People often wish for good luck and prosperity whenever New Year’s Eve comes around in the Philippines. You can see this in the round foods that fill up Media Noche tables, as well as the polka-dotted shirts and dresses that many Filipinos wear on December 31. This wish is even part of New Year’s greetings in the Philippines (“Manigong Bagong Taon!”). Did you know that you can spread such auspicious cheer to your loved ones with a bouquet of the right flowers, though? Here are 8 lucky flowers in the Philippines you can give to friends and family together with a warm hug to welcome the New Year.

 

8 Lucky Flowers You Can Find in the Philippines

1. Sunflower

Good Luck

These cheerful-looking blooms are known for “watching” the sun, or tilting their heads towards it throughout the day. Their seeds are said to bring good luck, as well as increase fertility for hopeful moms. You now have an excuse to get your loved one a sunflower bouquet, complemented by a few packets of roasted seeds.

2. Peace Lily

Good Will, Positivity

This shapely white flower adds a sense of serenity to any room or bouquet. Not only does the graceful bloom symbolize good will, but its large and glossy leaves spread positive energy throughout your room. Add this flower and a couple of its shapely leaves to an arrangement, or take a single stem and place it in a sleek vase.

3. Morning Glory

Peace, Happiness, Sweet Dreams

The sight of colorful trumpet-shaped flowers can instantly brighten up your day. It is believed that morning glories invite peace and happiness. Plus, if you manage to put a few morning glory seeds aside, you can place them under your pillow and tuck yourself into bed without worrying about nightmares.

4. Chrysanthemum

Long Life, Prosperity, Wealth

If you want to wish someone a long life or a prosperous New Year, you can send them a bouquet of mums in sunny yellow or royal purple. Golden yellow mums especially symbolize wealth. With some extra care, these fluffy blossoms can last up to 3 or 4 weeks.

5. Gardenia

Peace, Good Luck

Gardenia is one of the popular flowers in the Philippines. It is locally known as rosal, the lovely gardenia gives off an enticing fragrance. It can carry several different meanings, including friendship, peace, innocence, and good luck. A bouquet of these sweet-smelling flowers will delight a special someone who simply adores flower language.

6. Anthurium/Flamingo Lily

Prosperity

It’s not surprising that this heart-shaped bloom is a symbol of good luck. Aside from giving anthuriums the nickname of “flamingo lily,” the bracts’ bright red color symbolizes prosperity. On top of that, an anthurium plant can clear the air in your house of formaldehyde, ammonia, and and xylene.

7. Orchid

Good Fortune, Vitality, Longevity, Abundance

Orchids have long been considered omens of good fortune. Good thing the Philippines is home to several species of orchids! Phalaenopsis orchids, notable for large petals shaped like butterfly wings, can bring you vitality and longevity. Meanwhile, oncidium orchids invite abundance, as their golden yellow blooms appear to be sprouting coins.

8. Cockscomb

Good Fortune

One glance at this flower, and you’ll see why it’s called palong-manok in the Philippines: the bright red ruffles of this bloom fan out like the rooster’s comb. Roosters are considered lucky in Chinese culture, just as our own sarimanok is associated with good fortune. Because of this, the cockscomb has gained an auspicious quality itself.

 

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There are lots of beautiful flowers in the Philippines so you’ll have great options when choosing a bouquet to give to your loved ones during momentous events. Have an idea of which flower to give to your loved ones while New Year’s fireworks go off in the distance? Present only the freshest blooms to them by ordering bouquets from Flower Patch. You can also enjoy affordable flower delivery in the Philippines, with waived fees if you’ll be greeting the new year in Metro Manila. Contact us today to find out more. Have a prosperous New Year!

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