Flowers for the Hospital and Maternity Ward: Rules, Etiquette, and Safe Choices
Tip from our florist Bára: "If you want to cheer up a new mother after birth or wish someone in the hospital a speedy recovery, think practically above all. Healthcare facilities have strict rules. Strongly scented flowers or varieties with heavy pollen (like the popular lily) can bother patients and newborns alike. On top of that, nurses on the ward rarely have time or space to hunt down a free vase. That's why I always recommend our flower boxes for these occasions. They're arranged in a special moist foam, need no vase, and are easy to carry home. We deliver everything through our Airway courier service, exclusively in air-conditioned vehicles. The arrangement arrives at the hospital reception without any temperature shock, in perfect condition."
Choose a Safe and Practical Bedside Gift
We've selected gentle, low-pollen, practical arrangements that bring real joy without getting in the way of hospital staff.
✅ Our ordering tip: When delivering to a ward, be sure to note the exact department name and room number in your order, and for new mothers at the maternity ward, always include the maiden name under which they're registered in the hospital system!
Flower Box - Peony Delight
2 376 Kč
Rosie Flower Box
1 790 Kč
Hydrangea Flower box
1 294 Kč
Flower box Carnation
1 776 Kč
Flower box
1 257 Kč
Flower box Color day
1 626 Kč4 Golden Rules for Delivering Flowers to Patients
Sending flowers to a hospital is a lovely, uplifting gesture. But to make sure your gift doesn't cause more hassle than joy, there are a few basic rules of etiquette and hospital hygiene to follow.
1. Potted Flowers Are Strictly Forbidden
While we love potted plants at home, they're not allowed in hospitals. Soil in a pot naturally contains mold spores, microorganisms, and bacteria that simply don't belong in a sterile hospital environment. Choose cut flowers only.
2. Avoid Strong Scents and Heavy Pollen
A small, poorly ventilated hospital room is often shared by several patients. Flowers with an intoxicating scent can cause headaches or nausea. Avoid lilies, hyacinths, lilac, or strongly scented freesias. Lilies also carry heavy pollen that easily stains hospital linens.
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Ideal choice: Lisianthus (eustoma), gerberas, classic tulips, or delicate spray roses.
3. Not Allowed in ICU and Post-Op Wards
Live flowers are not permitted in intensive care units and post-operative wards for hygiene and safety reasons. Wait to send a gift until the patient is stabilized and moved to a standard room, or send flowers as a welcome-home gesture instead.
4. Think About Space and the Trip Home
Hospital nightstands are very small and are used for medication, drinks, and food. A huge bouquet of 100 roses would just get in the staff's way. Choose a compact, stable arrangement instead. Also remember the patient will have to carry the bouquet home by car (often along with bags, and for new mothers, a newborn in a car seat). That's another reason a flower box with a sturdy base is the best choice of all.
How Does Hospital Courier Delivery Actually Work?
When you order delivery to a healthcare facility, our Airway couriers always act with maximum consideration for how the ward runs. At most hospitals, the courier hands the flowers to a nurse at the nurses' station or main reception, who then brings the gift box along with your personal message safely to the patient's bedside. This ensures both patient calm and full hygiene.
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