Photos courtesy of The Petal
When Mother’s Day rolls around each year, the search for the perfect gift is on—whether it’s a meaningful piece of jewelry, heartfelt card, or shared experience to enjoy together. But no matter the gesture, it’s hard to imagine Mother’s Day without flowers. In fact, Mother’s Day is second only to Valentine’s Day on the list of floral holidays. While picking up a premade bouquet from the grocery store down the street is always an option, there’s something undeniably special about working with a floral designer to create a custom arrangement.
The Petal, a luxury flower boutique in Edina, is blooming with fresh florals, textiles, ribbons, and vessels—everything needed to craft the perfect Mother’s Day bouquet. To make the process easy, the shop has curated a seasonal collection of predesigned arrangements you can choose from as well.
Still unsure which blooms to choose? Tajalli Missaghi, owner of The Petal, shares some of her personal recommendations, go-to color palettes, and expert tips for keep your bouquet looking fresh all week long.
What are the best flowers for a Mother’s Day bouquet?
Peonies! Everyone’s favorite garden bloom starts their season just in time for Mother’s Day. A close second would be ranunculus and tulips—you can’t go wrong with spring flowers.
What’s your ideal color palette for a Mother’s Day floral arrangement?
A soft spring palette is perfect for the holiday. Soft pinks and purples with a hint of peach are my favorite.
What are your top tips for helping fresh-cut flowers last longer?
We all want to enjoy our flowers for as long as possible. The best way to do that is to be mindful of where you purchase the flowers. Sourcing them from your local flower shop or grower will provide you with the freshest blooms. After you bring them home, be sure to remove all the foliage below the waterline and cut the stems at an angle so they can drink as much water as possible. It’s also a good idea to change the water every few days, place the flowers out of sunlight, and keep them away from fruit. Some flowers last longer than others, so removing the dying flowers in an arrangement is crucial to let the others thrive.
Anything else?
If you’re looking for longer-lasting spring flowers, I would recommend ranunculus, lisianthus, carnations, and alstroemeria. But ultimately, I suggest going with your favorite flower and making the most of enjoying it, because as we all know, flowers (unfortunately) don’t last forever.
