The Best Flowers and Gifts to Send to Someone in Hospital
- Feb 1
- 4 min read
What to Consider When Sending Flowers to Hospital
Thoughtful Hospital & Nursing Home Flowers & Gifts
for Delivery in Balmain & the Inner West Sydney
There’s something quietly reassuring about receiving a gift in a place where time can feel unfamiliar. In hospitals and nursing homes, days often move to a different rhythm, and small comforts take on greater meaning. A vase of flowers by the window, or a thoughtfully chosen gift on a bedside table, can bring a sense of calm, colour and connection, a gentle reminder that someone is thinking of you.
Choosing what to send, however, takes a little care. Care settings have their own rules, sensitivities and practical considerations, and the most appreciated gifts are usually the most thoughtfully chosen.
What Makes Flowers & Gifts Suitable for Care Settings?
When sending flowers or gifts to a hospital or nursing home, it helps to think simple, soothing and considered.
The most suitable options are:
Lightly scented or fragrance-free
Low pollen
Compact and easy to place
Flowers in a Vase - Ready to enjoy immediately
At The Curious Rabbit Flower Shop, flowers are never arranged using floral foam. Instead of boxed flowers, arrangements are thoughtfully styled in a vase, making them safer for indoor environments and kinder to the planet. This also means no extra effort is required from hospital staff, patients or carers, the flowers arrive ready to be enjoyed.
The Best Flowers to Send
Chrysanthemums
Long-lasting and quietly cheerful, chrysanthemums are ideal for hospitals and nursing homes. They cope well in warm indoor spaces and symbolise encouragement and support.
Gerberas
Bright without being overwhelming, gerberas bring a lift to any room. Their open faces and clear colours feel especially fitting for maternity wards and recovery rooms.
Garden-Style Roses
Soft, loosely arranged roses feel comforting rather than formal. In gentle shades like blush, cream or peach, they suit care environments beautifully.
Lisianthus
Floaty, calming and lightly scented, lisianthus adds a little softness and wonder without overpowering shared spaces.
Lightly Styled Australian Natives
When arranged in a gentler, garden-inspired way, natives such as waxflower or flowering gum are hardy and long-lasting — particularly practical for nursing homes.
When Flowers Aren’t the Right Fit
Some hospital wards don’t allow flowers at all (such as ICU and some cancer wards), and in many cases a gift may be more suitable. Strongly scented or high-pollen flowers such as lilies are often restricted, particularly in large hospitals like Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital in Camperdown.
When flowers aren’t appropriate, gifts and hampers can be a thoughtful alternative.
Thoughtful Gifts & Hampers (With or Without Flowers)
A small, carefully chosen gift can bring just as much comfort as flowers.
Suitable options include:
Stand-alone gifts, perfect when flowers aren’t permitted
Ready made hampers or Build your own gift hampers, ready-made or personalised
Flower and Gift Bundles, for those who would love both
Gorgeous new baby gifts, ideal to send with flowers to welcome new parents in maternity wards
Flowers and gifts can be ordered from anywhere in Australia or overseas with International Delivery.
Important Tips for Hospital & Nursing Home Deliveries
A little extra care when ordering helps everything run smoothly:
Double-check the hospital name, as some are very similar (for example, Prince of Wales Hospital and Prince of Wales Private Hospital)
Ensure the patient’s name is spelled correctly
Provide the patient's ward and room number (if known)
Allow time for your friend or family member to check in and get settled before sending flowers
Check when they’re likely to be discharged, sometimes sending flowers to their home afterwards is the loveliest option.
Flowers delivered after discharge can only be re-delivered if the recipient lives in the delivery area.
If you’re ordering get well flowers, let us know. As many arrangements are florist’s choice, we’ll thoughtfully select the best seasonal flowers suited to that occasion. And if you’re unsure what to send, you’re always welcome to give us a call, we’re happy to talk through the best options for your situation.
Sending Flowers, Gifts & Hampers to RPA Hospital & Inner West Sydney
If you’re sending flowers or gifts to Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital in Camperdown, including maternity and general wards, choosing a local florist makes all the difference.
The Curious Rabbit Flower Shop in Balmain delivers throughout Balmain and the Inner West Sydney, including RPA Hospital. Our seasonal, garden-style arrangements are designed without floral foam and styled in a vase, alongside a thoughtful range of gifts and hampers available with or without flowers, perfectly suited to hospital and nursing home settings.
A Final Little Thought
Whether it’s a vase of gentle blooms, a small gift or a carefully packed hamper, the most meaningful gestures are often the quiet ones. In places where comfort matters most, a thoughtful delivery can bring a moment of warmth, reassurance and just a hint of everyday wonder
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