Valentine’s Day is a day that symbolises love and gratitude, and with this comes specialised gifts of flowers, chocolates and other goodies to make your loved one feel appreciated.

When it comes to choosing a floral arrangement for your Valentine, many do not know what types of flowers are best suited for the celebration. According to Mark Robson, the Granny Mouse Country House & Spa Gardener, the most common type of flowers used as a gift in the month of love are Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Sunflowers and Tulips, if they are available.

“Carnations express love for another, especially red and white ones. Red symbolises your admiration, while white symbolises love in its purest form. Sunflowers on the other hand are said to symbolise devotion and it helps that they are bright and beautiful as well. Tulips, which are my favourite, symbolise perfect love and look stunning in a bouquet, pot plant and even in the garden.

But most of all; nothing says I love you most of all, than a bunch of red roses or even a single stemmed rose from the garden  – which can give the impression that your love is natural and raw,” Robson says.

Apart from the gift, the date is also an important part of Valentine’s Day, which should be spent in an intimate manner.

A picnic in the garden is a great way to connect with that someone special, as it

creates an environment which sparks conversation, delights the senses and you get to choose what snacks you want to indulge in to accompany the champagne.

Granny Mouse Country House & Spa offers great picnic packages for anytime of the year. These packages can be ordered and collected for use off the property as well as on the property, either in our gardens, on the lawns next to the Lion’s river or anywhere you see fit.

For more information or to book a picnic package in the Granny Mouse Gardens contact (033) 234 4071.