Such a disappointment

I love flowers but was disappointed so many times with poor
Bouquets which I knew had cost a lot of money, so before birthday, Mother’s Day, I sent a message to my children….Would you mind me asking you not to send me flowers this year as I have fallen in love with orchids in pots. One I had as a Christmas present is now beginning to fade and I would love to have one to take its place, thank you, love Mum
Luckily this totally met with my children’s approval and I now have two beautiful orchids by my window which I can admire every day also saving my children money.

gwyneth28

I love Carnations but you can never buy a bunch of them, Pinks yes but not Carnations, they come sometimes in a mixed bunch.

My husband bought two dozen (white) long stemmed carnations for his mother. They were beautiful and fragrant too. They came from our excellent local florist. Ordered them the week before and collected them on the day.

I saw them on Wednesday - they were still really tall and still looked great.

Popped into Tesco, Aylsham the Friday before Christmas to get flowers for a friends birthday. All seemed to have brown decaying bits. But had a guarantee to last several days!
Was trying to find something not withering for ages. Finally had to buy an odd looking Christmas colours arrangement with a succulent on a stick! Odd choice

These are the last three roses from my Marks and Spencer Mothering Sunday flowers. The bouquet was stunning.

The most long lasting flowers seem to be carnations/pinks and alstroemerias and dahlias.

I've still got mother's day flowers my husband bought from florist in our village. They cost a bit more than Tesco, M&S etc but always last longer

My son bought me a wicker basket full of different flowers . They were reduced in price to virtually nothing . They're still alive now! X

I get a lovely box of cheeses and crackers or a fruit basket from my loved ones in the post from either Neal's Yard or GoGo fruit always excellent.

I told my family that they were not to send flowers for Mothers Day. The prices shoot up and quality is hit or miss. As they do not live near I know it is very tempting to send flowers but I did emphasis no, with a big NO and they complied. I am more than happy with a card or a phone call.

I had a bouquet of M&S White Roses with pink edges last Wednesday a week ago today and they are as fresh as when I received them. I keep them in a cool place overnight, but where it is very warm in them day time. They love it there. and I love them, so much pleasure from them and the thought from the friend who gave them to me.

Grannern
Actually I think that’s rather rude

I was sent M&S roses growing in a wicker basket. They looked a bit sorry for themselves today so I have planted them in the garden just outside the back door where I can see them. They are bouncing back already with buds beginning to open. Seven miniature roses - just one still looking a bit fraught.

Rendella Beautiful! A present that has taken time to do/make, bought with thought is a true gift sent with love.

My daughter sent me a crocheted flower bouquet, which will last and last. We do crocheting together, so it was a lovely gesture.

GrandmaKT Absolutely love that!

I love Carnations but you can never buy a bunch of them, Pinks yes but not Carnations, they come sometimes in a mixed bunch.

The best and freshest flowers I have received came from Fentongollan farm in Cocrnwall. They only sell flowers in season, and they have Cornish cheeses and other products available to send with the flowers. Their freesias are fragrant in a way that 'flower shop' flowers seldom are.

A friend gave me a bunch of flowers fromM &S, they lasted three weeks I do look after them change the water frequently and cut a snip off the stems regularly too. Tesco carnations last for weeks with the same treatment. Tulips last well if you put a two pence iee at the bottom of the vase.

I was given a bunch of tulips from the Co op a few weeks back and they were beautiful and lasted so well.
I like the idea of tulips with a bulb attached.

My children usually just send me cards now, which I much prefer.
I'd previously tried subtly to stop them sending me roses as they do almost invariably droop their heads within a day or so.
I do like a big bunch of fresh tulips or daffodils though, all one colour. And alstroemerias last so well. My son gave me a philodendron plant last year and it's actually reached the ceiling so he won't need to give me anything for a while!
Our local supermarket is a Morrisons and they do have nice bunches of simple flowers, but any sort of bouquet is full of fillers and stale chrysanthamums.

Distanced daughter ordered me flowers from Bloom&Wild, the letterbox size gift. As we were away on Mothering Sunday she requested delivery on the following day, Monday. Unfortunately they were delivered on Sunday and the box stood in a warm sunny porch for 24 hours. Not good and the beautiful apricot and red roses suffered. Sadly an unusual disappointment from B&W.

My daughter sends me fkowers from.Bloomin Wild and I'm never disappointed. This year it was tulips with bulbs attached so they can be planted when the flower dies, 2 years ago she sent me an orchid and it's onto it's third year of flowering now

Lahlah65

I’d be so upset if I got a bunch of carnations! I only ever see those at the petrol station. I do love a big bunch of lilies or roses though. DD1 has sometimes sent these from ‘Flower Box’ when she is feeling extravagant - they are amazing with no greenery - just fabulous blooms.

I love carnations and always have, especially the clove scented ones. I can't have Lilies in the house as I have a particularly hairy cat who loves to lie in plants. My kids mostly give me something sweet, particularly different chocolates or Turkish delight direct from Turkey.

I’d be so upset if I got a bunch of carnations! I only ever see those at the petrol station. I do love a big bunch of lilies or roses though. DD1 has sometimes sent these from ‘Flower Box’ when she is feeling extravagant - they are amazing with no greenery - just fabulous blooms.

My Mothering Sunday flowers came from Marks and Spencer. They lasted ten days and were stunning.