Yellow Flower Day, celebrated on March 21, was created from a social media trend. It is also unofficially celebrated on September 21.
March 21 was already a celebration for floral lovers, as it is National Flower Day and the spring equinox, but with the help of social media, especially TikTok, the focus began shifting to yellow flowers.
How it started
A popular Argentine telenovela “Floricienta” is about a woman who wants to be given yellow flowers. It is emphasized that the meaning of being given specifically yellow flowers is that they represent hope and true love.
The show caused a song, “Flores Amarilla (Yellow Flowers)” that was played in the series to start trending as a background audio.
The videos initially took hold in Argentina, where the telenovela originates, but quickly spread to other cultures through multiple platforms.
The other holiday
March 20, the day before, is also International Happy Day. Many people associate the color yellow with the feeling of happiness, so celebrating the period with yellow flowers made sense.
What it means now
The trend seems to have a lasting effect for now, especially in the United States. Significant others tend to give each other yellow flowers to show their love on this day. Friends also exchange yellow flowers on March 21 to express their love for their friends.
Florists can confirm that when March 20 and March 21 come around, yellow flowers are bought up rapidly.
Our Yellow Flower Suggestions
We have a variety of arrangements that highlight yellow flowers that are perfect to gift for Yellow Flower Day:
St. Patrick’s Day isn’t typically thought of as a holiday where people give gifts, but these themed and thoughtful items are great for a fun surprise to make your favorite people smile.
They are also great options for host gifts if you are headed out for a party with friends or family.
Here’s some St. Patrick’s Day gift inspiration:
Give them a rainbow
For the one who brings color into your life, gift them the rainbow with our colorful “Rainbow Smiles” arrangement. It’s a cheery way to show you care and a great decoration for the recipient to display for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond.
Themed Arrangements
A themed flower arrangement is a perfect gift option for the St. Patrick’s Day party host. They went through a lot of work to create a fun night for everyone and giving them flowers that will last weeks shows your appreciation.
We have two other St. Patrick’s Day themed flower arrangements: “Shamrock” and “Luck of the Irish”.
“Shamrock” features two sparkly clovers amongst yellow carnations, green mini hydrangea and white daisy poms.
“Luck of the Irish” is a more subtle nod to the holiday. It includes a gold-orange vase, similar to the color of gold in the pot at the end of the rainbow, and features a sunflower, green hydrangea and white and yellow daisy poms.
Snacks
If you’re looking to thank a party host, our Happy Flower & Candy Set featuring a “Thank you” plush flower is a good option. The host will need to refuel after the party and what better way than chocolate?
If you’re not sure what to bring to the St. Patrick’s Day party, try one of our snack baskets. There’s something for everyone to enjoy while they celebrate.
Our Tootsie Pop Flower Pot is a hit for kids. Its rainbow colors match the St. Patrick’s Day theme and is a small way to include them in celebrations.
A Green Stuffed Animal
You’re never too old for a comforting and cute stuffed animal. Gift a green stuffed animal to keep with the St. Patrick’s Day theme. If you’re considering giving a gift basket, this would be a perfect addition.
We have many plush options, but our Ryker Rex Plush is a great choice if you’re looking for an all-green stuffed friend.
International Women’s Day sometimes goes by without notice for many – men and women alike. However, the holiday, celebrated March 8, should be one you have noted on your calendar.
It’s right at the beginning of Women’s History Month and is the perfect excuse to uplift the women in your life. Taking the time to show them you care on March 8 will mean the world to them.
If you’re not sure how to celebrate, we’re here to help. Consider one, or multiple, of these options to help the important women you are surrounded by feel special.
Send them flowers
Everyone loves flowers. Sending the women in your life flowers, whether it’s your sister or significant other, is an easy, but meaningful, way to show you support and appreciate them.
Send them a card
Include a note of gratitude and appreciation for everything they do with the flowers. Tell them how important they are in your life and the impact they have on you.
Gift a plant to your mom or mother figure
If you’re looking for a gift for your mom or mother figure for International Women’s Day consider a plant. Include a note or card that says “Thank you for helping me grow” to thank them for the role they had in shaping you.
Gift self care items
Women work hard. Many wear multiple “hats” of being a full-time worker, mother, homemaker and more. Sometimes that can get overwhelming. In conjunction with helping ease their load however you can, consider giving them comfort items.
Some self-care gift ideas they might appreciate are blankets, tea, a snack basket or chocolates.
It is important to acknowledge the contributions women make to our society every day, but International Women’s Day is a good opportunity to uplift the special women in your life. Show them they are loved, appreciated and seen and that their hard work in helping make sure the world keeps turning doesn’t go unnoticed.
