Christmas is over and with the beginning of a new year, especially a leap year, peoples thoughts turn to love and the future. Valentine's Day is just around the corner which will be quickly followed by the only day on which a woman is said to be able to propose to a suitor or equally desirable gentleman. Valentine's Day would not be Valentine's Day if gentlemen were not having bunches of flowers delivered to the object of their desire and women wait to see if there is a flower delivery for them from a secret admirer.
It has not always been acceptable to display emotion in public, although in modern times this has become more acceptable and in some cases expected. It was necessary to find another means of conveying messages to the opposite sex and this was done by having a carefully chosen selection of flowers delivered instead. The idea is not new, throughout history flowers have been used by people at important times in their lives.
Sending messages to an acquaintance or loved one using flowers was popular with the Victorians. The message within a flower delivery was interpreted by the recipient who would know the meanings attached to the flowers and the colour of the blooms chosen for the bouquet. The best known of these even today would be the red rose, for love and passion. When it comes to flowers delivered for Valentine's Day more red roses are sent than at any other time of the year.
Another option would be yellow roses which indicate devotion and friendship, a perfect choice for a flower delivery to someone in a longstanding relationship. White roses for purity or chastity are more appropriate for new love and of course are often used in wedding bouquets for that reason. There are, of course, far more flowers to choose from than just roses and using a combination of different flowers in a Valentine bouquet could still send the same message.
Seasonal spring flowers can also be used for Valentine offerings. Daffodils can serve a dual purpose on Valentine's Day for those who love the cheerfulness and promise of these bright yellow blooms. Daffodils can be interpreted in this context as meaning unrequited love and spring is always the start of great things.
Besides the obvious spring flowers that can be found at this time of year there are others that can be included in the selection of flowers delivered to the door, such as the tulip. Red tulips indicate a declaration of love and a shy suitor may select yellow tulips for hopeless love but beware of those with a black centre for they denote a heart burnt by love.
Many women love the lily and these too have a hidden meaning, the white lily say that 'it is heavenly to be with you', but be careful when choosing one of the other shades of lily. Depending on which source you believe, orange lilies can either mean desire and passion or hatred, so this shade is probably best avoided unless you are sure they will not be misinterpreted.
Advances in knowledge and technology have made many of the more exotic flower species readily available at the cost of some of the older species. Forget-me-not's used to be found in most gardens and they were given as an indication of true love. The Heliotrope, another almost forgotten flower, when included with the other flowers delivered on the day, suggests devotion. A flower that does seem to be regaining favour is the Lily of the Valley these flowers can be interpreted in more than one way, though as a Valentine's Day gift they tell the recipient that 'you have made my life complete' a beautiful message for a lover.
It has not always been acceptable to display emotion in public, although in modern times this has become more acceptable and in some cases expected. It was necessary to find another means of conveying messages to the opposite sex and this was done by having a carefully chosen selection of flowers delivered instead. The idea is not new, throughout history flowers have been used by people at important times in their lives.
Sending messages to an acquaintance or loved one using flowers was popular with the Victorians. The message within a flower delivery was interpreted by the recipient who would know the meanings attached to the flowers and the colour of the blooms chosen for the bouquet. The best known of these even today would be the red rose, for love and passion. When it comes to flowers delivered for Valentine's Day more red roses are sent than at any other time of the year.
Another option would be yellow roses which indicate devotion and friendship, a perfect choice for a flower delivery to someone in a longstanding relationship. White roses for purity or chastity are more appropriate for new love and of course are often used in wedding bouquets for that reason. There are, of course, far more flowers to choose from than just roses and using a combination of different flowers in a Valentine bouquet could still send the same message.
Seasonal spring flowers can also be used for Valentine offerings. Daffodils can serve a dual purpose on Valentine's Day for those who love the cheerfulness and promise of these bright yellow blooms. Daffodils can be interpreted in this context as meaning unrequited love and spring is always the start of great things.
Besides the obvious spring flowers that can be found at this time of year there are others that can be included in the selection of flowers delivered to the door, such as the tulip. Red tulips indicate a declaration of love and a shy suitor may select yellow tulips for hopeless love but beware of those with a black centre for they denote a heart burnt by love.
Many women love the lily and these too have a hidden meaning, the white lily say that 'it is heavenly to be with you', but be careful when choosing one of the other shades of lily. Depending on which source you believe, orange lilies can either mean desire and passion or hatred, so this shade is probably best avoided unless you are sure they will not be misinterpreted.
Advances in knowledge and technology have made many of the more exotic flower species readily available at the cost of some of the older species. Forget-me-not's used to be found in most gardens and they were given as an indication of true love. The Heliotrope, another almost forgotten flower, when included with the other flowers delivered on the day, suggests devotion. A flower that does seem to be regaining favour is the Lily of the Valley these flowers can be interpreted in more than one way, though as a Valentine's Day gift they tell the recipient that 'you have made my life complete' a beautiful message for a lover.
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