Whatever the reason, whether you need to apologise to a partner or make amends with a friend, our guide to the best flowers to say sorry has a bloom for every occasion.
While we’re sure your loved one would be delighted to receive any bunch of flowers along with a heartfelt and sincere message of apologies, choosing blooms with a special meaning will add a thoughtful touch to your gift.
Our guide includes everything from romantic bouquets to say sorry to a partner, to the best flowers for friends featuring the likes of white lilies, yellow tulips, pink carnations and more. Here are the best "I'm Sorry" flowers.
Lilies
While lilies might not be the first flower that springs to mind when you want to say ‘I’m sorry’, these elegant blooms are rich in meaning and sincerity. White lilies are often seen at weddings or funerals, as they are a sign of purity and rebirth, but also hold many of the sentiments of an apology. If you need to apologise to a friend, opt for pink lilies, a symbol of love and admiration or yellow lilies, a gesture of thankfulness.Â
Roses
If you need apology flowers for a partner, you can’t go wrong with a bunch of red roses. One of the most romantic bouquets, red roses aren’t just for Valentine’s Day and can be given to a loved one year round to convey a message of unconditional love. A single rose signifies love at first sight, or years later, means ‘I still love you’, while a bunch of 15 roses is often given after a forgotten anniversary or special date to say ‘I’m sorry’.
You could even combine red roses with other colours to enrich the meaning of the bouquet. For example, white roses are a symbol of unity and new beginnings, while pink roses are a great choice for a friend as a sign of gratitude and admiration.
Orchids
Like with many flowers and plants, each different colour of orchid has its own special meaning. However, in general, this flowering plant is seen as a symbol of love and thoughtfulness (and it’s also one of the best plants for wellbeing).
When it comes to choosing the right apology orchid, consider what you want this gift to convey. While white orchids are a symbol of purity and humility and make an excellent choice for an apology gift, yellow orchids signify new beginnings and are seen as a sign of friendship. You could also go with green orchids, a sign of good luck and fortune.
Carnations
With a history spanning 2,000 years, it’s no surprise carnations are rich in symbolism. Thanks to the sweet scent of these fluffy blooms they’ve become a popular choice worldwide, and are often given on Mother’s Day.
Generally, carnations are associated with devotion and love, but their meanings vary depending on the colour you choose. If you want to make amends with a friend, opt for a beautiful bunch of pink blooms, a symbol of gratitude, or a bouquet of white flowers, representing purity, good luck and new beginnings. While they don’t have the happiest of meanings, yellow carnations are also acceptable when you need to apologise. A sign of disappointment, they’ll show your loved one you truly mean it when you say ‘I’m sorry’.
Tulips
We don’t know anyone who wouldn’t be happy to receive a bouquet of tulips as an apology gift. These flowers are sure to put a smile on their face. What’s more, they also symbolise deep love and rebirth so are a perfect gift if you need to say sorry to a loved one. There are over 3,000 varieties of tulips and each colour has a slightly different meaning that’s worth considering when looking for apology flowers. White tulips signify respect, forgiveness and a fresh start, while on the other hand yellow tulips are a sign of hope. Then you’ve got red tulips, which are full of romance and pink tulips, a symbol of affection and care.
Hyacinths
Hyacinths are one of the best plants to give someone you need to apologise to. With delicate star-shaped flowers and a sweet and heady fragrance, they are a symbol of peace, commitment, sincerity, and loyalty. If you’re asking for forgiveness, opt for purple hyacinths which signify regret, or to convey sincerity give them blue hyacinths.
Daffodils
A symbol of new beginnings, if you want to apologise to someone and turn over a new leaf, give them a bouquet of joyful daffodils. The official March birth flower, daffodils bloom in spring so they are also seen as a sign of rebirth and new beginnings. Classic yellow daffodils evoke joy alone, but can also be paired with other stems, like tulips and irises, for a sunny apology bouquet.
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