What kind of flowers do women want for valentines day?

well im getting mine a single white rose

A red or yellow tulip? Am I weird in saying that?

I hate to speak for all women.. but as for me, I don’t like roses. It feels impersonal..and like something every other woman is getting.
I like flowers that are fragrant and a bit unique.. so my favorite is Stock (love the scent and how it looks) and I also like Hydrangea (though they aren’t so fragrant).

Well, it depends on the woman. I like purple irises. What kind of flowers does your girlfriend like?

roses :)

I don’t care to receive roses either, seems like everyone’s flower, and they wilt so fast.

I’ll be another to throw in a vote against roses. They are my least favorite flower to receive. Personally, I hate the way that they smell, but they do seem impersonal as mentioned above.

Get her a beautiful orchid.

Some don’t like flowers at all… [I’m one of those who are nonchalant to them]

Valentine
Not a red rose or a satin heart.

I give you an onion.
It is a moon wrapped in brown paper.
It promises light
like the careful undressing of love.

Here.
It will blind you with tears
like a lover.
It will make your reflection
a wobbling photo of grief.

I am trying to be truthful.

Not a cute card or a kissogram.

I give you an onion.
Its fierce kiss will stay on your lips,
possessive and faithful
as we are,
for as long as we are.

Take it.
Its platinum loops shrink to a wedding-ring,
if you like.

Lethal.
Its scent will cling to your fingers,
cling to your knife.

—by Carol Ann Duffy

If you think all women like the same things, your love life is going to be a bit rocky, I’m afraid. I, for instance, would love some yellow roses, some violets, or some daffodils. I have no appetite for pink things. Red roses are beautiful, but red’s not my color. But you see, to please me might not be to please your girlfriend.

Ask her what her favorite flowers are. Why not?

I’m a tiger-lily lady myself having received flowers only once in my life and they were red roses but I would find out what kind of flowers your lady likes. If you don’t think she’ll like like roses, daisies seem to be a good standby flower. You can also go to a florist or a grocery store if you’ve got a limited budget and get an everything bouquet. Those are just lovely and show that you put a little more effort into your bouquet than just picking up roses.

I love all flowers but do have a preference for red roses on Valentine’s Day.
They are lovely!
Why don’t you ask her what her favorite flower is?Maybe ask her favorite color?There could be a flower in her favorite color. :)

Dandy Lions. muhahahahahaaaaa. Then when you give them too her you go, “Momma had a baby and the head popped off.” and shoot the flower bud at her.

I’m not a fan of roses. I would love something very colorful. I think a mixture of different flowers is more personal than a bouquet of plain red roses.

I’m not into the whole hallmark holiday thing, but if it was going, I’d like an Orchid

believe it or not i know of two beautiful women, one my wife, the other a longtime play sister, who do not care for flowers at all. although valentine’s day is designed for chocolate and flowers, it should be celebrated with tailor-made gifts of affection and not the stereotypical. i appreciate fresh flowers more than my wife does.

I like daffodils, pansies and sunflowers.

Everyone is different. But I would say at least with my friends and I, roses aren’t as impressive as wildflowers and fragrant offbeat choices. Roses are just old hat.

If you’re going to be with her, call around to flower shops and ask for rose petals. Often they will collect them (from all of the arrangements they are doing for V-day) and sell them. Make a path and throw the rest in the bathtub. That shit is magic.

It depends on the woman. Some women like traditional roses, others don’t. I actually would prefer to receive a bouquet of Easter Lillies or Amaryllis.

And some women are allergic to flowers.

I like roses, but I prefer yellow ones with a little pink or orange around the edges.

I like snap dragons. (: They are so different and unique. Something different if that’s what you’d want. If not.. roses as always. (=

I like flowers, but I don’t want my husband spending a bunch of money on them for Valentine’s day.
I would rather have him bring home some dinner, or take me out to eat.
I would rather have some of my favorite hand lotion or some fresh berries with whipped cream.
I would like a pint of expensive ice cream or best of all…
Take my vehicle and get it washed and clean the inside (without bitching about all my “junk” that is in it.) Now that I would really love you for!

If you must get flowers one is enough.

A lot of female zombie fans would love to get a corpse flower surrounded by some Venus fly-traps. ;-)

Oh, we completely eschew the whole Valentine faux-holiday. But you have to make sure that both parties are in full agreement in advance. But if you must, don’t go the roses route – it’s cliche. Beyond that, it depends on her. Is she colorful? A mixed bouquet. Elegant? Some orchids. Personally, I could go for something like this.

Yet some do adore a dozen long-stemmed red roses, which remain popular. To them, nothing seems more lavish or apropos. Nothing else quite measures up to the lushness and the sense of extravagance. If you’ve never, ever received them, mightn’t you want to, once in your life? I’m glad I did. So again—it’s best to know the woman’s own preferences.

@Jeruba Ok, some roses are nice, just not the same old tired grocery store bunch. Especially when no thought or creativity goes in to the choice.

Just grabbing a bunch of random grocery store roses? Oh, no, definitely not for Valentine’s Day.

I’m a female who likes just about all flowers but for V-Day I do like roses, especially if they have a scent. Many floral shops buy flowers grown for looks and longevity rather than scent which makes me sad but now and then you can find the fragrant, garden smelling kinds at mini marts, grocery stores and corner bucket stands. Lillies are always gorgeous too and like roses, they come in a multitude of colors.

One of my best Valentine’s Day (or any other day) gift was a rose bush and the muscle to dig the hole, enrich the soil and plant the bush.

The roses will be here long after I am only a memory. Blossoms are double, deep magenta, and very fragrant.

I agree with Jeruba, ask her. I’m not really into flowers much for valentine’s day though. I would prefer a wonderful experience. Not an expensive experience, but something that was well thought out and said “I want to spend my time with you”. Whatever you decide, I hope she loves it and I think it is very sweet that you are asking this queston a couple of weeks plus out. Just doing that would win points from me.

My husband bought me a live orchid (plant) for our first V day. I loved it. I wish I could say I have kept it alive this whole time (over 10 years ago) but no such luck. If she is good with plants, however, I would recommend going this route.
I gave my husband a live bonsai tree one year. We do still have that. He LOVES it. He waters and/or talks to it every day.
My personal favorite flowers are gardenias and magnolias, not a popular V day choice…
In a nutshell, I would say it depends on the person. Does she have a green thumb? Is she romantic? Traditional? Finding what she would like (and nailing it) is even better than the gift, itself. It’s a way of telling her you care, you value her interests and opinion and you notice what is important to her.
I’m sure whatever you get her will be lovely. Good luck!

I like tulips and daffodils.

Not saying I ever gotten any from a guy, but those two are nice.