Valentine’s Flowers And Gifts

IT is another valentine season and so many people (especially men!) have agonized over what to give as gifts to their partners today.   

  You might have been recycling gift ideas in the past but this is going to help you with fresh, new ideas that you might not even have thought about! From fresh bouquets and decadent treats to cuddly plush bears and other romantic surprises, there’s something to make your partner feel special. 

  You might not have realised it but different flowers have different meanings and relay different messages. So, if you plan to send that special someone some flowers, before doing so, go through our quick guide to see just what that flower is saying and if you are sending the right message.

What Your Valentine’s Day Flowers Really Mean

Red Roses 

  A Valentine’s Day classic. You could never go wrong with this choice. They represent love and romance so if you’re buying these, make sure you can stand by their strong sentiment. They also convey courage and respect.

Pink Roses 

  If you’re in a new relationship, pink roses are a good choice. They represent love, but a less intense one. They also stand for grace and elegance.

Yellow Roses 

  These represent friendship.  You might send the wrong message if these show up to your girlfriend on Valentine’s Day.  One exception however: yellow roses with a red tip represent friendship blossoming into romance.

Orange Roses 

  A non-traditional choice, they’re a mix of red and yellow roses, great for that middle ground between friendship and love.  These are great to send to a crush or someone you are interested in.

  Whether you want to say, “I love you,” “You will be my friend forever” or “I’m sorry,” the color, species and number of flower blossoms in a bouquet can convey your message. 

  For Valentine’s Day, the traditional favorite, the red rose, is never a wrong choice, flower experts say.

 You can also pair them with stuffed animals or jewelry. Chocolates can also be included for someone not trying to count calorie intake.

Most florists agree that roses are the most popular choice for Valentine’s Day. 

  The red rose symbolises love, romance, beauty and perfection. However, they are not the only option. 

  Daisies are known for symbolizing beauty, innocence and purity. 

  Tulips stand for perfect love, conveying comfort and warmth. These are also good Valentine’s Day picks as they are classic and affordable.

  Other good picks include Orchids, which symbolise love, beauty, luxury and strength, and they send a message of exotic seduction.

  “If someone sends you orchids, they’re a little wilder than the person who goes for a dozen roses,” 

  Dark Blue or Purple Irises indicate royalty, but regardless of the color, they stand for faith and hope.

  Loaded with fragrance, the elegant Gardenia signifies purity and joy and connotes deep, old-fashioned love. Usually, men who buy these likely have history with the woman he’s buying them for.

  Bamboo Plant symbolizes luck. As a gift for a boyfriend or girlfriend, it means the giver feels lucky to have found him or her.

 An Anthurium flower usually signifies home and happiness. Like many tropical plants, this is popular to give to guys. Choose one for a spouse, to let him know you love your life together.

  The Bird of Paradise plant symbolizes joy and excitement. Give one to your Valentine, male or female, who makes you feel like you’re in paradise.

  Very importantly, the number of blossoms in a bouquet can carry a special meaning also.

One red rose on a first date can signify love at first sight, while in later years, it can say, “I still love you.”

Giving a bouquet of nine roses sends the message “We’ll be together forever” while sending 10 tells someone their love is perfection.

  Twenty-one roses tell the receiver “I’m dedicated to you,” but if your heart says, “I’m head over heels in love,” then send three dozen.

  Want to tell someone you’ll be his or her friend forever? Then send a bouquet of 13. Choose yellow if you mean a platonic friendship.

  Finally, if you wake up on Feb. 15 and realize you forgot Valentine’s Day (how could you!), start by sending 15 roses to say, “I’m sorry”. 

  Head to the nearest jewelry seller and get something bright, sparkly and expensive. Next, take your significant other out for a romantic dinner, at a very nice restaurant.   

  Lastly, if all fails, do like men have for generations – get down on your knees and beg like your life depended on it!