Get-Well Flowers: What to Send (and What to Avoid) for Hospital Deliveries

Flowers can transform a hospital room — bringing color, life, and a reminder that someone cares. But not every bouquet is right for a hospital setting. Some flowers are too fragrant, some are too large, and some hospitals have policies about what's allowed. Here's what to know before you send get-well flowers to a hospital.

The Best Flowers for Hospital Deliveries

Bright and Cheerful

The goal with get-well flowers is to lift someone's spirits. Bright, warm colors — yellows, oranges, warm pinks — bring energy to a room that probably feels sterile and dull. Good choices include:

• Sunflowers — impossible not to smile at. They're bold, bright, and cheerful without being overwhelming.
• Gerbera daisies — available in a rainbow of bright colors, they're playful and uplifting.
• Tulips — elegant and cheerful, tulips come in almost every color and have a gentle fragrance that won't overwhelm.
• Mixed spring arrangements — a colorful mix of seasonal flowers brings variety and life to the room.

Low-Fragrance Options

Hospital rooms are small, and patients may be sensitive to strong smells. If you're concerned about fragrance, choose:

• Daisies
• Tulips
• Sunflowers
• Hydrangeas
• Alstroemeria (Peruvian lilies)

What to Avoid

Strongly Fragrant Flowers

Lilies, gardenias, and some roses have powerful fragrances that can be overwhelming in a small hospital room — especially for patients dealing with nausea or sensitivity to smells. If you want to send lilies, ask about Asiatic lilies, which have little to no fragrance, rather than Oriental lilies like Stargazers.

Very Large Arrangements

Hospital rooms have limited surface space. A massive arrangement may not fit on a bedside table or windowsill. A medium-sized arrangement is more practical and just as appreciated.

Pollen-Heavy Flowers

Some flowers shed pollen that can stain and trigger allergies. Lilies in particular have heavy pollen. If you send lilies, a good florist will remove the pollen-bearing anthers before delivery.

Anything in Soil

Many hospitals don't allow potted plants with soil due to infection control policies. If you want to send a plant, ask about options that comply with hospital regulations, or stick with cut flowers.

Hospital Delivery Policies in Las Vegas

Every hospital has its own policies about flower deliveries. Here's what to know:

• ICU and critical care — most hospitals do not allow flowers in ICU or critical care units. If the patient is in ICU, wait until they're moved to a regular room.
• Recovery rooms — flowers are generally welcome in standard recovery rooms.
• Room numbers — include the patient's full name and room number on the order so the hospital can route the delivery.
• Delivery hours — hospitals typically accept deliveries during daytime hours. We coordinate with each hospital's receiving desk.

We deliver to every major Las Vegas hospital — including Spring Valley Hospital, Summerlin Hospital, Centennial Hills Hospital, Sunrise Hospital, Valley Hospital, MountainView Hospital, St. Rose Dominican, and Henderson Hospital — and we know each facility's delivery procedures.

What to Write on a Get-Well Card

Keep the card message encouraging and forward-looking:

• "Wishing you a speedy recovery — can't wait to see you!"
• "Sending you sunshine and healing thoughts."
• "Get well soon — we miss you!"
• "Thinking of you and hoping each day is a little better."

Avoid mentioning how long they'll be in the hospital or speculating about their condition. Keep it positive and simple.

When to Send Get-Well Flowers

Send as soon as you learn someone is in the hospital — or even after they've gone home. A delivery to their home during recovery is just as meaningful as one to the hospital room.

Ordering Get-Well Flowers in Las Vegas

We deliver same-day to every Las Vegas hospital and to homes across the valley — 24/7, with no delivery fees. Browse our get-well collection or shop all arrangements. Every bouquet is handmade to order and delivered fresh.