Flowers That Symbolize Congratulations
Flower language is a real thing and every type of flower has been assigned a symbolic meaning that can communicate a sentiment without words. And yes, that includes flowers which congratulate someone on their accomplishments.
Here is a list of flowers that symbolize congratulations and achievement:
- Orchids
- Roses
- Lilies
- Sunflowers
- Chrysanthemums
- Daisies
- Carnations
- Tulips
- Peonies
- Hydrangeas
Gifting any one of the flowers above adds coded symbolism to your congratulations flower bouquet, it’s going the extra mile to make your gift special.
Which Flower Colors Best Represent Success?
Just like each type of flower, each color has its own symbolic meaning too. Using the wrong color in your congratulations flowers can change their entire meaning and send a confused message to the recipient. Not good.
Here are the flower colors which best represent success:
- Yellow or Gold - feels like a high-five in flower form
- Peach - perfect for quieter wins and people who are nervous in the spotlight
- Green - great for symbolizing new beginnings
- Purple - represents success that was achieved through adversity
- White - elegant and a little formal, most suited to celebrating outstanding best in class success
By matching your flower colors to the meanings above, you guarantee any congratulations flower arrangement will have the correct and intended reaction.
On Which Occasions Should I Gift Congratulations Flowers Bouquets?
There are many occasions in life worth celebrating. If you’re thinking about buying congratulatory flowers for someone but unsure if the moment isn’t quite right, we totally understand.
To make things easier for you, here are the occasions on which people most come to us for congratulations flowers:
- Winning an Award
- Work Promotions - celebrate their new chapter with a promotion flower bouquet
- Graduation Day - let them know how proud you are with a graduation flower arrangement
- Welcoming a New Baby - welcome their new arrival with joyful new baby flowers
- Celebrating a Pregnancy
- Moving To a New Home - mark the fresh start with a cozy housewarming flower bouquet
- Achieving A Weight Loss Goal
- Retiring for Work - leaving the daily grind is a huge achievement and retirement flowers are warranted
- Sports Achievements - such as completing a marathon or triathlon
- Wedding Anniversaries - anniversary flowers are a must for big milestones
- Engagement Announcements - congratulate the happy couple with engagement flowers following the proposal
- Overcoming Serious Illness
- Personal Achievements - such as starting a business or writing a book
Are White Flowers Good For Congratulations?
White flowers are a good choice for congratulating someone but it has to be said that they carry less emotion than yellow, as an example. White flowers are defined by purity and elegance, symbolically they work best for congratulating someone when they’ve surpassed all expectations. Such as achieving valedictorian, winning a national competition, or breaking a record.
What Is The Best Flower For Pregnancy Congratulations?
The best flower we recommend for celebrating pregnancies is the Peony. Peonies symbolize good fortune and prosperity, it tells any pregnant lady your baby is going to be healthy, strong, and achieve great things.
Can I Order Personalized Congratulations Flower Arrangement and Bouquets?
The Hidden Garden would be delighted to help you create congratulations flowers that are uniquely personal to your recipient. Whether it’s their favorite color, a flower tied to a memory or anything else, tell us what matters and we’ll build around that.
We’ve done this for years and the best results always come from real conversations. Get in touch and let’s make something meaningful together. We can create congratulations bouquets, flower arrangements, room decor, and more.
