The language of flowers: what each type of flower means

Many people buy flowers for the very reason that they can be used to convey a certain message without using words. Sometimes it is difficult to express all the feelings and emotions you have for another person with a congratulatory speech. Eloquently everything can say flowers, which must be properly selected. It is very important to know the meaning of flowers, so as not to make a fatal mistake and not to give those flowers that will not be appropriate for the upcoming occasion.

When choosing flowers, you need to pay attention not only to the type of plants, but also to various nuances that are important for understanding the symbolism of the flower composition. First of all, it is necessary to take into account:

• the number of plants;

• shade of buds;

• the symbolic meaning of each flower.

• The language of flowers will come to your aid when you need to:

• to express feelings of love or respect;

• to wish someone happiness;

• to apologize for something you've done;

• to congratulate on success in your personal life.

All this can be done without words, if you know how to choose the right flower arrangement.

The meaning of popular colors

The most eloquent flowers are roses. It is to these flowers pay attention when they want to declare their love or ask a girl to become her spouse. When choosing roses, it is necessary to pay attention not only to the length of the stems and the number of flowers in the bouquet. An important semantic load is the color of buds. Each of them has its own symbolic meaning:

• red - love and passion;

• white - purity and innocence;

• pink - tenderness;

• cream, constancy of feeling;

• orange, admiration and charm;

• yellow - care.

When choosing, you should also take into account the shades. For example, burgundy roses speak of strong passion. Burgundy buds with a purple tint will speak of strong magnetism to another person. Dark burgundy roses will speak of something completely different. They are given to express feelings of loss and sadness.

If you want to express feelings with the help of flowers, then not only roses will help you in this. After all, other flowers, also have a certain symbolism:

• tulips - can mean love, purity or tenderness;

• lilies - signify nobility and purity;

• daisies - carry a sense of youth, sincerity and innocence;

• sunflowers mean loyalty and joy;

• orchids - exquisite beauty and exoticism.

These flowers retain their symbolic meaning even if they are combined in one bouquet with other flowers such as chrysanthemums, irises, hydrangeas or others.

How to choose a bouquet taking into account the meaning of flowers

For every occasion, different flowers are suitable. Therefore, before buying, you should understand which plants should be given for:

• romantic date;

• gratitude;

• holidays;

• grieving.

On the first date, you can give one rose, as well as a small bouquet of tulips or daisies. In this case, the bouquet should be small, so that the girl could carry it in her hands. To express gratitude, pick up a bouquet of gerberas or sunflowers. These are bright and cheerful flowers, with the help of which you can express a sense of gratitude for any woman for the years lived together or just you will be able to thank the person who helped you in any matter. For the holidays you can choose from:

• daisies;

• chrysanthemums;

• lotuses;

• peonies;

• alstromerias;

• others.

Choose flowers with bright and saturated shades of buds. On days of grief and mourning, buy flowers with darker shades. These can be carnations or roses.

If you are invited to an anniversary, then you can choose a bouquet of flowers with the number of plants that will correspond to the age of the jubilee. To ask for forgiveness, choose:

• lilies;

• tulips;

• gerberas;

• peonies.

If you are in doubt about the choice, our florists will help you make it, so that you can observe the symbolism and not violate the rules of floral etiquette.

How to combine flowers in one bouquet, preserving their attractiveness

Combining flowers is a delicate art that florists master. By combining different flowers, our employees change their shape and perception. To make the composition look harmonious, many different factors are taken into account:

• type and variety of plants;

• shades and sizes of buds;

• the length of the stems;

• the shape of the flowers.

The combination of colors can create certain feelings that a person can experience at the sight of it. So if roses and daisies are combined correctly, one can see tenderness in them. With the help of roses and lilies, one can convey a sense of elegance.

How to choose flowers according to the season

The symbol of new life and rebirth are the primary flowers. They appear in spring, bringing with them a sense of youth and joy. In the sale can be seen in this period bouquets of:

• tulips;

• daffodils;

• irises;

• crocuses;

• snowdrops;

• hyacinths;

• lilies of the valley.

Bright and kind feelings are also carried by summer flowers: daisies, hydrangeas, peonies, lilies or sunflowers. Seasonal flowers combine well with greenery and branches of flowering trees. This allows you to create light and attractive compositions. Decorate such bouquets can be decorated with light-colored ribbons.

If you want to apologize, then use seasonal flowers of neutral tones. Sincerity and purity of intentions symbolize cream and white flowers. Here you should not add aggressive shades.

Flowers influence the mood and behavior of a person. Therefore, if you want to influence the recipient in a positive way, then contact our florist salon. Our specialists know well how to make seasonal and any other bouquet, adding symbolic meaning and creating an original appearance.