Did you know the flowers you give as gifts could be sending a secret message? Flowers have a language of their own. It is believed that the tradition of giving flowers dates back to the prehistoric times. Since then, it has been a powerful means of communicating human emotions. However, commemorating various special occasions with flowers can go further, expressing specific emotions with different kinds of flowers. What meanings do flowers convey? What can you say with a bouquet? Florist Saigon has prepared an overview of 10 popular flowers and their meanings, most of which are also included in our bouquets.
1. Rose
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| A mixed rose bouquet can symbolize a variety of emotions |
One of the most popular flowers worldwide symbolizes love in various forms. Red rose signifies desire, but also admiration, devotion, and respect. White rose is a symbol of innocence and purity, yellow stands for friendship and does not convey romantic emotions. Pink color of rose shows joy and gratitude of the giver. A mixed rose bouquet can symbolize a variety of emotions, which the recipient has to decipher.
2. Lily
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White lily is a symbol of virginity and modesty, yellow stands for gaiety and orange for passion |
Lilies have been popular since 16th century BC, especially in the Ancient Greece. They symbolize purity and beauty, but different colors have different meanings. While a white lily is a symbol of virginity and modesty, yellow stands for gaiety and orange for passion. Furthermore, the Calla lily is considered a royal flower and the Easter lily is associated with Virgin Mary.
3. Sunflower
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| Sunflower stands for warmth and longevity |
If you’re thinking of expressing adoration and dedication to someone, present them with sunflowers. Since they are flowers of the sun, they stand for warmth and longevity, too.
These flowers inspired not only Incas in Central and South America, but also painters of the Impressionist period and their beauty is captured in numerous art pieces.
4. Tulip
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| Tulip stands for love, cheerfulness and royalty |
When giving a tulip, especially a red one, you are essentially declaring your love. Yellow tulips stand for cheerfulness, purple represent royalty and white symbolize forgiveness. Tulip flowers are also very elegant, so a tulip bouquet also conveys grace.
5. Daisy
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| Daisy symbolize innocence and purity |
This small white flower with yellow center represents innocence and purity. Daisies are also another means of expressing/declaring loyal love and they can symbolize a secret, too. Moreover, it is a symbol of new beginning, that is why daisies are often a part of bouquets for new mothers. Gerbera daisies, on the other hand, stand for cheerfulness.
6. Protea
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| Protea stands for diversity |
Belonging to the oldest families of flowers, protea is believed to be named after the son of the Greek god Poseidon, Proteus. Protea symbolizes transformation, as well as courage and resourcefulness. It also stands for diversity, as there are more than 1,400 varieties of this flower.
7. Carnation
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| Carnation flower is a symbol of love and romance |
Carnation flower is a symbol of love and romance. This flower is often gifted to the people we love and many see it as a perfect gift for a partner. They come in various bright colors and each one of them expresses our deepest and most valuable emotions.
Carnation flower is also a symbol of affection and it is often gifted as a sign of exactly this. When you want to tell someone that you are in love with them or you simply care deeply for them, carnation flower is going to send that message successfully.
Carnation flower is also a symbol of affection and it is often gifted as a sign of exactly this. When you want to tell someone that you are in love with them or you simply care deeply for them, carnation flower is going to send that message successfully.
8. Lisianthus
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Lisianthus symbolizes appreciation and life long bond |
Lisianthus flower symbolizes appreciation and Life long bond. This flower can be a great “Thank you” gift for someone who has helped you a lot and gave you something. Lisianthus has been used as a symbol of appreciation for hundreds of years in many cultures, and if you are looking for a perfect flower to make a manse, this is the one. People often use Lisianthus flowers as wedding decoration and in some cultures it is even used as a wedding gift
9. Orchid
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Orchid symbols of love and luxury |
Orchids are considered symbols of love and luxury. because of the fact that the plants grow easily, and bloom under most conditions. During the Victorian era, it was a custom to gift exotic and rare flowers to show love and affection. It was even believed that rarer the flower you chose as a gift, deeper was your love. In parts of Europe, orchids were used as a key ingredient in love potions.
10. Peony
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| Peony stands for romance, prosperity, good fortune and a happy marriage |
The peony is significant both historically and mythologically, and thus is tied to many different meanings and symbols. Common peony meanings include romance, prosperity, good fortune, a happy marriage, riches, honor, and compassion — but peonies can also mean bashfulness.
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