Say it
with flowers!
Have you ever wanted to
send somebody the perfect gift that is reflective of who they really are, or
what they truly mean to you? Well if so,
have you ever thought of putting together flowers that can do just that?
Yep, not only are flowers beautiful and can
so wonderfully enhance your home, they also have meaning. Flowers have had a
role in our lives since “forever”, from using their scent, or using herbs to
heal us. But it wasn’t really until the Victorian age that we really put
thought and words to them. So much so
that it became common place in upper society to put together a small bouquet of
flowers (known as Tussie-Mussies), where secret messages were sent by combining
the right flowers together. Doesn’t that sound so mysteriously fun?! So popular is the idea of giving flowers
meaning, that we have even given a name for this, “floriography”.
Now there are many web sites that will give
you the meaning of hundreds of flowers, and even the color of each flower can
relate to something completely different. Some have common meanings, and some
are totally different. So if you wish to send someone a secret thought, you may
want to make sure you research it well. Or perhaps send along a link in the
card message so that the one who receives your flowers will get the correct
meaning and not throw them back in your face, LOL.
So now that you have a little bit of history
on the subject, I have compiled a list of a few flowers to start you on your
way of secret messaging that someone special.
Agapanthus – Immortality
Alstroemeria - Devotion, Wealth, Prosperity, Fortune, Friendship,Amaryllis -Pride, determination, Dramatic
Anemone - Forsaken, Refusal, Abandonment, Sincerity
Calla Lily – Magnificence and beauty
Carnation – Red – love, pride, admiration
Pink – a woman’s/mothers love
White – innocence, pure love
Yellow – disdain, rejection or disappointment
Purple - capriciousness (inconsistent)
Striped – Refusal
Chrysanthemum – Abundance, optimism
Dahlia – Inner strength, creativity, forever yours,
Daisy - Innocence, Loyal Love, happiness, Purity
Delphinium – big hearted, fun, infinite possibility
Freesia - Trust, Spirited
Gladiola - Sincererity, faith, Strength Of Character
Heather - Admiration, Solitude, mystery
Iris - Faith, Valor, Wisdom, Inspiration
Larkspur – Levity, lightness of heart
Lilies – Pink –wealth, pride
White – virginity, purity, Majesty
Orange – hatred, dislike
Yellow – gaiety, gratitude
Rose – White – Innocent, pure
Red – Love, Romance
Yellow – friendship, Joy, get well
Lavender – enchantment, love at first sight
Pink – Love, gratitude, appreciation
Orange – Desire, enthusiasm, passion
Stock - Bonds of Affection, You'll Always Be Beautiful to Me, Promptness
Sunflower - Tall – false riches, pride
Tulip – General -Love, Symbol of the Perfect Lover
Red – decloration of love, believe me
Yellow – There’s sunshine in your smile
Variegated – beautiful eyes
Well I hope you found your
favorite flower, and that the meaning was a good and positive one! Have some
fun and see what combinations you can put together, then jot them down so that
the next time you want to send someone flowers, make sure it truly means
something!
