Flowers have always been the ideal method to express emotions and brighten up any event.
With so many options, it might be difficult to choose the perfect bouquet. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, graduation or expressing sympathy, selecting the correct flowers may have a big impact. Bountiful flowers are thoughtful gifts for any occasion, but they are even more special when they have a story behind them. Here's a guide for choosing flowers based on their meaning.
The plush peony denotes prosperity, making it an ideal choice for wishing a loved one well on their birthday. Their beautiful petals bloom in a variety of colours, from blushing to bold, and each has its specific meaning. Choose cheerful yellow for someone who dreads getting another year older, pink for pure excitement on their big day, or red to express romantic feelings.
Bonus Blooms: Add a personal touch by selecting the flower that reflects the recipient’s birth month.
We all need support from time to time. Perhaps a family member is ill or recovering from surgery, or a friend was laid off or experienced a tough split. Whether it's a "get well soon," "good luck," or you'll get through this" message, a dahlia arrangement will let them know you're thinking of them and giving your support. These distinctive florets represent inner strength, change, commitment and dignity important attributes in the face of adversity. Not only that but simply looking at these lovely stems is likely to lift your spirits.
Bonus Blooms: Lavender, Chamomile and echinacea evoke sensations of comfort, strength, relaxation and renewal. Coneflowers and goldenrods also symbolise encouragement.
If you want to express “thank you” with flowers, look no further than the hydrangea. These huge pom poms come in a variety of colours, ranging from deep purple to pure white and each represents appreciation. Ideal for "appreciation" festivals (Employee, Teacher's Day, Nurses Day), these radiant beauties also offer a grateful message in reaction to a kind favour or act of generosity.
Bonus Blooms: Want to express a lot of gratitude? Camellias and begonias should be included in your arrangement because they also represent thankfulness.
When a loved one has died, it can be difficult to find the appropriate words. Even if you don’t know what to say, a flourish of forget-me-nots can convey your heartfelt sympathies. As the name implies, these gentle blossoms represent remembering and honouring the life that has been lost. Give a bouquet at a funeral or memorial service, or on the anniversary of a death, to let the bereaved know you understand their sadness.
Bonus Blooms: The poppy is another ideal flower for memory, and the red poppy has become a symbol to honour soldiers.
Flowers are traditional gifts to give on holidays, so it's only natural to go with a classic. Roses represent love in many forms, making them an excellent choice for a celebration. Roses are the ideal flowers for any event, including Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. For further, significance, select a colour based on its meaning: red for romance, yellow for friendship, pink for appreciation, orange for happiness and white for loyalty.
Bonus Blooms: No matter the occasion, a cluster of morning glories is a colourful competitor for expressing affection. Alternatively, you might use seasonal flora to celebrate a specific holiday.
Whatever the occasion is, each bloom represents a secret symbol, transmitting a coded message from sender to recipient.
