Valentines Flowers
Giving flowers on St. Valentine's Day first became popular in the 17th century. Roses have long had an association with an expression of love and are a popular choice on Valentine's Day.The rose was reputed to be the favourite flower of Venus, and this thought to be the origin of the rose being considered the flower of passion and love.
Roses are the preferred choices for giving on St. Valentine's Day. How many to choose? A single red rose is the popular symbol of love says simply I love you, or be mine, 2 roses signifies let us be together, 6 roses says I am half way in love with you, 12 Roses is the ultimate declaration of love and says be mine, 24 roses says I am yours, while 50 roses is for unconditional love.
The colours of Valentine's Day are red, white and pink. Red symbolizes passion, while white symbolizes purity. Pink is perhaps the most appropriate colour for young lovers - a meeting point between the two extremes.
Flowers for long have been associated with love. The giving of flowers can convey a message of love.
Choosing Valentine Flowers
When choosing valentine's Day flowers the rose is almost always the first choice. There are other romantic flowers you can give.
1. Red Rose. The flower of love and romance. The classic expression of love.
2. Daisy. Epitomizing love in its purest form. A bouquet of daisies can express innocent and pure love.
3. Carnations. A popular flower to be given to represent love. A red carnation symbolizes love, pride and admiration; a pink carnation symbolizes the love of a woman or a mother; a white carnation symbolizes innocence and pure love.
4. Iris. Yellow iris symbolizes passion while white iris symbolizes purity.
5. Orchids - A popular romantic flower because they signify beauty and seduction. An orchid represents passionate love or an admirer.
6. Lilac. Purple lilac symbolizes first love.
7. Lily . Symbolizes purity and refined beauty. White lily symbolizes modesty and virginity, orange lily symbolizes passion, yellow lily symbolizes gaiety
8. Wildflowers. Romantic flowers when selected for their rarity or even hand-picked.
9. Sunflowers. Signifies pure thoughts, adoration and dedication. It is symbolic of dedicated love.
10. Tulip. Can mean a declaration of love. It also symbolizes fame and perfect love.