Teacher's Day

Teachers' Day Flowers: Sending Flowers to a Teacher on November 24

Teachers' Day flowers are the most elegant and most comfortably accepted way to thank a teacher. Teachers often shy away from expensive gifts; but an orchid placed on their desk, a potted plant that will live for years on the classroom windowsill or a bouquet arriving with their students' names conveys the feeling without putting parents or students in an awkward position. In 2026, Teachers' Day falls on Tuesday, November 24; the 60 products on this page bring together everything for those who want to send flowers to a teacher, from orchids and lilies to olive trees and flower-and-chocolate sets.

Below you'll find which flower suits which teacher, what to keep in mind for a class gift and how to write the address when sending flowers to a school. If you're looking for a message, our Teachers' Day messages guide with more than 200 examples is ready for your order card.

Which Flower for Which Teacher?

The right flower is chosen according to the teacher's age, subject and where the flower will be placed. A short guide for the most common situations:

• For a classroom teacher: A low-maintenance option that will stay in the classroom for a long time: a 2-stem white orchid or an olive tree arrangement. Also ideal as a joint gift from thirty students.
• For a preschool teacher: Colorful, cheerful designs: anthurium in a pink pot, double begonia or a pink lily.
• For a subject teacher: A fragrant lily that fits on their desk in the staff room and is remembered for its scent, or a simple white orchid.
• For a male teacher: Clean-lined, long-lasting and understated options: a bonsai and haworthia arrangement, an olive tree, or green plants such as schefflera or zamioculcas.
• For a female teacher: A white or purple orchid, jasmine or roses in a box. White is preferred for a formal thank-you, purple tones for a warmer one.
• For a retired teacher: Since the gift will go home, living plants stand out: bonsai, olive tree or potted orchid, accompanied by a joint note from former students.

For non-flower ideas and class gift suggestions, see our gifts for teachers page.

What Does Each Flower Say?

On Teachers' Day, the meaning of the flower is part of the gift. The most popular flowers and the messages they carry:

• White orchid: respect, elegance and wisdom. The flower most often sent to teachers; it stays in bloom for months.
• Purple orchid: admiration and nobility. An elegant way to say "I appreciate you" for years of dedication.
• Lily: gratitude and purity. Its scent keeps it remembered in the staff room for days.
• Olive tree: peace, wisdom and long life. A thank-you that lives for years on the classroom windowsill.
• Bonsai: patience and effort, just like teaching itself. The most popular gift for male teachers.
• Jasmine: sincerity and grace. Fragrant and long-lasting in a pot.
• Rose: the classic thank-you. White expresses respect, pink affection, yellow joy; roses in a box are a favorite for class gifts.
• Poinsettia (Atatürk flower): November's red potted flower; the seasonal flower most often sent to classrooms and staff rooms from November 10 to November 24.

If you're undecided, a white orchid is a safe choice for any teacher; for a gift going home, choose a lily, and for one staying in the classroom, an olive tree or bonsai.

The Teachers' Day Classic: Orchids

Sending an orchid to a teacher has been the most popular choice on November 24 for years. The reason is simple: orchids are understated, stylish and lasting; with proper care they stay in bloom for months and take up little space in the classroom or staff room. This page brings together a gift-wrapped 2-stem white orchid, a 3-stem white orchid in a glass vase, a purple orchid, fire orchid and blue orchid options. White orchids symbolize respect and purity, purple orchids nobility; if you can't decide on a color, a white orchid is a safe choice for any teacher. Browse our orchid category for all colors.

Long-Lasting Options for the Classroom and Staff Room: Potted Plants

A bouquet lasts a week, a potted plant lives for years. For many teachers, watching an olive tree gifted by their students grow on the classroom windowsill is the most meaningful keepsake. Living gifts on this page include olive tree arrangements, bonsai, schefflera, zamioculcas, maranta and white orchid in a green pot. The easiest to care for are the olive tree, zamioculcas and schefflera; watering once a week and a bright window are enough. For more options, see our potted flowers and desk plants categories.

A Gift Remembered by Its Scent: Lily and Jasmine

Fragrant flowers are noticed the moment you walk into the staff room. Fragrant lilies like Sunset Lily come gift-wrapped and their buds open one after another over several days; the teacher watches the flower bloom for a week. Fragrant jasmine is an elegant, white-flowered alternative that lives long in its pot. For all lily colors and sizes see our lily flowers page, and for jasmine options our jasmine flowers page.

