It is true. Some people have allergies to flowers and can not be around them at all for any length of time without sneezing and feeling ill. Their affect can be so profound that some very allergic people will choose not to attend events and parties where they know there will be flowers of any kind to avoid the risk of becoming ill. There is no cure for flower allergies other than antihistamines and avoidance. But, your florist can help you come up with some ideas for these tough-to-shop-for customers and you will still be able to make their day brighter with flowers without making them ill.

While it may seem impossible, there are several flower gifts that will make life easier for those who receive them but suffer from allergies. While there are no hypoallergenic flowers, there are many that make great choices for those with mild allergies. Because pollen is a big culprit for triggering allergies, you will want to avoid flowers laden with pollen. This means you will want to avoid very fragrant flowers whose sent usually comes from the pollen within them.

Some great flower choices for people with allergies include:

-         Roses – Hybrid versions of tea roses in a closed-bud stage can be both dramatic and allergy-free. They will not shed any pollen. Spray roses are always allergy-free and area great alternative to long-stemmed roses, which are not good for those with allergies.

-         Daisies – If you choose daisies, be sure they are pollen free. There are many varieties of dahlias and chrysanthemums that make great “daisy” choices that have no pollen and will not trigger allergies. You will need to make sure of this however, because more common daisies generally have pollen.

-         Potted flowers. Hydrangeas and begonias are two great choices for allergy-free floral decortation.

-         Lilies. Almost all types of lilies come in pollen-free versions these days. And, to make them allergy free, you can remove the flowers’ anthers so pollen can not be produced.

-         Orchids. Very few orchids cause allergic reactions, especially potted varieties.

-         Baby’s Breath – This filler flower is a lovely touch. Be sure to choose only the double-flowered varieties of these plants. The single-flowered varieties will cause a reaction.

While no flowers are completely hypo-allergenic, the floral industry has been making strides toward flowers with fewer allergy triggers than ever before. You will want to check with your florist for more information if you have someone in your life with flower allergies. And, if their allergies are so intense they can receive no flowers, consider a lovely putted plant or blooming cactus as a healthier alternative.

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Flowers are beautiful. They brighten up a room and make everything in it seem more beautiful, more cheerful. For most people a vase of flowers on the table signifies that that room is a happy one, a comfortable place to be. For allergy sufferers, however, a vase of flowers is far from inviting – it’s treacherous.
If you’re one of those unlucky people who enjoys fresh flowers but has to consider the effect they’ll have on your allergies, plastic flowers are not your only option. You just have to know which types of flowers are dangerous. Of the huge variety of flowers that you can plant or buy, many types of flowers will affect your allergies very little or even not at all.
Dangerous Flowers for Allergy Sufferers
Truth is, if your allergies are particularly severe, most flowers are going to affect you negatively. In general, the more dangerous flowers are the ones with more pollen. So a good guideline when decorating ith flowers to avoid those ones that have visible pollen.
One type of flower that is particularly bad for allergy sufferers is tree flowers. If creating a flower arrangement, be careful not to include almond, cherry, orange, or any other kind of tree blossom. Though they are beautiful flowers, they’re some of the most powerfully allergy-causing.
Lilies are some of the more dangerous flowers for allergy sufferers, as parts of them are covered in powdery orange pollen. Strangely enough, however, they can be a good choice for allergy sufferers, as it’s easy to simply remove the stems of pollen from each flower. Just have a non-allergic friend or family member do this particular job, as it will probably have you sneezing in two seconds flat.
Good Flowers for Allergy Sufferers
There are several types of flowers that will affect allergy suffers less. One of these is possibly mums and daisies. While regular mums and daisies do have lots of pollen, an new hybrid type of daisy, called formal doubles, that do not have any pollen at all, and therefore won’t aggravate allergies. Forma double flowers were bred so that the parts of the flower that used to produce pollen now produce petals. Watch out for regular mums and daisies, however, as they can be highly allergic. If in doubt, ask your florist.
Another great choice for the allergy sufferer is roses. Roses are some of the most beautiful and elegant flower you can find, and fortunately for allergy sufferers, they don’t have much effect on allergies. The reason for this is that their pollen is too large in size to be able to become airborne and truly infiltrate the respiratory system. If in doubt, choose roses with little or no smell – the less smell, the less pollen.
Last but not least, one of the best kinds of flowers for allergy sufferers are orchids. Orchids are gorgeous and exotic flowers that come in an amazing variety of shapes and colors. Very few types of orchids cause any pollen-related allergies, and so are quite safe for those allergic to most flowers. It is important to note, though, that some orchids may cause a slight skin rash on sensitive individuals.