19 Valentine's Day Flower Arrangements For Someone Special

Rose and Amaryllis Arrangement

Roses, which symbolize love, make a bold pairing with amaryllis blooms, which represent pride in a relationship. Show your partner how you truly feel about them with this simple and elegant bouquet. Find a wide-mouthed vase and cut floral foam to fit the vase before soaking it. Cut the stems of your flowers so they will create a dome shape (as seen in the photo) when arranged in the foam.

Flower Arrangement Gift Bag

Materials

• 1 bunch tulips (10 stems)
• scissors or florist snips
• floral preservative
• 14-ounce coffee can or a large jar
• florist tape
• Valentine gift bag

Step 1: Cut the rubber band that holds the flowers together, and trim an inch from the bottom of each stem. Remove excess foliage, leaving only a few leaves. Put stems in a bucket of clean water with floral preservative, and place in a cool, dark location for several hours or overnight to condition the flowers.

Step 2: Make a grid across the can opening with florist tape to accommodate several stems in each square. Wrap tape around the container several times to secure all pieces.

Step 3: Fill the can halfway full of water. Place it inside the gift bag, and arrange the flowers, distributing stems evenly within the grid.

Step 4: Deliver the arrangement. The blooms last longer in a cool environment, so don't leave them in a warm car for long.

Florist secret: The tulip is one of the few flowers that continue to grow after being cut, so the arrangement will change a little bit each day.

Peony and Oakleaf Hydrangea Arrangement

Place a ball of chicken wire in a widemouthed shallow vase filled with water. Fan out variegated pittosporum (the leaves with white edges) and oakleaf hydrangea branches (the cone-shaped flowers) on either side of the arrangement. Add a cluster of peonies toward the bottom midsection to give it weight before tucking in oakleaf hydrangea leaves toward the bottom right. If you can't find oakleaf hydrangeas at any of your local flower shops, you can replace it with any bloom that has a similar shape or a bloom that adds height to the arrangement.

The $25 Rose Display

Materials

• 1 dozen roses
• florist tape
• glass pitcher to use as a vase

A classic florist's trick gives roses a dramatic arc. Form a grid on the top of the vase with florist tape, and arrange the roses so they cover the grid. This helps the roses maintain your desired arrangement shape.

Potted Orchids

It doesn't get much easier than buying a potted orchid from your local florist. It is said that orchids represent rare and exotic beauty. When selecting an orchid from the store, check its roots to be sure they are plump and white or green in color. A healthy orchid will also have bright green leaves, several small flower buds on the plant, and a strong stem holding up its blooms.

Bold Red Arrangement

Arrange multiple bouquets of red tulips, roses, and ranunculus in a vessel from your house for a monochromatic look with lots of texture. All you'll need to pull off this look is a wide-mouthed vase, soaked floral foam cut to the shape of the vase, and two to three bunches of flowers of your choice.

The $20 Statement Bouquet

Materials

• mixed bouquet
• greenery
• florist wire
• twine
• any tall glass cylinder to use as a vase

Create a lush, artistic look by pairing greenery (snipped straight from the yard) with a few dramatic blooms. Secure loose stems with florist wire, and wrap with twine. You could even bring your own vase from home with you when you gift this bouquet.

Basket of Buds

We love how the colors in this arrangement scream "be my Valentine." You can use any basket around your house and line it with a plastic bag. Cut floral foam to fit the basket's shape and soak it in water. When it's time to arrange your flowers, be sure to vary the height at which you cut your flowers. We used roses and tulips here with green filler, but you can use whichever flowers you have on hand. For added drama, use a pencil to curl any long leaves that may be hanging over the edge of the basket.

Extraordinary Carnation Display

Carnations are a sturdy bloom. While they may be misunderstood, impress your valentine with a display of carnations of various colors that won't disappoint. Learn more about how to style carnations here.

Charming Camellia Buds

Who knew that those camellia blooms in your backyard could come in handy? Make a clustered arrangement with fresh clippings and place them in any small vases you have in your home. This arrangement would also be pretty for a small table setting.

Twirled Tulips

This arrangement is as simple as it gets. After trimming your tulip stems at the same height, place them in a wide-mouthed vase all together. Gently swirl the tulips a bit to create a diagonal pattern with their stems. Curl any hanging leaves around a pencil for a corkscrew look.

Minimalist Bud Vases

If you're hosting a Valentine's Day party and looking for a simple arrangement that uses clippings from your yard, try adding a few fresh blooms to small bud vases. The tighter the bud, the longer the bloom will last. A variety of peak blooms and closed buds adds interest to any grouping.

Silver Twinkle

Pull out your valentine's favorite silver vase that Grandma passed down and use it as a shiny vessel for your arrangement. If you don't have a silver vase on hand, any vase will look just as pretty. In this arrangement, we used foxgloves and snapdragons to give the largest vase a peak, and peonies were used in the smaller vases.

Sunflower Bud Vases

Sunflowers may not be the first bloom you think of for the holiday celebrating love but these blooms represent adoration and dedicated love—two qualities to look for in any relationship. Because of their weight, sunflowers require a sturdy vessel to display their sunny blooms. Here, we've used vintage mason jars and tied ribbons around their mouths for a cheery and casual bouquet.

Tulip Variety

Create a stunning display with different varieties of the same flower. We used three varieties of tulips (variegated, French, and single) in shades of pink and white for this sweet bouquet. Open some of the blooms for added interest. Choose buds that have begun to open, and gently push back the petals with your thumb.

Ombre Centerpiece

Whether you’re hosting a Galentine’s Day dinner or want to impress your significant other, this stunning arrangement signifies the importance of the occasion. Add a damp block of florist foam to a container. Create an ombre effect by adding white roses on one side, light pink flowers like ranunculus and roses in the middle, and darker pink peonies on the end. Add sprigs of greenery to fill any holes.

Ranunculus and Hydrangea

Make a grand gesture with this large, white-filled flower bouquet. Soak a block of florist foam cut to fit your vase. Place the block in the vase and add three peonies cut to varying heights in a triangular shape. Add six ranunculus blooms around the peonies. Mix in springs of white hydrangea and spray roses to cover the foam and base. Finish with tall pieces of greenery from your yard, such as stems of glossy camellia leaves.

Mason Jar Tulips

A small gesture goes a long way. This sweet bud vase holds a mini bunch of tulips, and it’s perfect for gifting. Open some of the petals for a completely new look. Sprigs of fresh greenery add a special touch.

Floating Tulips

Make this simple luminary display for a candlelit dinner at home. Fill clear glass vases or bowls of varying sizes with water, and place a tulip into each one. Float them in the water, submerge them, or suspend them upside down. Add floating votive candles to set the Valentine's Day mood.