11 Flowers Commonly Used in Bouquets and Their Symbolic Meaning
Flowers are not just a common Valentine's Day present in many countries. It is also a good gift expressing our emotions. When you find out what exactly a given flowers mean, you will be able to customize your gift even better.
A bouquet full of emotions
If you love someone, you don't need a special occasion to give them flowers. If you learn about the symbolic meaning of each plant, you will be able to express your emotions in a very detailed way. And, since flowers can enchant everyone, not only women, you can do that for anybody you wish, be that your friend, teacher or just anybody you feel some gratitude for.
#1 Freesia
They symbolize friendship, trust, respect and recognition. At the same time they can also be used to invite someone to flirt with you. White freesia are often chosen for wedding bouquets.
#2 Carnations
In some parts of the world these flowers are associated with the Women' Day. They stand for a number of things, depending on the color:
• red: admiration, passion, love
• pink: female, falling in love
• white: they are a declaration of pure intentions and often mean the bond with mother
• yellow: they are treated as a symbol of rejection; this is how you let the other side know that you are not interested.
#3 Lilies
Apart from a very intensive smell the flowers carry a lot of meaning. First of all they are symbols of purity, innocence and virginity. In Christianity they are associated with Holy Mother of God (and that is why witches were believed to keep away from them). They are the flowers of brides. In some cultures only the best housewives were thought to be able to grow them.
If you receive them, it means that someone wishes you all the best.
#4 Tulips
These spring flowers express affection and best wishes. While buying tulips, however, pay extra attention to their color as:
• red means desire and enthusiasm,
• pink stands for care
• white is forgiveness