28-04-2025
Most popular flower for Mother's Day revealed
With Mother's Day quickly approaching, you might be looking for the perfect gift to get your mom.
And what better way to show them just how much you love and care by sending them some stunning flowers?
But that comes with a whole new set of difficulties... as there are thousands of different flowers to choose from.
Thankfully, Uber Eats has broken down the most popular flower in each state so you can figure out the best type to get your mom this Mother's Day.
According to the data taken from plant orders with the company during last year's Mother's Day, roses were the go-to flowers for people who live in California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Virginia, Arizona, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Colorado, Washington, Tennessee, Oregon, Hawaii, Minnesota, Kentucky, Maryland, South Carolina, Connecticut, Missouri, Alabama, Louisiana, Idaho, Iowa, Nebraska, Montana, Arkansas, Utah, Rhode Island, Mississippi, Kansas, South Dakota, Maine, Delaware, Wyoming, and North Dakota.
A combination of roses and lilies took the lead in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, while tulips were the most-bought flower for Mother's Day last year in New York.
In addition, mixed bouquets with an array of different flowers were most popular in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Alaska, and West Virginia.
If you're not interested in gifting your mom flowers, sweet treats are also popular Mother's Day gifts, according to Uber Eats, which revealed a number of popular desserts sent to mothers.
According to the company, the top gift basket food items ordered ahead of the holiday last year across the US were chocolate dipped strawberries, Tru Fru's White & Dark Chocolate Raspberries, chocolate brownies, mousse cake, and strawberry cake.
For those who want to get their mom something related to beauty or personal care, you might want to buy her some perfume because Uber Eats reported that fragrances were a top beauty product bought for Mother's Day last year.
The Versace Bright Crystal Eau De Toilette Spray, Santal 33's Eau de Parfum, the Another 13 Eau de Parfum, Dolce & Gabbana's Light Blue Eau De Toilette Spray, and the Noir 29 Eau de Parfum were among the most popular ones.
Uber Eats also broke down the most generous states when it came to Mother's day by analyzing 'the average order value or number of gifts' from last year.
According to the data, California residents spent the most on their moms, with the average gift basket coming in at just under $95.
New York came in second at $75, and Massachusetts came in third at around $73.
Next up was Texas, which averaged about $69 per Mother's Day gift basket, followed by Nevada at $67.
But what may come as a shock is the difference in how much children spend on their moms versus their dads for their respective holidays.
A survey from the National Retail Federation last year estimated that Mother's Day spending was expected to reach $33.5 billion in 2024, with shoppers expecting to spend about $254 on average on their Mother's Day gifts and celebrations.
However, a separate survey by the National Retail Federation found that Father's Day spending was only expected to total $22.4 billion in 2024 - over $11 billion less than Mother's Day.
It found that shoppers estimated to spend $190 on average on gifts and celebrations for Father's Day, also a smaller number than the amount expected for Mother's Day.
If you're looking for something for your mom this Mother's Day, Uber Eats is offering unlimited 50 percent off on select flowers. Order here.
