Whether you are sending fresh flowers to a spouse, girlfriend or friend, it is important to pick the right flower not only for the occasion but also for the person. There are many different choices to pick from when choosing flowers and there is no specific flower for each occasion. Even on Valentines Day a predominantly red rose day, many women prefer roses of other colors rather than red or even different kinds of flowers.

If you have a spouse, girlfriend or friend that loves flowers, ask her what she prefers for different occasions. Just like any other present, the more you know about the person and the more thought you put into purchasing a gift for that person will usually make for a better gift giving experience.

So whether you buy red roses or pink roses truly depends on the person that you want to give them to. If you don't know the person too well or would like to make a great first impression and are new to flowers then talk to your florist on creating the perfect bouquet or flower basked for your friend, loved one or family member. Flowers are great gifts, especially when done right.

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