Flowers have become universal symbols of emotions. Whenever there is a special occasion, people buy flowers to celebrate or to let someone know that they are special. People, especially men, say with flowers what they cannot say with their lips.

Unbeknownst to many, the kind of flowers that you give to actually have meaning. Your Valentine’s gift for instance of red roses conveyed the message right for it means ‘I love you.’ Other flowers convey different meanings. Here are some of the more popular ones and messages that each kind gives. Read on and find out what to give your loved one the next time you buy a bouquet.

Acacia (Yellow) - Secret Love

Amaryllis – describes the perfect woman, beautiful, timid and proud

Ambrosia – means love being returned

Basil – be careful when giving this flower as it conveys hatred

Bluebell – as it means humility, bluebells is a wonderful gift when saying sorry

Buttercup- conveys riches, not only of material things but of emotions

Camellia – means perfect loveliness and gratitude, which would be a wonderful thank you gift. Red camellia expresses excellence while the pink variety means extraordinary loveliness

Carnation – means pure, deep love. The red ones expresses passion, the white ones, sweetness and good luck and the pink one, being always on the mind

Chrysanthemum- this has quite a range of meanings depending on the color. White represents truth while red conveys love. Yellow Chrysanthemums have a negative meaning, slighted love.

Cornflower – represents delicacy

Daffodil – means respect for a person and hope

Dahlia – represents elegance and dignity

Daisy – this yellow flower symbolizes loyal love and innocence

Daphne – represents fame and glory

Edelweiss – signifies daring noble courage

Fern – conveys fascination and sincerity

Forget-me-not – quite literally means do not forget me. It also signifies faithful love and good memories

Gardenia - represents refinement of actions

Hawthorn – conveys hope

Holly – a great gift for wives and even husbands as the flower represents domestic happiness

Honeysuckle – signifies happiness

Hyacinth – When you want to say sorry, send this as it means “forgive me”

Honeysuckle – another type of flower that conveys generous and
devoted affection and happiness with a person.

Ivy- means lasting fidelity, fidelity and even marriage

Iris - wisdom, faith and hope

Jasmine – tells the person that you are giving them to that she has grace and elegance. White Jasmine represents amiability

Jonquil – If you return the affection, send this kind of flower
Lavender – conveys constancy

Lilac – the white variety represents youthful innocence while the purple one signifies first love

Lily of the Valley – symbolizes beauty, gaiety, and happiness

Magnolia – represents nobility of spirit

Marigold – has negative meanings: grief and discontent

Mistletoe – perhaps the reason why mistletoes are quite
notorious during Christmas as it means “kiss me”

Morning Glory – represents leaving or departure with affection

Orange Blossom – which is often used in wedding bouquets, symbolizes chastity and eternal Love

Orchid – collectively, orchids represent magnificence, love, beauty, and refinement

Pansies – means consideration

Periwinkle – Blue periwinkle means early friendship while the white one represents harmony

Poppy – this really popular flower have different meanings for its different colors. The oriental one means silence while the red represents consolation. The white symbolizes tranquility and Consolation while the yellow represents wealth and success.

Primrose – though quite beautiful, primroses have negative meanings. Generally, it conveys the message “I cannot be with you.” The evening primrose represents inconstancy.

Rose – though rose will generally mean “I Love You,” each color conveys a meaning. White, for instance, expresses purity and innocence, yellow, friendship, pink happiness and red, love and passion. Even rosebuds have meaning, innocence and purity.

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What is an FTD florist?

In the floral business, FTD means Fresh Trusted Delivered. Many florists associated with FTD deliver fresh flower arrangements from the FTD catalog worldwide.


* Can I have flowers sent anywhere in the world?

Yes, you can. There are many flower shops that have a delivery service anywhere in the world. All you have to do is contact a shop or order online to make your loved ones overseas realize that you care.


* What kinds of gifts can I send from a florist?

Florists offer several different kinds of gifts. Most of these are excellent as gifts for any occasion. Some of them are:

- Flowers

- Balloons

- Gift Baskets

- Baby Gifts

- Wedding Gifts

- Collectibles

- Party Supplies


* Do florists have delivery limitations?

Yes, they do. These limitations are listed in their delivery information or policy. Examples of these limitations are:

- If there are orders made after the free delivery period, especially after business hours, the customer will have to pay the standard delivery charges of the florist flowers.

- If the customer requests a rush order or a special delivery, there will be an additional charge.

- There is no cancellation of an order after delivery. However, if cancellation occurs before the delivery date, a fee of 10 percent of cost of the order will still be charged to the customer.

- Delivery on Sundays and holidays depends on the availability of the delivery area. Orders to be delivered to businesses would usually not be feasible on those days.


* What kinds of florist flowers should you give for an anniversary, Valentines Day, or Mothers Day?

There are lots of florist flowers for an anniversary that are popular today. Examples of these are roses, daisies, iris, sweet peas, violets and nasturtiums.

The flowers that are great gifts for Mother's Day include pastel roses, tulips, Gerbera daisies, lavender roses, lilies, and "the charm of your magic."

The top flowers given during Valentine's Day are: roses, carnations, tulips, lilies and orchids.


* What is the proper way to pin a corsage?

A corsage is the flower worn by women to a prom or special event. The proper place to pin on a corsage is just above the collar bone, usually on the left side, by gently curving it around the pin. The corsage should not be pinned in the area near the breast. Girls also sometimes choose to wear corsages on their wrists to avoid crushing them while dancing.

A man's corsage worn at a wedding or other formal occasion is often called a boutonniere, which means "buttonhole." It should be placed in the buttonhole on the lapel of a suit jacket or pinned near the place where such a buttonhole would be, usually on the left side.

About the Author
Eric Famulary is editor of ez-Florist, the online Florist guide. He also writes Florist FAQ's for PrettyGreatAnswers.com.

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