The Language of Flowers
Most people know that Roses are meant to symbolise Love... but there are a variety of flowers related to Valentines Day and relationships. The type of flowers used on cards or to send to a loved one are important if you want to convey the right meaning.
 Almond Blossom: Hope, sweetness.
Anenome: A dying love, withered hopes
Forget-me-not: True love
Lily: Purity (white), gaiety or falsehood (yellow)
Periwinkle: Friendship (blue), happy memories (white).
Poppy: Extravagance (scarlet), consolation (red).
Rose: See Below!!
Snowdrop: Hope, consolation
Tulip: Love being declared (red), hopeless love (yellow).
Roses have a language of their own!
 Red: “I love you” the Valentine favourite also stands for noble values like respect and courage.
Pink: Grace and gentility, Pink denotes happiness. Deep pink says “thank you”. Light pink conveys admiration and sympathy.
Peach: Sociability, friendship, modesty, appreciation, admiration, sympathy or jealousy.
Golden Yellow: Expresses joy and gladness – the best gift for new mothers, newlyweds or graduates. They are also a subtle reminder for a busy husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend.
White: Has several special meanings – “you’re heavenly”, reverence, humility, innocence and purity, “I’m worthy of you”, secrecy and silence. In rose history, white roses are just as colourful as red ones!
Orange: Denotes enthusiasm and desire. Perfect for letting people know that you want to get to know them better.
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