Many people may not know it, but the type of flowers that you
give to your special someone has meanings. Flowers have long been
symbols of a person's sentiments. If there's a special occasion, people
usually buy flowers in order to celebrate or to express their love and
affection to their loved ones. So if you have received a beautiful
bouquet, but you aren't sure what the sender wants to express, then you
should be aware that flowers talk, so make sure that you know what they
are saying.
If people, particularly men, can't say what they feel,
they convey their ideas and emotions through flowers. So before you buy
flowers for your dear one, it is important to know their meanings
first. It is because each type, color and presentation of flowers that
you will give can say something that you may be unaware of.
Flowers and their Meanings
o Acacia - secret love
o Almond flowers - hope, expectation
o Amaryllis - beautiful and perfect woman; pride
o Aster - daintiness
o Balm - sympathy
o Bergamot - irresistible
o Blue bell - humility, I'm sorry
o Calla lily - beauty
o China rose - beauty that's always new
o Chrysanthemum - love
o Coreopsis - love at first sight
o Cuckoo pint - ardor
o Daffodil - regard
o Daphne - glory and fame
o Fennel - flattery
o Fern - sincerity
o Forget-me-not - true love
o French marigold - jealousy
o Four leaved clover - be mine
o Gardenia - ecstasy
o Hawthorn - hope
o Holly - domestic happiness
o Honeysuckle - happiness
o Hyacinth - 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 -loveliness
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 Rosemary - remembrance, constancy
o Snowdrop - hope
o Striped carnation - refusal
o Tiger Lily - wealth
o Violet - modesty, loyalty
o Wallflower - fidelity
o Willow - mourning
o White carnation - sweetness; good luck
o White Bell flower - gratitude
o White Jasmine - amiability
o Yew - sorrow
o Zinnia - lasting affection
The Rose
Rose
is very popular because most of us understand their meaning - love. But
the type and color of the rose that you will choose also matters
especially if the recipient is familiar of what that certain rose color
means.
o Black Rose - It says "you are my obsession"
o Champagne Rose - you are loving and tender
o Leonidas Rose - sweet love
o Nicole Rose - you are aristocratic, elegant and graceful
o Orange rose - secret love
o Pink Rose - beauty, brilliant 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; secrecy
o Red and white roses - inseparable; unity
o Yellow rose - jealousy; friendship; I am not worthy
o Bridal rose - happy love
o Dark Crimson Rose - mourning
o Hibiscus rose - delicate beauty
o Tea rose - I will always remember
Flowers for Anniversaries
Flowers
are something that any woman will surely appreciate. If you are
planning to give your partner flowers for your anniversary, you can base
your choice on the number of years you have been together.
o Pansy - 1st Anniversary
o Cosmos - 2nd Anniversary
o Fuchsia - 3rd Anniversary
o Geranium - 4th Anniversary
o 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 Rose - 15th Anniversary
o Day Lily - 20th Anniversary
o Iris - 25th Anniversary
o Orchid - 28th Anniversary
o Sweet Pea - 30th Anniversary
o Nasturtium - 40th Anniversary
o Violet - 50th Anniversary
Flowers
say what the lips cannot. They please the eye and the heart and they
bestow a feeling of happiness, peace and calmness. They revive your
spirit and give it a lift. Whether you are choosing flowers for your
wedding anniversary or you are just searching for the perfect flower to
inform your special someone of your feelings, you should choose the
flower that can express the message that you want to convey.
Choosing
a flower based on its meaning and significance tells your partner how
interested you are in her feelings. It also reveals the romantic side of
you. So next time you look for a bouquet, choose the flower that is
right for the occasion and the one that accurately expresses your true
feelings, be it an heartfelt apology, deep love or fiery passion. Always
bear in mind that flowers talk so better make sure that you know what
they are saying.