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6 Symbolic Flowers to Gift on International Women's Day

6 Symbolic Flowers to Gift on International Women's Day

Author: C. W.

Women are just incredible. Since civilization's start, they have been a vital part of the community—from raising up countless generations, creating art, and making scientific breakthroughs—to breaking glass ceilings in the corporate world. For this reason and more, International Women’s Day has been observed for over 100 years around the world.


It doesn’t take long to name a few women who have impacted your life. Whether it is a mother or grandmother, a professional role model, a mentor, teacher, or best friend, this person has demonstrated strength, beauty, and character daily. Their tenacity and constancy have set them apart and inspired others to succeed.


In 1946, Italian feminists selected the mimosa as the official flower for International Women’s Day. Since then, it has been a tradition to give flowers to women on this day. These beautiful springtime bouquets show appreciation and support for the women in your life. There are many kinds of flowers that commemorate a woman's virtues, ability, and beauty. If you plan to give an arrangement, include some of these 6 flowers that are symbolic of International Women’s Day.


1. Mimosa


This flower’s strength and beauty made it the official flower of International Women's Day. Therefore, it definitely deserves a spot on this list. The bright yellow mimosa flower has many circular golden blooms that sprout from an evergreen tree. It’s a beloved winter floral that withstands tough weather, bringing color to a landscape that's yearning for springtime. Ever since Italian feminists chose this flower on March 8, 1946, the mimosa has been given to women to symbolize their strength, sensitivity, and sensibility.


1-Dozen Yellow Roses by Plantshed

1-Dozen Yellow Roses by Plantshed

2. Yellow Roses


If you’re looking for a flower that celebrates female friendship instead of romance, yellow roses are a wonderful option. This is also an excellent flower that you can give to express how much you care any time of the year for its meaning of friendship and caring. Bright yellow roses often act as cheerful accents to bouquets or work well as a single-stem gift on International Women’s Day.


3. Peonies


If you have a woman in mind who simply stands out in her excellence, then her arrangement must have some peonies. This gorgeous cupped flower with many petals originates in China and has been prized by royalty for generations. Grown in royal gardens, they symbolize wealth, honor, prosperity, good luck, and compassion. It’s also a customary flower to include in bouquets in the springtime, which is right around International Women’s Day.


4. Carnations


The carnation is a resilient and beautiful flower that's another favorite to give on this special day. Light red carnations are especially favored because they represent admiration. Also, pink carnations are popular gifts to the women you love, and it’s traditionally given to mothers. For many, this is a highly accessible bloom because it’s widely available at both the florist and supermarket. Why? It’s incredibly hardy, which makes it long-lasting and easy to keep.


5. Hydrangeas


Hydrangeas come in many colors and contain a wonderful meaning for the women in your life. Across its spectrum of color varieties, it represents abundance, thankfulness, beauty, and grace. If you are thankful for the amazing presence of a woman, give her a hydrangea which has numerous flowers to represent the countless reasons why you admire her.


Fantasy Cymbidium Orchids by Plantshed

Fantasy Cymbidium Orchids by Plantshed

6. Orchids


Orchids are popular springtime floral gifts, and they symbolize beauty and strength. If there is a woman you know who stands out with singular dignity, the stately long stems and beautiful blooms of the orchid will show just how much you praise her. For an extraordinary gift, give an orchid arrangement with an unexpected modern twist, such as an orchid with its stems fixed in a circular shape.


Chances are there is a woman in your life that you greatly admire. Cheer her on by sending her a gorgeous arrangement of flowers that represent her amazing strengths on International Womens' Day.