The List: Mother's Day flowers

If you’re a mother, there’s a good chance your near future is flowering. And if you have a mother, pondering a plant purchase is probable. Flowers and plants are undeniably popular Mother’s Day gifts — fitting, as flowers are plain pretty and, with love and care, keep growing. Here are a few interesting facts about Mother’s Day flowers from the Society of American Florists.

• In terms of dollars spent, Mother’s Day accounts for one-fourth of holiday floral purchases — about the same as Easter and a bit less than Christmas and Chanukah.
• Twenty-eight percent of men and 26 percent of women bought flowers or plants for Mother’s Day in 2010.
• Among flowers and plants purchased for Mother’s Day, 63 percent are fresh flowers, 35 percent are outdoor plants, 22 percent are flowering houseplants and 12 percent are green houseplants.
• Fifty-eight percent of buyers bought for their moms; 28 percent bought for wives.
• The most popular Mother’s Day flowers include Callas, Freesia, Gerberas, Hydrangeas, Irises, Lilies, Orchids, Roses and Tulips.
• Emerging trends in color combinations include hot pink and orange, citron and purple and pink, coral and turquoise.