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Which flowers to give for Sant Jordi
Agenda Floral · Editorial selection · Reviewed
Catalonia · Autonomous community
Sant Jordi is celebrated on 23 April in Catalonia, with the tradition of giving books and roses. Agenda Floral chooses the red rose as its main flower for this occasion. This is a suggestion within a documented custom that is also shared with family and friends: gifts do not have to be limited to partners.
Upcoming calendar dates
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Calculated from the editorial calendar rules. Confirm each edition’s programme and times with the organiser; this selection is not a public holiday calendar.
A rose and a thoughtfully chosen book
Pair the rose with a book connected to the recipient’s interests: a novel you have discussed, poetry or a subject they love. A handwritten dedication explains why you chose it. The combination draws on the tradition, while the particular title and presentation remain a personal decision shaped by your relationship.
Choosing the rose’s colour and format
Our cover uses a red rose, without making the colour compulsory. If you know a different preference, discuss it with your florist. A single rose can be a sufficient gesture and easy to carry with a book. If you prefer a bouquet, agree on its size with the delivery location and format in mind.
A tradition rooted in Catalonia
We identify Sant Jordi as a regional occasion in Catalonia. This guide does not portray it as a uniform custom throughout Spain or a general public holiday. Turespaña describes the date, the exchange of books and roses, and gifts shared with family and friends.
Which flowers to choose
Flower pairings are suggestions from Agenda Floral. Documented customs are explained separately; no occasion requires one particular flower.
Frequently asked questions
Are roses only given to a partner?
No. The source also describes gifts for relatives and friends. Adapt the dedication and choice of book to the relationship you share with the person receiving them.
Does the rose have to be red?
Red is our editorial selection. This guide requires no particular colour: choosing the recipient’s favourite is another personal possibility when planning your gift.
Sources and what they support
- Turespaña · Sant Jordi en Barcelona
Sant Jordi is celebrated on 23 April in Catalonia with books and roses, including gifts among family and friends.
How we put these guides together
We check dates and customs against institutional sources, and botanical information against horticultural sources. Gift suggestions consider a flower’s appearance and the recipient’s taste. Commercial references document an offer, not popularity or a tradition. This initial catalogue is a growing editorial selection, not a list of every species.
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