Mother's Day Gift Ideas and Marketing Tips for Florists

Popular Mother's Day Gifts

  • Greeting cards remain a top gift, with 75% of people planning to buy one.
  • Flowers are another popular choice, with 72% planning to purchase them (up from 68% in 2021). Other popular gifts include special outings and gift cards.
  • Mother's Day and the Floral Industry

    Mother's Day is the third biggest revenue-generating holiday for florists, following Valentine's Day and Christmas/Hanukkah. It accounts for 26% of all holiday floral sales and 24% of all holiday floral revenue.

    Marketing Tips for Florists:

  • Plan Early: The high volume of orders requires careful planning and organization.
  • Promote "Mother's Day Week": Many customers are flexible with delivery dates. Promote the week leading up to Mother's Day to handle more orders efficiently.
  • Highlight Early Delivery as a Positive: Customers can surprise their moms early and show they're thinking of them.

  • By understanding popular gifts and using effective marketing strategies, florists can capitalize on the busy Mother's Day season.