Exceptional florals to thrill mom this Mother’s Day
What mom doesn’t love flowers? While every mom will still be thrilled by your standard dozen roses, florists in Manila have been taking more experimental approaches, leaning toward sculptural structures. And with these new approaches, we’re seeing local floral studios playing with lines through stems or choosing indigenous species.
If you’re seeking a centerpiece that commands the room (the same way mom does), these six floral houses represent the strength of exceptional floral design in the Philippines.
1. Bertie’s Bouquets
For those who view flowers as complementary to art, Bertie’s Bouquets is the definitive choice. The brand’s aesthetic is often sculptural, utilizing rare blooms that defy standard symmetry and explode with movement. While it has an assortment of unpredictable bouquets, Bertie’s is also the place to get rare imported blooms like fluffy pink peonies and tulips.
Instagram: @bertiesbouquets
2. Flowerlovers
A long-time staple in Magallanes, Flowerlovers specializes in seasonal, ever-changing arrangements. And true to its organic, unstructured nature, no two pieces are identical.
The brand is largely known for its “Tiwala” series. “Tiwala, a word in Filipino, means trust. You believe in us and prefer something like what you see here,” the website reads. “Leave it to us to create a beautiful, free-flowing arrangement for you.”
On the other hand, its Mother’s Day series features this same free-flowing approach, in a variety of arrangements, from “Mom is Supermom” with a towering structure of sunshine-colored blooms to “Mom is Tender” with sweet and simple carnations.
flowerloversph.com
3. Kai Farms
Silang-based Kai Farms offers an alternative for the moms who love to cook fresh fare in the kitchen. While not exactly decorative flowers, the permaculture farm highlights indigenous biodiversity and curates “Harvest Baskets” filled with Earth’s delectable treasures—from spearmint and tarragon to talinum (or Philippine spinach), and more.
It also offers baskets of vibrant vegetables, fruits, roots, and an edible flower bouquet featuring butterfly pea and cosmos.
@kaifarmsph/0919-088-5008
4. Lanai
Lanai has always been known for its sense of luxury that’s romantic yet very tropical. Always sure to make a statement, its floral collections—from the Tropical Twilight Bliss to Fiery Autumn Burst—demonstrate precise design rules that create visual balance. Their arrangements are always lush, while leaning into the luxe side of the tropics.
@lanai_manila/0917-620-2906
5. Mabolo Flowers
You can be sure that your mom will gush over a gifted arrangement from Mabolo Flowers. A titan in the industry, it has been known for decades to fuse aspects of Filipino culture with contemporary design.
Known for its distinctive taste, Mabolo Flowers imports seasonal flowers weekly, while certifying its blooms by phytosanitation, within the international standards set by the International Flower Auction, Bloemen Bureau. This is a top-notch floral option for the mom with distinguished tastes.
+63 (2) 8893 5689/0917-575-3900
6. Spruce Designs
You might be familiar with Spruce, as the brand has done the styling of many large-scale events, from weddings to brand collaborations. But they also do stunning bouquets that you can bring home.
Spruce was one of the early houses to take up the trend of arranging flowers through architectural forms, treating the stems like an organic sculpture. It often favors clean lines over clutter, making for a good classic yet modern bouquet to gift for Mother’s Day.
02-8519-2937
7. The Spring Bouquet Vanilla Cream Cake by Max’s Corner Bakery
By Max’s Corner Bakery, the bakeshop arm of the iconic Max’s Restaurant, the Spring Bouquet Vanilla Cream Cake is a statement cake, if there ever was one. In fact, most moms, if of a certain age, will have fond childhood memories of the restaurant, too.
Part decoration, part dessert, and almost too pretty to eat, this limited-edition cake features moist vanilla chiffon layers adorned with hand-piped yellow, white, and pink buttercream tulips, accented with a smooth cream cheese frosting. Inside, moms will relish the fruity, airy strawberry cream filling, in an alternative floral gift that’s sweet—in every sense of the word.
Available until May 10 at all Max’s Restaurant locations in Luzon, or available to order via GrabFood, FoodPanda, or Max’s official delivery channels
