Support, Loss & Encouragement
Encouragement Flowers for a Difficult Time
To encourage someone through a hard stretch — a diagnosis, a job loss, or a season that is simply heavy — send warm, uplifting flowers like sunflowers, gerbera daisies, alstroemeria, and snapdragons in bright, steadying colors. The point is presence, not fixing anything; keep the card simple and honest rather than reaching for silver linings that rarely land.
Written by the Burton Floral Design team · Published July 24, 2026
Flowers That Fit
Sunflower
Helianthus annuusBig, sunny faces that read as warmth and optimism — the signature flower of late summer.
Gerbera Daisy
Gerbera jamesoniiBig, bold, single-bloom daisies in pure saturated colors — the definition of a cheerful flower.
Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria aureaThe workhorse of the cooler — long-lasting, budget-friendly, and multiple blooms on every stem.
Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majusTall spires of stacked blooms that bring height and old-garden charm to any arrangement.
Aster
Aster novi-belgiiDaisy-like sprays that fill an arrangement with small, star-shaped blooms.
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum morifoliumLong-lasting, densely petaled, and available in more forms than almost any cut flower.
Colors That Work
Worth Avoiding
- —Silver-lining or "everything happens for a reason" card messages — they sting
- —Somber, muted palettes when the goal is a lift of warmth and color
- —Fragile arrangements that add a chore during an already hard time
The Practical Part
How big to go
Small to medium — a warm, cheerful arrangement. This is about steady encouragement, so a bright vase that needs no fuss is ideal.
Where to send it
Home, usually, where they can sit with the gesture privately. If you know they would welcome it at work, a small desk arrangement can brighten a hard day.
When to send it
Any time during the difficult stretch, and especially in the quieter later weeks when other people's support has faded. A gesture that arrives after the initial wave often means the most.
What to spend
A budget-friendly to moderate arrangement is plenty — warmth carries this gesture, not size. For a long, hard stretch, a series of smaller deliveries offers steady encouragement rather than a single peak of support.
What To Write On The Card
The card is the hard part. Take any of these as-is, or as a starting point.
“Thinking of you today and holding you close.”
“No advice, just a reminder that you are not alone in this.”
“One day at a time. I am here for all of them.”
“Something bright for the windowsill, and a lot of love from me.”
“This is hard, and you are handling it. I am in your corner.”
Mistakes People Make
- Writing silver-lining messages that minimize what they are going through
- Only reaching out at the start, then going quiet as the hard weeks continue
- Choosing somber tones when uplifting warmth is what they need
Common Questions
What flowers say stay strong or hang in there?
Warm, uplifting flowers in bright colors — sunflowers, gerbera daisies, alstroemeria, and snapdragons. They offer a genuine lift without pretending to fix anything, which is exactly the right note for someone in a hard stretch.
What should I write to encourage someone going through a hard time?
Keep it simple and honest: "Thinking of you, you are not alone in this." Avoid silver linings or reasons — those tend to sting more than help. Presence and steadiness comfort far more than trying to make the situation make sense.
Ready when you are
Send The Right Thing
Browse arrangements that fit this occasion, or call and tell us the situation — a designer will choose with you.