MEANINGS OF FLOWERS

Deutsch: Verwelkendes Blumengesteck (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

When you are not sure what to buy as a present, flowers are your best option, because they are not only lovely to look at, their scent can be fresh or intoxicating. Morever, you have the colors of rainbow to select from as well as how grand or dainty you want it to look.

Flowers are also very suitable as gifts for every occasion such as the following:

• Birthdays
• Christmas
• Weddings
• Funerals
• Anniversaries
• Easter
• Valentines Day
• Mother's or Father's Day
• New Born Baby

Or you can give flowers just to say, 'Congratulations!', 'Get Well Soon', or a simple 'Thank You'.

Where to buy?

 You can buy it fresh from the florist or place an order via telephone to your local florist or online. Your bouquet can be delivered to the recipient in your vicinity, next state or another country.  If you're not sure about the best flowers for an occasion, you can opt for seasonal flowers, which are stocked by most online florists. Whatever the occasion or message, shopping for flowers from an online florist is the most convenient way to buy them, and hopefully this page will give you some ideas about which flowers to choose.

The meaning of flowers 

When you shop for a floral arrangement from an online florist, keep in mind that different flowers convey different emotions or wishes.

Gerberas

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These beautiful blooms are from the sunny lowlands of South Africa, and symbolizes Happiness. They contain a chemical compound called coumarin, which means they smell like freshly mown lawns. They belong to the sunflower family.

LILIES

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If you are looking for simplicity, lilies are the ideal flower. They are associated with spiritual and symbolic occasions. There are about 110 different species of Lilies.

Orchids

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Orchid are exotic flowers symbolizes beauty and refinement. Orchids are long lasting and ideal for Birthdays and as well as 'Thank You' presents. There are thousands of orchid species all over the world.

Roses

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Roses are considered the ultimate romantic flower. According to a French, the various colors of roses symbolizes the following emotions:

• White roses are for love
• Red roses are for passion
• Yellow roses are for friendship
• For happiness, give pink roses, which represent grace, gentleness and gratitude
• For love at first sight, give lilac roses.

the wall with rose. the model of India Gate with roses at Lalbagh flower show 2010 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Jasmine

Jasmine Flower (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Don't let this dainty looking flower fool you. It packs a very distinctive scent that lingers in the air and are the fitting present to give to someone who you know is a fabulous person be it a friend or loved one.

A closeup of blooming Philadelphus flowers (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Get well soon flowers

 Pink Roses(Photo credit: Wikipedia)

COLORFUL PASTEL FLOWERS

To give someone a 'Get Well Soon' floral arrangement, choose pastel colours, as the sight of pastel shades will invoke a pleasant and soothing atmosphere for a patient to rejuvenate. Researchers have found that flowers have been shown to trigger feel good emotions.

Another option you may consider is to send plants that are a longer lasting alternative. 

Until my next post, "Have an Awesome Day!"

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