Mother's Day Gifting: Our Favorite Plants for Mom
Last updated: May 02 2023
Key takeaways
Living plants make meaningful Mother's Day gifts because they continue growing and blooming for years, creating lasting memories beyond a traditional bouquet.
Orchids offer elegant, long-lasting blooms that brighten indoor spaces with minimal care, making them a popular gift for plant lovers.
Rose Trees combine classic rose beauty with a unique tree form, producing colorful, fragrant blooms that create a stunning focal point in gardens and patios.
Another season for gifting is upon us, and it's one of our favorites: Mother's Day! If you haven't gotten the perfect gift yet, we're here to help with our favorite plants...perfect for springtime and beyond.
Forget the wilted roses from the supermarket, or plants delivered in vases that last only a week or less. Our favorite picks are grown to last, long after Mom's day of celebration is over!
So, what to get for Mother's Day?
1. Bambino Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree
It's truly the gift that keeps on giving. And though it may not be what you traditionally think of when it comes to Mother's Day gifting, it's perfect for a richly-hued, full look that lasts from season to season.
It's ideal for indoor decor and living, from living room corners to offices and beyond. In fact, its large, glossy violin-shaped leaves are its namesake, perfectly contrasting against a sleek trunk and setting the Bambino Fiddle-Leaf apart from the rest...from May to December and beyond.
2. Phenomenal Lavender
Merging elegance with unbelievable strength, the Phenomenal™ Lavender is a staple for spring. In fact, this amazing pick can survive in conditions that other lavender plants can't - extreme heat and cold pose no problem for this adaptable favorite.
These lavenders even grow extremely well in containers and can be placed on the porch or patio. And the Phenomenal's purple blooms and compact size make it the perfect decoration for tabletops and or lonely corners.
3. Dwarf Radicans Gardenia
It's like perfume for the garden. But our Dwarf Radicans Gardenia is so versatile that it can be placed anywhere, from backyards to plant beds or even in containers on patios.
Basically, the Dwarf Radicans Gardenia is like a miniature version of the go-to favorite, with all its fragrance and loveliness but a few more benefits, like soil adaptability, a more manageable size and pretty portability.
It's the perfect gift because it ticks all the boxes of a landscape must-have with the added perk of vibrant versatility.
But whether you go for the Dwarf Radicans or select a favorite for the outdoor garden, like the timeless rose, you'll have the ideal gift for Mom. Don't wait - choose a few from our favorites on sale today!
Written by
Blair Brown
Blair is the Content Marketing Manager at Trees.com, and though she's not your traditional gardener, the planting world is definitely growing on her (pun intended!). She's enjoyed digging into plant care and maintenance and growing her plant collection, especially with exotic indoor varieties.
