A bouquet for leaving the maternity hospital: what to give and how to choose
21 August 2026 · Lacy Bird florists
*Maternity hospital discharge · Moscow*
A florist's guide to a bouquet for coming home from the maternity hospital: which flowers are appropriate around a baby, how bouquets for a girl and a boy differ, how much it costs and how to order delivery to the hospital.
Leaving the maternity hospital is one of the most touching occasions, and a bouquet for it has its own requirements: it should look beautiful in photographs, yet be safe and comfortable to hold beside a newborn. Over fourteen years, we, the Lacy Bird florists, have made a great many discharge bouquets and know these nuances well. Here is how to choose well.
> In short. For a discharge, choose delicate bouquets in clean colours, without a strong scent or pollen: peony-type and spray roses, lisianthus, hydrangea, ranunculus. For a girl, powder pink and pink; for a boy, blue, white and mint. A medium size is best, so it is easy to hold together with the baby. A compact option starts at 4 000 ₽, a medium one is 6 000–14 000 ₽. It is best to order delivery to the hospital for an exact hour.
In short: the facts
| Compact bouquet | from 4 000 ₽ |
|---|---|
| Medium bouquet | 6 000–14 000 ₽ |
| Palette | powder/pink for a girl · blue/white for a boy · pastel for a neutral choice |
| Format | a neat bouquet of a comfortable size, without a sharp scent |
| Delivery | to the maternity hospital in Moscow, at an exact time |
| When to order | 1–2 days ahead, with a booking for a specific time |
Which flowers are appropriate for a discharge
The main rule: a bouquet near a newborn should have no strong scent and no shedding pollen, and should be neat and clean in colour:
- Peony-type and spray roses — soft fullness without an intrusive fragrance.
- Lisianthus — delicate and airy, more hypoallergenic than many flowers.
- Hydrangea — volume and pastel shades, lovely in photographs; read more in our guide to hydrangea.
- Ranunculus — a delicate texture and soft shades.
What we avoid: strongly scented lilies and abundant pollen, "prickly" or heavy arrangements, and harsh, loud colours.
A bouquet for a girl and for a boy
If a girl has been born
The classic choice is a warm, "girlish" palette: powder pink, soft pink, peach, cream. Peony-type roses and ranunculus look perfect here.
If a boy has been born
Calm, "boyish" tones: blue, white, mint, smoky green. Blue-toned hydrangea and white roses are a combination that never fails.
A neutral option
If the baby's sex is meant to stay a surprise, or is not known, choose a white and green or pastel palette: it suits any occasion and looks beautiful in discharge photographs.
How large should the bouquet be
At the discharge, the bouquet is often held at the same time as the baby, so a huge armful is awkward and draws attention away in photographs. The best choice is a medium bouquet, neat in shape, that is easy to hold in one hand. If you would like something grander, it is better to add a second arrangement for the mother separately than to make one giant bouquet.
Delivery to the maternity hospital: how to order
A discharge is almost always tied to an exact time, so we advise booking delivery to the hospital for a specific hour and placing the order 1–2 days ahead. Please ask us whether the bouquet should be handed to the people meeting you at the entrance (flowers are often not allowed into the ward itself) — we will agree a convenient arrangement. If you wish, we will include a card with congratulations to the mother and baby.
Bouquets for a maternity hospital discharge
Delicate pastel bouquets from our catalogue, delivered to the maternity hospital in Moscow at an exact time.
*(product grid from the catalogue — dynamic; CTA: "View discharge bouquets" → https://lacybird.ru/catalog/na-vypisku/)*
See also: Flowers as a gift · Everything about hydrangea · Bouquet catalogue
Frequently asked questions
Which flowers are given for a maternity hospital discharge?
Delicate ones without a strong scent: peony-type and spray roses, lisianthus, hydrangea, ranunculus. A bouquet near a newborn should have no strong fragrance and no shedding pollen. Fragrant lilies, abundant pollen and "prickly", heavy arrangements are best avoided.
Which bouquet should I give if a girl or a boy has been born?
For a girl, a warm palette: powder pink, soft pink, peach, cream (peony-type roses, ranunculus). For a boy, calm tones: blue, white, mint (blue hydrangea, white roses). If the baby's sex is a surprise, a white and green or pastel palette suits any occasion.
How large should a discharge bouquet be?
Medium and neat, easy to hold in one hand — at the discharge the bouquet is often held together with the baby, and a large armful draws attention away in photographs. If you would like something grander, it is better to add a separate arrangement for the mother than to make one giant bouquet.
How much does a maternity hospital discharge bouquet cost?
A compact, neat bouquet starts at 4 000 ₽, a medium one is 6 000–14 000 ₽. The price depends on the size, the variety of flowers and the complexity of the arrangement.
How do I order delivery of a bouquet to the maternity hospital?
Book delivery for a specific hour and place your order 1–2 days ahead, as a discharge is tied to a set time. Please let us know whether the bouquet should be handed to the people meeting you at the entrance (flowers are often not allowed into the ward); we will agree the arrangement and, if you wish, include a card.
We will create a delicate discharge bouquet
Delivery to the maternity hospital in Moscow at an exact time — please place your order in advance.
