How Do Flowers Affect People’s Moods
With an ability to brighten any room, the simple sight of flowers is enough to put a smile on our faces. But what is it about their vibrant blooms, exactly, that has such an impact on our mood?
In this guide, Freddie’s Flowers will highlight how flowers affect people’s moods. We’ll dig deep into the science behind how flowers impact our mental health and talk about how a simple flower subscription can brighten up your day-to-day life.
The Science: How Flowers Affect People’s Moods
- Receiving Flowers: Flower gifts are scientifically proven to boost dopamine and serotonin – the happiness chemicals – helping people feel seen, appreciated, and rewarded by those around them (what more can you ask for?).
- Soothing Scents: Plenty of flowers, like lavender, possess calming fragrances that can help people relax or even drift off to sleep. The scent of flowers can also inspire memories of special moments passed – helping people hold onto the unique moments and important people who made them who they are.
- Biophilia: In the 1960s, Edward O. Wilson coined the term 'biophilia', meaning ‘love of life'. In his work, he discussed humans’ innate desire to connect with the natural world. So, if you experience that deep desire to frolic through meadows, sniff wildflowers, feel the dirt beneath your fingernails, or simply gather flowers in a vase on your windowsill, you might just understand where Wilson was coming from!
Mental Health & Nature: Do Flowers Help With Mental Health?
There’s a reason the phrases ‘mental health walk’ and ‘touch grass’ have become synonymous with clearing your head. Being in touch with the natural world is known to lower cortisol levels and reduce anxiety, which is why having flower bouquets around the home is so comforting.
So, how do flowers impact mental health and well-being?
- Bud-to-Bloom: Freddie's Flowers are delivered in bud. This means that, with your care and attention, you can see your flowers develop into vibrant blooms in no time. The build-up and eventual payoff create a fulfilling and rewarding feeling, certain to boost anybody’s mood when they take a look at the progress of their bouquet.
- A Grounding Activity: Monitoring the daily changes in flowers, including changing their water and trimming their leaves, serves as the perfect grounding activity. These moments allow people to focus on the present moment, calm the nervous system, and soothe any feelings of stress and anxiety.
Freddie's Mood-Boosting Seasonal Stems
Experience the joys and vibrancy of keeping flowers around your home with Freddie’s flowers subscription. Our service delivers beautiful flower buds to your home whenever you please, encouraging you to arrange and care for bountiful bouquets and brighten your space along the way.
We provide a range of mood-boosting flowers of varying species, so what’s your preference? Are you wooed by the prettiness of peonies or drawn to the beaming beauty of sunflowers? Let’s take a look at some of our favourite flowers:
- Sunflower Delivery: Shining optimism and energy into your home, sunflowers know a thing or two about breathing life and light into a space.
- Gladiolus Delivery: Bold, unique, and colourful, gladiolus plants are recognised for their distinct trumpet shape and versatile hues.
- Lilies Delivery: If you’re looking to elevate both your interior and your mood, lilies go a long way. Elegant and tranquil, they’re a beautiful choice for creating a calming mood around your home.
Order Mood-Boosting Flowers from Freddie’s Flowers Today
See for yourself! Decorate your space with vibrant vases filled with stunning flowers and experience the impact of bringing the outdoors into your home. Consider one of our flower subscriptions today or send flower gifts to your special someone to really spread the love.
Whether you’re looking for affordable flowers for delivery, flowers in a box, or even letterbox flowers, you’ll find a variety of blooms in our range.
Posted on 25th August 2026
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