A Thoughtful Guide to Gifting Flowers for Dad

Father’s Day is a time to honor the people in our lives who’ve shown up with love, guidance, and support – whether that’s your dad, stepdad, grandpa, partner, father in-law, or a chosen father figure. While tools and tech are classic go-to gifts for Father’s Day, this year we’re inviting you to think outside the box (or the toolbox) with a gift that’s as unexpected as it is meaningful: flowers. 

Yes, flowers! No, it’s not weird to give men flowers – it’s a beautiful way to show appreciation for the father-figure in your life. At Native Poppy, we believe that flowers are for everyone. They are an unexpected, thoughtful gift that brings joy and expresses gratitude. Here’s why we’re gifting flowers this Father’s Day, and how to choose the best blooms for your dad, or the father of your children.

A man holding the Pop’s Petals Father’s Day flower wrap in a blue shirt

Why Gift Flowers for Father’s Day?

For decades, flowers have been put into narrow gifting categories: something for Mom, something romantic, something soft. But the truth is, flowers are for everyone – and they are powerful at that. Flowers are part of nature, and you’d be hard pressed to find someone who believes that nature is just for one gender, right?! Flowers can symbolize strength, creativity, admiration, resilience and everything we love to celebrate about father figures. We think that makes them the perfect gift for the father in your life. 

A few years ago, we ran polls with our fans and followers about how men felt about having flowers in their home, and receiving flowers as a gift. The results spoke loud and clear: most men reported that they would love to receive flowers as a gift. We weren’t surprised by how many dads told us they enjoy having fresh flowers as a decorative piece in their home. Flowers bring a calming energy into a space, and the men we polled reported wishing they received them more often!

A man holding a Feliz Dìa de los Padres card next to flowers

Meet Pop’s Petals, A Wrap Made for Dad

Our Pop’s Petals Wrap was designed exclusively to honor father figures everywhere, filled with some of our favorite blooms in earthy hues. Each bloom was selected with intention, and the flower wrap is wild, playful, and totally unique, just like the dads we’re celebrating this season. Plus, for fans of floriography, knowing the meaning of the flowers inside adds an extra dimension to this gift.

Pop’s Petals - Father’s Day Flowers

Here’s what’s inside:

  • Dahlias - representing strength and creativity, dahlias are a nod to the dependable presence of a father figure.
  • Scabiosa - a symbol of  representing admiration, for all the times he showed up and supported you.
  • Delphinium - representing dignity, because fatherhood is filled with quiet honor and grace.
  • Bells of Ireland - a wish for good luck and abundance in all he does.
  • Banksia - a bold, sculptural bloom that symbolizes resilience. It’s the perfect flower to represent everything your dad stands for. 

We created Pop’s Petals to help more Dads enjoy gorgeous flowers, and help you show love and gratitude on Father’s Day.

What about Plant Dads?

Some dads aren’t flower guys, they’re plant lovers. And honestly? We love that. Gifting a potted plant is a great way to show appreciation that lives on long after the holiday. Think of it as a low-maintenance gesture of love. Pothos and calathea are all great choices for beginners, while something like staghorn fern might suit the more seasoned plant lover. We’ve got gifts for kids to do with Dad, too, like these plant pops for the green thumb dad who is ready to pass down his love of gardening.

Three potted plants arranged on a table

Gifts to pair with Flowers for Dad

Wanna create your own Father’s Day gift bundle? Pair flowers or a potted plant with a card or gift from our shop! We’ve got everything from pickle making kits, hot sauce, and tons of punny cards worthy of the king of dad-jokes.

 

Let’s normalize giving flowers to Dad. Father’s Day is a perfect opportunity to shift perspectives, to offer something that speaks from the heart, and to remind the dads in our lives that they’re just as deserving of softness, color, beauty, and joy.

Father’s Day is June 15th, 2025, so snag Pop’s Petals and other fun gifts from our Father’s Day Menu, where you can pre-order for local delivery anywhere in San Diego.

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