We all love flowers and we have every reason to – they’re colorful, cheerful, beautiful, have a nice smell (mostly), and the best thing about them is that we can use them to send a message. Type of the flower, its color, and sometimes even their number in a bouquet have a special meaning. Flowers are a thoughtful and beautiful way of saying “I love you,” “I’m sorry,” or “Congrats!” Our emotions and thoughts can be easily expressed through a carefully selected combination of flowers which is why need to know which flower carries which message.
Carnations
Meanings
Carnations symbolize magnificence and beauty. While dark red carnations symbolize pride and love, pink carnations symbolize mother’s love which is why they are often being gifted on Mother’s Day. Purple carnations symbolize capriciousness and aren’t typically being gifted on happy occasions.
Occasions
Because of their joyful and light look, carnations of light colors such as light pink, yellow, and white, are often being gifted on holidays – Easter, Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day. www.floraqueen.es recommends that, if you simply want to surprise someone with a nice colorful bouquet for no particular reason, carnations in combination with chrysanthemums are a good choice.
Daisies
Meanings
A beautiful, simple flower, that can bring happy thoughts to anyone who looks at it. With its light, white petals, daisy symbolizes innocence and purity. This is a particularly cheerful flower and can also be used to express loyalty and admiration.
Occasions
They make for a lovely house warming present and can also be used as a get-well-soon gift. They can also be a beautiful birthday gift.
Orchids
Meanings
These exotic flowers come in numerous shapes and forms which is why they are always fun to look at. Because of the abundance of the colors and shapes, you never have to gift the same flower twice. They symbolize femininity, elegance, refinement, and pride.
Occasions
These long-lasting flowers are a great house warming or a birthday present, but can be appropriate for almost any occasion.
Roses
Meaning
The meaning of this popular flower is well-known to many of us. While red roses symbolize love, yellow ones symbolize friendship and joy. Pink roses are used for showing your appreciation and admiration, and lavender roses are a great way of expressing enchantment.
Occasions
Red roses are a perfect gift for your significant other. Your anniversary, Valentine’s day, and date night can all be decorated with a bouquet of red roses. Yellow roses are gifted for birthdays or holidays, while pink ones can be gifted whenever you want to show your admiration and gratitude.
Lily
Meaning
White lilies symbolize beauty, modesty, and virginity, while orange ones symbolize passion.
Occasions
Because we connect them with something beautiful and pure, they are often used as a part of bridal bouquets. Lilies are also gifted for Easter or as birthday presents.
Sunflower
Meaning
Sunflowers represent adoration and purity. They are sometimes used to express dedicated love or simple admiration.
Occasions
Sunflowers, due to their color, are great for cheering up a sad friend and are a beautiful house warming gift.
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