Tips for a Class Gift

The most common mistake with a joint gift from parents is splitting the budget and buying many small bouquets. A teacher may receive dozens of flowers on the same day, which are hard to carry and keep. The better choice is a single, lasting gift on behalf of the class: an orchid in a glass vase, an olive tree or a terrarium. Write the card on behalf of the whole class, such as "Students and parents of class 3-B". Putting small handwritten notes from the students in an envelope and giving them with the flower adds far more value than the price. For those who want a sweet touch alongside the flowers, our lily and chocolate set and flowers and chocolate combos are ready.

Why Do Teachers Readily Accept Flowers?

The Ministry of National Education's Teachers' Day circulars ask teachers, in line with professional ethics, to avoid gifts of high material value; what is acceptable are symbolic gifts expressing thanks. Flowers, cards and small presents made by students themselves have been part of this tradition for years. That's why, at most schools, the answer to parents' question "what can I buy without causing embarrassment" is the same: a flower and a heartfelt note. For class gifts too, a simple, lasting flower or plant instead of flashy, expensive items puts both the teacher and the parents at ease.

Sending Flowers to a School: Address, Time and Delivery

Most Teachers' Day flowers are delivered to schools. When ordering, write the full name of the school, the teacher's name and, if possible, their class in the address line; a "deliver to the staff room" note makes delivery easier. Choose morning hours so it arrives during school hours. Orders placed by 18:00 are delivered the same day; however, since November 24 is a busy day, ordering one day in advance guarantees your delivery time. A photo of every flower is sent to you for approval before it goes out; you see the flower before your teacher does. Trusted by more than 500,000 happy customers, this guarantee gives you peace of mind, especially for gifts sent to schools that you can't deliver in person.

Teachers' Day Flower Prices: What Determines the Price?

Teachers' Day flowers on this page range from 749,90₺ to 2.599,90₺. The main factors in price are the number of stems and the type of vase for orchids (gift wrap, ceramic or glass vase), height and number of stems for lilies, the plant's age and pot design for potted plants, and add-ons like chocolate for sets. For class gifts, glass-vase orchids and olive trees in the 1.300₺ to 2.000₺ range are the most popular; for individual students and parents, gift-wrapped lilies and 2-stem orchids start at around 1.000₺.

Teachers' Day Card Notes and Message Ideas

The note on the flower card should be short: a sentence or two, plus the sender's name and class. Three examples:

• "Thank you for all your hard work, dear teacher. Happy Teachers' Day. Parents of 2-B"
• "You taught me my letters, so my first thank-you is to you. Elif"
• "Years have passed, but our gratitude hasn't. Your former student Mehmet"

For hundreds of examples tailored to students, parents, retired teachers and teacher mothers, see our Teachers' Day messages article, and for card note ideas, check out our gift notes and quotes guide.

Why Is Teachers' Day Celebrated on November 24?

On November 24, 1928, the Nation's Schools Regulation was published and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk received the title of Head Teacher of the Nation's Schools. In 1981, the 100th anniversary of Atatürk's birth, this date was declared Teachers' Day. Since then, ceremonies are held in schools every November 24, and students and parents express their gratitude to their teachers with flowers, cards and thank-you messages. Atatürk's words "Teachers! The new generation will be your work." is the most frequently used line in card notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Teachers' Day 2026?

Teachers' Day is celebrated every year on November 24. In 2026, November 24 falls on a Tuesday; most flowers are delivered to schools on Monday and Tuesday mornings.

What flowers should you send to a teacher?

Orchids are the most popular choice, followed by long-lasting potted plants such as olive trees and bonsai, and fragrant lilies. If it will stay in the classroom, an easy-care plant is best; if it is going home, an orchid or lily is more suitable.

Can flowers be sent to a school?

Yes. Write the school's name, the teacher's name and class in the address line; flowers are usually delivered to the teachers' room. Morning delivery is recommended so they arrive during school hours.

Can you send flowers to a male teacher?

Absolutely. For male teachers, green plants such as bonsai, olive trees or schefflera, or a simple white orchid, are preferred over bouquets; designs with clean lines and a long life are especially appreciated.

What can a class give a teacher?

A single, lasting gift on behalf of the class is the best choice: an orchid in a glass vase, an olive tree or a terrarium. The card is written on behalf of the whole class, and students' handwritten notes are placed in an envelope and given along with the flowers.

How much do Teachers' Day flowers cost?

The products on this page range from 749,90₺ to 2.599,90₺. Gift-wrapped lilies and 2-stem orchids are around 1.000₺, while orchids in glass vases and olive trees are in the 1.300₺ to 2.000₺ range.

What does each flower mean for a teacher?

White orchids symbolize respect and wisdom, purple orchids admiration, lilies gratitude, olive trees peace and longevity, and bonsai patience and dedication. White orchids and olive trees are the most popular gifts on Teachers' Day.