Get the lowdown on how to speak volumes with flowers using our savvy guide to choosing the right petals! Whether you’re thanking your parents for not grounding you (LOL) on Father’s Day or Mother’s Day, honoring grandpa and grandma on Grandparent’s Day, or jokingly reminding your siblings who the favorite is on Siblings Day (you, of course!), trust that flowers can send the message. At City Line Florist in Trumbull, Connecticut, we’ve got the intel on which blossoms will show you understood the assignment.

Send Love & Gratitude to Your Parents

To shower your moms and dads with love and show appreciation for everything they do for you (and have for years, let’s be real), opt for roses and peonies, classic symbols of love. Include some pretty lilies, gorgeous ranunculus, and stylish peach-colored stems to sweetly say, “I see you, and thanks for everything.” Whether you’re celebrating a meaningful day or legit just feel grateful, these flowers will let your parents know you think they’re the bee’s knees.

Show Your Respect & Admiration for Grandparents

For your grandparent’s floral bouquet, go for something timeless and classy, such as sophisticated orchids and lush irises — they bring total elegance and a burst of colorful energy. Looking to spread some springtime cheer to them? Daffodils are 100 percent the move with their golden petals full of sunshine! As for purple asters, they’re all about giving off a royal vibe, meaning nothing but the best will do for your grandpa and grandma. This mix of blooms is just right for showing them tons of love and respect.

Celebrate the Cheerfulness & Wisdom of Aunts & Uncles

If your aunts and uncles are the literal definition of cool, treat them to a bouquet that’s all about them! Go for indigo flowers like thistle, delphinium, anemone, and iris to start — it’s a nod to their on-point wisdom and killer style. And since uncles and aunts always bring fun and sunshine to your gatherings, include tropical birds of paradise and cheerful yellow blossoms in the mix. It’s the perfect combo to reflect their super bright personalities.

Thank Siblings & Cousins for Their Friendship & Strength

Thinking of thanking your sibs and cousins for always sticking by you? Surprise them with a flower arrangement that’s as epic as their company. Lead with chrysanthemums and snapdragons; these blooms stand tough and tall, just like your crew. Mix in some cheerful yellow flowers and alstroemeria to mark your awesome friendship over the years. Finish things off with eucalyptus for a fresh green twist. Now that’s a flower arrangement that’s 100 percent squad goals!

Spread Peace & Positivity to Your Chosen Fam

Celebrate your ride-or-die folks, the chosen family members who are pretty much your brothers and sisters, with a floral arrangement that totally embodies peace and love. Go for bright and bold sunflowers paired with hydrangeas to bring a soothing yet sunny energy that straight up perks up any space. Mix in some playful gerbera daisies for a cheery vibe. These flowers are a sweet way to say, “Thanks for the chill vibe you bring to my life,” and trust, we’re here for it!

Send a bouquet from City Line Florist and deliver a fragrant hug that just hits different. Whether you’re just down the street or across the ocean, pick an arrangement that serves love and keeps your family feeling close.