Say It With Flowers

Although you may think you can’t go wrong by sending a loved one flowers, be warned: dangers do lurk!

Flowers, their glorious colours, and creative presentation all have specific traditional translations. Whether the person you want to spoil is your Soul Mate or your Mom, make sure your message is clear with the use of this quick floral reference guide.

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• What's In a Colour?
• Thinking Outside the Box - Other Popular Flowers
• Presentation

What’s In A Colour?

As a renowned symbol of love, the rose is one of the most admired and evocative of flowers in the world, hence a very popular gift. Many traditional meanings are associated with the colour of the rose – be sure to bestow your true feelings.

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	Red The red rose is the perfect way to express your deepest feelings of romantic love - a time-honored way to say “I Love You”.		Pink Pink roses convey a gentler version of their red counterparts – they express admiration and appreciation.
	Orange The blazing energy of the orange rose embodies passion and excitement. They are a symbol of burning romance.		Lavender The enchanting and unique beauty of the lavender rose signifies love at first sight.
	Yellow Feelings of friendship and freedom are told with a yellow rose – they should only be shared with a friend or your Mom !		White White represents innocence and purity and is most often associated with marriages and new beginnings.

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Stepping Out of the Box

Roses are extremely popular for special occasions and because of this, become very expensive during certain months of the year. If you think outside the box, or are on a budget, express your feelings with these lovely alternatives:

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	Orchids The exotic appearance of the bloom directly translates to represent a rare and delicate beauty.		Tulips Often associated with Holland, the tulip imparts perfect love.
	Carnations Available in a variety of colors, this popular flower denotes love and gratitude.		Stargazer Lilies The unmistakable sweet scent and stunning star-shaped blooms imply honour and aspiration.
	Gerbera Daisies Large beautiful blooms and cheerful colours symbolize beauty and innocence.		Sunflowers Their resemblance to the sun pegs the sunflower with a meaning of warmth and adoration.
	Iris Faith, hope and wisdom come with the elegant beauty of an iris. Available in blue, yellow and white, the iris is an ideal gift for Mom.

Perfection in Presentation:

If you are willing to take another step into the surprisingly ambiguous world of flora, paying attention to these translations of floral presentation could get you even more points when surprising your loved one !

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	Single Red Rose “I adore you and love you with all my heart”   Leave one of those on a pillow in the morning or decorate the table for a romantic dinner.		Two Dozen Roses “I belong to you”   Perfect for a special Anniversary.
	Long-Stemmed Rose “You are always in my thoughts” or “I will always remember you”   Perfect for Valentine's Day.		Petite Roses “You are my Sweetheart”   Perfect for putting a smile on a loved one's face anytime.

Of course, any floral arrangement – with the delightful accompaniment of chocolate – is a recipe to make your special someone feel even more special!

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