Flowers are a great way to let someone who is ill know you're thinking of them. They are not only a wonderful way to brighten up a hospital room, but can also ease the loneliness of recovering at home. They are a beautiful and sincere way to lift spirits, bring a smile to a dear ones face or brighten up a room. In fact, flowers are usually always the trick to cheer someone up.

Ordering Tips

How do I order flowers to be delivered to a hospital?

When you call your florist, have the following information ready when you call your florist: the name of the hospital, the patient's name, room number (if possible) and when you want the flowers delivered. Also, make sure you check if the hospital has a policy regarding flowers. Many urgent care and intensive care units do not allow flowers. Your florist will know about the hospitals in your area.

Is it okay to wait and send get well flowers once someone returns home from the hospital?

Definetely. Flowers are a great way to let someone know you're thinking of him, even if you can't visit him in person. Patients look forward to getting home and flowers are the perfect way to welcome them and to help ease the pain and speed recovery.

What if he or she is sick in bed or just feeling blue?

Flowers are a beautiful gesture any time. They are a simple, sincere and unobtrusive way to lift spirits, bring a smile to a tired face or brighten up a room for someone who is under the weather. In fact, they might be just the trick to cheer someone up.

I heard that flowers are good for your health. Is that true?

According to recent behavioral research conducted at Rutgers University, the presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, heightens feelings of life satisfaction and affects social behavior in a positive manner far beyond what is normally believed. "Common sense tells us that flowers make us happy," said Dr. Jeanette Haviland-Jones, lead researcher on the study. "Now, science shows that not only do flowers make us happier than we know, they have strong positive effects on our emotional well being."