One of the more practical considerations is the fragrance of the flowers you are buying. When buying online it is next to impossible to know just how fragrant a particular arrangement of flowers is, or what combinations of flowers work well together.

A bouquet of really fragrant flowers in a vase can really make a striking impact in any room. Not only can they draw the eye with their gorgeous looks, the sweet smells they give off can give a fresh pleasant fragrance too.

Roses are of course well known for their lovely scents and easily recognisable appearance. Generally speaking the more open the flowers, the stronger the smell. So closed petal roses look elegant and give off much less perfume than wide open flowers.

It is not just open flowers that have powerful alluring scents however. Lily of the valley has delicate upturned bells which are commonly white, although sometimes pink. These are sweet scented and in season just in time for mothers day.

Generally it is a good idea not to mix too many strongly fragranced flowers. Most florist arrangements have one predominantly strong smelling flower, and then a few complimentary scents. This allows you to have a pleasing aroma, without it being overpowering and conflicting.

Lavender is a plant widely known for its strong smells, especially when made in to oil which is often used in aromatherapy. With its beautifully coloured flowers and its slender stalks, lavender looks great when mixed with other shades of purple.

Magnolias are an ancient species, dating back over 95 million years, before bees even existed! As such they have evolved differently to more modern plants in comparison, and had to lure insects for pollination using smell more than sight. As such they have an attractive fragrance, as well as not having sepals or petals being a very open and exposed plant they are truly remarkable.

One of the flowers which is most notable for their sweet smelling fragrance are freesia. These delightful small flowers are available in a riot of different colours and typically are arranged on posies and baskets. The most fragrant colours are the reds and pink varieties.

Freesias make the ideal choice of flower to send to mums who are in hospital or are spending their days in a nursing or care home. The fragrance is not overpowering and yet fills a room with sweet aromas. Freesias are also effectively used in traditional style hand tied bouquets to inject vibrant colour and a wonderful fragrance.

Fragrant Mothers Day Flowers make a great gift, bringing colour, life and of course sweet smells to any home. Flowers are a time honoured present for mums, especially on mothers day, and using online florists it is easy to get gorgeous fresh flowers sent straight to her home to show your appreciation and thanks.