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Retirement Gift Guide: Flower Arrangements & Gift Ideas

There are many milestones in life: graduating, starting your first job, getting married, having kids, and buying a house, to name a few. But, there’s another “big one,” and that’s retiring! Retirees have worked hard for decades, and the time has finally come for them to say goodbye to the working world and set their sights on relaxing and pursuing their passions. So, why not congratulate your colleague or loved one with some beautiful retirement flowers? Wish them luck on the new stage of their life journey with one of our retirement gift ideas!

Teleflora's Desert Sunrise Bouquet

Teleflora's Desert Sunrise Bouquet

The sun has set on a new retiree’s career, but it’s the dawn of a new era in their lives. This gorgeous retirement flower arrangement includes blooms that wonderfully encapsulate the soft hues of a sunrise. They include crisp white stock and Asiatic lilies, peach roses and miniature carnations, pale green pitta negra and dusty miller and, finally, a mesmerizing echeveria succulent. The bouquet is presented in a cubic bamboo container, which is very fitting as bamboo is symbolic of strength, growth and flexibility in many cultures!

Teleflora's Desert Sunrise Bouquet
Beautiful in Blue

Beautiful in Blue

Although retiring is nothing to feel blue about, this elegant retirement bouquet boasts brilliant jewel tones. Snowy Asiatic lilies, roses, chrysanthemums (often representative of well-being) and alstroemeria all make an appearance. Limonium and eucalyptus complete the assortment. The bouquet comes in a classic cobalt blue glass vase sure to impress your recipient.

Beautiful in Blue
Teleflora's Be Happy® Bouquet with Roses

Teleflora's Be Happy® Bouquet with Roses

This cheery arrangement is perfect for the young at heart. It consists of a bright selection of lemon-yellow roses and daisy spray chrysanthemums which represent friendship and happiness. This retirement floral arrangement is exhibited in a sunny and jolly Be Happy® mug that sports an adorable happy smiley face.

Teleflora's Be Happy® Bouquet with Roses
Zen Artistry

Zen Artistry

This is a magnificent retirement gift for the creative and artistically inclined retiree — perhaps one who’s a fan of the more exciting things in life. A stunning deep purple orchid takes center stage, surrounded by blooms such as chartreuse carnations and hypericum and dark pink Sweet William. The arrangement also features lush greenery and is displayed in a square dish that accents all the flowers’ dazzling shades.

Zen Artistry

We have no doubt that any one of these bouquets will be right up your retiree’s alley, but be sure to check out our wide range of congratulations bouquets for even more retirement gift ideas. We know you’ll find the perfect way to celebrate their special occasion!