Flowers have been admired for their beauty and symbolism across generations, often marking life’s most meaningful moments. At graduation, they take on a special role, representing achievement, growth, and new beginnings. However, did you know different blooms and colours carry their own significance? To make choosing the perfect blooms easier, Daily Blooms has put together a handy graduation flower guide.

Roses
When it comes to graduation bouquets, roses are a timeless choice, and different colours carry their own special meaning. White roses are perfect for celebrating fresh beginnings, symbolising a new chapter and the promise of future achievements. Red roses convey admiration and respect, offering heartfelt congratulations to mark a job well done. Pink roses, gentler than the passionate red roses, are ideal for expressing appreciation, admiration, and encouragement, a softer way to say “well done” while still making the moment feel special. Each rose carries its own message, so choose wisely to ensure your bouquet speaks exactly what you want to say. 

Orchids
Exquisite and elegant, orchids symbolise love, strength, and refinement. They are a fitting tribute to the resilience graduates have shown throughout their studies and the determination they carry as they embark on the next chapter of their lives. Unlike many blooms, orchids have a longer lifespan, allowing your thoughtful gesture to continue brightening a graduate’s space well beyond the special day, serving as a daily reminder of their achievements and the support behind them.

Sunflowers
Vibrant and cheerful, sunflowers are a symbol of happiness, good fortune, and fresh beginnings. Their bright, sunny faces instantly lift spirits, making them the perfect choice to celebrate the joy and achievement of graduation day. Sunflowers also carry a sense of optimism and encouragement, a way to cheer on new graduates as they step into the next chapter of their lives. Gifting a bouquet of sunflowers is not just a nod to success, but a reminder to embrace every opportunity ahead with confidence and a smile. 

Tulips
Tulips are vibrant and wonderfully versatile blooms, each colour telling its own unique story.

• Purple: Royalty and admiration

• Yellow: Friendship and joy 

• Red: Love and passion

• Pink: Affection and happiness 

With so many meanings wrapped up in their petals, tulips make a thoughtful and expressive choice for celebrating life’s milestones, especially graduation day.

Peonies
Refined and sophisticated, peonies are a timeless favourite, the kind of bloom that feels instantly celebratory. Often seen as symbols of prosperity, good fortune, love, and honour, they’re the perfect way to mark such a meaningful milestone. Their lush, full petals and soft fragrance embody elegance and abundance, perfectly capturing the pride and sense of possibility that graduation day brings.

Graduation marks both an ending and a beginning, a moment of pride, reflection, and excitement for what’s next. Flowers have a way of capturing all those emotions in one thoughtful gesture. Whether it's the strength of an orchid, the optimism of a sunflower, or the grace of a peony, each bloom tells a story of achievement and possibility. So, as you celebrate this milestone, let your choice of flower speak from the heart. A reminder that every success deserves to be celebrated beautifully.