For many mums in the UK Mother’s Day has already been and gone but for others around the world this special day is just around the corner- that’s because Mother’s Day is celebrated on different days and dates around the world.
This year International Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 12th May and we’re here to help you send your best wishes no matter where in the world your Mum is.
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Very little is known about St George, our patron saint. The year of his birth is unknown, but we do know that he died in 303AD and was a Christian martyr.
Legend
The legend of George and the dragon came about in the early 11th century and it’s thought that the dragon represented Satan and the Roman Empire.
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Flowers are a must for Mother’s Day and with a little bit of extra love and attention, they’ll continue to brighten up your Mum’s day long after Mothering Sunday.
To help your loved one keep their flowers looking lovely for longer, follow our helpful guide to caring for your Mother’s Day flowers. Read more >>
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Every mum is unique, which is why we’ve developed a brilliant new online design tool just in time for Mother’s Day.
My Interflora Creation uses market-leading technology to enable you to create a unique bouquet inspired by your Mum – and then have it expertly made and delivered to her door by a local Interflora florist.
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The great thing about Mother’s Day is that you aren’t just limited to buying a bunch of flowers – there are so many other floral gift options out there.
In fact when it comes to choosing something for mum (or mum-in-law or grandma) as long as it’s pretty and in flower they’ll be happy. This could be anything from an expensive designer arrangement to a simple, gift-wrapped plant.
Mother’s Day is the perfect time to take advantage of all the spring bulbs. Not only do they make great gifts but they keep growing after the day has been and gone; plus, they can be planted in the garden and will flower next year too!
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Mother’s Day is a time for showing your appreciation and gratitude to someone special in your life. Whether it is your mum, grandmother, sister, friend or neighbour, March 10th is a day to let them know how grateful you are for everything they do.
A beautiful bouquet or arrangement of their favourite flowers is a personal and thoughtful way to express your feeling so we’ve gathered a list of our top Mothers Day flowers to give you some inspiration for your gift. Read more >>
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Are you finding it difficult to come up with something romantic for your aluminium or steel wedding anniversary? Why not say it with flowers instead with our handy floral anniversary list?
The origins of the tradition of giving gifts on a wedding anniversary is widely debated, with some believing it was started by the Romans, while others attribute the custom to the Victorians. What we do know is that in 1937, a jeweller’s association saw an opportunity for increasing sales by promoting each and every wedding anniversary. They came up a modern list of annual gifts for 75 years’ worth of marriage and picked out practical, easy-to-find gifts for each milestone. Read more >>
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With our best intentions at heart, we always say we are going to plan our Valentine’s Day gifts in advance and save ourselves that last minute panic. But somehow, every year, there are many of us who end up with some frantic shopping to do and few options to choose from.
To save you the stress of finding that perfect romantic gift in a hurry, we have put together a list of the top last minute Valentine’s Day gifts available, to make sure you don’t end up with a very disappointed loved one when February 14th comes around. Read more >>
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Valentine’s Day isn’t just about treating the fairer sex to a special gift – it is also about showing the man in your life how amazing he is and just how much you care. Here you will find our top Valentine’s Day gifts for him that are sure to put a big smile on his face this February 14th. Read more >>
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If you thought romance was dead, think again. A new study into our love lives has revealed we are actually a nation of true romantics who prefer to show our love the old-fashioned way…
The poll – conducted by romance and flower experts Interflora – shows that, despite our addiction to social media, poetry scores higher than Facebook as a means of communicating true love. It also reveals that we like to woo our other halves with hand-written love letters and to say ‘I love you’ with Valentine’s Day flowers.
The study, which involved 2,000 people, set out to discover more about modern relationships and found that a surprising number of us had fallen in love at first sight. And, despite the 50 Shades of Grey effect, when it comes to relationships laughter, support and friendship are deemed more important than money or sex.
Here’s what the survey revealed…
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