Looking for a little extra to go with your Easter eggs this year? Flowers are a wonderful way to celebrate the occasion.
From sunny daffodils to fragrant lilies, there’s plenty of blooms that are perfect for Easter. Whether you’re sending a gift to friends or family, or want to brighten up your home, keep reading to discover our top Easter flowers and what they symbolise.
White Lilies
The white lily is perhaps the most traditional Easter flower, and these fragrant, elegant blooms are often used to decorate churches for the occasion. They appear throughout the Bible, and have come to symbolise purity, virtue, rebirth and peace. Perhaps most fittingly for Easter, they’re also seen as a direct symbol of the resurrection of Christ, as legend says they grew in the Garden of Gethsemane after his death and resurrection.
Daffodils
Daffodils are one of the most recognisable spring flowers, and their bright yellow blooms are always a welcome pop of colour after cold winter days. They’re a sure sign that spring is on its way, and as such have come to symbolise rebirth, renewal, happiness, and hope, making them apt choices for Easter too.
Carnations
Like lilies, carnations have Biblical significance. They’re a popular choice for Mother’s Day, as it’s said they first bloomed where the Virgin Mary’s tears fell during the crucifixion, and so symbolise a mother’s love. They also represent divinity, purity, love, and fascination, and all these meanings make them a great addition to Easter bouquets.
Hyacinths
If you’re looking to freshen up your home for Easter, hyacinths are the perfect choice. They bring the perfect combination of fragrance and style, with their stately spires of blooms a show-stopper in any spring bouquet. They’re available in plenty of colours too – even blue, one of the rarest natural colours for flowers. Like lilies, they’re often used in churches around Easter, as they symbolise virtuous concepts including peace, constancy, forgiveness, joy, and sincerity.
Tulips
Bright and beautiful tulips are a surefire way to make someone smile, and luckily they’re always in season for Easter. They’re available in pretty much any colour you could wish for, but we really love yellow and white tulips for Easter. Yellow tulips represent happiness and hope, whilst white ones signify ideas such as forgiveness, purity, and peace.
Celebrate Easter with a beautiful spring bouquet paired with delicious chocolate Easter and treats.
