Grand parent's day

Unlike Grandmother’s Day, the date of Grandparents’ Day can vary. It is generally celebrated on the second Sunday of September, although the first Sunday of October is also sometimes used to celebrate grandparents.

Yes. We regularly deliver flowers to nursing homes and residential care homes. Simply provide your grandparents’ details and the correct address of the care home when placing your order, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Yes. All our orders are personally delivered by a local florist. This helps ensure that the flowers for your grandparents are delivered correctly, on time and in perfect condition.

Not necessarily. The joy that a beautiful bouquet of flowers can bring to grandparents is sometimes underestimated. With its variety of colours and gentle fragrance, a bouquet is a warm and personal gift for Grandparents’ Day.

Depending on your grandparents’ mobility or needs, it can be helpful to provide our local florists with additional delivery instructions. For example, you could mention “please knock loudly” or “the recipient has difficulty walking, so please be patient”. This helps ensure a smooth and considerate delivery.

Certain flowers are particularly popular for Grandparents’ Day. Carnations, roses, sunflowers, lilies and orchids are all lovely choices for surprising your grandparents with a warm and colourful bouquet.

Whatever bouquet you choose, colour and fragrance are two important elements of a beautiful Grandparents’ Day bouquet. Choose attractive colours and flowers with a pleasant fragrance to create a gift that appeals to the senses.

For Grandparents’ Day, it is especially meaningful to give flowers that remind your grandparents of a special moment, such as when they first met or the flowers from their wedding. Not sure which flowers to choose? Opt for a colourful bouquet with flowers that have a pleasant, gentle fragrance.

Yes. Some grandparents prefer a beautiful flowering or green houseplant to a bouquet. A plant is a long-lasting gift that they can enjoy at home for an extended period.

To keep the bouquet fresh for as long as possible, avoid placing it next to a radiator or in direct sunlight. Recut the stems every three days and place the flowers in a clean vase with fresh water. These simple steps will help your grandparents enjoy their flowers for longer.

Brightly coloured bouquets with plenty of contrast are often particularly appreciated by older people, as the different flowers and colours can be easier to distinguish than very soft pastel shades. A colourful bouquet can also bring extra cheer and vibrancy to a room.