Romance and Flowers, from a Woman's Perspective

The Society of American Florists, of which we are members, provides a variety of services to florists and horticulatural companies. In their effort to create a positive awareness of flowers and plants they create surveys and commsion university studies to better understand the needs and desires of the consumers. Recently, SAF conducted a  national survey of women on their attitudes toward romance, which will provide the saavy man help on  the best ways to be romantic. According to the survey, flowers are an easy and effective way to be romantic. Key findings:

To add romance to their lives, women want their men to:

• 41%: Give or send her flowers unexpectedly
• 32%: Cook dinner for the two of you
• 10%: Write her a love song or poem
• 8%: Watch a romantic movie together
• 2%: Feed her grapes

Favorite times women enjoy receiving flowers:

• 74%: No special reason at all
• 15%: On a dating or marriage anniversary
• 4%: Before an evening out to say “I can't wait”
• 2%: After an evening out to say “thank you”

Additional Survey Highlights

• 91% of both men and women (they agree exactly) say that romance is important to a relationship.
• 82% of women said they could be romanced by a man who is less than perfect.