Which Flowers Are Appropriate to Send for a New Baby?

Roses, lisianthus and gerberas are appropriate flowers to send for a new baby, especially in a modest bouquet with little fragrance. Choose blooms the parents enjoy, check any scent sensitivities or pet concerns, and confirm that flowers are welcome if you plan to send them to a maternity ward.

Think of the bouquet as a gift for the parents: it should be easy to receive, display and care for while they settle into a new routine. If you are sending congratulations from abroad to family or friends in Russia, the most useful decisions are often the simplest ones—where the flowers should arrive, when someone can receive them and what you want your card to say.

Choose flowers for their scent, shape and ease of handling

Roses are a familiar choice when you want a bouquet that feels affectionate and celebratory. Cream, peach, pink and yellow can all work; choose according to the recipient’s taste rather than assuming that one colour is required. Rose fragrance varies considerably, so ask for help choosing a lightly scented option if strong perfume might bother the parents.

Lisianthus has soft, ruffled flowers that suit a gentle colour scheme, while gerberas give a bouquet a brighter, more informal character. Either can be a useful starting point when discussing a gift for new parents. Judge the whole arrangement, including its foliage and other flowers: choosing one lightly scented variety does not make every mixed bouquet lightly scented.

Lilies and strongly fragrant flowers deserve more thought in this setting. Their scent may be unwelcome in a bedroom or shared hospital room, and lily pollen can mark clothing and furnishings. If the household has cats, avoid true lilies and daylilies because they are highly toxic to them. Tell the manager about pets and known sensitivities before settling on a bouquet.

Use colour to reflect the parents, without rigid rules

You do not need to send pink for a girl or blue for a boy. White and green, peach and cream, or a cheerful mixture of colours can celebrate any new arrival. If you know that the parents prefer vivid flowers, a bright bouquet may be more personal than a pastel arrangement chosen only because it is traditionally associated with babies.

Flower meanings are useful as a starting point, but they are not a universal code. Pink roses are often associated with appreciation and affection, while yellow flowers can suggest warmth and friendship. Your relationship with the parents and the words in your card give the gift its clearest meaning; there is no need to find a flower that supposedly represents every wish.

For recipients who follow Russian flower-giving customs, an odd number of stems is customary in a simple celebratory bouquet; even numbers are associated with mourning. If you are choosing a counted-stem design, mention the occasion when discussing it. You can browse the bouquets catalogue with the parents’ favourite colours and preferred size in mind.

Bouquets we can deliver

Bouquet of 1 yellow sunflowers

$13

Bouquet of 3 white French roses with eucalyptus, 50 cm

$18

Bouquet of 3 red French roses with eucalyptus, 50 cm

$18

Bouquet of 3 pink roses with eucalyptus, 50 cm

$18

Decide between the maternity ward, discharge and home

Before arranging flowers for a maternity ward, ask the recipient or someone close to them whether the facility permits bouquets and how deliveries are received. Rules can differ between facilities and wards, and a parent may prefer to keep their room clear. Do not assume that a courier can enter the ward or take flowers directly to a bedside.

A bouquet for discharge can be a lovely gesture when the timing is agreed, but remember that the family may already be carrying bags and managing a car seat. Choose something one person can comfortably hold, and confirm the handover arrangements with the family. Our guide to flowers for a new baby in Russia explores the occasion in more detail.

Sending flowers home after the family returns can be easier to coordinate, particularly if discharge plans are still uncertain. A gift a few days later is still timely and may arrive when the first rush of messages has quietened. Ask for a convenient delivery window rather than treating the day of birth as a deadline; a manageable arrival matters more than being first.

Keep the bouquet manageable and the care straightforward

A modest bouquet is often more practical than a very large arrangement when surfaces are occupied by feeding supplies, cards and everyday essentials. Consider whether the recipient has a suitable vase and space to display the flowers. If you do not know, discuss the bouquet’s size and care needs before ordering instead of assuming the family can accommodate a tall or spreading design.

For cut flowers, start with a clean vase and fresh water. Remove leaves that would sit below the waterline, trim the stem ends with a clean, sharp tool, and use flower food according to its packet instructions if you have it. Check the water daily, replenish it as needed and change it when it becomes cloudy; remove fading stems promptly to keep the display tidy.

Place the bouquet on a stable surface away from direct sunlight, radiators and ripening fruit. Keep it out of reach of children and pets, and away from the baby’s cot, changing area and feeding equipment. Flowers are for the adults to enjoy as a room decoration; loose petals, foliage and decorative ties should not become things for a baby to handle.

Write a card that makes your congratulations personal

Address the parents by name, and include the baby’s name only if you know it has been confirmed and you have the spelling right. A short message is enough: “Congratulations on welcoming your little one. Thinking of you all and sending much love.” If you are close to the mother, a direct “Thinking of you, too” can make the message feel especially considerate.

Avoid guessing how the birth went or describing the parents’ feelings for them. Phrases such as “Enjoy every minute” can land awkwardly when someone is exhausted or recovering. Warm congratulations, affection and a simple wish for rest leave room for their actual experience. Include siblings or both parents when appropriate, without making assumptions about the family’s circumstances.

With Turboflora, a card with your text is free, and delivery is anonymous by default: the courier does not name the sender. If you want the family to know who sent the flowers, sign your card clearly. This is particularly useful when you are sending from abroad or several relatives are arranging gifts, since an unsigned message can leave the recipients guessing.

Arrange delivery to Russia around the family’s availability

We deliver flowers across Russia. City delivery costs 500 RUB; for remote districts and suburbs, the operator confirms the price when confirming the order. Before placing your order, gather the recipient’s name, phone number, delivery address and preferred timing. If the destination is a maternity facility, check its receiving rules with the family before agreeing the delivery details.

In large cities, express delivery is available in 1–2 hours after the order is confirmed. You can also arrange an exact time with a tolerance of plus or minus 30 minutes, choose a window of 09–12, 12–15, 15–18 or 18–21, or pre-order 1–30 days ahead. For a new baby gift, choose the timing around the recipient’s availability and keep uncertain discharge plans in mind.

Contact a manager on WhatsApp for help choosing a bouquet, agreeing the time, address and card text, or arranging a photo of the bouquet before delivery. The courier calls the recipient about 15 minutes before arrival. Let the family know to expect that call if you are coordinating the gift from another country.

If the recipient is absent, we agree a second delivery the same day or, with the sender’s consent, hand the flowers to a neighbour or concierge. Online checkout uses CloudPayments; check the options displayed at checkout for your card, as acceptance of every foreign card is not guaranteed. See delivery and payment when preparing your order.