Flowers Talk – Make sure you know what they are saying!
Many people may not know it, but the type of flowers you give that special person has meanings. Flowers have long been symbols of a person’s feelings. If there is a special occasion, people often buy flowers to celebrate or to express their love and affection to their loved ones. So if you have received a beautiful bouquet, but you are not sure what the sender wants to express, then you need to keep in mind that flowers talk, so make sure you know what they are saying.
If people, especially men, cannot say what they feel, they transmit their ideas and emotions through flowers. So before you buy flowers for your loved one, it is important to know their meanings first. It is because each type, color and presentation of the flowers that you will give away can say something that you may not know.
Flowers and their meanings
o Acacia – secret love
o Almond blossoms – hope, expectation
o Amaryllis – beautiful and perfect woman; pride
or Aster – delicate
o Balm – sympathy
o Bergamot – irresistible
o Blue bell – humility, I’m sorry
or Calla lily – beauty
o China rose – beauty that is always new
o Chrysanthemum – love
o Coreopsis – love at first sight
o Cuckoo pint – burning
o Daffodil – look
o Daphne – glory and fame
o Fennel – flattery
o Fern – sincerity
or forget me not – true love
or French marigold – jealousy
o Left four club – be mine
or Gardenia – ecstasy
o Hawthorn – hope
o Holly – domestic bliss
or honeysuckle – happiness
o Jacinto – forgive me
o Ivy – friendship, marriage, fidelity
o Iris – wisdom, faith
o Jasmine – grace and elegance
o Lilac – first love
o Lily – modesty, purity
o Orchid – magnificence, beauty, love and refinement
o Pink camellia -beauty
o Pink carnation – I will never forget you
o Primrose – I can’t live without you
o Red camellia – excellence
o Red carnation – my heart aches for you
o Romero – memory, constancy
o snowdrop – hope
o Striped complexion – rejection
o Tiger Lily – wealth
o Violet – modesty, loyalty
o Wallflower – fidelity
o Willow – mourning
o Fair complexion – sweetness; good luck
o Snowdrop – gratitude
o White Jasmine – kindness
o Yew – sadness
o Zinnia – lasting affection
The Rose
Rose is very popular because most of us understand its meaning: love. But the type and color of rose you choose are also important, especially if the recipient is familiar with the meaning of that color of rose.
o Black Rose – Says “you are my obsession”
o Pink Champagne – you are loving and tender
or Leonidas Rose – sweet love
o Nicole Rose – you are aristocratic, elegant and graceful
o Orange rose – secret love
o Pink Rose – beauty, bright complexion, perfect happiness, grace
o Red rose – means “I love you”, passionate love
o Single stem rose – simplicity
o White rose – spiritual love; I am worthy of you; purity; innocence; secret
o Red and white roses – lovebirds; Unit
o Yellow rose – jealousy; friendship; I am not worthy
o Bridal rose – happy love
o Dark Crimson Rose – mourning
o Pink Hibiscus – delicate beauty
o Tea Rose – I will always remember
Flowers for Anniversaries
Flowers are something that any woman will surely appreciate. If she plans to give her partner flowers for her anniversary, she can base her choice on the number of years they have been together.
or Pansy – 1st Anniversary
o Cosmos – 2nd Anniversary
o Fuchsia – 3rd Anniversary
o Geranium – 4th Anniversary
or Daisy – 5th Anniversary
o Calla Lily – 6th Anniversary
o Jack-in-the-Pulpit – 7th Anniversary
o Clematis – 8th Anniversary
o Poppy – 9th Anniversary
o Daffodil – 10th Anniversary
o Morning Glory – 11th Anniversary
o Peony – 12th Anniversary
o Hollyhock – 13th Anniversary
o Dahlia – 14th Anniversary
o Pink – 15th Anniversary
o Daylily – 20th Anniversary
or Iris – 25th Anniversary
o Orchid – 28th Anniversary
o Sweet Pea – 30th Anniversary
o Nasturtium – 40th Anniversary
o Purple – 50th Anniversary
Flowers say what lips cannot. They please the eyes and the heart and give a feeling of happiness, peace and tranquility. They revive your spirit and give it a boost. Whether you’re choosing flowers for your wedding anniversary or just looking for the perfect flower to let your special someone know of your feelings, you need to choose the flower that can express the message you want to convey.
Choosing a flower based on its meaning and meaning tells your partner how interested you are in their feelings. It also reveals your romantic side. So the next time you’re looking for a bouquet, choose the right flower for the occasion and the one that accurately expresses your true feelings, whether it’s a sincere apology, deep love or fiery passion. Always keep in mind that flowers talk, so you better make sure you know what they say.