Books and flowers? Who doesn’t love being surrounded by either?
To celebrate Read Across America Day (March 3), we collaborated with Reading District Libraries, showcasing some of their children’s and teen books available at the Reading Public Library in downtown Reading, PA.
We paired three of our arrangements, “So Happy”, “Smiley Bowl” and “Best Friend Bouquet, Dog” with some of their books.
They have many books about flowers at the library, including nonfiction titles like “What’s Inside A Flower” to help children learn about the science of flowers as well as fun flower-related books like “Don’t Touch That Flower!”.
We photographed the books and flowers in front of the library’s iconic “reading rainbow” to highlight the vibrant colors of our flowers.
The Reading Public Library just revamped its reading corner in the children’s section, which has a fun animal theme. It was the perfect location to photograph our bouquet that features a puppy palm pal stuffed animal.
We paired the arrangement with books about dogs, of course! They had so many fun books about dogs, but we chose “I Want 100 Dogs” and “Love Tails”.
The Reading Public Library also has an expansive teen space where older kids can come hang out with friends, read, and even play Nintendo Switch. We showcased some of their teen titles as well.
The book “Flowerheart” was a great choice for obvious reasons, but “Lore Olympus”, a very popular teen book, had a cover that blended perfectly with the colors in our “So Happy” arrangement.
How Fresh Flowers can affect reading
In 2005, researchers at Rutgers University published multiple studies that showed that fresh flowers can lead to increased happiness, memory, and social networking.
They found that people who worked in rooms with fresh flowers had an easier time retaining information than those who worked in rooms without flowers.
It has also been found that certain flowers can impact focus, meaning some of them can help those who struggle to devote their attention to a book. The scent of the flowers is what triggers this reaction.
Rosemary has been found to improve cognitive function by up to 75% just because of its scent. Lavender is well-known to reduce stress, which makes it easier to concentrate on tasks like reading.
So, if you have a location you typically enjoy reading in your home, such as your living room or a dedicated home library, consider adding a fresh bouquet of flowers to help you enhance your reading experience.
Employee Appreciation Day, which is March 7 this year, is a time for companies to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of their workers.
Employers showing appreciation for their staff helps them to feel valued, enhances relationships and the work environment and can even increase productivity. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to say “thank you” to those who help make your business run we suggest considering these thoughtful options:
Flowers
You can never go wrong with flowers. If you’re worried about it being too personal, don’t be. There are flowers for every occasion.
You are also able to include a message for each arrangement to indicate your message. We also offer add-ons such as “Thank You” balloons and our “Thank You Plush Flower” to help share your gratitude.
We recommend these arrangements for employee appreciation day:
Plants are especially a great gift if your employees have offices with natural light. Adding a plant to office environments has been shown to increase concentration, decrease stress levels and improve overall worker satisfaction.
These plants are perfect to enhance the office environment:
Powering through a work day is fueled by many with coffee and snacks. Help your employees keep their energy up and give them a gift they will love by supplying the snacks.
We have many different snack options that are great for thanking employees:
Some people prefer to get their caffeine for the workday through tea. If your employees prefer tea, consider gifting them a box of Tea Forte tea.
Different types of teas have also been proven to reduce anxiety symptoms, which can be especially helpful in a high-stress work environment. Gifting tea to employees shows you understand the pressure they are under and care for their mental health.
A “Thank You” Figurine
Some people love to decorate their space at work to make it feel more comfortable and inviting. If you notice your employees have a lot of items on their desks, such as figurines, pictures, etc., they will probably appreciate something new to include in their workspace.
Willow Tree figures are very popular gifts with meaning. Each one corresponds to a message for the person it is being given to. Gifting one of these decorations will show your employees how much they mean to you.
We recommend these thoughtful Willow Tree figures:
It’s important to make sure your employees feel appreciated all year, but it’s nice to take a day and specifically shine a light on their hard work and dedication.
Not everyone has a green thumb, but everyone can be a plant parent.
There’s plenty of plants that are low maintenance and resilient – perfect for those who struggle to stay consistent in their plant care routine or have had issues with more demanding plants.
If this describes you, try one of these more easy-to-care for, but still beautiful, plants below:
Philodendron
Philodendrons don’t like to be overwatered, making them a good choice for those who sometimes forget about their plants or someone who travels a lot.
They can handle regular indoor temperatures as long as they aren’t placed near vents. Philodendrons prefer medium to bright indirect light, but certain types can handle low light. For other care, it is suggested to fertilize Philodendrons during the spring and summer and to prune them as needed.
