Flowers and Feelings: The Psychology of Sending and Receiving Bouquets

There’s a reason we still reach for flowers when words feel too small. Whether it’s a celebration, a tough moment, or just a quiet nudge to say, “I’m thinking of you,” flowers have this way of bridging the gaps between us.

At Little Flowers, we’ve always believed that the gesture behind the flowers matters even more than the flowers themselves. It’s why, right from the start, we decided to keep it simple: one beautiful mixed bunch each day. Not because choice isn’t lovely — but because sometimes, the less you have to think, the more you can feel.

Why Flowers Stir Our Emotions

It’s not just us who think flowers are a bit magic. There’s real science behind it too. Studies show that flowers spark happiness almost immediately after they’re received. They’re known to lower stress levels, brighten moods, and even strengthen social bonds.

Maybe it’s also because flowers are a little piece of the natural world, delivered right to our doorstep. A reminder that even in the middle of a busy week, or a hard day, there’s something grounding about holding a bit of nature in your hands.

But we reckon it’s about more than biology. Flowers tap into something simple but powerful: the human need to connect. They show someone that they’re being thought of, remembered, and cared for — all in one small, beautiful bundle.

And maybe that’s why they matter so much. It’s not just the beauty of the blooms. It’s the beauty of the thought behind them.

The Joy of Giving Flowers

There’s a quiet kind of happiness that comes from sending flowers too. It’s the feeling you get when you picture someone you love opening the door to a surprise they weren’t expecting. It’s knowing you’ve turned an ordinary day into a little bit of a better one.

And it’s not just a nice idea — it’s something researchers have found too. People who give flowers often feel a surge of joy themselves, a lift in mood that lingers long after the flowers are sent. Because when you send a bunch, you’re not just brightening someone else’s world. You’re reminding yourself that small gestures matter, and that you’re part of the good stuff in someone else’s story.

At Little Flowers, we see it all the time: the tiny tag messages that say so much with so few words. The “You’ve got this.” The “Miss you.” The “Just because.” A simple handful of stems, wrapped with care, sent out into the world with all the best intentions tucked inside.

The Joy of Receiving Flowers

There’s something about getting flowers that catches you a little off-guard — in the best way. You don’t even realise you needed them until they’re sitting there on the kitchen bench, quietly filling up the room with colour and care.

Receiving flowers can feel like being seen. Like someone out there pressed pause on their day just long enough to think of you. And often, it’s not just the flowers themselves that make an impact, but what they stand for: encouragement, celebration, comfort, or just a simple “you matter.”

Even the people around you feel it. We’ve heard so many stories of flowers arriving at a doorstep or an office desk, and the ripple of smiles that follows. It’s a small gesture that seems to glow bigger than the bunch itself, lighting up more than just the intended heart.

A Luxe bunch, quietly waiting to be found.

A Real-Life Reminder

Not long ago, someone we know sent a bunch of sunflowers to a loved one who had been having a really hard time. It wasn’t easy finding the right words — sometimes, when feelings run deep, they can get a little stuck.

In the end, they kept it simple.

“You are loved more than you know.”

Those few words — and the Sunflowers they travelled with — opened the floodgates. The flowers didn’t just lift the person they were meant for. They touched everyone close by too. A small, thoughtful gesture that carried more weight, more care, than anyone had expected.

It was a reminder, even for us, of why we do what we do every day. Flowers aren’t just flowers. They’re vehicles for the things that really matter. And if you’re ever in two minds about sending them? Trust us — send them.

Sometimes the smallest notes carry the biggest feelings.

Flowers That Speak to Different Feelings

Some flowers almost seem to carry their own kind of message. You don’t even have to say much — the bunch does most of the talking for you.

Take Sunflowers. They’re like a pocket of pure sunshine, beaming positivity and support. Bright, bold, and full of heart, they bring a kind of courage with them — the kind you sometimes need most on the harder days. Sending sunflowers is a way of saying, “You’re not alone,” even when the right words are hard to find.

Support, courage and brightness, all in a bunch.

SEND SUNFLOWERS

Peonies, on the other hand, are all about tenderness. Full, generous, and a little bit wild, they have a way of wrapping up friendship, self-care, and solidarity into a single handful of petals. They’re the kind of bunch you send when you want to say, “I’m thinking of you — and I always will be.”

Peonies en masse — full, generous, and full of care.

SEND PEONIES

Then there are the blush Anemones — soft, delicate, quietly steady. They don’t shout for attention, but they somehow hold it anyway. Sending anemones is a gentle nudge, a quiet kind of encouragement. A way of reaching out when you want someone to know you’re standing close, even if you’re not right there beside them.

Gentle, quietly steady anemones ready to be turned into little bunches.

SEND ANEMONES

And of course, there’s the beauty of garden Roses. The sort that feel timeless but never showy — just naturally beautiful in the way that matters most. A garden Rose says, “You matter to me” — not just today, but in all the small, everyday ways that add up to something lasting.

Garden roses en masse — honest, expressive, full of feeling.

SEND GARDEN ROSES

Each bunch carries its own feeling. Each little bundle of stems and petals quietly backing you up when you want to say something important — and beautifully human — without needing a long speech.

More Than a Bouquet

At Little Flowers, we’ve always believed that it’s not about the size of the bunch or the fanciness of the flowers. It’s about the feeling tucked inside them. The quiet thought that says, “I’m here,” or “I’m thinking of you,” or sometimes simply, “You’re not alone.”

That’s why we keep it simple: one beautiful mixed bunch each day, thoughtfully made with flowers that prioritise what’s local and in season. It takes the pressure off picking the “perfect” thing and leaves more room for what really matters — the gesture itself.

Because in the end, it’s never just a bunch of flowers. It’s a small, beautiful way of reaching across the distance and reminding someone they’re loved.

Thinking of Someone?

If someone’s been on your mind lately, maybe now’s the moment to let them know.

It doesn’t have to be anything grand. Sometimes the smallest gestures — a little bunch wrapped in hessian, a handful of colour arriving at the door — end up meaning the most.

You can take a peek at today’s Daily Mixed Bouquet or explore our Seasonal Flowers if you’d like to send a little something with a lot of heart.

And if you’re in two minds? Send the flowers. You’ll never regret it.