Unique Mother's Day Flower Gift Ideas (That Aren't Just Roses)

You want to ensure that your mother feels special on her big day, so what better way to do that than to surprise Mom with something fresh, vibrant, and much more creative than the average bouquet of roses? At James Cress Florist, we have a huge range of artfully arranged blooms, beautiful potted plants, and elegant mixed bouquets ready for Mother’s Day.

With same-day and next-day delivery available, we can get your your Mother’s Day flowers at their freshest, and here we’re going to look at some of the gorgeous arrangements that can bring some color and creativity to the occasion, allowing you to go with something more memorable and thoughtful than just the standard roses.

Choose A Bouquet Made Just For The Day With The Designer’s Choice

If you want to choose a bouquet that’s perfectly suited for the occasion with no guesswork, then our Designer’s Choice - Mother’s Day could be just what you need. A seasonal surprise with the freshest flowers of the day, arranged with care by the florist, this is perfect for those who want their bouquet to feel truly unique. 

The Designer’s Choice is an expression of the florist, as well as a choice of the best blooms available that day. From vibrant lilies to delicate tulips or otherwise, every arrangement becomes a one-of-a-kind production, making a truly unique and personal gift to your mother. With help from our expert florists, Mom can get something that’s distinct, tailored, imaginative, and visually stunning.

If your mother loves a little creativity, as well as being truly surprised, then they should enjoy finding out that their bouquet was made specifically for them.

Enjoy A Vibrant Mix Of Tulips, Lilies & Daffodils

If you prefer something that leans a little more into all of the traditional blossoms of the season, then we have a wide range of bouquets that bring together the classic looks of delicate tulips, sweet lilies, and bright daffodils, bringing that fresh spring inspiration.

We have a Designer’s Choice option for our Spring Mix, but we also have plenty of distinct Spring-themed curated selections that you can take a closer look at. These flowers can symbolize the renewal and growth of spring, and the unique meanings of each flower contribute to the emotional weight of their combination, too. Tulips symbolize deep love, lilies represent purity and motherhood, and daffodils bring messages of hope and cheer. This can all come together to create a beautiful, uplifting story, reflecting the love and support of a mother on her special day. 

Our Spring collections can be paired with verdant greenery or placed in lovely pastel vases to bring that comfy, airy charm that so fits the season, offering a perfect blend of color, fragrance, and sentiment that will make any mom feel appreciated and cherished.

Sunburst Arrangement With Sunflowers & Gerberas

If you want to offer an exciting bouquet that energizes and enlivens one just by looking at it, then the Mother’s Sunshine selection might be just the thing to light up her day. This is a sunburst of yellow gerberas, sunny daisies, pink roses, lavender snapdragons, carnations, and purple liatris, paired with soft eucalyptus to keep it fragrant and full.

 There’s joy and life in every inch of this bouquet, perfect for the most who is just as positive and vibrant in her day-to-day life. Bold yellows and pinks work well with the softer lavenders and purples, while the eucalyptus brings a relaxing fragrance to it, making it appealing to more than just one sense.

 Perfect for displaying on a windowsill or on a table, this bouquet brings the perfect dose of sunshine to help any room shine in the spring. With its summery imagery, it can remind Mom just how much brightness, happiness, and comfort she brings into your life.

Add A Touch Of The Exotic With Orchids & Hydrangeas

Some flowers bring the air of sophistication, luxury, and refinement, and giving your mother such a bouquet can speak to just how classy and worthy a woman she is. Our Luxury Flowers collection, lush with exotic orchids and hydrangeas, could be perfect for just that.

For the mom who deserves more, orchids are a symbol of elegance, beauty, and strength. There might be no better fitting tribute to the woman of the hour. Meanwhile, hydrangeas are a graceful and deepening addition, with their large, eye-catching petals and soft pastel hues, bringing an affectionate softness to the bouquet.

If your mom loves something a little different, then the touch of luxury, refinement, and lasting beauty can make for the perfect piece of home decor. They’re also very well suited to minimalist interiors thanks to their sculpted, classy appearance.

