If I'm not anything, I'm at least practical! I love receiving roses any time of the year — except on Valentine's Day. In my younger day's I worked in a florist and I know how the price of roses skyrockets during the month of February. Mr.P knows NOT to buy me cut flowers on this very special day of love. Now a potted plant or flowering dish garden, I LOVE. Not only are they beautifully sentimental — they will last longer than a few weeks, giving you enjoyment for months or even years to come. Therefore I say go beyond roses this year for Valentine's Day, and give a plant that will last, send a message, and are as unique and special as the recipient. The following are just a few examples of living bouquets that will express your love and true feelings — these can be ordered through FTD. Keep reading for the true meaning of flowers..........

Valentine’s Day was celebrated just as much — if not more — during the Victorian era when feelings were conveyed through the meanings and messages of flowers and plants. Today these meanings have been largely forgotten. What better time to reintroduce a bit of this romantic tradition to the one you love than on Valentine's Day? A live plant or miniature garden is a personalized gift that’s laced with meaning. Be sure to include a note card explaining what the plants and flowers represent along with your sentiment of love.
FLOWER | MEANING | |
Alyssum, sweet | Worth beyond beauty | |
Amaryllis | Pride, timidity, splendid beauty | |
Azalea | Temperance | |
Basil, sweet | Good wishes | |
Carnation | Woman’s love | |
Chamomile | Energy in adversity | |
Chickweed | Rendezvous | |
Chrysanthemum (white) | Truth | |
Columbine (red) | Anxious and trembling | |
Coreopsis | Always cheerful | |
Daffodil | Regard | |
Elm | Dignity | |
Fern | Fascination | |
Hibiscus | Delicate beauty | |
Holly | Foresight | |
Hollyhock | Ambition, fecundity | |
Honeysuckle | Generous and devoted affection | |
Hyacinth | Sport, game, play | |
Ivy | Fidelity, marriage | |
Lilac (purple) | First emotions of love | |
Lily of the valley | Return of happiness | |
Moss | Maternal love | |
Nasturtium | Patriotism | |
Periwinkle (blue) | Early friendship | |
Primrose | Early youth | |
Rhubarb | Advice | |
Sage, garden | Esteem | |
Shamrock | Lightheartedness | |
Sweet pea | Departure | |
Tulip (red) | Declaration of love | |
Tulip (variegated) | Beautiful eyes | |
Tulip (yellow) | Hopeless love | |
Violet (blue) | Faithfulness | |
Zinnia | Thoughts of absent friends |
Once you have decided upon the Valentine’s Day plants or flowers you want to give, choose colors that properly convey the message you want to send.
- Red: Love
- Pink: Sweetness
- Yellow: Friendship
- Crimson: Respect
- White: Purity
- Orange: Eternal Life
- Purple: Modesty
Thanks so much for the list of flower meanings. Pinning now. :) My husband doesn't give me cut flowers either for V-Day, instead we often get another fruit tree for the yard and at Mother's Day, often another rose bush for the garden. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's ridiculous how expensive flowers get over Valentine's day! I have to say though, I love having a vase of flowers on my bedside table to look at every morning:)
ReplyDeleteSo cool! I love this list and their meanings :)
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