Second Sunday in May
Mother's Day In Burton
Ask any florist which weekend of the year is the busiest, and the answer is the same across the country: Mother's Day. In Burton it arrives just as spring hits full stride, with lilacs in the air and gardens waking up. It is a day for showing the women who raised us that we noticed, and flowers have been the way we say it for generations. Because the demand is so heavy, a little forethought goes a long way.
Why Ordering Early Matters
Mother's Day is genuinely the peak of the florist year, and every shop feels it. Ordering a few days ahead — earlier if you can — means you get the flowers you actually want and a delivery window that lands when you need it, rather than a scramble on Saturday afternoon. Delivery routes fill up fast that weekend, so if Mom lives across town or across the county, booking early protects your timing. Same-day is sometimes doable, but selection thins and the good stuff goes first. A relaxed phone call earlier in the week beats standing at the counter on Mother's Day morning hoping for the best, and it lets our designers do their finest work.
Choosing By Her Personality
The best Mother's Day flowers reflect the woman, not just the date. For a classic, elegant mom, nothing beats a lush arrangement of roses and peonies in soft pinks. The gardener at heart lights up over a mixed spring bunch that looks freshly gathered — tulips, ranunculus, and lilac. A cheerful, no-fuss mom often prefers bright sunflowers or a sunny mix she can plunk on the kitchen table. And for a grandmother, a fragrant, generous arrangement feels fitting for someone who has earned every petal. Everyday arrangements run about $45 to $125 and a fuller centerpiece $75 to $150, so there is a lovely option at any budget. Tell your designer a little about her and let them tailor it.
Remembering Moms No Longer Here
Mother's Day is tender for anyone whose mother has passed, and flowers offer a gentle way to honor her. Some families bring a small arrangement to the cemetery; others keep her favorite bloom on the table at home as a quiet tribute during the day. If you are ordering for someone grieving a first Mother's Day without their mom, a soft, comforting bouquet with a heartfelt note says you remember too. There is no wrong way to mark it. Choosing the flower she loved best, or simply the colors that remind you of her, turns a hard day into a moment of remembrance and warmth rather than only absence.
In Season Right Now
Gift & Arrangement Ideas
- Lush rose and peony arrangement for a classic mom
- Freshly gathered spring mix for the gardener
- Bright sunny bouquet for a no-fuss mom
- Fragrant generous arrangement for a grandmother
- Comforting bouquet to remember a mom no longer here
Ready to send flowers?
Order online at bentleyflorist.com or call the shop and a designer will make it beautiful.