When someone does something nice for you, it’s customary to say ‘Thank You.’ But often, just saying the words is not enough to convey your gratitude.

Flower arrangements can express how we feel better than words if we choose the right floral type and bloom color. There are universal floral types and bloom colors that will speak the language of gratitude and are suitable for any occasion you want to say ‘Thank You.’

Different types of flowers can help you convey the message of gratitude, from yellow roses to campanula flowers; there are plenty of flower options to create a thoughtful bouquet of delicate flowers to express your heartfelt gratitude.

Photo by Summer Quinn

Thank You Flowers: A guide to Pick the Right One

Hydrangea

In Japanese culture, the hydrangea flower means “thank you for understanding.” It’s widely given to convey unity and togetherness within a family and the message of ‘thank you for being there and the meaning of gratitude.

The hydrangea flower is a basic flower used in Japan to express thanks since ancient times. The first written record of the hydrangea was found in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220). Hydrangea is the birth flower of those born in July.

Today, hydrangeas are still grown in Japan and have become one of the most popular cut flowers in the world. They’re also known as “Japanese bluebells” because they look like tiny bluebells when they open up. Hydrangeas are the perfect flower type for modern arrangements because of their dense flowers and intense colors.

The color of the hydrangea’s blooms deepens the meaning too.

• Blue hydrangea blooms represent the traditional Japanese meaning.
• Pink blooms represent the heartfelt emotion of gratitude.
• White blooms represent an abundance or overflowing of gratitude.
• Purple, a color associated with royalty, represents a wealth of thanksgiving.

Photo by Dan Gold

Prayer Plant

The prayer plant folds its leaves each night and resembles the folded hands of someone in prayer. The indoor houseplant symbolizes divine thankfulness and gratitude.

This is a low-maintenance houseplant that is ideal for giving to a co-worker or boss to whom you’re thankful for and to. This plant thrives in low light conditions and can take a few days of neglect, making it a perfect indoor plant for an office environment. It can be used as the ideal gift of flowers for a special occasion or as housewarming flowers and plants.

The plant leaves are variegated with light and dark green colors and red ribs. The plant will bloom small white or purple blooms in the spring.

Photo by Raimond Klavins

Sweet Pea

The sweet pea‘s delicate, fragrant blossoms are often used in floral bouquets to show gratitude for any occasion or reason. This flower is usually given to a hostess to say ‘Thank You for a lovely dinner, party, or another type of social event. They are ideal flowers to be used as expressions of gratitude toward mothers and far-away friends.

Sweet Pea is the flower of people born in April. Sweet peas are native to Europe but were brought to North America by early settlers.

The sweet pea is a perennial shrub that grows about 3 feet tall. The bright pink to lavender-colored blossoms appear in clusters at the ends of branches. The sweet pea is easy to grow, does well in full sun or partial shade, and they are perfect for any fresh flower arrangement.

Sweet peas are climbing plants that bear flower clusters in a wide variety of colors, including white, red, pink, blue, and lavender.

Photo by Arie Wubben

Yellow Lilies

Lilies are great flowers to give for almost any occasion, and the yellow lilies say ‘Thank You best of all. They are the perfect flower to give to show gratitude for an invitation to any social occasion.

The yellow color symbolizes happiness and cheers to convey that you are thankful for the excellent time you enjoyed with the recipient.

A bouquet of Lillies is a classic statement flower that can be used to express deep gratitude towards someone. Gratitude for knowledge or for an amazing friend are examples of how to use Lillies on positive occasions. Lily is the birth month flower for those born in May.

Roses

Roses are one of the loudest speaking flowers in the world. Their fragrant blooms convey a wide range of sentiments, including that thankfulness.

Peach rose blooms are the more traditional color of rose used to express thanks and gratitude. A peach bouquet of roses is a popular choice for celebrating the close of a business deal. The peach bloom color also represents loyalty.

Dark pink roses are often used to express appreciation and admiration. Light pink rose blooms symbolize femininity and grace; choosing a pink rose is especially suitable for saying thank you to a female.

A bouquet with roses is a timeless way to send your love and appreciation to someone. Roses are the birth month flower for anyone born in June and are often used as a special gift to symbolize a happy marriage.

Yellow Tulips

Yellow flowers are the preferred choice for saying ‘Thank You to anyone. The tulip, one of the most recognizable flowers in the world, will express gratitude and thanks to anyone for anything, as long as the bloom color is yellow.

A pot or bouquet of yellow tulips will make a perfect gift to give to anyone you wish to express feelings of thankfulness. Even a single yellow tulip in a vase of water will show your appreciation to a person, male or female.

Irises

Irises flowers are versatile and have been used to express many emotions throughout history. Irises are the birth month flower of anyone born in July.

Irises come in wide varieties and colors, so there is no shortage of choices regarding expressing your gratitude. White irises are the most common type of iris used to convey thankfulness. They are also the 25th wedding anniversary flower.

• Pink Iris

Pink irises are another favorite flower to use to express gratitude. Pink irises are the birth month flower if you were born in August. Pink irises are a beautiful addition to any bouquet because their delicate petals look like lace against the soft green foliage.

• Blue irises

Blue irises are used as appreciation flowers. Blue irises are the birth month flower if you were born in September. Choose the darkest blue flowers available when sending a bouquet of blue irises. Darker blues are considered more elegant than lighter shades and determine the intensity of the sender’s feelings.

There are many Thank You Flowers you can choose from; the important thing is the convey the right message in the language of flowers. Communication through flowers is an ancient art that we want to cherish. You can’t go wrong with a basket of daisies, fresh sunflowers, classic roses, or any of the flowers mentioned above.  Expressing genuine gratitude through beautiful farm-fresh flowers is a simple and effective way to show people that you care for them.