Best Flowers to Send After Surgery or During Recovery

When a family member is recovering from surgery or dealing with an illness, a small, heartfelt gesture can do worlds of good. Some flowers are gorgeous and filled with life, and they are a simple reminder that you care, that you support them, and that you will keep on supporting them until they have fully recovered. At Anaheim Hills Florist, we know that sending a get well gift can feel tricky while the patient is still in recovery, but we have just what your friend or loved one needs.

Just How Flowers Heal

Flowers serve a deeper purpose than simply looking pretty in a room. Research has found that flowers can lower stress, enhance mood, and increase feelings of life satisfaction, not to mention that they can help support healing after life altering experiences.

They can turn a sterile hospital room or a silent recovery space at home into somewhere a little more comforting and optimistic. They serve as a reminder for the patient that they are being cared for and thought of.

Picking the Right Blooms for Healing

Selecting flowers for someone in recovery can be a bit delicate. The goal is to lift their spirits without overdoing it and to spread joy while still respecting how they are feeling.

• Virtually no fragrance: This is the big one. Strong flower scents, especially from lilies like Stargazer lilies, hyacinths, or freesia, can be overpowering or provoke allergies, headaches, or nausea in someone who is already feeling poorly. Select blooms with little to no aroma.

• Jewel tones: Bright colors such as sunny yellows, cheery oranges, and soft pinks can provide an instant pick me up. These colors are associated with happiness, energy, and optimism, which is ideal for encouraging a positive recovery attitude.

• Staying power and low maintenance: Opt for flowers that last and are easy to care for. The patient or a caregiver should not need to deal with complicated prep or constant water changes. Choose blooms arranged in a sturdy vase that is ready to enjoy.

• Small footprint: Hospital rooms and recovery areas at home can be small. You do not necessarily want large arrangements that might block a view, take over a bedside table, or feel cumbersome.

Here Are Our Favorite Get Well Soon Flowers

With these thoughts in mind, here are some great options for sending after surgery or during recovery:

• Gerbera daisies: Possibly the ultimate get well flower. They are available in a bold and cheerful palette of colors, with almost no fragrance, and they last beautifully in a vase. Their broad, simple faces radiate happiness.

• Carnations: Carnations are often overlooked, and that is a shame. They work in many styles and colors and can last a long time. They are not too fragrant and are a hardy flower, practical and pretty.

• Peruvian lilies: Vibrant flowers with intricate patterns, available in a wide range of colors and with very little fragrance. They last for weeks in a vase, blooming and opening over time and sending good vibes the whole way.

• Tulips: When in season, tulips provide graceful lines and happy colors with a gentle scent. They can add a quiet note of springtime optimism to any room.

Help with Recovery by Turning to Anaheim Hills Florist

We are privileged to help you share hope, strength, and encouragement by offering the beauty of flowers at Anaheim Hills Florist. Our staff specializes in choosing and designing healing bouquets, taking the guesswork out of your hands and leaving your loved ones comforted.

Anaheim Hills Florist would love to assist you in providing a little sunshine on their road to recovery. Contact Anaheim Hills Florist to select the ideal healing flowers.