Flowers For People Who Suffer From Allergies

We all love to send flowers and receive fresh bouquets, particularly during the spring and summer seasons. For many recipients, however, a florist approaching them with a fresh flower delivery means more sneezing than actual pleasure. Before you decide not to send that bountiful arrangement, however, there are some things you should know. Just like any medical condition, the key is to gain a proper understanding in order to solve the problem. 

Start by thinking of the beauty and striking colours that most summer bouquets consist of.  Have you ever wondered why flowers come in such vibrant colours? In simple terms, just as we are attracted to beautiful flowers, so too are insects. When insects visit a colourful blossom, they end up getting covered in pollen and this pollen is spread from plant to plant which enables pollination and the further growth of the plant species. Some plants release their pollen spores into the wind and, therefore, these types of plants have a lighter form of pollen compared to those that rely on insects for pollination. 

When walking past your local florist, you should not normally feel the uncontrollable urge to sneeze.  However, when you bring fresh flowers into your home, the tables could very well be turned.  The trick is to choose the flowers you bring home very carefully. Some flowers have larger quantities of pollen than others and, in certain instances; the pollen can be removed from the flowers completely. If you are planning on buying flowers for yourself or if somebody sends you an attractive bouquet of your favourite blossoms, you should never give into temptation and allow your nose to get too close to the sweet smelling arrangement. No matter how great it will smell in the moment, you will definitely regret it later on.

When it comes to planting flowers in your garden or keeping flowering potted plants, you can seek the expert advice of your local nursery assistant. They can help you find female plants that do not produce pollen and you will be able to spend time in your garden without the nasty repercussions.

Flowers that are best to avoid include sunflowers, goldenrod, daisies, chrysanthemums and chamomile.  In addition, when planting trees, seek out the female ones and avoid planting male cedar, elm or hickory. Grass can also be rather tricky and, just like flowers, there are various types to choose from. Timothy, redtop, perennial rye, fescue and Bermuda are all types of grass that are known to irritate the allergies.

While it might sound like you have no options left, this is most certainly not the case!  There are still dozens of flowers and plants that you can use to decorate your home both inside and out. Some of the best choices include zinnias, tulips, roses, petunias, pansies, impatiens, geraniums and daffodils. There are certain types of lilies that do not carry a lot of pollen but, if you are concerned, you can ask somebody not prone to allergies to remove the pollen stems for you.

Whether you want to make your own bouquet or if you prefer to order flowers from your local or online florist, it’s always good to remember which flowers will suit those with allergies. Bouquets made from roses, tulips and lilies that have had their pollen stems removed are ideal. You can use baby’s breath as a filler and don’t forget to add some foliage for good measure.