Did you buy a bouquet from the gas station five minutes ago? Do you need to write something on the card that distracts from the fact that the petals are already wilting? We get it. You are a procrastinator, but you are a procrastinator with “taste.”
Here is a collection of flower puns for Mother’s Day (and other occasions) that range from “aww” to “please stop talking.” We scraped the bottom of the garden barrel so you don’t have to.
Flower Puns for Mother’s Day to Save Your Reputation
She gave you life, so the least you can do is give her a groan-worthy pun in a card. If you are also looking for something to write for the rest of the family, check out our bee puns because every flower needs a wingman.
Thanks for not running away when I was a budding nightmare.
Thistle be the best Mother’s Day yet.
You’re my best bud, Mom.
I’m proud to be your orchid (awkward) child.
Have a blooming wonderful day.
Sending you a bunch of love.
Time to put the petal to the metal and celebrate you.
Mom, you’re a total chrysanthemum (gem).
I lilac you a lot, Mom.
You possess a whole lot of flower power.
Sorry for being a thorn in your side all these years.
Cute Flower Puns That Are Actually Adorable
These are for when you want to sound sweet without trying too hard. If these aren’t hitting the spot and you prefer animals over chlorophyll, you might want to pivot to our otter love puns instead.
Hey bud, how’s it growing?
You’re my best frond forever.
Don’t stop be-leafing in yourself.
We should put our tulips together.
Every daisy is better with you.
I think you are dandy-lion.
Just wanted to say aloe to my favorite person.
I’m rooting for you this week.
You grow, girl!
Lettuce celebrate the good times.
You really make my heart bloom.
Life would be a prick without you, succulent.
Talk dirt to me.
Can you seed the resemblance?
I’m just a garden variety weirdo.
Flower Puns Love and Romance for Your Crush
Nothing says “I love you” like a bad joke about photosensitive vegetation. If things go well here, you might need to read up on frog love puns for the eventual wedding toast.
Our love is un-be-leaf-able.
I’m wild about yew.
Wood you be my Valentine?
I love you from my head to-matoes.
We’re mint to be together.
I’m totally pollen for you.
You had me at aloe.
Let’s grow old and moldy together.
I’m fern-ly committed to this relationship.
You make my heart skip a beet.
I love you a bunch.
My love for you blossoms every day.
You look radishing today.
Please don’t ever leaf me.
I dig you a lot.
Rose Puns That Are Simply Thorny
Roses are red, violets are blue, this section is mediocre, and so are you. If you like these prickly jokes, you will absolutely hate our dirty plant puns, so definitely don’t click that.
Stop and smell the roses.
I rose above the drama.
To the window, to the wallflower.
Kiss from a rose.
Rose before bros.
You’re as sweet as a rose.
Everything is coming up roses.
Don’t be so thorny today.
Get the rose wine ready.
He rose from the dead (too soon?).
I have rose colored glasses on.
La Vie En Rose.
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
No need to be mo-rose.
You are the rose of my eye.
Tulip Puns for Dutch Enthusiasts
Tulips are just onions with better PR. Here are some jokes about them. If you like warm beverages with your flowers, grab a cup and read some matcha puns while you scroll.
I cherish our friend-ship (friend-tulip?).
Read my tulips, no new taxes.
Tiptoe through the tulips.
Use your two lips to smile.
A tulip for your thoughts?
I’m totally tu-lip-sied over you.
Better than two lips on a Friday night.
Kiss me with your tulips.
What’s better than a rose on your piano? Tulips on your organ.
Don’t give me lip, give me tulips.
Keep a stiff upper tulip.
Tulip or not to lip, that is the question.
My tulips are sealed.
Check out these tulips.
Give me a tulip service.
Sunflower and Daisy Puns for Sunny Days
These large yellow flowers stare at the sun all day which sounds painful, but at least they aren’t knitting sweaters like the people reading our puns about knitting.
Keep your sunny side up.
Daisy me rollin’, they hatin’.
Have a sunny day!
You’re crazy as a daisy.
Whoops a daisy!
I’m just a sunflower looking for the light.
You are my sunshine.
Driving Miss Daisy.
Here comes the sun (flower).
Sunflower power!
Fresh as a daisy.
Pushing up daisies.
A little sun never hurt anyone.
Don’t act so shady, be a sunflower.
Solar powered beauty.
Blooming Ridiculous Flower Names
If you are naming a houseplant or perhaps a very unfortunate goldfish, use these. If you prefer mammals, we have capybara puns that might inspire a name for a rodent.
Context: These names are perfect for things that don’t talk back.
Bud Light
Rose Mary
Lily Potter
Daisy Duck
Poppy Cock
Holly Wood
Jasmine Rice
Ivy League
Flora Bama
Petunia Pig
Violet Beauregarde
Clover Field
Heather Ledger
Basil Fawlty
Fern Gully
Corny Floral Dad Jokes
Why did we write these? We don’t know. Maybe we’ve had too much caffeine. Speaking of which, go read our coffee dad jokes if you need to stay awake for this part.
Why did the flower take her husband back? She took him for better or for wart.
What did the flower say after he told a joke? I was just pollen your leg.
Why are flowers so good at problem-solving? They know how to get to the root of it.
What does a flower say when it’s surprised? What in carnation?
How do flowers kiss? With their tulips.
What did the flower study in college? Stem research.
Why did the rose break up with the sunflower? She only saw him as a frond.
What do you call a flower that runs on electricity? A power plant.
Why was the flower so popular? He had a lot of buds.
What is a flower’s favorite band? Guns N’ Roses.
Short Bloom Captions for Instagram
You took a selfie in a botanical garden and now you need a caption that proves you go outside.
Context: Post these before the allergies kick in.
I’m no garden variety human. 🌻
Just here for the petal pusher vibes. 🌸
Feeling fresh as a daisy. 🌼
Put the petal to the metal. 🚗
Bloom where you are planted. 🌹
Ok, bloomer. 🌺
Talk dirt to me. 🪴
Thistle be a great day. 🌵
Wallflower power. 💐
I love you a lily bit. 🪷
The Final Wilt
We have reached the end of the garden path. If you actually used any of these flower puns for Mother’s Day, we assume no liability for the grimaces you will receive in return. We rate this collection a solid 9/10 Pollen Counts on the sneeze scale.
Now go water something before it dies.
The Photosynthesis FAQs
Here are some questions people actually ask Google, answered with zero seriousness.
What is a funny quote about flowers?
“I’m rooting for you” is the pinnacle of comedy in the plant world. It implies support and dirt. What more do you need?
What can I say instead of Happy Mother’s Day?
Try “Happy Birthing Person Appreciation Day” or “Thanks for the Genes.” Or just stick to a pun like “Mum’s the word.”
What is the best flower pun?
“Thistle be the best day ever” usually wins because it sounds optimistic and slightly painful at the same time.
Are rose puns romantic?
Only if you consider thorny stems and overpriced bouquets romantic. But yes, “I rose to the occasion” works in a pinch.
Can I use these puns for a wedding?
You can, but the bride might throw the bouquet at your head. Proceed with caution.
The Person To Blame
Umer | Chief Regret Officer
Umer is the founder of PunSpill and a certified disappointment to his high school guidance counselor. He spends his days writing puns that make people groan and his nights arguing with Gerald, his emotional support opossum (and Head of HR).
He created this website because his friends muted him in the group chat. If you hated this article, please direct your complaints to the opossum; he handles the shredding.
I'm Umer. He's Gerald. I write the bad jokes; he handles the complaints (by sleeping). We created PunSpill so you have something to send your friends to annoy them. Read the full confession here.
