Mimosa, tulips, anemones: March flowers, what they mean and the bouquet to choose for each person

Which flowers to give on March 8, International Women's Day?

In short

On March 8, give seasonal flowers: mimosa, tulips, ranunculus, anemones or daffodils. They herald spring and are at their best at this time of year. Mimosa is the traditional flower of the day in Italy, where it is given to the women around you.

The choice depends mostly on the person: a partner, a mother, a friend or a coworker each call for a different bouquet. In 2027, March 8 falls on a Monday, which changes the delivery options.

Mimosa, the flower of March 8

In Italy, mimosa is inseparable from the Festa della donna. On that day, people give a sprig of its little yellow pompoms to the women in their family, their friends and their coworkers. The tradition has spread to other countries, such as Russia.

Mimosa blooms from January to March, right on time. It is bright and fragrant, but fragile: it dries quickly. Mixed with other flowers in a bouquet, it adds a touch of yellow without stealing the show.

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Seasonal flowers in March

Tulips: the quintessential spring flower, in every color. They keep growing in the vase and open up day by day.

Ranunculus: fine, tightly packed petals, from white to coral. They last well in a vase.

Anemones: a dark center and bold petals in white, red or purple.

Daffodils and narcissus: the yellow of renewal. Their sap harms other flowers, so leave them alone in water for a few hours before mixing them.

Hyacinths: a powerful scent, best for a large room.

Our seasonal bouquets follow these deliveries; the exact varieties depend on what arrives at our workshop in Vernier the week of March 8.

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What flowers and colors say

Purple, white and green: the colors of the British suffragettes, who fought for women's right to vote. A bouquet in these shades recalls the meaning of the day.

The yellow of mimosa and daffodils: joy and renewal.

Pink: tenderness, for a mother, a sister or a friend.

Red: love. Keep it for your partner.

Multicolored: good cheer, and an unambiguous choice for a coworker.

Which bouquet for whom?

Your partner: roses or ranunculus in her favorite color, with a card saying what you admire about her. March 8 is not a second Valentine's Day: talk about her, not just about the two of you.

Your mother or grandmother: a soft pink and white bouquet, or a spring one with tulips.

A friend or a sister: a bright, cheerful bouquet with a note recalling a shared memory.

A coworker or a team: a colorful seasonal bouquet on a shared table, or a small bouquet for each person. Avoid red roses, which still read as romantic.

For ideas beyond flowers, read what gift to give for Women's Day.

Getting flowers delivered for March 8

March 8, 2027 is a Monday. Anywhere in Switzerland, we deliver Tuesday to Saturday, for orders placed before 4 p.m. the day before. You have two options.

Have them delivered on Saturday, March 6, for a weekend of flowers before the day.

Have them delivered on Tuesday, March 9, and say so in the card.

In the canton of Geneva, same-day delivery is available Monday to Saturday: an order placed before 2 p.m. on Monday, March 8 can arrive that day, for CHF 9.90 to 19.90 depending on the address. Elsewhere in Switzerland, delivery costs CHF 14.90.

You can book up to 15 days ahead in the calendar, to an office or a home. For an office, give the company name and a phone number. All our bouquets for the day are on our Women's Day flowers page.