Dracaenas are very resilient.. They can handle different light conditions, varying amounts of water, within reason, and don’t require fertilizer. They can also be placed outside during the warmer months because of their tolerance.
They are a perfect starter plant for those new to owning houseplants.
Cacti are made to survive in the desert, so chances are they will be fine in whatever environment your home or office offers. Because of their ability to store water, they can handle going a very long time without water in case you forget.
They only need to be watered when the soil is completely dry, so it’s actually somewhat beneficial if you forget about them. As long as they have bright, direct light they should thrive.
Succulents only need water when the soil has completely dried out. They will also alert you that they have been overwatered, if that is your concern, by their leaves turning yellow.
They are also easy to rescue. If you happen to overwater them they can be transferred out of the over-saturated soil and pot, placed in the sun to dry and then placed back in a clean pot with less soggy soil.
As long as a succulent has good drainage, they should be able to thrive.
We have a wide collection of succulents with varying fun containers to add brightness to your space.
Air Plant
Air plants don’t have any soil, which makes them easier to care for for beginners. Most air plants just need to soak in distilled water for 20 to 40 minutes every week or every other week.
Air plants thrive in bright to medium indirect light. Be sure not to expose them to direct light as it can burn their leaves.
Air plants are also unique because they can be displayed in many different ways since they aren’t confined to a pot. We have a Tillandsia air plant that hangs in the middle of a metal circle, making for a sleek and modern living decoration.
Terrariums
Although not a singular plant, terrariums are possibly the easiest way to add greenery to your home or office. The contained ecosystem is self-sustaining. They require no watering or fertilizing for up to a year.
Terrariums are fool-proof and perfect for someone who has little time to care for a plant but appreciates their beauty and health benefits.
Caring for begonias requires consistency, but not perfection. As long as you give them water, ensure their environment doesn’t have extreme temperatures and expose them to bright, indirect light they will thrive.
Begonias are mostly able to handle drought-like conditions; the top two inches of soil actually need to dry out before it gets watered.
We currently offer the Begonia Criss Cross plant for those looking to test their skills.
Sansevieria
Commonly called snake plants, Sansevierias are unique, but simple to care for plants. Sansevierias store water, so they don’t require lots of watering. They can go weeks without watering; be sure not to water them until the soil is completely dry. Snake plants prefer indirect light, but are able to adapt to most conditions.
We have a variety of Sansevieria plants for those who want to add the plant to their collection.
Even though red roses are the most popular, roses come in a rainbow of natural colors. Roses can also be white, pink, purple, yellow, orange and green, naturally. There are other engineered and painted colors, but these are the only true rose colors.
There are many factors that go into a buyer’s decision on which color roses to get including what flowers are available in theireri area, what the recipient or the buyer’s favorite color is, what occasion the roses are for and, of course, price.
One thing to also factor into consideration is what the roses mean.
If you are giving flowers as a present, they are inherently meant to convey meaning. Flowers are typically given to express love, appreciation, friendship, support etc. To help you pick the right color roses, we’ve compiled a rose color meaning guide:
Red Roses
The classic roses. Although most people already know that red roses are associated with romantic love, it’s important to mention. The typical romantic gift is a dozen red roses to express love, but for those looking for a “wow” factor 2 or 3 dozen roses are also common.
Consider carefully who you are giving red roses too as most people will consider them a declaration of love.
White Roses
White roses are heavily used in weddings and are often associated with marriage and commitment. They represent new beginnings.
However, white roses are often used in more solemn situations such as funerals because of their representation of peace.
Either way, white roses are traditionally reserved for big and serious life events.
Pink Roses
Pink roses are traditionally associated with gratitude, such as thanking someone for their friendship, but when it comes to Valentine’s Day these can be used to show that someone is attracted to someone without confessing eternal love. This is a good Valentine’s option for couples who haven’t expressed their love for each other or are in an early stage of a relationship.
Pink is also traditionally considered a feminine color, although we believe pink is for everyone. However, because of its feminine properties it is sometimes used as a present in female friendships for Galentine’s Day which is February 13.
Purple Roses
Light purple or lavender roses embrace the softness of love. Instead of focusing on being overly romantic and grand, it conveys meaning in a calmer, but just as meaningful, way. It suggests great happiness with the relationship in a less bold and flashy manner.
Yellow Roses
Yellow roses are typically associated with friendship in the modern era. They are also popular for everyday flowers and birthday flowers because of their cheery color.
Orange Roses
Orange roses are associated with passion and enthusiasm. The passion part is due to their flame-like color. Orange roses are considered a good gift for a significant other after they have completed a big goal, like receiving a promotion at work or running a marathon.
