V-Day Flowers: Choosing and Sending Valentine's Day Flowers

V-Day flowers are the flowers given on Valentine's Day, 14 February, and the classic choice is red roses, the long-standing symbol of romantic love. Tulips, peonies, ranunculus and mixed bouquets in red, pink and white are equally good choices, especially if you want something more personal. What matters most is matching the flowers to the person and getting them delivered on the day itself.

Valentine's Day is one of the busiest days of the year for florists, and that changes how you should plan. Below you will find what each popular flower says, how colours and stem counts are read (with a few customs specific to Russia), how to choose for a new relationship versus a long marriage, and how to time an order so the bouquet arrives fresh on 14 February.

The classic V-Day flowers and what they say

Red roses remain the default for a reason: they say passion and commitment without any need for words. A single long red rose is a confident, elegant gesture; a dense bouquet of red roses reads as a big declaration. If you are in a settled relationship, deep burgundy or dark red varieties feel more mature than bright scarlet.

Pink roses speak of tenderness, admiration and gratitude. They suit early stages of a relationship, when red might feel too much, and they also work for a partner who simply prefers softer colours. White roses mean sincerity and new beginnings, and in combination with red they form a classic Valentine's contrast.

Tulips are the natural alternative in February. In Russia they are associated with the coming spring and are hugely popular in the run-up to 8 March, so a tulip bouquet on 14 February feels light, fresh and slightly playful. Red tulips stand for declared love, pink ones for affection. Peonies, if available, symbolise romance and good fortune; ranunculus, with their many layered petals, say you find someone charming.

Colours, numbers and customs to know for Russia

If your Valentine lives in Russia or comes from a Russian-speaking family, one rule matters more than any colour meaning: give an odd number of flowers. Even numbers are traditionally reserved for funerals and remembrance. This applies to bouquets of up to roughly fifteen stems; in very large bouquets nobody counts, but for 3, 5, 7, 9 or 11 stems, an odd count is essential.

Yellow flowers carry a mixed reputation among older Russian speakers, who may read them as a sign of separation or jealousy. Younger people usually see yellow simply as cheerful, but on Valentine's Day it is safer to keep yellow as an accent rather than the main colour. Carnations, despite being lovely and long-lasting, are strongly associated with Victory Day and official occasions in Russia, so they are not the first choice for a romantic gift.

Russian Valentine's Day habits have their own flavour too. Our article Valentine's Day Flowers in Russia: What People Actually Give covers local trends in more detail, from compact bouquets for a new romance to large rose arrangements for partners of many years.

Bouquets we can deliver

Bouquet of 1 yellow sunflowers

$13

Bouquet of 3 white roses with eucalyptus, 50 cm

$18

Bouquet of 3 red roses with eucalyptus, 50 cm

$18

Bouquet of 3 pink roses with eucalyptus, 50 cm

$18

Choosing flowers for the person, not the holiday

The best V-Day bouquet is one that shows you know the recipient. Think about the flowers they buy for themselves, the colours they wear and the style of their home. Someone with a minimalist flat will enjoy a tight bouquet of one variety far more than a busy mix; a person who loves gardens will appreciate a loose, airy arrangement with greenery and textured flowers.

For a first Valentine's Day together, a compact bouquet of pink or cream roses, tulips or ranunculus strikes the right tone: warm, attentive and not overwhelming. For a long relationship, it is your chance to go bigger or more personal - repeat the flowers from your wedding bouquet, choose her favourite colour, or send peonies or roses in a rich shade that you would never pick on an ordinary day.

Do not forget friends and family. Galentine's bouquets for close friends, flowers for a mother or grandmother, or a small bunch of tulips for a colleague have become common in Russia as well. For these, lighter colours - white, peach, lilac - are a safer choice than deep red, which keeps its romantic meaning.

Timing: when to order Valentine's flowers

Demand for flowers peaks sharply around 14 February, and the most popular red rose bouquets go first. The calmest way to handle this is to order in advance: you can pre-order with us 1-30 days ahead and choose a time window for delivery - 09-12, 12-15, 15-18 or 18-21 - or an exact time with an accuracy of plus or minus 30 minutes.

Morning delivery has a special charm on Valentine's Day: the flowers set the tone for the whole day and the recipient can show them to colleagues or friends. If your Valentine works, an afternoon delivery to the office is a visible gesture; if you are planning a dinner, an evening window makes the flowers part of the occasion. Think about where the person will actually be at that time and give us that address.

If you remember late, express delivery in large cities takes 1-2 hours after the order is confirmed. Still, on 14 February itself we would always advise ordering as early in the day as you can. For general advice on deadlines, see our guide to cut-off times for same-day flowers in Russia.

Ordering V-Day flowers to Russia from abroad

Many of our customers are abroad and want their Valentine in Russia to receive flowers on the day. We deliver flowers across Russia. City delivery costs 500 RUB; for remote districts and suburbs the operator confirms the price when confirming the order. You choose a bouquet in the catalogue and pay online on the site by bank card, SBP or Yandex Pay.

Delivery is anonymous by default: the courier does not name the sender, which suits secret admirers perfectly. If you want to be recognised, write it in the card - a card with your text is free, and on Valentine's Day it is often the part people keep longest. A few warm lines in Russian or English mean more than any long message.

The courier calls the recipient about 15 minutes before arrival. If the recipient is not there, we agree a second delivery the same day or hand the flowers to a neighbour or concierge with your consent. To agree the address, time and card text, or to receive a photo of the bouquet before it goes out, message a manager on WhatsApp.

Helping a Valentine's bouquet last into March

February flowers face a hard test: they travel through frost and then land in a warm, dry flat. Tell your Valentine, or write it in the card, to unwrap the bouquet, recut the stems at an angle by 1-2 cm and put it in a clean vase with cool water straight away. Leaves below the waterline should come off, and the water should be changed every day or two with a fresh cut each time.

Keep the vase away from radiators, sunny windowsills and the fruit bowl: ripening fruit releases ethylene, which ages flowers quickly. Roses that drop their heads can usually be revived by recutting and standing them in deep water for a few hours. With this simple care, a good rose bouquet stays beautiful for a week or longer, and tulips keep opening and changing shape almost every day. We deliver bouquets across Russia in 1–2 hours.