Every year, just as the leaves start to turn and the air gets a little crisper, a familiar feeling creeps in. You know the one. That oh no, Mother’s Day is soon flutter, followed swiftly by a what do I even get her this year? panic. And then, like clockwork, a little voice (probably the same one who reminds you to water your plants and never quite gets listened to) whispers: Just send flowers.
And somehow, it makes sense. It always does.
Let’s start with the classics. Chrysanthemums. The OG Mother’s Day flower. It’s no wonder they’re the go-to: they literally have ‘mum’ in the name. But not just mum — the mum. Like, THE Mum. As in, the queen, the boss, the bringer of Band-Aids and birthday cakes, the carer of all, the maker of humans and meals and magic. She is The Mum. It’s practically regal. Honestly, it’s a miracle they’re not wearing little floral crowns.
But here’s the thing — it’s not just about the Chrysanthemums. It’s not even just about the flowers (although, yes, the flowers are lovely). It’s about the feeling behind them. Because for some reason, flowers have this uncanny ability to say a whole lot without saying much at all.
Like:
I love you.
Thank you for everything.
Sorry for being a total nightmare when I was thirteen.
I see you.
You’re doing amazing.
I miss you.
I remember you.
It’s a universal language of care — which is maybe why it feels like all mums can enjoy flowers. Whether they’re the sentimental type, the “don’t fuss over me” kind, or the “I have enough pot plants, thanks” variety — there’s still something about a bunch of blooms that hits a soft spot.
Because this day isn’t just for one kind of mum. It’s for every kind of mum.
It’s for:
New mums still learning the ropes and running on caffeine.
Going-to-be mums, quietly nesting and wildly Googling.
Seasoned mums who’ve seen it all and still answer every call.
Single mums, juggling everything and then some.
Step mums, walking the line with grace and heart.
Chosen mums, who became mum not by biology, but by love.
The grand mums, with pockets full of lollies and stories.
Foster mums, offering safe harbour and open arms.
Borrowed mums, the ones who stepped in when yours couldn’t.
Pet mums, yes, you count too (your dog told me so).
Mums of many, navigating beautiful chaos.
Mums of one, with a heart full to the brim.
Your mum, whoever and wherever she may be.
Best mums, you know the ones.
Mums who are far away, across states or just emotionally distant — flowers can still find them.
Mums we’ve lost, remembered in every bloom.
Mums who’ve lost, with a love that’s never less.
So this Mother’s Day, if you're not quite sure what to say — or you’re worried about doing too little, or too much — send some flowers.
We deliver beautiful Mother’s Day flowers across Melbourne, but delivery spots are limited and tend to book out quickly. Pre-order now to avoid the Sunday scramble.
And if you’re more the browse-in-person type, come visit us at our Mother’s Day Flower Pop-Up at our Spotswood studio. We’ll have fresh flowers, heartfelt blooms, and maybe even a surprise or two.
Because they won’t fix everything. But they’ll say what needs saying.
And that, sometimes, is everything.
P.S.
💐 Yes, we do flower delivery across Melbourne
🕐 Pre-order now – limited delivery spots for Mother’s Day
📍Or visit our Flower Pop-Up at our Spotswood studio
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