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
ENJOY!
~THE DOMESTIC CURATOR~
RONDA
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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