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Need a gift for the man in your life? Want a present that shows him how you feel about him? Send him flowers just like he does for you. Usually a woman’s biggest concern when choosing a gift for a man is how he would react to receiving flowers. Well from our professional experience we can tell you Men love receiving flowers!  This should not be surprising when you think about the reason behind this occurrence – men like to receive flowers for the same reason that they send them…to be recognized.  When you think about it logically, men are human beings too with the same feelings as women.  It is no different for men than for women, we all want to be appreciated and reassured at some time that they are loved by the ones we are with.

According to a recent survey conducted by the Society of American Florists, over 60% of men surveyed said that they would like to receive flowers on Valentine’s Day.  Every week at UpScale & Posh Flowers we deliver many flower gifts to men and have seen this steadily increase since 2002.  As within the floral industry in general, this is an indication as to how times have changed with flowers being a perfect fit for the men in your life.

When trying to decide on the appropriate time to send him flowers, simply take into consideration the occasions on which he sends you flowers.  If he sends flowers on your birthday, anniversary, or perhaps just as a “thank you” then those would be perfect occasions for sending him flowers. Send him flowers for job promotions, Valentine’s Day, or as a host gift, etc.  Most importantly don’t forget that no reason is often the best reason of all! Most women love receiving flowers for no reason and it should not be surprising that men feel the same way.  A surprise gift of flowers will surely seize his attention and capture his appreciation!

For every man, there is an appropriate flower choice! It is also important to keep in mind that certain flowers can symbolize powerful feelings.  We all like to feel special; however, it requires a bit more discretion when sending flowers to a man.  This is where UpScale & Posh Flowers can help, because we’ve been asking our customers and industry friends what flowers they recommend for guys. From romantic gestures to modern office arrangements, UpScale and Posh Flowers has a whole category devoted to just men (http://www.upscaleandposh.com/categories/Occasion/For-Him/).

When sending flowers to a guy you want to choose a “masculine” monochromatic palette.  Men are stimulated by color and are visually oriented. Research shows men prefer vivid hues such as orange, red, purple, bright yellow, and gold.   At UpScale & Posh Flowers, we have found that men much prefer tropical flowers such as:  Orchids, Anthuriums, Birds of Paradise, Heliconia, and Ginger.  These flowers have a   ”personality” and a “strong appearance.”

The style of the flower design is an important element to consider when sending flowers to a man.  Contemporary or exotic floral arrangements, with strong clean lines and a more natural style, are great selections for guys.  Linear or natural styles are more appropriate than “fluffy” ones.  Never send pastel colors or traditional ‘feminine” arrangements that are too frilly in design.

Professional florists’ can attest to the fact, that they have known for decades that men love flowers.  Currently, there is an increasing trend of men buying flowers for their offices and homes.  They also appreciated bright colorful floral arrangements on their desk or fragrant flowers in their foyers. Send flowers to the man in your life today!