Mother’s Day flowers: chrysanthemums and more for Mum
Mother’s Day is held on the second Sunday in May, when autumn colour is at its height. It is also the day florists across the country sell more mums than at any other time. Here is how to choose a bunch she will love and have it arrive on time.
Order Mum’s flowers online and choose the delivery day.
Order flowers nowThe day, and the season
In Australia, Mother’s Day always falls on the second Sunday in May. Because the southern hemisphere is heading into winter, the flowers in season are the autumn ones, which makes for warm, earthy bunches rather than the pastel spring ones you may see in overseas photos. Many countries mark the day on a different date, so if you want to send flowers to a mum abroad, check her local calendar first.
Mums for Mum
For many Australian families, chrysanthemums are as much a part of the day as breakfast in bed. They are in peak season in May, they last for weeks in a vase, and they come in white, pink, red, yellow, bronze and more. A pot of mums can be planted out and flowers again next autumn, which makes it a gift that keeps giving. See our chrysanthemum page for varieties and care.
Other flowers Mum may enjoy
Roses
Pink roses are a timeless way to say thank you and are on the shelves all year. For a sturdier, more modern look, try a few stems in dusty or blush tones together with greenery.
Hydrangea
A hydrangea head fills a vase on its own, and in autumn the colour often softens to antique pinks, greens and blues. It is a good pick for a mum who likes things soft and abundant.
Peonies and tulips
Peonies and tulips are spring flowers in Australia, so they are not usually in season around Mother’s Day. If a florist can supply them, they may be imported and cost more. If you want one of them, you could instead save it for a spring birthday.
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See prices and selectionA mixed bunch
Not sure what she likes? Ask for a seasonal mix. Go for soft pinks, creams and whites for a gentle look, or deep reds, oranges and golds if Mum prefers colour. Add some native greenery for an Australian touch.
Ordering without the scramble
Plan ahead
Mother’s Day week is one of the busiest of the year for florists, and popular bunches can run out. Here is a simple guide:
- Two weeks before: the widest choice. Order now if you can.
- One week before: still plenty to pick from.
- Final days: choice narrows, so keep an open mind.
- The day itself: it is a Sunday, so many people ask for delivery on the Saturday. Check the options at checkout.
Read about how delivery works before you order.
Price
The price depends on the size of the bunch and the flowers in it, and it is shown, delivery included, before you pay. In the days around Mother’s Day, demand can push costs up, so ordering early is a good idea.
Mum lives far away
Plenty of families here are spread across states. You can send flowers to an address anywhere in Australia, so a long distance does not have to mean a missed Mother’s Day. See flowers online for options.
Which kind of mum?
- The traditionalist: a pot of chrysanthemums or a classic pink rose bunch.
- The stylish mum: hydrangea, eucalyptus and white blooms.
- The gardener: a potted hydrangea or herb she can plant out.
- The bright and bubbly mum: gerberas and orange and yellow blooms.
- Nan: a classic mixed bunch, or her favourite rose.
A card with a personal note
- "Thanks for everything, Mum. Happy Mother's Day!"
- "To the best mum in the world, with love from [name]"
- "You deserve flowers every day. Love you!"
See the language of flowers if you want the bunch to carry a particular meaning.
