24 Unique Mother's Day Flowers That'll Arrive Just in Time to Make Her Smile

On the opposite end of the spectrum, if your mom isn't keen on taking care of real flowers (she's a busy lady!), but does like them, gift her the most realistic buds from Afloral. The brand has several different options, though we're partial to the yellow poppy arrangement because the stems feel like ones you'd scavenge from your backyard and then plop into a vase. Oh, and the "water" you see in that vase? That's actually acrylic water, which can't be emptied out, so your mom can just unbox this beauty and place it wherever she wants without further fuss.

Yellow is such a cheerful and energetic color, so if you know your mom could use some uplifting vibes, send this bouquet her way. It's composed of sunflowers, green roses, green viburnum, yellow snapdragons, and yellow button spray mums. Choose between regular, deluxe, or premium sends (flowers increase in quantity with each tier), then add on any extras like balloons or chocolate.

The "Light of My Life Bouquet" name seems appropriate for any mom who continues to be your biggest champion. The arrangement consists of pink lilies, orange roses, lavender cushion poms, hot pink carnations, and lush greens. A standard bouquet at Proflowers starts at $45, going up in price to $94.50 for a premium option. If you're a bit tight on budget this month, we suggest the middle option, deluxe, as you get a little more stems than the base pick.

Instead of sending the usual expected arrangement of stems, gift her a flamingo flower or better known as the Anthurium. The blooming houseplant features waxy leaves that circle the pointed spadix, which is home to the plant's tiny flowers. The Anthurium will require water every one to two weeks and prefers indirect light and extra humidity. It may need a little more TLC than most flowers, but the payoff—a bright pop of red—is worth it.

We probably don't have to introduce you to 1-800-Flowers, as this delivery service has been around for ages. What we will say is that if you need a nice arrangement recommendation without the hassle of browsing through the site, add this pretty pink option to the cart. The bouquet is composed of pink roses, white carnations, and pink and white Peruvian lilies (alstroemeria). For moms with a sweet tooth, they will love that the package comes with chocolate-covered strawberries, too!

Roses come in thousands of varieties, so if you're looking for ones that aren't depicted on the front of every Hallmark card, go with David Austin's Darcey garden rose. It almost looks like a blooming carnation. We love the touches of egg yolk-yellow and orange in the middle surrounded by creamy-colored petals. Unfortunately the vase pictured isn't included, but we'd use this as an opportunity to find a unique one to send along to your mom versus the basic options that come with most arrangements.

How gorgeous are these pink peony tulips? Their vibrant hot pink shade will bring a smile to anyone's face. This bouquet contains 25 stems and the option to add on extra bells and whistles. You can choose to plop these babies into a vase of your choice, plus add in fun items like a candle or even a video message, so your mom can hear your voice when she gets this delivery. It's perfect for those who live far away from their parents because this part makes them feel closer to you. Don't forget to give her an actual phone call though on Mother's Day.

Orchids are notoriously hard to take care of, so why stress over that when you can have this realistic-looking faux option in your home? It measures 24-inches tall and 18-inches wide, and comes in a ceramic pot that'll blend seamlessly with any home's interior decor. Best of all, unlike a lot of the bouquets that are gorgeous and cost over $100, this one of a similar price will last forever—just give it a light and gentle wipe down when the leaves/petals get dusty.

There's nothing sweeter than roses that spell out "mom." Even better, Venus et Fleur is known for its long-lasting flowers that can stay fresh for a year or more. This arrangement may have a hefty price tag, but it's worth it given how much she will enjoy it. If you're worried about any chemical smells coming from these preserved flowers, rest assured that there are no strong or weird odors.

Orange roses and lilies pack a personality punch amid white carnations and baby's breath. This bouquet is offered from small to extra large, so depending on your budget, choose the one that fits the bill best. The stems will come arranged in a clear glass cylinder vase, so you don't have to worry about finding a proper vessel to house the flowers.

We love the balance between light and dark colors in this bouquet. It contains roses, hypericum berries, Cocculus foliage. and emerald ruscus. If the floral varieties are not familiar to you, that's okay because as long as you think the arrangement is beautiful enough for your mom, that's all that matters. If you're going with the standard bouquet size, we suggest adding in a candle or sweets to round out the package.