Why Send Flowers On Mothers Day?

Mother's Day in the UK falls on Sunday 15th March this year (2026). Also known as 'Mothering Sunday it is held on the fourth Sunday of Lent... 3 weeks before Easter Sunday and is a celebration day to honour mothers.

In the middle ages it was a custom that people who had moved away from where they grew up were allowed to come back to visit their mothers or 'Mother' churches, on the 4th Sunday of the Christian festival of lent.

After visiting church, children visited their mother with flowers that they gathered along the road side.

Girls also baked a special cake called 'Simnel Cake' for their mothers too.

Whilst this day had a following over the centuries, by 1935 it had started to decline in popularity and was celebrated less and less in Europe. During World War II the Americans and Canadians celebrated 'Mother's Day' throughout the war. The British and other comrades followed suit. Since then it has become a very special day in the English calendar.

Don't Forget Your Mum!

The gift of flowers is given to thank Mothers for all their love and support and to tell them how much they are loved.

All year long, we express our gratitude for countless little things. It becomes second nature, a courteous part of our daily chats. We say it when someone opens a door, hands us the salt, or shares an email. The phrase is so frequently used that its real significance can sometimes fade into the background of our busy lives.

However, on Mother's Day, we seek a way to express a different kind of appreciation. It's a deeper, more meaningful thank you that words often fail to capture. That's where flowers come into play. A bouquet doesn't just express gratitude; it creates a moment. It compels us to pause. When a beautifully arranged bunch arrives at the doorstep, everything halts. The day is immediately recognised as special, and the gesture itself—the colors, the fragrance, the sheer beauty—communicates so much. For those of us who find it tough to articulate our heartfelt feelings, flowers speak for us.

The most popular flowers sent on Mother's Day are:

Roses, Tulips, Carnations and Chrysanthemums.