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Birthday flowers, chosen for the person.
Ideas for choosing birthday flowers that feel personal: by personality, age, setting and budget, with birth flowers and card messages.
The brief
Think about the person first, then the flowers.
The best birthday flowers feel like they could only have been sent to one person. That doesn't mean choosing a rare flower. It means matching the color, the size and the style to someone you know. This page is a practical guide to doing that, with ideas by personality and age, birth-month flowers and a few card messages that don't sound like every other card.
From the shop
Birthday designs
From a hand-tied bouquet to a milestone statement. Prices are current starting prices.
Bespoke Wrapped Bouquet
$100 – $250Hand-tied in five looks, from $100. Bold Edit for warm, bright color; Soft Whisper for a peach garden feel.
Bella Vista
$150 – $500A versatile vase arrangement from $150, with sizes up to a $500 Signature version for a bigger birthday.
Designer's Choice
$200 – $500From $200. Our designers choose the best stems of the day, which suits someone who loves surprises.
Palma Ceia
$500Sculptural greenery and quiet color, $500. A considered gift for a milestone birthday or a minimalist home.
Personality
Choosing by who they are
Start with what they'd put in their own home.
If you know a favorite flower or color, put it in the order notes and we'll design around it, subject to what's available that week.
- For the person who loves color: bright, saturated mixes with orange, pink and yellow. The Bold Edit look of our wrapped bouquet is built for this.
- For the romantic: blush, peach and ivory, with garden roses and soft textures. The Soft Whisper and Velvet Dusk looks suit them.
- For the minimalist: one kind of flower, lots of green, or a sculptural orchid. Less is more.
- For the gardener: loose, seasonal garden flowers that look freshly picked. Designer's Choice is a good fit.
- For the person who has everything: something lasting, like an orchid, which keeps blooming after the birthday has passed.
Age
Ideas for milestone birthdays
Milestone birthdays, such as a 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th or beyond, often deserve something bigger. A few ideas:
For a big party, Habana Way, at $1,000, is our most abundant arrangement, and it can anchor an entrance or a buffet.
- For a 21st or a 30th, bright color and a bouquet they can carry to a dinner or a party.
- For a 40th or 50th, a statement vase arrangement, such as Palma Ceia or Avila's Ashby, which looks good on a dining table at a party.
- For a 60th, 70th or older, a lasting orchid, or soft garden flowers in their favorite colors. Older recipients often appreciate a vase arrangement that doesn't need arranging.
- For a baby's first birthday, flowers are really for the parents, who got through the first year. A small, low arrangement placed out of reach is a kind gift.
- For a child's birthday, a small bright bouquet is a lovely surprise, and teenagers often love being treated like adults with a real bouquet.
Birth flowers
The traditional flower for each month
Each month has a traditional birth flower. It's a nice idea for a card, and we can include the flower when it's available.
Some of these, such as lily of the valley, are seasonal and hard to source, so ask when you order. If the birth flower isn't available, we can use its color instead.
- January: carnation and snowdrop.
- February: violet and primrose.
- March: daffodil.
- April: daisy and sweet pea.
- May: lily of the valley and hawthorn.
- June: rose and honeysuckle.
- July: larkspur and water lily.
- August: gladiolus and poppy.
- September: aster and morning glory.
- October: marigold and cosmos.
- November: chrysanthemum.
- December: narcissus and holly.
Setting
Office, home or a restaurant
Where the flowers will be received changes what to send.
If the birthday falls on a weekend, consider sending flowers to the office on Friday, so colleagues see them.
- At the office: a wrapped bouquet is easy to carry home, and won't take up a whole desk. Include the company name, suite number and a contact. Deliveries during business hours go smoothest.
- At home: a vase arrangement arrives ready to display, with no need to find a vase.
- At a restaurant or a party venue: check that the venue is happy to receive flowers, and give a contact name and the reservation time.
Budget
What different amounts get you
All prices are current starting prices from the studio's catalog:
A smaller, well-chosen bouquet often means more than a large one that doesn't suit the person. For a group gift from friends or colleagues, pooling for one larger arrangement usually makes a bigger impression than several small ones.
- From $100: a Bespoke Wrapped Bouquet in one of five looks. Add a vase for $20 or $40.
- From $150: Bella Vista, a graceful vase arrangement, with sizes up to $500.
- From $200: Designer's Choice, a seasonal composition chosen by our designers.
- $500 and up: Palma Ceia, Avila's Ashby at $750, and Habana Way at $1,000, for milestones.
Surprises
Making sure the delivery works
A surprise only works if the flowers reach the person. A few checks avoid most problems:
- Confirm they'll be home, or at work, on the day. If you're not sure, a workplace is often more reliable than a house.
- For condos and apartments, such as the high-rises along Bayshore Boulevard or downtown, include the building name, the unit number and whether there's a front desk or concierge who can accept deliveries.
- For gated communities, give the gate code or the guard-house instructions, and a phone number for the recipient, or for someone who's in on the surprise.
- If the recipient might be out, tell us whether the flowers can be left with a neighbor or the front desk.
From out of town
Sending birthday flowers to Tampa Bay
Many birthday orders come from family who live elsewhere. If you're not familiar with the area, the recipient's full address and a phone number are enough. Tell us anything you know about their home, such as whether they have pets or a small kitchen, and we'll suggest a size that suits it. Our flower delivery page lists the areas we serve.
Summer birthdays
Flowers that handle the heat
In a Tampa summer, cut flowers face a hard time between the car and the house. If the birthday is between June and September, consider an orchid or a garden-tropical design, which handle warmth better than delicate garden roses. Ask the recipient to bring the flowers inside straight away, and keep them out of direct sun. See our tropical flowers guide.
The card
Messages that sound like you
The card is often the part people remember. A few ideas:
A specific line beats a general one. Mention something you did together, or something they're looking forward to this year. For more ideas, see our flower etiquette guide.
- "Happy birthday. Here's to your best year yet."
- "Celebrating you today, and every day."
- "Happy [age]. So proud of everything you've done."
- "For the person who makes every room brighter."
Kids
Flowers for a child's birthday
Children love getting their own flowers. Choose bright colors, a small size and a sturdy vase that won't tip, and skip thorny roses and lilies.
FAQ
Birthday flower questions.
What are the best flowers for a birthday?
There's no single answer. Choose by personality: bright color for someone bold, garden roses for a romantic, orchids for a minimalist. Designer's Choice lets our designers choose the best stems of the day.
What is my birth month flower?
January is carnation, February violet, March daffodil, April daisy, May lily of the valley, June rose, July larkspur, August gladiolus, September aster, October marigold, November chrysanthemum and December narcissus.
Should I send birthday flowers to the office or home?
A wrapped bouquet suits the office, because it's easy to carry home. A vase arrangement suits the home, because it arrives ready to display. For a weekend birthday, a Friday office delivery lets colleagues celebrate too.
Can I get birthday flowers delivered the same day?
Call the studio on (813) 252-0601 as early as possible on the day. Every arrangement is made by hand, so availability depends on the day's flowers and delivery routes.
How much should I spend on birthday flowers?
Our bouquets start at $100 and vase arrangements at $150. Milestone birthdays often call for something larger, from $500.
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