Overview

• Sept. 21 is highlighted as the day people in the Southern Hemisphere exchange yellow flowers to welcome spring.
• The custom is linked to the Argentine telenovela Floricienta and its song, later boosted by TikTok posts of bouquets and dedications.
• Coverage clarifies the hemispheric split in timing, noting that Mexico typically ties the gesture to March 21 with Northern Hemisphere spring.
• Guides emphasize meanings including love, friendship, optimism and new beginnings, with El Comercio sharing 53 phrases to accompany the gift.
• Reports note commercial benefits for growers and sellers, with Peru buyers gravitating to sunflowers, yellow roses, chrysanthemums and “eternal” yellow flowers.