Romantic flowers go far beyond the red rose.
Meanings have been attached to flowers for generations.
Put even more thought into your Valentines Day bouquets with the language of flowers.
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Well help you decode the meaning of each flower so you might give the perfect arrangement to your sweetheart.
Take a moment to learn the meaning of flower colors for Valentines Day.
The red variety is known as the lovers rose.
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Pink Peonies
Peonies come in many colorsand varieties and are the flower of riches and honor.
The lush, full blooms embody romance, prosperity, and good fortune.
Thepeony flowermeaning makes them a perfect addition to aValentines Day flower arrangementor 12th wedding anniversary bouquet.
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The classic white daisy is also associated with humility.
Daisies are an ideal flower in a bouquet for your partner on your 5th anniversary.
Stick with red tulips for a romantic bouquet.
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White carnations can also be romantic flowerstheir meaning is pure love (or good luck).
Carnations are also the first wedding anniversary flower.
Sunflowers look best on their own because theyll outshine any other stems in a Valentines Day flower arrangement.
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They are perfect for a 3rd wedding anniversary bouquet.
White Chrysanthemums
The thin petals ofchrysanthemums, available in various colors, symbolize optimism and joy.
White petals mean truth or loyal love, and red petals mean love.
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Stay away from yellow chrysanthemums, which represent slighted love.
Purple Lilac
For someone you just met,purple lilac bloomsare appropriate.
They signify the first emotions of love.
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White lilac blooms mean youthful innocence, so together, they make a good pair.
Pink Orchids
A gorgeous, much-coveted flower, orchids represent rare and delicate beauty.
Purple Iris
Delicate blue or purple iris petals symbolize faith, courage, wisdom, and promise.
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Yellow iris flowers represent passion, and white blooms signify purity.
These look even more stunning when displayed in individual glass bud vases.
They make excellent cut flowers and are favored by florists for their long-lasting flowers.
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They also add a sweet scent to yourValentines Dayflower mix.
Daffodils
A gift of daffodilsthe 10th wedding anniversary floweris said to ensure happiness.
The bright petals represent rebirth, chivalry, devotion, or unrequited love.
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Theyre a cheerful addition to aromantic bouquetbut dont include just onea single daffodil stem represents misfortune.
Choose a selection of greens:Eucalyptus,ivy, andfernfronds are good greenery go-tos.
Finish with some airy or delicate blooms such asbaby’s breath,sedum, oryarrow.
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