A cheerful bouquet can brighten a sickroom and lift someone’s spirits. This guide covers the best get-well flowers, plus a few to avoid when sending flowers to a hospital.
Best flowers for get well soon
Bright, cheerful, low-scent flowers are the best choice for get-well wishes:
- Sunflowers — sunny and uplifting, a natural mood-booster
- Daisies and gerberas — cheerful, colorful, and long-lasting
- Yellow roses — for friendship and warm wishes
- Tulips — fresh, bright, and easy on the senses
- Chrysanthemums — long-lasting and cheerful where they aren’t funeral flowers
Flowers to avoid for hospital patients
Strongly scented flowers like lilies and heavily perfumed blooms are best avoided in hospitals, where fragrances can bother patients and staff and pollen can be an issue. Many hospitals also restrict flowers in intensive-care units, so it’s worth checking first. When in doubt, choose bright, lightly scented flowers or a cheerful potted plant.
Tips for get-well flowers
- Choose bright, cheerful colors to lift the mood
- Avoid strong scents and heavy pollen in hospital settings
- Check the hospital’s flower policy, especially for the ICU
- A low-maintenance potted plant is a thoughtful lasting gift
- Add an encouraging, upbeat note
Get Well Soon flowers FAQs
What are the best get well soon flowers?
Bright, cheerful flowers like sunflowers, daisies, gerberas, yellow roses, and tulips make the best get-well gifts, lifting the spirits without overwhelming scents.
Can you send flowers to a hospital?
Usually yes, but many hospitals restrict flowers in intensive-care units and discourage strongly scented blooms, so it’s best to check the hospital’s policy first.
What flowers should you avoid for a sick person?
Avoid heavily scented flowers like lilies and blooms with lots of pollen in hospital settings, since strong fragrances and pollen can bother patients and staff.
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