The Meanings of Flowers 1s4l3m

giving a gift -- usually one made out of candy, chocolate or flowers.

Why flowers, you may ask? Well, that’s a good question! It turns out that certain types of flowers are tied to certain meanings. It began with the ancient Japanese practice of Hanakotoba, which means the “Language of Flowers”. Flowers were given certain code words so that people could The practice was brought to Europe in the 1600’s when the idea of romantic love was really taking off, and it continues today!

Here’s a guide to the more popular Valentine’s Day flowers you can give your loved ones this year. (Or a guide to decoding the ones you get from a mysterious irer.) And while you’re thinking about it, pick up some pink carnations for your mom on February 14th!

Roses 1ic38

• Red roses: True love
• White loves: Young love and devotion
• Yellow roses: Friendship and caring
• Pink roses: Appreciation and happiness
• Orange roses: ion and excitement
• Purple roses: Love at first sight

Tulips 6t4p56

• White tulips: Forgiveness
• Red tulips: Perfect love
• Yellow tulips: Cheerful friendship

Carnations 733t40

• Light red carnations: iration
• Dark red carnations: Deep love
• White carnations: Pure, true love
• Pink carnations: Motherly love

Camellias 3f4a1g

• Red Camellias: in love
• Yellow Camellias: longing
• White Camellias: waiting

Other Flowers 3r6856

• Daisies or Lavender: Faithful
• Forget-Me-Nots: True love
• Gardenias: Secret love
• Orange Lilies: Revenge

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