Flowers are beautiful and great additions to décor and are also beautiful when given as gifts. However, some people don’t know which type of lower to give or use for diverse occasions. Yes, there are flowers for specific occasions and there are significant meanings behind any flowers chosen.
Bouquets and single flowers make the perfect gift for almost any occasion whether presented as a solitary long-stemmed red rose or a bouquet of various blooms; it is an expression of emotions that words don’t easily convey.
When you want to give flowers, you must consider the type or color of flower that is appropriate for each occasion as every flower has an attached sentiment and historical background.
Flowers and their meanings:
Pink carnations: gratitude
Striped carnations: refusal
Yellow carnations: rejection.
Amaryllis: love and determination
Calla lilies: regal and elegant
Gardenias: joy
Hydrangeas: perseverance and heartfelt emotion
Red roses: passion, respect, love, and courage
White roses: chaste love
Yellow roses: friendship
Coral roses: desire
Pink roses: admiration
Primroses: new love, new beginnings
Camellia: excellence and finesse
Daffodils: truth and forgiveness
Daisies: innocence and playfulness
Dahlias: change and excitement
Iris: faith, valour, and wisdom
Orchids: love, luxury, beauty, charm, and strength
Pink carnations: gratitude
Red chrysanthemums: sharing and “I love you”
Forget-me-nots: remember me forever
Geraniums: comfort and true friendship
Jasmine: grace and elegance
Gerbera daisies: cheerfulness
White lilacs: the joy of youth and innocence of childhood
Daylilies: mother
Lily-of-the-valley: sweetness, pure love
Dwarf sunflowers: adoration
Red tulips: declaration of love
Yellow tulips: a smile with sunshine
Red poinsettia: the blood of Christ, Star of Bethlehem
Christmas roses: a gift for Christ
Holly: everlasting life
Winter jasmine: gift from God, purity, and modesty
Narcissus: rebirth, renewal
Lilies: restored innocence to the departed soul
Gladioli: strength of character, moral integrity and sincerity
Red carnations: admiration
Pink carnations: remembrance
Chrysanthemums: honoring a full life
White roses: reverence
Crimson roses: grief and sorrow
Orchids: sympathy and eternal love
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