Before you buy a bouquet, check out these flower meanings for popular blooms like roses, tulips, lilies, and peonies, to make sure you send the right message.
The Surprising Meanings Behind Your Favorite Flowers
By Amanda Garrity, Lizz Schumer of Redbook |
Everyone knows the phrase, A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. And sure, the name of a flower may not carry a whole lot of symbolism but the meaning behind your favorite blooms can have a significant impact on the Valentine s day gift. You probably choose bouquets based on the types of flowers your recipient likes best, or whichever ones look or smell prettiest. Tulips, for example, are a quick impulse buy at your local grocery store. And roses, obviously, are a romantic gesture for special occasions. But both of these gifts are heavy with meaning.