🌸 The Lonely Bouquet – FAQ

A guide to spreading floral kindness and joy, one flower at a time.

The Lonely Bouquet is a global movement that encourages people to spread joy by leaving small bouquets of flowers in public places for strangers to find, with a note inviting them to "adopt" the bouquet.

  1. Create a small bouquet – hand-tied or in a jar/vase.
  2. Attach a note or tag saying something like: "Hello! I'm a Lonely Bouquet. Please take me home and enjoy me!" (You can use lonelybouquet.com to add your bouquet and create tags)
  3. Leave it in a public place – a park bench, bus stop, or shop doorstep.
  4. Optional: Share a photo on Lonelybouquet.com or social media using #LonelyBouquet.

International Lonely Bouquet Day is celebrated on the last Sunday in June each year. However, you can create and release Lonely Bouquets at any time of the year! Kindness is always in season.

Anyone! You don’t need to be a florist or have fancy flowers. Individuals, schools, flower shops, and community groups are all welcome to join.

Example messages include:
"Please adopt me – I’m a Lonely Bouquet and I’d love a new home!"
"Take me, I’m yours! Just a little floral cheer to brighten your day."
You can include social tags or contact info if you'd like feedback.

Yes! Sharing your bouquet helps spread the word and inspire others. Use hashtags like #LonelyBouquet or tag relevant floral communities.

To brighten someone’s day with a random act of kindness, promote community connection, and share the joy of flowers with others.

You're encouraged to take it home and enjoy it! Some bouquets include a note inviting you to share your story online, but there’s no pressure.

  1. Register Your Account
    Visit lonelybouquet.com/register to sign up.
    - If you're representing a business, check the "I represent an organization" box to add your company.
    - Logging in via Facebook or Google? Just log in, then go to the user menu and click "Add Organization" if needed.
    💡 Tip: It's highly recommended to log in on your mobile device while preparing and releasing your bouquet. The mobile experience is faster, more convenient, and optimized for scanning QR codes and tagging locations.
  2. Activate Your Account (if not using Facebook or Google)
    If you signed up with email and password, check your inbox and click the verification link to activate your account.
  3. Add Your Bouquet
    Once your account is active and you’ve logged in, go to the user menu and select "Add Lonely Bouquet", or visit lonelybouquet.com/prepare.
    Complete the form to add your bouquet.
  4. Generate and Attach the Tag
    On your bouquet's page, click "Generate Tag" to create a printable tag with a QR code and adopt key.
    No printer? Handwrite a note with a message to visit lonelybouquet.com and include the adopt key.
  5. Release the Bouquet
    - While logged in, scan the QR code attached to your bouquet.
    - Click "Release" on the bouquet’s page.
    - Take a photo and use the "Get Current Location" button to tag where it was left.
  6. Track Your Bouquet
    You’ll receive email updates if someone scans, spots, or adopts your bouquet.

❤️ Join the movement any day of the year—and especially on the last Sunday in June!