Potted Plants Make For A Long-Lasting Tribute

If your mom prefers a gift that keeps giving, rather than flowers that eventually have to be thrown away, then a bloom plant like a peace lily, orchid, or otherwise might be an even more sustainable gift for her.

We have a wide range of living plants, including azaleas, rhododendrons, bromeliads, and ferns, bringing not just aesthetic value to a space, but calm, comfort, and tranquility that can have a real impact on the mood of a space. Living plants are a great gift, requiring minimal maintenance, improving air quality, and being the perfect symbol of your own ongoing love and appreciation.

These plants can last years with the right care, and when paired with decorative ceramic pots, rustic baskets, or sleek modern containers, they can match your mom’s aesthetic style easily. These living gifts are also perfect for eco-conscious moms or gardening enthusiasts who find joy in nurturing something beautiful.

Bring A Touch Of Softness With Pastels

Would you say that your mother is a gentle soul who enjoys things a little serene and dreamy? In that case, Mother’s Embrace might be an example of a bouquet that would be perfect for her, bringing a mix of pink snapdragons, Asiatic lilies, Peruvian lilies, lavender cremons, daisy poms, greenery, and hot-pink roses in a clear glass vase.

Pastel flowers are favorites for a reason, bringing a gentleness with them that can make any show of love feel all the more subtle and thoughtful. The rich visual variety of this bouquet makes the best of its various picks, including the height of the snapdragons and the fragrance of lilies, making it stand out for such an aesthetically gentle pick.

It’s the perfect arrangement for a mom who enjoys the finer, softer things in life and values thoughtful, calming aesthetics. There are a few selections that best represent the floral hug that your mom deserves on her day.

Get Creative With Prairie-Style And Crescent-Shaped Bouquets

If your mom is more of a free spirit who loves an arrangement that feels both artfully constructed yet brings all the variety of nature, then crescent-shaped bouquets like the Harvest Blossom could be the perfect pick for her.

 This artisanal arrangement includes blue thistle, delphinium, snapdragons, cushion poms, carnations, mini carnations, Queen Anne's lace, and greenery. Breaking away from the traditional round bouquet, choices like the Harvest blossom allow for more expressive forms, which can certainly fit a more uniquely decorated interior.

 Its mixture of textures, from the spiky thistle to the fluffy poms and the airy lace, creates a more natural and wild-spun look, despite how carefully put together it is. This is perfect for the mom who loves the visual drama of the prairie, or who simply appreciates design and gardening.

Tips For Non-Rose Arrangements

If you’re looking for any other kind of non-rose arrangements, here are a few tips to keep you on the right path:

• Pick seasonal blooms for local freshness and sustainable beauty
• Match colors ot her vibe, whether pastels fit her more serene soul, or bright bouquets reflect her cheerfulness
• Choose flowers with meaning, such as the motherly devotion of lilies, the elegance of orchids, of the sunshine of sunflowers.
• Consider including living for a gift that keeps on giving

Make Sure You’re Sorted For Mother’s Day With Our Pre-Orders

With James Cress, you can take the stress out of picking beautiful bouquets for your mother’s big day. If you pre-order, you can benefit from same-day delivery if ordered before the local 2pm cutoff, and we also offer next-day delivery for perfectly timed surprises.

With 120+ years of craftsmanship and quality behind each of our bouquets, we guarantee satisfaction, offering only fresh-from-field flowers that can be customized to meet your precise needs.

We also offer a host of finishing touches for your bouquets, whether it’s a gourmet gift basket or fruit basket, a heartfelt card with custom message options, or vases, including clear glass and more unique designs to bring a unique flair to your choice.

Pick Mom’s Perfect Gift With James Crest Florist

Your mother deserves more than the ordinary, and we’re here to help provide just that, whether it's a carefully curated bouquet or a living plant. 

Take a look at the James Cress Florist store to explore all of our bouquets, plants, gift baskets, and seasonal arrangements. Show mom just how much she means to you and pre-order your unique bouquet now.