Were you aware that flowers have their own language?
For centuries, people have gifted each other flowers at times of joy, such as the birth of a baby, or sadness, such as the passing of a loved one, with each type of flower designated to mean a different thing. Indeed, Victorian women in England used to wear floral brooches that would state whether they were looking for a potential suitor or if they were married or widowed.
In modern society, the rules have been changed a bit, yet many people still lean toward the basics of this language, with lilies being linked to funerals and red roses linked to Valentine’s Day and romance.
So, if you are looking to send a floral bouquet, what do some of the most popular flowers that you will find at a florist mean?
Roses
The rose is a standard in most bouquets, and even if you pass a floral section in your supermarket each day, you will likely see bouquets packed with them or with some spread out with other flowers.
Roses are beautiful and fragrant and have long been linked to love or beauty. But here is where it gets interesting; the colour of the rose says more than the rose itself. Red roses mean passion, pink roses mean infatuation, yellow roses point toward friendship, and white roses are linked to gratitude and thanks.
If you want to learn more about less common rose colours (such as orange), head over to Eflorist for more information.
Chrysanthemum
Much like roses, chrysanthemums have a deep link to love and friendship, and like roses, different colours mean different things. Red chrysanthemums mean love and passion, whereas pink is linked to feeling uneasy in a relationship, so it could be a good gift idea after a row or argument with someone you care about. Orange flowers in this family are linked to infatuation, and white chrysanthemums lean towards friendship and loyalty.
Daisies
The ever-popular daisy is a staple in bouquets that are sold in spring and summer, and it is frequently scattered among other flowers such as the aforementioned rose or chrysanthemum. But daisies are beautiful, fragrant flowers that have been long linked to feelings of joy, loyalty, and attachment. So, if your spouse has just informed you that they are pregnant, a bouquet of daisies could be a great way to highlight your joy at their news and your devotion to them.
Lilies
Liles are not always associated with death and sadness; the one that is most associated with this is the red spider lily, which has 5 petals and is white. But there are other types of lilies, such as Calla lilies, which, once again, have their meanings based on the key colour. White means innocence and youth (and is great for bridal bouquets), yellow-based lilies symbolise thanks, and pink ones are associated with love and caring.
Tulips
Tulips are the symbol of the end of winter and are found in many spring bouquets. They are linked to love, beauty, and, of course, happiness. Back to the colours for a more in-depth meaning! Red tulips are linked to love, yellow ones to happiness, and purple tulips are linked to royalty.
