What Your Favorite Flowers Say About You

If you receive a single red rose on valentine’s day, you know exactly the message being conveyed. But did you know that it’s not just red roses that convey a message? When feelings transcend words, you can use Floriography, the secret language of flowers. Here are some flowers and their hidden meanings to help you send just the right ones.

Roses

Roses are the flower to rule all flowers. They are versatile and widely available– you can buy roses online anywhere in the UAE. They’ve truly earned their spot as the most popular flowers. They come in both visually appealing and fragrant varieties, with roses being the most used flowers in perfumes.

Red roses symbolize romantic love and passion, meant for that special someone.

Pink roses are versatile and show admiration, love, and happiness.

One look at a bouquet of purple roses is enough to calm the mind. The light, soft colours show that one’s feelings are pure and gentle.

White roses, often found at weddings, denote purity, innocence, and new beginnings. They also carry with them symbols of peace, honour, and hope, making them appropriate to provide comfort to someone mourning a loss.

Yellow roses brighten up any space they’re in and can signify happiness and friendship.

Peach roses are a wonderful choice for when you want to express with sincerity your appreciation or gratitude towards someone. 

Orange roses with their vibrance show your fascination with someone accompanied by energy and passion.

If you have more than one feeling to express, do not fret. There’s always the option to buy a bouquet of colorful roses.

Orchids

No flowers have caused the kind of obsession that orchids have, the phenomenon earning a special name- Orchidelirium. The richest of the rich in Victorian England were so obsessed, it inspired dangerous journeys, heists, and fierce competition. Once rare as diamonds, you can even buy these flowers online in Dubai.

It’s little wonder these flowers have come to be associated with luxury and elegance. Growing in diverse environments, they’re a symbol of strength and perseverance. If you know someone who has been resilient through trials and tribulations, orchids are just how you show them your love and admiration.

Carnations

Some believe that carnations derive their meaning from the Greek word for ‘coronation’ as the flowers were used to adorn ceremonial crowns. Others doubt this theory. What won’t be in doubt is your loyalty when you make online orders for flower delivery– carnations will show your love and devotion to friends and family.

Tulips

Tulips bloom in spring, bringing with them news of the end of harsh winters and beginning of brightness and cheer. This makes tulips a good present for someone entering a new phase of life– a new job, new marriage or the birth of a baby. They also represent sincere and perfect love between a couple.

Sunflowers

The bright flowers are known to turn and grow towards the sun, making them a symbol of humanity’s quest for enlightenment. It’s perfect for someone who is the light in your life, to whom you are as loyal and devoted as sunflowers are to the sun. They adapt to changing environments easily, representing optimism and resilience.

Know someone who needs these traits with their next endeavor? Sunflowers may be a way of wishing them good luck.

Chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums are steeped in rich history around the world. They represent the beginning of autumn, making them easy to find in autumnal decor.

In China, they represent cheerfulness, but the colors hold nuance too– red means a declaration of love while yellow means slighted love. So, be careful with the colours for a new love. The chrysanthemums have long been used by the Japanese Imperial family as part of their family crest, making them quite the sophisticated blooms.

Today, you can send them to convey friendship, joy, and a wish for wellbeing.

Lilies

The big elegant petals of lilies make a clear statement of femininity, happiness, and luxury. Their innocent appearance gives them an aura of purity, hope, and new beginnings, especially when they’re white. They are quite versatile, silently speaking friendship, love, and even solemnity in the face of grief.

Remember not to send them to a friend with cats for their presence can be quite toxic to the furry friends.

Hydrangeas

The Victorians found hydrangeas to be quite boastful for they were full, lush blooms that yielded few seeds. If you received them after rejecting romantic interest in Victorian England, it would’ve been a message calling you vain or braggadocious. But this symbolism has mostly faded over time, now used to express abundance, gratitude, and deep feelings.

They’re quite special in Japan, found in abundance and given to communicate regret and apology. The backstory is of an emperor who sent to the family of the girl he loved to express regret for neglecting her.

Gerberas

Gerberas evoke cheerfulness, thanks to their bright colours apt for revitalizing a dull space.  They symbolize happiness, beauty, and loyal love. No celebration will feel complete until you get them from a flower shop nearby.

Peonies

The soft curves formed by the peony petals are truly something else. They represent love, honour, beauty and so much more. When you send peonies, you’re sending goodwill and best wishes.

Flowers hold an array of secretive meanings and it’s easy to get bogged down in the technicalities. But every gift of flowers is a thoughtful display of care. At the end of the day, that’s most important. Decided which flowers to buy? Visit our store in Sharjah or simply order flowers online.