Published on May 17th, 2018
Flowers don’t just look like a treat for your eyes and smell heavenly, they even have meanings associated with them. Every flower has a different symbolism linked to it. Moreover, these symbolisms or meanings are universally accepted.
So, when you gift a flower or online flower bouquet delivery in Bangalore to anyone, you are conveying your unique feelings through the flowers. So, make sure you choose the right flowers for the right person. Here are a few pointers:
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Let’s start with carnations. Carnations have a number of meanings or symbolisms depending on their color. Since red is the universal color of love, a red carnation too symbolizes love. But it can also be used to show an admiration for, or pride in, someone.
A pink carnation represents a mother’s love. A yellow carnation and striped carnation can both be used to symbolize rejection or refusal, but a yellow carnation also expresses disappointment and disdain. White carnations represent purity and innocent love while purple carnations suggest fancy or whim.
Chrysanthemums are also commonly gifted these days and they stand for fidelity, optimism, joy and long life. As is obvious, red chrysanthemums represent love, while the white ones represent loyalty in love and truthfulness.
Yellow chrysanthemum mean jilted in love or rejected in love.
The sunny daffodil is a commonly accepted symbol of respect, regard and chivalry. It also represents rebirth and new beginnings as well as an eternal life or immortality. It may also represent unrequited or unreciprocated love.
The dainty daisy stands for innocence and purity. It also conveys loyal love as well as a promise to maintain confidentiality. Most interestingly, a gerbera daisy symbolizes cheerfulness.
The lesser known freesia flowers represent innocence and thoughtfulness. The elegant iris stands for eloquence! Purple iris in particular represents wisdom, wit and compliments, while the blue iris stands for faith and hope.
White iris is a popular symbol of purity while the yellow one conveys passion. Lilac is an accepted symbol of confidence as well as innocence, especially youthful innocence.
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White lilac stands for humility, purity and innocence. Blue lilacs convey happiness, enthusiasm and tranquility. Magenta lilacs is a symbol of passionate, romantic love, while the lilac colored (or light purple) lilac, the color from which lilac derives its name, represents first love!
Lilies, in general, symbolize refined beauty and purity. Pink lilies or stargazers symbolize prosperity and abundance. Orange lilies, or tiger lilies, as they are sometimes called, symbolize wealth, pride and confidence, while red lilies represent passionate love.
White lilies are symbols of virtue and purity, while the yellow ones convey thankfulness. Orchid is a symbol of exotic beauty and represents elegance, refinement, thoughtfulness and a pride in femininity, while the cute peony symbolizes compassion and shyness. It also conveys happiness as in a happy life or marital bliss.
This list is incomplete without roses! Red roses, as we all know, stand for romantic, passionate love, while yellow roses are mainly gifted to friends. White roses convey purity and spirituality while the pink ones convey gratitude and appreciation.
So, the next time you gift flowers to someone, choose the appropriate flowers!
