For 1-800-Flowers.com, the most popular flowers during the Mother's Day season are roses, tulips, daisies and carnations, lilies and peonies – in that order, according to McCann.

The best companion plants for roses not only complement their beauty but also help deter pests, boost soil health and encourage vibrant blooms all season long ...

Tulips also tend to be less expensive than roses. At a Trader Joe’s in New York on the day before Valentine’s, a bouquet of 20 tulips costs $12.99, while a dozen roses were $14.99.

Two Dozen Red Roses for Mother’s Day These two dozen, beautiful red roses come with a cute heart-shaped "Happy Mother's Day" inflated balloon—such a perfect gift idea! Check price at 1-800-Flowers ...

Ben White Florist notes that purple roses symbolize “infatuation and desire”—as long as you’re not in one of the Central and South American countries where they are reserved for funerals ...

Lenten roses prefer partly shaded areas that have moist but not soggy soil. They also need soil with a high organic matter content, which can be achieved by adding a good amount of compost or ...

Color rules in tulip gardens designs. Springtime bulbs bloom throughout Longwood Gardens with the biggest concentration along Flower Garden Walk, where 220,000 bulbs are planted, says Roger Davis ...