The Meaning of Flowers
Who says flowers are just for women? Men can receive them too. They may play it off with macho BS, but inside, 95% will be tickled pink. Friends and family would like to get flowers too.
But why stick with just red roses? They are so cliche. Different flowers have different meanings? Two different colors of the same flower can mean different things. Why don’t you send a message from the heart that’s only meant for the intended?
What Flowers Should I Give?
It is all about what you want to say to the person. Why not get a bit creative? Personally, I would love to get some white camellias.
- Aloe — Wisdom and Integrity
- Azalea — Fragile passion
- Baby’s Breath —Happiness
- Calla Lily —Majestic beauty
- Red Camellia — You’re a flame in my heart
- White Camellia—You’re adorable
- Pink Carnation—I will never forget you
- Red Carnation—Admiration
- Daisy—Gentle, innocence, loyal love
- Gardenia—I love you in secret
- Pink Heath—Good luck
- Hibiscus—Delicate beauty
- Iris—Your friendship means so much to me
- Magnolia—dignity
- Orchard—Magnificence, beauty
- Pansy—Thoughtful recollection
- Sunflower—Devotion
- Tulip—The perfect lover
- Violet—Modesty
But Roses are So Classy!
Roses have their own set of messages by color, so be careful!
- Orange/Coral—Enthusiasm
- Dark Pink—Thank you
- Light Pink—Admiration
- Pale (what does this mean!)—Friendship
- Peach—Closing the deal
- Red—Love, desire
- Red and Yellow combo—Congratulations
- White—Charm, secrecy
- Yellow—could be good or bad, so be careful
Here are Some Flowers with Dangerous Meanings
These are flowers that represent wanting to break up, so stay away from them unless you mean it.
- Anemone
- Withered flowers
- Striped Carnation
- Orange Lily
- Petunia
- Snap Dragons
- Dogwood
- Anything yellow (although I disagree with this pick)
In Summary
These lists are made of common flowers. If you want exotic choices, or want to learn more, Google “the meaning of flowers”. Here’s an old one, but it’s kind of fascinating. https://www.almanac.com/flower-meanings-language-flowers
It’s up to you if you write a note stating the meaning, say it out loud, or keep it a secret and see if the recipient figures it out.