He Sent Flowers - but What Do They REALLY Mean?
Flowers talk. Specific varieties convey a particular sentiment-perfect for telegraphing deep (or even shallow!) feelings on Valentine's Day. Here's what some of the most popular Valentine's Day blossoms communicate.
Roses: Roses have been the ultimate romantic flower for thousands of years-the ancient Greeks and Romans associated them with love goddesses Aphrodite and Venus. But each color boasts a distinct meaning: red is for romance; white signifies humility and innocence; yellow represents friendship; orange imparts desire; pink expresses gratitude; and purple represents love at first sight.
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Tulips: Yellow tulips symbolize cheer; white stems convey forgiveness; purple represents royalty; and red tulips are associated with perfect love. Legend has it that the tulip's inky black center represents a lover's heart, darkened by the heat of passion.
Peonies: The symbolic flower of China is associated with prosperity, good fortune, and happy marriages.
Carnations: Light red carnations signify admiration (perfect for teacher gifts), while darker red carnations signal deep romantic love. White carnations mean purity and luck, while pink carnations indicate gratitude.
Orchids: Orchids have long been a symbol of virility; Greek women believed that if during their pregnancy, the father of the baby ate large orchids, the child would be a boy). In recent times orchids have come to symbolize rare beauty and luxury.
Lilies: White lilies symbolize chastity and virtue; Peruvian lilies represent friendship; white stargazer lilies-a common funereal flower-express sympathy; and pink stargazer lilies are associated with wealth and prosperity.
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