A bunch of flowers is normally a gift that always goes down well with every recipient on any occasion. But sometimes, the wrong decision is made and it all ends in embarrassment. This is because some flowers have certain messages and meanings of which some people are unaware, so if you're one of these people, then read on to dig yourself out of that hole before you get buried in it.
Are you unsure how to find out which types of flowers convey certain messages? Walk into any florists in London, Liverpool or Leeds and they should know the following information off by heart and be able to point you in the right direction.
Theflower delivery Peterboroughbased florists have available include the pink rose, which would be a better choice if you want to keep things platonic. You will often see weddings full of white roses, too, because these beautiful blossoms symbolise purity.
Similarly, send a red chrysanthemum and you'll be displaying your romantic love to the recipient, whereas a yellow one will be more apt for the subject of your secret admiration, and white will display your loyalty to them - a good gift for the boss, perhaps...?
Next, we have pink carnations. These denote gratitude, and are often sent to mothers on Mother's Day, for obvious reasons, while a white one signifies remembrance. Send a striped carnation, however, and you'll send the recipient a message of refusal.
In Ancient Greece, the lily was seen to be symbolic of sex and sexuality, although in today's Britain, associated with purity and is thus seen principally (although not exclusively) at funerals and weddings. Give someone a tiger lily, and you'll be sending a message of happiness, while the pink stargazer symbolises ambition, wealth and prosperity.
Don't stop now you've only just started learning all about the different flowers and different meanings, do a bit more research and amaze your loved ones with your flower knowledge.
There are countless other flowers Belfast varieties and colours you could choose from, like Freesias and bamboo to denote strength of spirit, daisies showing innocence, sunflowers for adoration, magnolias for nobility.
Are you unsure how to find out which types of flowers convey certain messages? Walk into any florists in London, Liverpool or Leeds and they should know the following information off by heart and be able to point you in the right direction.
Theflower delivery Peterboroughbased florists have available include the pink rose, which would be a better choice if you want to keep things platonic. You will often see weddings full of white roses, too, because these beautiful blossoms symbolise purity.
Similarly, send a red chrysanthemum and you'll be displaying your romantic love to the recipient, whereas a yellow one will be more apt for the subject of your secret admiration, and white will display your loyalty to them - a good gift for the boss, perhaps...?
Next, we have pink carnations. These denote gratitude, and are often sent to mothers on Mother's Day, for obvious reasons, while a white one signifies remembrance. Send a striped carnation, however, and you'll send the recipient a message of refusal.
In Ancient Greece, the lily was seen to be symbolic of sex and sexuality, although in today's Britain, associated with purity and is thus seen principally (although not exclusively) at funerals and weddings. Give someone a tiger lily, and you'll be sending a message of happiness, while the pink stargazer symbolises ambition, wealth and prosperity.
Don't stop now you've only just started learning all about the different flowers and different meanings, do a bit more research and amaze your loved ones with your flower knowledge.
There are countless other flowers Belfast varieties and colours you could choose from, like Freesias and bamboo to denote strength of spirit, daisies showing innocence, sunflowers for adoration, magnolias for nobility.
