Retirement Flowers

Retirement flowers are the most elegant way to tell someone you have worked alongside for years, "thank you for your hard work, congratulations on your new life." Flowers that arrive on the desk on the last day of a thirty-year career stay in that day's photos and bloom in a place of honour at home during the first week of retirement. At Heryerbitki, we choose retirement flowers from long-lasting designs, because this occasion is not a one-day celebration but the beginning of a new chapter.

Who Are Retirement Flowers Sent To?

• A retiring colleague: Sent to the office on their last working day, on behalf of the team or personally. The designs on our office flowers page are also ideal for office delivery.
• A manager or boss: Sent on behalf of the company as a corporate thank-you. For bulk and invoiced orders, see our corporate flowers page.
• A teacher, doctor or civil servant: Flowers sent by students or patients to an elder completing their career are among the most meaningful gifts.
• A mother, father or spouse: A home celebration for the family's retiree. Our Gifts for dad and gifts for mom pages feature family favourites.

Which Flowers to Choose for Retirement?

Longevity matters most for retirement: rather than a bouquet that will wilt, a gift that lasts for weeks or even years sends the right message.

• Olive tree: A symbol of abundance, long life and peace; it is the most meaningful retirement gift and lives for years. Browse our olive tree selection.
• Orchid: Stays in bloom for weeks, looks elegant in the living room and is easy to care for. Our orchid varieties come in every size and colour.
• Large potted plant: Plant care is often the first hobby of retirement. Large plants create a new corner in the home.
• Preserved roses and roses in a box: They need no water and keep the same look for years. Preserved rose and roses in a box designs are practical for ceremonies and the office.
• Ceremony arrangement: Table-size or standing arrangements for a retirement dinner or farewell ceremony. Choose from our flower arrangements.

As for colour, white and cream tones express respect, yellow tones convey joy and new beginnings, and green represents peace. Red roses are not recommended for retirement.

What to Write on a Retirement Card?

• "Thank you for all your years of hard work. Wishing you health and peace in your new life."
• "Working with you was a privilege. Happy retirement."
• "Your time is finally your own. May you do everything you've ever dreamed of."
• "What you taught us will stay with us. We're so glad you were here."
• "Dad, happy second spring of your life. Now it's time to rest."

If you are sending on behalf of a team, write the team or department name on the card so the retiree can see who it's from.

When and Where to Send Retirement Flowers?

The best time is the last working day; the flowers are delivered to the office during business hours and take their place at the farewell ceremony. If the ceremony is at a set time, schedule delivery for an hour before. If the retirement dinner is at a restaurant, add the restaurant name, reservation name and time to the address. For delivery to the home in the following days, an olive tree or a large plant is more suitable. In cities where we have a partner florist, orders placed during the day are delivered the same day; once delivery is complete, we send a photo delivery confirmation.

What Determines Retirement Flower Prices?

Product type and size determine the price: there is a wide range between a single-stem orchid and a large olive tree. With a budget pooled by the team, choosing a larger, longer-lasting gift is common. Prices on product pages are current and include delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I send flowers or a plant to someone retiring?

Both are suitable. Flowers or an orchid are preferred for the ceremony day, while an olive tree or large plant makes a lasting keepsake. Teams often combine the two.

Should retirement flowers be sent to the office or home?

To the office on the last working day, and to the home afterwards. When sending to the office, add the recipient's name, department and phone number to the address.

Can we place a single order on behalf of the team?

Yes. Simply write the team name on the card; for a corporate invoice, you can enter the company name and tax number during checkout.

Are retirement flowers delivered the same day?

In cities where we have a partner florist, orders placed during the day are delivered the same day. You will see the available time slots for your address during checkout.

Which flower colours suit retirement?

White, cream, yellow and green tones. Red roses carry a romantic meaning, so they are not recommended as retirement flowers.