PLANT MATCH FOR YOUNG LOVE
When you think of a first date or young love, you think of a new beginning and about something that is about to blossom. And what better symbolises this beginning of love than a bulb in a pot? After a little patience, the flowers will blossom, just like your love. The cheerful colours of the tulip and hyacinth, for example, will give you a helping hand. Another perfect plant match is Primula. This early bloomer symbolises a new beginning, growth and hope. Fern symbolises your sincerity and Fittonia is a plant which, like love, can grow quickly. This elegant plant has leaves with striking red veins. Perfect for creating a warm and romantic atmosphere! Sorrel, or Oxalis, also scores points on your first date. And did you know that the flowers and stems of this clover are edible?
FOLLOW YOUR HEART
Feeling the urge to surprise your date with an indoor plant picnic? We get it! Be inspired by our example and shopping list below, but above all follow your own heart and use your own creativity. After all, you know best how to hook your crush's heart!
you will need
- Plants that symbolise your love, such as tulip bulbs, hyacinth bulbs, Fittonia, Primula, fern, blue fern and sorrel
- Picnic rug
- Cushions
- Snacks and drinks
- Crockery and cutlery (tip: use a board to serve the food)
- Tea lights
- Optional: a tent cloth and lights for an extra cosy feeling
- Optional: a green love bouquet to give as a gift to your date
- Optional: music. Introduce your date to your favourite playlist.
STYLING TIPS FOR YOUR PLANT PICNIC
The way to your love's heart is through their stomach. So to win the heart of your date, mix up the most delicious drink and get into the kitchen to make these primrose pancakes. Want to show, smell and hear even more of yourself? Let your date enjoy your homemade scented sticks and favourite playlist. Want to make things a bit more cosy? Then surprise your date with a picnic in a homemade tent with lights, just like in our example.
MORE PLANT LOVE
Share your Valentine's plants with us on Instagram and Facebook with the hashtag #thejoyofplants. Curious about ideas to surprise your loved one? Get inspired by our indoor plant picks that represent flirty love, steady love, passionate love, unconditional love and friendly love.
One last thing: never sink your teeth into a garden plant or cut flower - only use edible flowers from specialised suppliers that have been specially cultivated for consumption.