Green Roses
Green typically equates to growth due to the color of plants and trees. Because of this color association, green roses celebrate new beginnings. These are the perfect roses to give someone who is starting a new job or moving.
Although these are the traditional associations of the different colors of roses, it doesn’t mean your recipient will know them. Whether you choose your roses based on their meanings or something else, the most important part is whether the person who will be receiving and displaying them likes them.
As always with flowers, keep in mind it truly is the thought that counts.
We hosted our Valentine’s Day Media Event on February 7, giving local news stations a chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at Royer’s Flowers and Gifts preparation process for the big holiday.
Geoff Royer, Vice President of Production and Product Development, was in attendance to talk about how we prepare to serve thousands of Central Pennsylvania customers for Valentine’s Day.
“The trick to it is staying organized and being ahead,” said Geoff Royer, Royer’s Flowers and Gifts Vice President of Production and Product Development.
We will be delivering about 10,000 flower arrangements on Feb. 14 and 5,000 on Feb. 13. We will also serve thousands of more people at our 16 locations.
It is a full-team effort to ensure everything goes smoothly for Valentine’s Day. Our dedicated staff is working around the clock to ensure that everything is ready for the big day.
“Giving flowers and being involved in people’s emotions is always something that we’ve taken very seriously,” said Geoff Royer, Royer’s Flowers and Gifts Vice President of Production and Product Development. “We consider it an honor to be a part of that; that people are choosing us to help convey their emotions.”
All locations will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Feb. 13 and Feb. 14.
We can’t wait to help you make it a special Valentine’s Day for your loved one(s)!
Roses are synonymous with Valentine’s Day and have long been the symbol of love. The Society of American Florists estimates that 250 million roses are produced just for February 14.
83% of all flowers purchased for Valentine’s Day are roses, according to SAF, with red roses being the highest percentage color of roses bought at 65%.
Based on these numbers, it seems most people agree roses are the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. But how did that all start?
Ancient Times
The association of roses and love seemingly began in Greek and Roman times, however, these cultures used roses to signify more than just love.
According to Iowa State University, rose petals were used as modern-day confetti during parties and important events in Rome. Romans also hung up roses during private, important meetings as a symbol that the information must not leave the room in which it was spoken.
They also paired roses with love by wearing rose garlands at weddings, according to TIME.
The Greek poet Sappho wrote of the importance of the rose in their culture in his poem “Song of the Rose”:
“For Zeus chose us a King of the flowers in his mirth,
He would call to the rose, and would royally crown it;
For the rose, ho, the rose! is the grace of the earth,
Is the light of the plants that are growing upon it! . . .”
They didn’t reserve roses for big events, however. Romans also used them in their everyday lives too, placing their petals on their floors and in their baths.
However, according to Iowa State University, China was the first country to cultivate roses beginning in 551-479 BC.
TIME also suggests that the red color of roses resembles blushing, an action associated with sexuality, which could have aided roses being associated with romance.
France & Victorian England Influence
Victorian England, specifically courtesy of Lady Mary Wortley Montague, also helped to solidify roses’ popularity and their connotation of love.
Lady Montagu was the wife of the British ambassador to Turkey and misunderstood the Turkish tradition of assigning meanings to objects, according to TIME. The true tradition involved rhyming words and didn’t focus as much on the objects themselves.
Lady Montagu’s take on assigning meaning to flowers, even though it was an incorrect interpretation, became popular. Charlotte de Latour from France published her book “Language des fleurs” based on these principles. Latour’s book heavily romanticized the rose.
More books and poems were penned after Latour’s publication that continued to speak on the association of roses and love. The sale of roses increased by a large margin in Victorian England and France once these publications became popular.
Modern Culture
Roses popularity has not faded nor has their symbolism of love and romance. The flower is still used heavily in modern movies, shows, songs, books, etc.
Consider Beauty and the Beast, whose movie adaptation is centered around a cursed rose. A prince is forced to live in beast form with the spell only being broken by love. The prince is given the cursed rose that will bloom until he turns 21 and he has until that age to learn to love.
More recently in pop culture, the hit shows The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and The Golden Bachelor all use a rose to convey affection. In these reality dating shows, the bachelorette or bachelor announces which of their suitors will stay and compete for their “love” by giving them a rose.
In music, many songs have been written with roses as the main focus. Some examples include “Roses” by The Band CAMINO, “English Rose” by Ed Sheeran, and “Roses by The Chainsmokers, but the list of rose-related songs is seemingly endless.
Roses and what they symbolize have stood the test of time in world culture. Every Valentine’s Day when people flock to a florist to purchase a dozen red roses, the tradition continues.
