For a new shop, company move or exhibition opening, sending a flower basket is Hong Kong's most common congratulatory gesture. What flowers bring the most luck and propriety for an opening? Here is everything from blooms and banners to taboos.
Choosing Blooms for Opening Baskets
- Lilies — a hundred years of harmony: The staple of opening baskets, meaning "harmony and flourishing business" — almost essential.
- Phalaenopsis — noble & lucky: Means happiness arrives; placed at the sign-in desk or entrance, luxurious and durable.
- Sunflowers — bright future: Meaning brightness and upward growth — good for young brands or creative firms.
- Gladiolus — rising step by step: "Rising节节" good omen — a traditional opening choice.
How to Write the Opening Banner
The banner usually has three parts: heading (shop/company name) + blessing phrase + signature. Common blessings:
- Grand Opening · Prosperous Business
- Auspicious Opening · Wealth Flowing In
- Great Ventures · Constant Renewal
- Strive for Excellence · Lucky Market Opening
Sign off with "XXX敬賀" or the company name. More occasion flowers in our Celebration Flower Baskets category.
Colours & Taboos
For openings use festive colours — red, gold, orange, purple. Baskets dominated by white flowers are for funerals — avoid at openings. Also ensure the banner text is clear and the shop name spelled correctly.
When & Where to Deliver
Baskets should arrive the day before or early on the opening morning, placed at the entrance, sign-in desk or flanking the stage. Corporate clients can confirm placement and access time with the venue in advance.
FAQ
How do I write the opening banner?
Format: shop/company name + blessing (e.g. Prosperous Business, Great Ventures) + signed. Avoid white-dominated baskets and typos.
What flowers are luckiest for openings?
Lilies, phalaenopsis, sunflowers and gladiolus are most common; red-gold tones are most festive. White-dominated baskets are for funerals — avoid.
When is the best time to send opening baskets?
The day before or early on opening morning is safest; place at the entrance or flanking the sign-in desk.
How much are opening baskets?
Hong Kong opening baskets typically HKD 800–2,500 depending on size, blooms and whether a stand is included.
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