A symbol of love and passion, the ancient Greeks and Romans associated roses with Aphrodite and Venus, the Goddesses of Love. Used for hundreds of years to convey messages without words, they also represent confidentiality. Each color offers a distinct meaning: red, the lover’s rose, signifies enduring passion; white, humility and innocence; yellow, expressing friendship and joy; pink, gratitude, appreciation and admiration; orange, enthusiasm and desire; white lilac and purple roses represent enchantment and love at first sight. The number of stems in a rose bouquet can also express specific sentiments.Reuters
A symbol of love and passion, the ancient Greeks and Romans associated roses with Aphrodite and Venus, the Goddesses of Love. Used for hundreds of years to convey messages without words, they also represent confidentiality. Each color offers a distinct meaning: red, the lover’s rose, signifies enduring passion; white, humility and innocence; yellow, expressing friendship and joy; pink, gratitude, appreciation and admiration; orange, enthusiasm and desire; white lilac and purple roses represent enchantment and love at first sight. The number of stems in a rose bouquet can also express specific sentiments.ReutersDaisies indicate innocence, purity and gentleness… on behalf of both the giver and the receiver. Daisies say: "You have as many virtues as this plant has petals," or "I will consider your request." A white daisy represents shared feelings of affection, while a red daisy speaks of beauty unknown to the possessor. A bouquet of daisies also epitomizes your innocent love for your sweetheart.ReutersDifferent tulip colors carry distinct meanings - yellow tulips symbolizing cheerful thoughts, white conveying forgiveness and purple representing royalty - a Turkish legend may be responsible for the red tulip's symbolism. The story goes that a prince named Farhad was love struck by a maiden named Shirin. When Farhad learned that Shirin had been killed, he was so overcome with grief that he killed himself - riding his horse over the edge of a cliff. It's said that a scarlet tulip sprang up from each droplet of his blood, giving the red tulip the meaning "perfect love."ReutersThe flower comes in different shades of color, each representing the emotion of love in its truest sense. White lilies symbolize chastity and virtue – and were the symbol of the Virgin Mary’s purity and her role of Queen of the Angels. As other varieties became popular, they brought with them additional meanings and symbolism. Peruvian lilies, or alstroemeria, represent friendship and devotion; white stargazer lilies express sympathy; pink stargazer lilies represent wealth and prosperity.ReutersThe most highly coveted of ornamental plants… the delicate, exotic and graceful orchid represents love, luxury, beauty and strength. The orchid has always been seen as a romantic flower. Long-lasting and colourful, these luxurious flowers make wonderful gifts on Valentine’s Day.ReutersCarnations have long been given as gifts that signify fascination, distinction and love. Virtually every color carries a unique and rich association. White carnations suggest pure love and good luck; light red symbolizes admiration; dark red represents deep love and affection; and purple carnations imply capriciousness. In fact, the flower’s scientific name – dianthus - roughly translates to “flower of love”, making it an obvious choice on Valentine’s Day.ReutersThis flower representing faith and hope is also considered a flower of romance. The Iris is very popularly used in floral arrangements to add a touch of beauty to the decor. It’s three upright petals are said to symbolize faith, valor and wisdom.ReutersGreek myths tells us that Clytia, a beautiful water sprite, stood for nine nights straight and tall, trying to catch the attention of her beloved sun god Apollo. He failed to see her and she was turned into a sunflower, symbolising love and devotion. The flower symbolises adoration and, over the years, has gained a place of importance in the list of romantic flowers. Colorful and vibrant, a sunflower cheers up the ambience of love and romance.ReutersSweet, carefree bouquets of lilacs smell wonderful and light up even the coldest February day. In the language of flowers, purple lilacs symbolize the first emotions of love, while white lilacs represent youthful innocence.ReutersThe vast array of wildflowers found in fields, woodland and hedges around the world all have their own stories. One thing is certain… they have blossomed alongside romance for as long as man has walked the earth.Reuters
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