Thank you flowers: saying thanks simply in Switzerland

Thank you flowers: saying thanks without overdoing it

Thanks comes across best with very little: a medium seasonal bouquet, somewhere between CHF 40 and 60, with a handwritten note. We look at which flowers suit the occasion, the right moment to deliver and the online florists worth knowing.

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Our advice

Three situations, three ways to say thank you

The right gesture depends above all on the context. Here is how we go about it in the most common cases.

After a dinner invitation. Send the flowers the next day rather than on the evening itself: your hosts will not have to deal with a vase in the middle of the meal. A medium seasonal bouquet between CHF 40 and 60 is plenty, with a note that mentions a detail from the evening.

Thanking a teacher at the end of the year. The end of the school year is a good moment for a small country bouquet: daisies, campanulas and greenery. If the children sign the card, let them write it themselves. A potted plant is an alternative if the teacher is heading off on holiday straight afterwards.

A professional thank you or a colleague leaving. At the office, a plant or an orchid lasts longer than a cut bouquet and sits easily on a work surface. Have it delivered on a working day to reception, clearly stating the recipient’s name along with the floor or the department.

Frequently asked questions

Which flowers should you give to say thank you?

The sweet pea is the flower associated with gratitude in the language of flowers. Hydrangeas, campanulas and daisies work very well too, as does a small country bouquet mixing several seasonal flowers. The main thing is to keep it simple and easy to read.

How much should you spend on a thank you bouquet?

A medium seasonal bouquet, roughly CHF 40 to 60, matches a thank you nicely. Beyond that, the message shifts register and can make the person uncomfortable. It is the handwritten note with the bouquet that makes the difference, not the number of stems.

When should thank you flowers be delivered?

The day after the event or within the following week. A thank you that arrives quickly keeps its meaning, even with a modest bouquet. With some florists, an order placed early in the day can go out express in Geneva and Lausanne.

Flowers or a plant to thank a colleague?

For a professional thank you, a plant or an orchid on the desk lasts longer than a cut bouquet. A bouquet stays warmer for a colleague leaving or a favour done on a personal level. Both are perfectly fine, so choose according to the context.

What should you write on the thank you card?

Two lines are enough: name what the person did and say what it meant to you. Avoid generic formulas. A simple thank you followed by your first name works better than a long text, especially if the card is handwritten.