Grandparent’s Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day. It was established as a holiday in the U.S. in 1978 as a way to honor and pay respect to the beloved seniors in our lives. This year, Grandparent’s Day is on Sunday September 7th. While the official flower of Grandparent’s Day is the Forget Me Not, this flower tends to bloom best and peak in the springtime several months before Grandparent’s Day. Because of this, seasonal blooms are sent for this holiday instead of its official flower.

So, what type of flowers should you send this Grandparent’s Day? That depends on your grandparent! Do they have a favorite flower they love above all others? Do they enjoy the colors and textures of autumn? Do you know their favorite color? The answers to these questions can help you to pick out the perfect bouquet for Grandparent’s Day. However, if you’re not sure, you might consider one of these suggestions:

Autumn Arrangements

While the season of Autumn doesn’t begin until September 23 this year, it’s not too soon to celebrate the season with an autumn arrangement. Autumn arrangements come in a variety of autumn blooms, colors and textures that can help your grandparent to usher in the season with style. Within these arrangements you’ll find rich oranges, yellows, reds and earth tones to  give an autumn vibe and feel. The Autumn Gathering Basket highlights autumn colors with daisies and asters as well as purple accent flowers in a gorgeous wicker basket. Bright Harvest is a bounty of yellows, golds and lemon tones, and the Prize Pumpkin features chrysanthemums, Asiatic lilies, button mums, spray roses and solidago in a lovely keepsake autumn pumpkin container that’s hand-painted.

Cheerful Colors

While an autumn bouquet might be ideal for some grandparents, others will appreciate an entirely different look. It’s true that just about any type of flower can lift the mood and brighten the spirits, “happy” colors enhance this positive, healing effect. Since it’s technically still summer, it’s not too late to send a Summer Splash bouquet; in it, you’ll find bright, artistic mixture of bright yellow lilies, orange roses and hot pink accent flowers in a striking glass cube vase. Pink and white Stargazer Lilies can also make an impression. If a lighter, more pastel look is desired, a Hugs for You bouquet is like sending your grandparents a hug with flowers.

What better way to show your grandparents you care than by sending flowers? Use these ideas as inspiration for choosing the perfect flowers for Grandparent’s Day.