WHAT YOUR FLOWERS SAY ABOUT YOU
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hether growing sprays of inspiring, energising flowers in our gardens, or choosing an appropriate bunch of flowers to send as a gesture to a friend, family member or loved one, the florae and blossoms we send actually say more about us than you might imagine.
Chrysanthemum A bouquet staple, these impressive flowers have a simple meaning – honesty.
FLOWERS
Forget-Me-Nots As the name of these delicate blue buds would suggest, Forget-Me-Nots represent true love, longing and memory.
Anthurium The ideal flower someone who has been a wonderful host, these brilliant red, exotic beauties symbolise hospitality, happiness and abundance. Carnation These cute and ruffled blooms actually represent pride and beauty, while their different colours have a host of other meanings: white – innocence and pure love; red – admiration, pink – motherly love; yellow – disdain.
Daffodil Want to tell someone you love them but don’t know how? Daffodils are the flower of unrequited love.
Lavender Not just for tucking into drawers to keep clothes fresh, the fragrant lavender actually represents devotion. Lilac Think you might be falling for someone? Lilacs symbolise the first emotions of love. Lily Often thought of as a funeral flower, the fragrant, majestic and ethereal lily actually represents purity of heart, and when displayed at a funeral means that the departed’s soul has been restored to innocence. Lily-of-the-Valley These buoyant little bells are an ideal token for a recent birth as they symbolise sweetness.
Orchid Want the ultimate Mother’s Day gift? Orchids represent refinement, glorious femininity, and mature charm. Peony The ultimate passive-aggressive statement, the Peony is charming and often included in a bouquet yet indicates anger. Red Poppy The flower of Remembrance Day represents just that.
ROSES
As far as roses go, again there are a maze of meanings attached to the colours we choose: Red – love Light Pink – grace Coral – desire Dark pink – gratitude Peach – modesty Cream – charm and thoughtfulness White – a heart touched by love Burgundy – beauty Purple – enchantment Yellow – infidelity
