10 Romantic Flowers for Valentine’s Day to Win Heart

Valentine’s Day Flowers in Melbourne: A Florist’s Guide to Choosing the Perfect Blooms

Valentine’s Day and flowers have always gone hand in hand — but beautiful Valentine’s flowers don't have to mean a dozen red roses.

At Pash Flowers, we love creating Valentine's Day flowers that feel a little more personal. Think beautiful seasonal blooms, unexpected colour combinations, garden-style bouquets and, of course, gorgeous roses when they're looking their best.

From our flower shop in Brighton, we create Valentine's Day bouquets and arrangements for delivery across Melbourne, with each design made by our florists using fresh flowers selected for their colour, quality and seasonality.

Do Valentine's Day flowers have to be red roses?

Not at all.

Red roses will always be a Valentine's Day classic, and for good reason. They're romantic, beautiful and instantly recognisable.

But they're certainly not your only option.

Some of our favourite Valentine's arrangements mix roses with seasonal flowers in shades of pink, raspberry, peach, burgundy, lilac or soft pastels. Or, if your person loves colour, a bright mixed bouquet can feel far more personal than traditional red roses.

Our advice? Choose flowers that remind you of the person you're sending them to.

Roses

There's something undeniably special about a beautiful rose.

Rather than focusing only on traditional red, we love working with roses in unexpected colours and varieties — from soft blush and antique tones to rich reds, pinks and warmer peachy shades.

Mixed through seasonal flowers, roses can create something romantic without feeling overly traditional.

Dahlias

February falls right in the middle of dahlia season in Melbourne, making them one of our favourite flowers to work with around Valentine's Day.

They're full of personality, come in incredible colours and have that abundant, garden-style feeling we love at Pash.

Depending on what's coming through the market, dahlias can be gorgeous mixed with roses and other summer flowers for a Valentine's bouquet that feels colourful, romantic and a little different.

Hydrangeas

Big, fluffy and beautiful, hydrangeas are another summer favourite.

They add softness and abundance to an arrangement and come in some incredible colours — from pinks and blues through to greens, whites and more unusual antique tones.

They're particularly beautiful in larger vase arrangements when you want to send something with a bit of impact.

Orchids

For something more sculptural, orchids can be beautiful in a Valentine's arrangement.

We often use them as an interesting feature rather than creating an entire bouquet from orchids. Their shape brings movement to a design and works beautifully alongside softer seasonal flowers.

They're a lovely choice for someone whose style is a little more modern.

Seasonal summer flowers

Some of the best flowers for Valentine's Day aren't necessarily the ones you'd expect.

February gives us access to some beautiful summer flowers, and what's available can change from week to week depending on our growers and Melbourne's weather.

That's why we love designing with the season rather than following an exact flower recipe.

There might be incredible dahlias one week, beautiful hydrangea the next, or a rose variety at market that's simply too good to leave behind.

That's part of what makes florist-designed flowers special.

How to choose Valentine's flowers they'll actually love

Think about the person you're buying for rather than what you think Valentine's Day flowers are supposed to look like.

Do they love pink? Send pink.

Is their home colourful? Choose something bright and joyful.

Are they more understated? A beautiful arrangement in softer tones might suit them perfectly.

And if you really don't know, that's where florist's choice comes in.

Tell us a little about the person, choose your size and colour preference, and let our florists work with the best seasonal flowers available that week.

Bouquet or vase arrangement?

Both make beautiful Valentine's gifts, but they have a slightly different feel.

A wrapped bouquet is perfect for someone who loves arranging flowers at home and already has plenty of vases.

A vase arrangement arrives already designed and ready to enjoy — no hunting through the cupboard for the right vase and no arranging required.

If you're sending flowers to someone's workplace, a vase arrangement can be particularly handy.

Ordering Valentine's Day flowers in Melbourne

Valentine's Day is one of the busiest days of the year for florists, so if you know you'd like to send flowers, we always recommend ordering ahead.

Ordering early gives you the best choice and means you can relax knowing it's organised.

Pash Flowers creates Valentine's Day flowers from our shop at 403 Bay Street, Brighton, with flower delivery available across Melbourne.

Every arrangement is individually made by our florists, with the exact flowers guided by what's fresh, seasonal and looking beautiful at the time.

Valentine's Day, the Pash way

For us, Valentine's flowers don't need to follow a formula.

They can be romantic, colourful, soft, wild, elegant or completely unexpected.

What matters is that they're beautiful, thoughtfully chosen and feel right for the person receiving them.

Explore our fresh flowers online or visit Pash Flowers in Brighton to find something they'll love.