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Choosing Valentines Day flowers Many people will assume that the correct flowers to buy on Valentines Day are red roses, and while these will almost always be well received, there are many other alternatives. Buying flowers can be approached from many different angles; you can look into the meaning of certain flowers, what the colours of different flowers can mean and also consider what flowers are in season. Read on for further information to help you choose the perfect bouquet. Reliable Roses Red roses are the most popular way to say "I love you" on Valentines Day. However the French believe that white roses are for love, red are for passion and yellow roses are for friendship, while if you've experienced love at first sight you should be buying lilac roses. These facts will definitely be worth considering around Valentines Day; red roses are often hugely expensive at that time, so thinking about what you want your roses to say will not only make your bouquet extra special but might leave you with a bit of change in your wallet too. Another way to save a little money is to forgo the typical 'dozen roses' and buy a beautifully presented single stem. This would be a nice romantic gesture to surprise your date on a first date Give the rainbow If you're looking to really impress with your flowers then think about the colour of them and what that might mean. You may of course want to simply give your loved one a bouquet in their favourite colour, or in a colour that would sit well in a chosen room, but you could add that extra special touch buy thinking about what the colour of your flowers will say Red Flowers Red flowers will convey messages of seduction, it is a colour that quickens the pulse and evokes intense emotions such as passion, excitement and danger Pink flowers Pink flowers are a little more complicated but can still be appropriate for Valentines Day. Pink represents new beginnings and gentle passions so could be a good choice for a new romance. However it is also worth considering the shade of pink; a bright shade of pink would suggest a fun cheeky little romance, while pale pink might best be left for your sick girlfriend as it represents femininity and can be good for emotional healing and inner calm Blue flowers Blue flowers (which include purple shades) represent tranquillity and harmony and give a sense of stability, confidence, honesty and security. They could make a very good Valentines Day bouquet if you're in a more serious relationship or could even be appropriate for a proposal! True blue flowers can be hard to come by and therefore can be expensive so would represent a truly special gift for someone very dear Green flowers Perhaps a little unusual, but green flowers are thought to bring good luck. The colour is associated with harmony and stability. Green flowers could be given if you want to convey your appreciation for someone being there for you in difficult times. Orange flowers While fiery blossoms convey confidence orange is also the colour of lust so could be a perfect Valentines Day gift for your secret crush! White flowers White flowers are used to signify innocence, truth, love and tranquillity in death. They are often used at weddings, births and deaths but when given as gifts are a gesture of respect Yellow flowers Yellow flowers represent hope and happiness so might not be a bad choice for Valentines Day either, they could be used to convey your happiness in a relationship Different types of flower Now you have thought about the colour of the flower you want to give why not give some thought to the type of flower? In today's world it is almost always possible to get your hands on whatever flower you fancy whatever the time of year or country of origin. This can make decision making tricky so it can be useful to think about what different types of flowers mean Roses are always beautiful and a good way to express your love but consider what is mentioned above about their different colours. Tulips represent undying love so give these to your valentine if you want to get serious! Daisies represent romance and innocence while the stunning calla lilies represent elegance, charm beauty and grace It is also worth thinking about what flowers are in season, especially with increasing pressures to be more environmentally aware. In February look out for Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Freesias, Forsythias, Gypsophila, Gentian, Holly Berries, Iris', Lilies, Orchids, Roses, Stephanotis, Snowdrops and Winter Jasmine The everlasting bouquet A good quality bouquet will last around a week, sometimes two if you are lucky so why not surprise your loved one with a gift that will look beautiful and be around for a lot longer (hopefully like your love for each other)! You could have a plant or specially picked rose delivered on Valentines Day. You could even go the extra mile and have a personalised rose created for your loved one. With a little love and care a rose will grow beautifully in a garden or patio container and can bring many years of happiness while providing beautiful cut flowers for the home. A little extra As well as giving a stunning arrangement on Valentines Day why not surprise your loved one with a gift too! This could be something simple such as a photograph of the two of you in a specially picked frame to sit alongside the flowers or a mug so they think of you every time they make a drink. You could even look out for some more unusual Valentines Day gifts such as creating your own message in a bottle – this could be the perfect gift tag for your flowers. Flowers are always a fantastic way to grab a girl's attention but why not do something really different and choose a bouquet for your guy! When using flowers to convey specific feelings they can be well received by both sexes, and would definitely be an interesting talking point! Have fun with them this Valentines Day and use flowers to tell that special someone exactly how you feel. |
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