A bouquet for your partner is a classic Valentine’s Day gift. Unfortunately, for people with pollen allergies, flowers may trigger unpleasant symptoms such as sneezing, congestion, postnasal drip, hives and red or watery eyes. Let’s look at a few allergy-friendly flowers you can grab to show your partner you care without setting off their allergies.
Roses
When you think of Valentine’s Day flowers, you probably think of red roses. Lucky for people with allergies, the pollen count on roses is low. The pollen they do have also has the added perk of staying in the flower, minimizing your risk of a pollen-filled house.
Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are a favorite flower among allergy sufferers because they have sticky pollen that doesn’t easily dislodge from the plant. They’re also generally big and available in multiple colors!
Tulips
Tulips have a small amount of pollen that sticks to the stamen, preventing it from becoming airborne. Tulip season usually starts mid-to-late February and lasts through March or early April, so you might get lucky and find a nice, bright bundle of them.
Orchids
Orchids have low, sticky pollen that isn’t easily spread through the air. Because you can buy them in soil, they’re also an excellent option for people who want a long-lasting plant they can enjoy for months after the holiday.
Daffodils
Daffodils rely on insect pollination to spread, making them the ideal allergy-friendly gift. While the start time varies, you can often find daffodils in late winter.
Cacti and Other Succulents
Cacti are prickly but easy to love. Belonging to the succulent family, cacti spread very little pollen and are a great flower alternative. You can pick up a single cactus or grab a larger succulent garden with a few different plants. In addition to being allergy-friendly, succulents are also low-maintenance, meaning they’re harder to kill than most plants, making them the perfect gift for people without a green thumb.
Call Us for Allergy Treatment
If you or your partner deal with frequent pollen allergies, we can help. Treatments like medication or immunotherapy can minimize your symptoms so you can enjoy every bouquet for Valentine’s Days to come. For more information on allergy management, contact Collin County ENT today.