What flowers can be given to people with allergies?

    What flowers can be given to people with allergies?

    Alena Nyrkova

    data published: Sep 06 2024

    data modified: Sep 06 2024

    time to read: 4 minutes

    Today, a flower bouquet is an integral part of any celebration. It is impossible to imagine a birthday, wedding, or anniversary without beautiful and delicate fresh flowers. A bouquet can say the most important things without unnecessary words and express the most intimate feelings to a loved one. 

    Flowers are designed to give the most positive emotions and feelings. But, sometimes, even the most beautiful bouquet can cause negative emotions and irritation. The reason may be an allergy to flowers or an asthma attack. The blossom is a source of pollen, which causes allergies in many people. It is important to choose allergy-friendly flowers for your loved one.

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    Key takeaways

    • When gifting flowers to someone with allergies, opt for low-pollen, fragrance-free blooms like orchids, roses, alstroemeria, eustomas, and tulips.
    • Avoid flowers with strong fragrances and high pollen levels, such as chrysanthemums, chamomile, lilies, and gladioluses, which can trigger allergic reactions.
    • Consider non-floral gifts for allergy sufferers, such as non-alcoholic bubbly, teddy bear keychains, or curated gift sets.
    • Bloom Boom offers allergy-safe flower delivery services in Los Angeles, ensuring easy and reliable same-day delivery for your floral needs.

    Best flowers for allergy sufferers

    Is it possible to give flowers to people with allergies? The answer is yes, but choose a bouquet that will not cause any reactions. Choosing low allergy flowers will be more challenging, but it is quite possible. It is better to know whether a person is allergic to certain flowers. If it is impossible to find out, it is better to choose non-allergy flowers.

    The main rule is that flowers for allergic people should be fragrance-free. The basis of the flower's flavor is pollen, and it can cause allergies. Flowers without fragrance have practically no pollen. List of the best flowers for allergy sufferers:

    • Orchids. These are exotic and beautiful plants; they have a subtle and almost elusive fragrance. You can present the orchid bouquet to people treated for bronchial asthma.
    • Roses. At first glance, you can not give flowers to allergic people – since they release a persistent aroma. However, the shape of their buds is just like that – all the pollen is kept inside the flower bowl, which makes these flowers safe.
    • Alstroemeria. The flowers emit negligible fragrance and have a minimal pollen amount, so they can safely be bought in the allergy gift register.
    • Eustomas. The slight odor from this plant is safe for allergy sufferers; these flowers have heavy pollen, but it stays inside the bud.
    • Tulips. If we look inside the tulip head, there's virtually no pollen. So, tulips are allergy safe flowers and can be given on any occasion.

    What flowers you should never buy for people with allergy

    It is recommended to avoid flowers with a strong and bright fragrance. Simply cutting off the stamens or brushing off pollen does not guarantee safety for those with allergies.

    • Chrysanthemums. These beautiful flowers are affordable, but they can cause unpleasant symptoms for allergy sufferers. The pollen of these flowers is considered a strong allergen, so it is better not to give them to people with allergies.
    • Chamomile. Another popular flower you should avoid if a person is allergic to pollen. Like chrysanthemums, daisies release a lot of pollen, which can cause coughing, sneezing, and other symptoms.
    • Lilies. Beautiful flowers with fragrance – can also cause unpleasant symptoms in people with allergies. The pollen of this flower contains allergens that can cause coughing, stuffy nose, etc.
    • Gladioluses. Another type of flower that is better not to give to allergy sufferers. Gladiolus pollen is an allergen that can cause symptoms such as runny nose and coughing.

    However, this is by no means a complete list of allergenic flowers. In addition, each person with allergies may have an individualized list of such flowers.

    Not only flowers: what else can you give to people with allergies?

    It is possible to please and surprise a loved one not only with flowers but with signs of attention in the form of cute presents. Organic French Bubbly with 0% alcohol can be a perfect substitute for a bouquet if a person has allergies. The sweetness of white peach combined with red fruit and the original flavor of rose petals will take you to the heart of France for a moment. 

    Give a Teddy Bear Keychain instead of flowers to show all tenderness and feelings. This furry friend fits in a pocket and a small purse; it will be there daily, bringing a smile to your loved one.

    Gift Set Gifted Joy with a white pocket hare, an unobtrusive bouquet of peach roses, and a bottle of non-alcoholic sparkling wine with fruity notes - the perfect option to please your loved one and show affection. 

    Order allergy safe flowers at Bloom Boom

    Order allergy free flowers in Bloom Boom florists in Los Angeles. Our online platform makes sending gorgeous bouquets all over the city, from 9am to 8pm, incredibly easy. Place your order before 2pm, and we guarantee same-day delivery.

    Choose Bloom Boom for the best flower delivery in Santa Monica, West Hollywood and surrounding areas. We strive to make your flower ordering experience easy, transparent, and always on time

    Summary

    When giving flowers to someone with allergies, it's essential to choose blooms that are low in pollen and fragrance-free to avoid triggering allergic reactions. Suitable options include orchids, roses, alstroemeria, eustomas, and tulips, as they have minimal pollen and subtle scents. However, flowers like chrysanthemums, chamomile, lilies, and gladioluses should be avoided due to their strong fragrances and high pollen levels. For those with severe allergies, alternative gifts like non-alcoholic bubbly, teddy bear keychains, or special gift sets can be thoughtful substitutes. Bloom Boom offers allergy-safe flower deliveries in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

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