Father’s Day is the perfect moment to give Dad something that lasts longer than a greeting card and says more than a gift card ever could. Flowers and blooming plants have a way of doing both and when chosen thoughtfully, they can feel just as personal as anything else you could pick.
At Bloomaker, we believe gifting should feel intentional. That’s why we put together this guide by dad persona: because the dad who’s always puttering in the backyard has different taste than the one who’s happiest with a good book and a quiet room. Find your dad below and find the bloom that fits him perfectly.
The Homebody Dad
This is the dad who has a favorite chair, a favorite corner, and a deep appreciation for a home that feels warm and lived-in. For him, you want something that brings beauty indoors without demanding much in return.
An amaryllis bulb is an ideal match. Bloomaker’s amaryllis bulbs like the classic Red Lion or the show-stopping Double Dragon grow indoors with minimal effort and produce dramatic, large blooms that command attention on a windowsill or coffee table. No garden needed, no green thumb required. He just sets it up, adds a little water, and watches something magnificent unfold over the coming weeks. That slow reveal is part of the gift.
If you want something even more effortless, consider a Waxed Amaryllis. Bloomaker’s waxed amaryllis bulbs require no soil, no pot, and no watering. They bloom entirely on their own stored energy. Set it on the mantel and let it do the rest. For a dad who loves beautiful things but doesn’t want a project, it doesn’t get simpler or more striking.
The Outdoorsy / Patio Dad
This dad is already outside. He’s the one who grills with intention, keeps the patio in good shape, and notices when the yard looks good. He doesn’t need another gadget. He needs something that makes his outdoor space feel even better.
Amaryllis bulbs thrive beautifully in pots on a patio or deck, and Bloomaker offers a variety of colors that can match or complement his existing outdoor aesthetic. The Anne Seaton, with its deep red petals, brings a refined boldness to outdoor spaces. The Apple Blossom, in soft light pink, adds a cheerful, garden-party feel. Pair a bulb with a simple clay pot. Bloomaker even sells a ready-to-go Clay Pot with Two Amaryllis Bulbs gift set (available for local pickup only, as we don’t ship this item) and you’ve given him a patio moment he’ll genuinely enjoy watching grow.
The “Hard to Shop For” Dad
You know the one. He says he doesn’t need anything, already has everything, and genuinely seems impossible to surprise. The secret is to give him an experience, not just an object.
Meet The Bloomaker™ Ball. This one-of-a-kind, patent-pending hydroponic growing vessel is reusable, requires no soil, and holds an amaryllis bulb that grows and blooms season after season. Its novelty meets beauty meets practicality, which is exactly what a man who’s seen everything didn’t know he wanted. Available in mixed, pink, purple, and yellow, with even more colors on the way, it’s the kind of gift that gets asked about when people come over. That’s the one you want to give the dad who has everything.
A Note on Gifting Flowers to Dad
There’s a persistent idea that flowers are not for dads, and we’d gently push back on that. Blooming plants, especially dramatic, low-maintenance varieties like amaryllis, read as bold and beautiful, not fussy. Bloomaker’s flowers are grown hydroponically. Our tulips, hyacinths, and other bulbs come from the Netherlands, rooted in Dutch floral tradition, while our amaryllis is grown in Peru. Every bloom is designed to thrive in the home. They’re a conversation piece, a living decoration, and a gift that keeps giving long past the holiday.
Whatever type of father you’re shopping for this June, Bloomaker has something worth giving. Shop our Father’s Day-ready selection at bloomaker.com.