There are frequent times when the occasion demands that you give a gift, but knowing precisely what to buy can prove difficult. You can always rest assure that you cannot go wrong by showing how much you care with a beautiful and unique bouquet of fresh flowers.

Buying a floral arrangement from a petrol station or a supermarket is something that many of us succumb to as a last minute resort when a present is needed quickly. Such flowers often lack a beautiful scent and can often look worse for wear.

When choosing a bouquet of flowers, whatever the occasion, most people know that the fresher the blooms are, the more beautiful they will be, but it is worth remembering that even if you are in a hurry, flower quality doesn't always have to be compromised. By buying online you can have a beautiful flowers delivered in a timely manner.

Interflora's arrangements are created by a team of expert florists and can be delivered across the country by hand for that personal touch. Rest assured – these days you can even send flowers further a field safely by taking advantage of the international delivery service.

There is a wide array of plants and flowers to choose from for any number of occasions, including an Anniversary, a New Baby, a Birthday, a New Home, to say Thank You or Congratulations, or even if you have no reason other than Just Because!

What's more, you can make that gift extra special by adding any number of delightful extras, including chocolates, Champagne, or a cute Teddy Bear.

A modest bouquet can be chosen for those occasions where you are in doubt as to whether to buy a gift. The symbolism of different flowers mean they can be suited to mark life-changing occasions, such as the birth of a new baby - or a bereavement, when lilies are traditionally given to mourning family-members.

While there is always something stunning about a carefully arranged bouquet of fresh flowers, gift-givers should also remember that potted plants are also a suitable token for most occasions, with the added benefit that the recipient can continue to enjoy the plant long after other blooms would have wilted.

These days, people see flowers as more than something suitable for expressing love and sympathy. Anyone appreciative of a well-considered gift might also be happy to accept a bouquet of freshly delivered flowers on a variety of other occasions; fuchsias to celebrate moving into a new house perhaps, or