A guide to pet-friendly flowers

If you share your home with a four-legged friend, you’ll know all too well how curious pets can be. While flowers bring joy, colour and seasonal cheer to our living spaces, not all blooms are safe for our furry family members, and can be toxic if ingested. It’s one of the reasons we offer a pet-friendly flower subscription – so pet owners can enjoy a regular delivery of seasonal stems without the worry. 

Cats and dogs are often drawn to flowers in the same way that we are, so it’s worth choosing carefully if you’re concerned about their toxicity. Whether you’re choosing a bouquet for yourself or sending blooms to a loved one, selecting flowers that are pet friendly is a thoughtful way to enjoy the beauty of nature while ensuring peace of mind for all the family.

Pet friendly flowers for dogs

These beautiful flowers and foliage are completely harmless for man’s best friend.

– Roses

– Sunflowers

– Asters

– Gerberas

– Antirrhinums

– Lisianthus

– Petunias

– Greenbell

– Statice

– Stocks

– Veronica

– Waxflowers

– Limonium

– Pittosporum

– Pussy willow

– Astilbe

– Freesias

– Scabiosas

Flowers that are toxic for dogs

The following stems can cause a slight tummy upset or skin irritation, so we’d recommend keeping them away from dogs.

– Gypsophila 

– Chrysanthemum

– Eryngium

– Solidago

– Alstroemeria

Parts of the following flowers can be very poisonous for dogs, so we’d advise avoiding these completely if you have a household with four-legged friends.

– Tulips

– Daffodils

– Narcissus 

– Peonies

– Ranunculus 

– Delphiniums

– Eucalyptus

– Lavender

– Clematis

– Irises

– Poinsettia 

Pet friendly flowers for cats

The following blooms are perfectly harmless for mischievous moggies, making them a great option for homes with curious cats.

– Roses

– Greenbell

– Pittosporum

– Antirrhinums

– Lisianthus

– Statice

– Sunflowers

– Stocks

– Limonium

– Asters

– Waxflowers

– Veronica

– Freesias

– Astilbe

Flowers that are toxic for cats

These flowers can cause mild skin irritation or upset stomachs, so we’d recommend keep these out of reach of cats.

– Solidago

– Alstroemeria

– Eryngium

The following flowers, or their stems, leaves or pollen, can be extremely poisonous for cats, so we advise avoiding having these in your home.

– Lilies

– Tulips

– Ranunculus

– Peonies

– Lavender

– Delphiniums

– Craspedia

– Clematis

– Eucalyptus

Pet-friendly flowers, delivered

Now you know the best flowers to avoid – and the ones you can enjoy – as pet owners, why not explore our edit of pet-safe stems? You'll find the perfect gifts for households with curious paws, or a treat for yourself and your four-legged friend.