Colourful range

FRANCIS Florist offers a variety of thoughtful gift ideas and flower options at their store on the corner of Curlewis and Pye streets, Swan Hill.

Book a custom bouquet or hamper ready for Sunday or pop in on the way to brunch to get one of Francis Florist’s ready-made bouquets.

Flowers have long been a favourite gift for Mother’s Day, and by choosing a particular colour, you can tell your mum how much you love her at the same time.

While red traditionally represents romantic love, it can also communicate respect and courage.

Roses, tulips, geraniums and poppies commonly come in red.

Pink flowers are also connected to feelings of love, but also can mean happiness, gentleness and femininity.

Lilies, carnations, peonies, azaleas and roses can come in pink.

The colour yellow has strong connotations of happiness and joy, and can also be used to symbolise friendship.

Yellow flowers, such as sunflowers, daisies, tulips, roses and lilies can be used to better someone’s day and increase the positive energy in a room.

The bright, bold of orange flowers are known to symbolise feelings of excitement and enthusiasm, and can be found in lilies, tulips, marigolds and zinnias.

White flowers are traditional to represent purity, innocence and sympathy, hence their common use in bridal bouquets and during memorial services.

Orchids, daisies, carnations, and roses are ideal choices for a white flower.

Blue flowers can symbolise tranquility and peace, with the colour known to spread feelings of relaxation and relief from anxiety or stress.

Morning glories, hydrangeas and cornflowers have blue varieties.

For feelings of admiration, purple flowers such as clematis, iris, allium and bellflower.

The slight but important difference from that and lavender includes the symbolism of grace, elegance and youth.

This can be found in daisies, orchids, lilacs and petunias.

The addition of greenery to a bouquet can bring well wishes for good health, good fortune and youthfulness.

With specialty hampers comprised of their range of giftware, wine and chocolate, you can give your mum everything she needs to pamper herself.

Francis Florist stocks teas, bath bombs, perfume, candles, stylish vases and cards, so there is sure to be something to brighten your mum’s day.

If you are unsure where to start, the friendly staff can point you in the right direction and tailor advice to your mum and budget.

Delivery is available, as well as gift vouchers.

Francis Florist is open 9am to 5.30pm weekdays, 9am to 12pm Saturday, and 9am to 3pm on Mother’s Day.