Saying sorry with flowers
An argument, a forgotten appointment, one word too many: sometimes an apology is due, and the first step is difficult. A bouquet cannot replace a conversation, but it opens the door to one. It shows that you have reflected and that the relationship matters to you. What counts most are the words on the card.
Which flowers suit an apology?
In the language of flowers, some blooms carry a clear message:
- Purple hyacinths: the classic plea for forgiveness, with a delicate fragrance. In winter and spring. Hyacinths
- White tulips: peace and a fresh start, plain and honest. Tulips
- Pink roses: affection and appreciation, without overstating it. Pink flowers
- White roses: sincerity and the wish to begin anew. White flowers
- Lilac and violet flowers: regret and thoughtfulness. Purple flowers
Red roses tend to say “I love you”. They suit a romantic relationship, but are better avoided among friends or at work. Our bouquets are Mono-Bouquets: a single type of flower in one colour, without filler greenery. This way each flower shows its natural beauty, and the bouquet stays fresh for longer.
The right words on the card
Brief, honest and without justification works best. State what you are apologising for and make an offer, for example “I am sorry that I reacted the way I did. May I invite you to dinner?”. We print your text word for word, in any language.
In a professional context, too, flowers are a strong gesture, for instance after a mistake with a client or a missed appointment. In such cases, white or yellow flowers and a factual card are fitting.
How your apology arrives
You choose the delivery day yourself, days or weeks in advance. From the Express selection we deliver the next day if you order by midnight; all other flowers from the day after tomorrow. Delivery takes place from Monday to Saturday.
In the region from Basel to Winterthur and Lucerne and all places in between our own couriers hand over the flowers in person, in gift wrapping with a bow. To the rest of Switzerland, partners deliver in a flower box with a water supply. Delivery costs a flat CHF 5, and is free from two bouquets. After the handover, you will receive a photo of the delivered flowers.
