What flowers are used for Memorial Day?

Typically, Memorial Day flowers include those that can be featured in a red, white and blue arrangement, such as: Red roses Red carnations White daisies White lilies Queen Anne’s lace Blue delphinium Blue iris Blue or white hydrangeas And, many of our Memorial Day flower arrangements include an American flag or an elegant bow for additional patriotic flare. If you are shopping for an arrangement that celebrates the unofficial start of summer, we also have mixed bouquets of colorful Memorial Day flowers.

What flower is most associated with Memorial Day?

Red poppies have long been associated with Memorial Day, courage and sacrifice. However, they aren’t ideal for floral bouquets. Instead, we suggest Memorial Day flowers that include blue irises, red and white roses or carnations.

What flower signifies remembrance?

There are a variety of flowers that signify remembrance, including gladiolus, statice and forget-me-nots. However, there are other flowers that can be used to honor the loss of fallen heroes and express mourning — including carnations, chrysanthemums and lilies. To honor your beloved service member, whether they are still with you or not, you can also consider the type of Memorial Day flowers they would appreciate most. Our Memorial Day baskets and bouquets are as diverse as the loved ones that they are meant to represent. FTD specializes in high-quality Memorial Day gifts that you will be proud to present on this special holiday. Order red, white and blue today! We even offer same-day delivery to ensure that your patriotic flower arrangement arrives in time for your Memorial Day celebration.