As more and more people become comfortable shopping online, many people have found it makes more sense to use online flower delivery services. Many online florists have access to a larger inventory than local florists. Due to unique agreements with flower farms, sending flowers and gift baskets online is also much more affordable. This also means that when you send flowers online, the flowers are fresher and last longer than traditional flower shops.

The biggest holidays to send flowers are Christmas, Mother’s Day, and Valentine’s Day. But flowers can be sent for any major holiday and for all religious beliefs.

Naturally, during Valentines, red and pink roses are the first thought on everyone’s mind. But you can liven up your next Valentines day present by selecting roses of unique colors. Before you go for the old standby, think about whether your girlfriend or wife wouldn’t rather get yellow or lavender roses instead of red flowers. Not to mention, white, pink, peach, yellow and mini multi-colored roses will create a memory that never forgotten if you choose her favorite color instead.

Guys often enjoy blue roses. Also consider a mixed rose bouquet for birthday flowers such as blue and white roses, fire and ice roses, or patriotic red, white, and blue roses. If they match your boyfriend’s or husband’s favorite team’s colors, you’ll definitely score big.

Flowers for Mother’s Day are a popular favorite. What mother, mother-in-law, wife, or daughter doesn’t adore a stunning bouquet to show how appreciative you are? Again if you are unsure of which type of flowers are your mother’s favorite, you can always send long stem roses. Don’t hesitate to call someone who knows them well to discover their favorite floral variety. Make them feel loved and appreciated by going the extra mile.

In those delicate cases when you need funeral flowers and sympathy arrangements, you’ll want to consider where and when to send your condolences. The personality of the departed will determine your choice of calm pastel colors or brighter sympathy flowers. When in doubt, just let the florist select the most appropriate funeral flowers for the ceremonies. It’s also a compassionate tradition to send sympathy gift baskets to close friends and family who may need comforting.