Do you need help choosing your flowers? These tips will help you select the right type of arrangement depending on your recipient and the occasion.

Roses – A timeless, romantic classic or an elegant gift for a friend. Red roses are usually reserved for lovers, and white looks great for occasions such as births, engagements, and weddings. Yellow, orange and pink roses are ideal for friends or family. Roses usually require trimming and arranging in a vase.

Posies – An informal and very pretty gift, these are usually hand tied and shorter-stemmed – ideal for popping straight into a smaller vase. Posies look great all around the house, particularly on coffee and dining tables, and are also great for expressing sentiments such as thank you, get well soon, sorry and so on. They are less suitable for funerals, which require a more formal arrangement.

Bouquets – An ideal gift to make someone feel special or show that you care; bouquets are an excellent choice for special occasions such as weddings, births and anniversaries. They are also ideal for saying thank you, cheering someone up, or congratulating a friend or colleague.

Arrangements – A stunning centrepiece for formal or corporate occasions, flower arrangements usually come in a vase or basket, which the recipient can keep and reuse. They are ideal for wedding venues and reception areas, or locations that might not have access to a vase, such as hospitals, rest homes, and at funerals. Flower arrangements are also a wonderful way to send flowers to someone who would prefer a more traditional basket of flowers.