Valentine’s Day, 14 February 2022
EVERY Love Story IS BEAUTIFUL but ours is MY FAVOURITE
and together we built a life we love
“All you need is love. But a little cheesecake now and then doesn’t hurt”
Happy Valentine’s Day
For those in love or looking for love, I hope the Cupid’s arrow will hit you well and truly between the eyes today, being Valentine’s Day!
After two years of Covid lockdown misery, the florists are certainly feeling the love and it was great to see some bright and colourful displays of floral and other goodies in the local florist shops.
Giving flowers on Valentine’s Day is a tradition since the Victorian times and today I am going to tell you something that others may not have told before. Roses are the most loved flower to gift that someone special on Valentine’s Day however, just like the roses, each flower along with its colour, has a different meaning. Today, I will walk you through some commonly chosen Valentine’s Day flowers and their meaning, so you know which flowers to choose for your Valentine and what exactly those petals depict what you want to say.
Standing for love, red roses symbolise love and are the most favourite Valentine’s day flowers
Red roses signify love – top pick for lovers
Pink roses represent romance, beautiful fresh love and pureness of emotion – Great colour for your first love
Orange roses signify energy and vibrancy – perfect to gift someone who sparks up your life
Yellow roses depict long lasting friendships – wonderful for that friend who is always there for you, like your bestie
White roses are for peace – special gift to give someone who has drifted away from you due to some reason
Burgandy roses – great to gift someone who is beautiful in an unusual and unconventional way
Tulips
Tulips are the most popular flowers in the world and express perfect love, comfort and warmth
Red tulips – express that you are deeply in love
Pink tulips – are significant as they symbolise happiness and confidence
Purple tulips – express admiration for a loved one’s accomplishments
Yellow tulips – be careful, as these depict hopeless love!
White tulips – make a very good apology bouquet
Lillies are exotic and 30th anniversary flowers. They express sophistication and devotion. An appropriate gift for an elegant and devoted recipient
Red lillies – express that you are passionate
Pink lillies – are significant as they symbolise prosperity
Orange lillies – also known as tiger lillies symbolise warmth and satisfaction
Purple lillies – express admiration for a loved one’s accomplishments
Yellow lillies – representation of gratitude and thankfulness
White lillies – breathtaking fragrance white lillies symbolise purity and virtue
Lillies
Gerbera Daisies
The Gerbera Daisies symbolise cheerfulness, owing to its large blooms and bright colours. Gerberas in general give a meaning of innocence and purity
Dark pink Gerberas – symbolise gratitude
Light pink Gerberas – express admiration and sympathy
Orange Gerberas – Orange is the favourite colour and it represents that the person you gift them to is the sunshine of your life
Purple Gerberas – expression of your special lady’s beauty and elegance
Carnations have been cultiavated for over 2000 years and express deep love, fascination and distinction
Light red carnations – a symbol of admiration and friendship
Dark red carnations – represent deep love and affection
Pink carnations – are most significant as they are considered the symbol of a mother’s undying love, making them a perfect gift for your dear mum, grandma or a friend very close to you
Yellow carnations – best to avoid this colour in a single all- yellow-carnation bunch as they express rejection. A few yellow carnations in a mixed bunch express positivity, happiness and joy
White carnations – suggest good luck and pure love, making them a special gift for a graduation or any big event
Carnations
Everyone likes to know they are loved.
Say it with style with a range of flower options, with confidence, knowing their meaning, on this very special Valentine’s Day – 14 February 2022
“There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved”. – George Sand
To me, you are perfect
and your flaws are perfect for me because all that you are is all that I’ll ever need
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Hello Lavina just loved your post on various flowers and their significance. I was so amazed so many different flowers and their messages to the recipient. Thank you for enriching my knowledge.
Hi Reena
I am so pleased to hear that you loved my Valentine’s Day post on the most commonly used Valentine’s Day flowers and the messages those petals and their colours depict. I am equally happy to hear that you learnt something new by reading this post.
Thank you so much for your appreciation and lovely comments.