colour choice will bring joy to the receiver. For friends, our top pick will always be pink peonies or for a mood booster go with yellow peonies, a true symbol of happiness and positive energy.
Gerberas
Daisy-like gerberas have become a modern-day favourite, and are guaranteed to brighten someone’s day. Like sunflowers, gerberas turn towards the sun so while the symbolism and meaning differs across cultures, in general the vibrant blooms are a symbol of cheerfulness. Yellow gerberas are a solid choice for sending happiness and joy, while pink gerberas will help you express gratitude and admiration.
Roses
A bouquet of roses is always a good idea. Red roses are a popular choice in romantic bouquets, but each colour has its own special meaning and will convey a different message. Pink roses are perfect for a friend’s birthday or to show someone you really admire them. When it comes to mood-boosting blooms, we always go for yellow roses. Like most yellow flowers, yellow roses symbolise friendship and joy. Perfect for cheering up a friend who needs it.
Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums are a popular choice for Mother’s Day, but we love gifting them to friends too. In fact, the Victorians often sent these intricate blooms to friends as a representation of the good wishes they were sending their way - and this still rings true today. Thanks to the long vase life, these blooms will deliver good vibes again and again.
Lily of the Valley
A British favourite, delicate lily of the valley delivers on all fronts. The sweet-smelling flowers with their delicate bell-shape symbolise purity, happiness and good luck. They were once voted the nation’s favourite flower at Chelsea Flower Show, and are also said to be a favourite of the late Queen Elizabeth II, having been featured in her coronation bouquet in 1953. A happiness-inducing flower with a rich history, we love it!
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