For many men — and sometimes women — February 14 is more than a celebration of love. Sometimes it becomes a real test of how strong your feelings are. Your other half doesn't always judge your attention objectively, and even a small slip can lead to a quarrel or even a break-up.
One such slip can be the gift — and for most women, flowers are an essential part of it. Here are a few useful tips on choosing bouquets, arrangements or single flowers for Valentine's Day. They are based on the "language of flowers" used by lovers in Europe in the Romantic era and on the Eastern tradition of Selam.
A bouquet that speaks for you
Although the Selam book, created by Eastern sages, is meant for both women and men, in our country Valentine's flowers are mostly given to women. So the secrets of the flower alphabet below are mainly for men choosing a bouquet for their beloved. Here is what some popular flowers mean:
Gerberas symbolise strong feelings. Giving a bouquet of gerberas, a man says that even a single glance from her is a real gift to him.
Carnations symbolise constancy in love. They suit a wife or a long-time girlfriend best. The exception is yellow carnations: as with other flowers, yellow means separation.
Hydrangea expresses a strong and reliable feeling. A bouquet of hydrangeas on Valentine's Day is a sign of loyalty and devotion that neither time nor distance can change.
The iris symbolises friendship rather than love. So be careful when choosing irises for February 14, so that your beloved doesn't doubt your feelings.
The orchid stands for elegance and refinement. Giving orchids, a man shows that she is the one and only for him. But be careful here too: in China, the orchid is a symbol of having many children!
Roses deserve special attention — they are the most popular flowers for love bouquets. In the flower alphabet their meaning depends on the colour: a white rose means secret love, a red one an open declaration, a pink one trust. Dark crimson roses, however, mean mourning, so it's better not to choose them for Valentine's Day.
These are just a few meanings from the lovers' flower alphabet. Today it's not easy to find time to study all the details — it's much simpler to trust the experts. The florist consultants at Royal Flowers will help you choose the best bouquet or arrangement, and you can order Valentine's flowers with delivery in Dnipro right here.
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