Navigate the world of the language of flowers with our ultimate guide to picking the perfect petals for your family. Whether you’re sneaking in a “thanks for not grounding me” to your parents on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, giving a nod of admiration to your gram and gramp on Grandparent’s Day, or subtly reminding your siblings why you’re the favorite on Siblings Day (kidding, of course), flowers can shout your most heartfelt feelings from the rooftops. At Al’s Florist, the best flower shop in Hollywood, we’ve got the scoop on which symbolic blooms will strengthen and celebrate those family ties.

Send Love & Gratitude to Your Parents

When you want to show your parents some major love for everything they’ve done for you, nothing says it better than a bunch of roses and peonies — they’re perfect symbols of love! To throw in a sweet “thanks for everything,” mix in some gorgeous ranunculus, lilies, and trendy, peach-colored blooms that give gratitude. Whether it’s a special day like Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, or you’re just feeling super appreciative of their love, these flowers say, “You’re the best Mom and Dad!”

Show Your Respect & Admiration for Grandparents

When picking out flowers for your grandparents, go for something classy like orchids and irises — they’re super elegant and add tons of color to bouquets. Want to send a bit of springtime cheer? Bright daffodils are 100% your answer! And if you’re wondering about purple asters for Grandparents’ Day, yes! Purple asters have a royal vibe representing “only the best” for your grandma and grandpa, showing some major love and respect.

Celebrate the Cheerfulness & Wisdom of Aunts & Uncles

For those endlessly cool aunts and uncles in your life, pick a bouquet that’s full of character! Start with indigo flowers like thistle, anemone, iris, and delphinium. They’re totally gorgeous and a special nod to all that wisdom they’ve been dishing out all your life — and we love to see it! And because your favorite aunts and uncles bring sunshine and fun to every get-together, sunny yellow stems and birds of paradise perfectly reflect their personalities.

Thank Siblings & Cousins for Their Friendship & Strength

Your siblings and cousins, whether younger or older, have probably always been there for you. So when you want to surprise them with a bouquet that’s high-key as fun as they are, start with chrysanthemums and snapdragons – because, just like them, these blooms are all about resilience and standing tall no matter what. Add yellow blooms and alstroemeria to recognize the unbreakable friendships you share with them. And for a fresh, cool accent, reach for that eucalyptus! Now, that’s a bouquet that honors the friendship and strength of your closest crew!

Spread Peace & Positivity to Your Chosen Fam

Celebrate your chosen fam — the friends who feel more like sibs and soulmates — with a bouquet that’s all about peace and love! Include the brightest and boldest sunflowers and hydrangeas; these big blooms radiate a warm yet serene energy that can light up any room. Pair them with colorful gerbera daisies for a cheerful pop of positivity. These are the kinds of stems that say, “Thank you for the peace you bring into my life,” — and we are so here for this!

Whether you’re across the room or across the country, sending a bouquet from Al’s Florist is like receiving the best hug ever! Choose a bouquet rich in symbolism and shower your fam with all the love you’ve got.