Alstroemeria for a Birthday
Alstroemeria is the friendship flower and the practical one — it means devotion and lasts two to three weeks, so a birthday bouquet stays strong a fortnight on.
The friendship flower, and the practical one: alstroemeria means devotion and mutual support and lasts two to three weeks, so a friend's birthday bouquet is still going strong a fortnight on.
TL;DR. Alstroemeria for a birthday: the friendship flower that lasts three weeks — cheerful, generous and easy on the budget. In the language of flowers alstroemeria mean friendship, devotion, mutual support.
Why alstroemeria suit a birthday
In the language of flowers alstroemeria stand for friendship, devotion, mutual support. The friendship flower, and the practical one: alstroemeria means devotion and mutual support and lasts two to three weeks, so a friend's birthday bouquet is still going strong a fortnight on. That mix of meaning and mood is exactly what a birthday wants — warmth and celebration rather than ceremony.
Which colours to pick
It comes in almost every colour, often flecked and bicolor — pick a bright mix for a cheerful, informal gift. The strongest choice of all is the recipient's own favourite colour — it turns a nice bouquet into a personal one.
When alstroemeria are at their best
All year, the most budget-friendly flower on this list, and the longest vase life at 14–21 days. Expect roughly 14–21 days in the vase with fresh water and a cool spot.
How many to send, and how
Each stem branches into a small spray, so a modest bunch reads as full and lasts and lasts. A morning delivery works for the whole day; sending to a restaurant mid-celebration doesn't — the bouquet spends the evening under the table.
See the full picture — every recommended flower, budget and timing — on our birthday flowers guide.
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