Birthday

Color beats a “birthday bouquet” label. Ask what is already on the table so the vase does not fight the room.

Anniversary

Garden roses read slower than dyed bunches. If the couple keeps a low house, skip the scent-heavy lilies.

Sympathy

Ask the family before you assume white. Some houses want garden color because the person did.

Just because

This is where people overbuy. A short mixed bunch with a care card lasts longer than a tall statement they cannot place.