4 Reasons Why 'White' is the Perfect Colour Choice for Flowers

It’s our last stop along the floral rainbow, and this time we’re going to talk about white flowers. Some of you may say ‘white’ isn’t a colour, but it’s a very popular choice for flowers which is why I include it in my floral rainbow.  

You really can’t go wrong with white flowers. Here are four reasons why, when shopping for flowers, they make the perfect choice:

1 - White flowers are neutral.  If you’re giving flowers as a gift, and you’re ever in doubt about your colour choice - choose white. Their subtleness will be compatible with almost any surroundings they’re put in. And while I think white flowers make their biggest impact in a monochromatic arrangement, they also work well in a mixed bouquet.

2 - Meaning and symbolism. A big reason white flowers are so popular is for what they represent. They symbolize purity and innocence and exude tranquillity. At the same time, they have an elegance that evokes perfection and simple beauty. 

3 - Capable of portraying different looks or moods. Have you ever wondered why white flowers are popular for both weddings and funerals - two very different emotional life events? It’s because of their versatility. At a funeral, white flowers give a feeling of calm, serenity and respect, while at weddings they create a sense of timelessness and the way they reflect light creates a sense of brightness.

4 - Can be a gift for everyone. White flowers can be gifted to anyone for any occasion. Male or female, young or old. Gift them for new births, birthdays, get well soon, anniversaries, a thank you, or to someone looking for a bit of hope and light. 

The list of flowers that come in white is long. Here are some of them you could look for: Tulips, roses, lilies, orchids, carnations, lisianthus, peonies, gardenias, gerberas, hydrangeas, daisies, daffodils, lily of the valley, anemones, cosmos, dahlias, amaryllis, scabious, snapdragons, sweet peas, and baby’s breath.

Personal note: My favourite white flower is the snowdrop. Why? I think it’s because they’re the first flower bursting through the ground as winter very slowly starts to turn to spring, my birthday is in January and the snowdrop is one of the official birth month flowers (carnation being the other), and because snowdrops symbolize ‘hope’.  

What’s your favourite white flower? And do you have a special reason why?