How to Choose the Right Flowers for Valentines’ Day

 Valentines’ Day is all about love. It is a time to express affection and romance. In addition to chocolates and romantic dinners, flowers are also an important aspect of Valentines’ Day. So how do you go about making the right choice of flowers for this occasion?

Buying flowers for your significant other is often a more difficult task than most of us would like to admit. The choice of flowers can either make or break your day. The type, colors, and designs or arrangement you choose convey a certain message to the recipient about your feelings.

Pick flowers that reflect your date’s personality. There is a style and design to suit each and every kind of person, from the very shy and mysterious to the outgoing and fun loving. It is therefore imperative that you consider your date’s persona before choosing the flowers to buy them on Valentines’ Day to avoid sending the wrong message.

With so many varieties of flowers available to choose from, it can be hard to choose the perfect bouquet but this should not be the case. Each flower type bears its own meaning and you can use these flower meanings to guide you in making the right choice for a Valentines’ bouquet.

 Roses – Roses are the most common flowers for Valentine’s Day. Unfortunately, most people do not realize that roses come in an assortment of colors with each color bearing its own different meaning.

 Red – A bouquet of red roses represents love, romance, perfection, and beauty and says “I love you”. This romantic classic would certainly impress that special person in your life, but be careful not to overuse this special occasion arrangement.

Yellow – These gentle flowers indicate friendship. It is an arrangement is not usually associated with romance but would be a great choice to get for a platonic friend, your mother or your sibling.

White – White roses are most times only associated with weddings as they are taken to represent purity and innocence. However, a bouquet of white roses can be a good choice for Valentines’ Day to send a simple “I Miss You” message, especially for long distance relationships. 

Pink – Any shade of pink roses indicates admiration, gratitude, grace, and gentleness. They too are a great Valentine’s Day buy for a mother or daughter.

Daisies – Daisies come in a variety of cheerful and fun colors that will sure leave a smile on the receiver’s face. They are a good choice to get someone with a bubbly personality say for instance a sister or a daughter. Daisies represent purity and innocence.

White Lilies – These are classy flowers that symbolize style and sophistication. They would be a great choice to get a woman with elegant tastes or to combine with other flowers to add some glamour to the bouquet.

Orchids – This exotic potted flower is unique from a traditional bouquet and, though infrequently, will re-bloom and continue to last when cared for. Embodying love, beauty, and strength, they are a perfect gift to represent the timeless qualities of your romantic relationship, while also offering a compliment to the receiver’s taste.

Carnations – Carnations represent fascination and new love, which makes them an appropriate gift for a new relationship or for congratulatory purposes. They are also available in a wide range of colors and can be bought for varied recipients; from parents, siblings, to lovers.

Irises – Irises reflect faith and hope and have a beautiful fragrance. Getting your love irises on Valentines indicates you’re thinking of them.

Gardenias – Gardenias are exquisite and represent purity and joy. They indicate a deep and old-fashioned love and are great for those tender and very special moments that are worth a lifetime memory.

 The tips below can also guide you in choosing a Valentines’ bouquet:  

• Use flowers from a specific romantic occasion in the past to bring back the fond memories and as an illustration of how much your relationship has grown over time.
• If you are getting into a new relationship, ensure that the flower choice represents you and the relationship characteristics that you seek.
• Where, when, and how you give the flowers also affects the choice of flowers to give. For instance, you could get a large bouquet to send to her place of work or to bring to her house but a single rose or just a small bouquet would be the most convenient to present while out on a date.

Always remember that regardless of the meaning, women often have their own favorite flowers and getting the right flower choice for her goes a long way to show that you understand her, are a good listener and observer, and that you have her at heart.Do your research well and get what she likes!