Say It With Flowers

Flowers have become universal symbols of emotions. Whenever there is a special occasion, people buy flowers to celebrate or to let someone know that they are special. People, especially men, say with flowers what they cannot say with their lips.Unbeknownst to many, the kind of flowers that you give to actually have meaning. Your Valentine’s gift for instance of red roses conveyed the message right for it means ‘I love you.’ Other flowers convey different meanings. Here are some of the more popular ones and messages that each kind gives. Read on and find out what to give your loved one the next time you buy a bouquet.Acacia (Yellow) - Secret LoveAmaryllis – describes the perfect woman, beautiful, timid and proudAmbrosia – means love being returnedBasil – be careful when giving this flower as it conveys hatredBluebell – as it means humility, bluebells is a wonderful gift when saying sorryButtercup- conveys riches, not only of material things but of emotionsCamellia – means perfect loveliness and gratitude, which would be a wonderful thank you gift. Red camellia expresses excellence while the pink variety means extraordinary lovelinessCarnation – means pure, deep love.
The red ones expresses passion, the white ones, sweetness and good luck and the pink one, being always on the mindChrysanthemum- this has quite a range of meanings depending on the color. White represents truth while red conveys love. Yellow Chrysanthemums have a negative meaning, slighted love.Cornflower – represents delicacyDaffodil – means respect for a person and hopeDahlia – represents elegance and dignityDaisy – this yellow flower symbolizes loyal love and innocenceDaphne – represents fame and gloryEdelweiss – signifies daring noble courageFern – conveys fascination and sincerityForget-me-not – quite literally means do not forget me. It also signifies faithful love and good memoriesGardenia - represents refinement of actionsHawthorn – conveys hopeHolly – a great gift for wives and even husbands as the flower represents domestic happinessHoneysuckle – signifies happinessHyacinth – When you want to say sorry, send this as it means “forgive me”Honeysuckle – another type of flower that conveys generous anddevoted affection and happiness with a person.Ivy- means lasting fidelity, fidelity and even marriageIris - wisdom, faith and hopeJasmine – tells the person that you are giving them to that she has grace and elegance. White Jasmine represents amiabilityJonquil – If you return the affection, send this kind of flowerLavender – conveys constancyLilac – the white variety represents youthful innocence while the purple one signifies first loveLily of the Valley – symbolizes beauty, gaiety, and happinessMagnolia – represents nobility of spiritMarigold – has negative meanings: grief and discontentMistletoe – perhaps the reason why mistletoes are quitenotorious during Christmas as it means “kiss me”Morning Glory – represents leaving or departure with affectionOrange Blossom – which is often used in wedding bouquets, symbolizes chastity and eternal LoveOrchid – collectively, orchids represent magnificence, love, beauty, and refinementPansies – means considerationPeriwinkle – Blue periwinkle means early friendship while the white one represents harmonyPoppy – this really popular flower have different meanings for its different colors. The oriental one means silence while the red represents consolation. The white symbolizes tranquility and Consolation while the yellow represents wealth and success.Primrose – though quite beautiful, primroses have negative meanings. Generally, it conveys the message “I cannot be with you.” The evening primrose represents inconstancy.Rose – though rose will generally mean “I Love You,” each color conveys a meaning. White, for instance, expresses purity and innocence, yellow, friendship, pink happiness and red, love and passion. Even rosebuds have meaning, innocence and purity. By: Freddie Smith