| Everyday across the world there are thousands | | | | care for. Everyday across the world there are |
| of flower arrangements gifted. For numerous | | | | thousands of flower arrangements gifted. For |
| occasions flowers are a wonderful and thoughtful | | | | numerous occasions flowers are a wonderful and |
| gift. Anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, | | | | thoughtful gift. Anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, |
| graduations, congratulations, and to give thanks | | | | graduations, congratulations, and to give thanks |
| are just a few reasons to give the gift of | | | | are just a few reasons to give the gift of |
| flowers. With all the flowers that are given on a | | | | flowers. With all the flowers that are given on a |
| daily basis, few individuals actually know the | | | | daily basis, few individuals actually know the |
| symbolic meaning of each flower. Knowing the | | | | symbolic meaning of each flower. Knowing the |
| meaning behind a flower can amplify the | | | | meaning behind a flower can amplify the |
| significance of the present greatly. | | | | significance of the present greatly. It is important |
| It is important to educate yourself on the | | | | to educate yourself on the symbolic meaning of |
| symbolic meaning of the flowers that you give | | | | the flowers that you give because it showcases |
| because it showcases the fact that the flowers | | | | the fact that the flowers were purchased with |
| were purchased with meaning and care. For | | | | meaning and care. For example if a bouquet of |
| example if a bouquet of lavender blossoms are | | | | lavender blossoms are given to a graduate, it |
| given to a graduate, it would represent admiration | | | | would represent admiration and having their |
| and having their wishes come true. | | | | wishes come true. The symbolic meaning of |
| The symbolic meaning of flowers dates back to | | | | flowers dates back to the Victorian period. Certain |
| the Victorian period. Certain flowers had specific | | | | flowers had specific meanings because the flower |
| meanings because the flower selection was very | | | | selection was very limited and people used more |
| limited and people used more symbols and | | | | symbols and gestures to communicate than |
| gestures to communicate than words. Some | | | | words. Some examples of flowers and their |
| examples of flowers and their meanings are as | | | | meanings are as follows: Azalea- abundance, |
| follows: Azalea- abundance, Daffodil-chivalry, | | | | Daffodil-chivalry, Daisy- innocence, Gardenia- joy, |
| Daisy- innocence, Gardenia- joy, Iris- inspiration, | | | | Iris- inspiration, Jasmine- grace and elegance , Lilac- |
| Jasmine- grace and elegance , Lilac- first love, | | | | first love, Magnolia- dignity , Orchid-delicate |
| Magnolia- dignity , Orchid-delicate beauty, Pansy- | | | | beauty, Pansy- loving thoughts , Violet- |
| loving thoughts , Violet- faithfulness , Peony- | | | | faithfulness , Peony- healing , Sunflower- adoration |
| healing , Sunflower- adoration and | | | | and Sweetpea-shyness. Colors for different |
| Sweetpea-shyness. | | | | flowers can also have their own meaning. Roses |
| Colors for different flowers can also have their | | | | are an example of this. Pink can mean friendship |
| own meaning. Roses are an example of this. | | | | while red means passion or love. White roses |
| Pink can mean friendship while red means | | | | stand for purity while yellow for zealous. Tulips |
| passion or love. White roses stand for purity while | | | | also have multiple meanings, pink stands for caring |
| yellow for zealous. Tulips also have multiple | | | | and purple for royalty. Red, like roses, is a |
| meanings, pink stands for caring and purple for | | | | declaration of love, while yellow means hopelessly |
| royalty. Red, like roses, is a declaration of love, | | | | in love. White however means forgiveness. |
| while yellow means hopelessly in love. White | | | | Carnations and Chrysanthemums also are said to |
| however means forgiveness. Carnations and | | | | have meaning behind their various colors. |
| Chrysanthemums also are said to have meaning | | | | Whether needing to send a message for a true |
| behind their various colors. | | | | love or a thank you gift, there are appropriate |
| Whether needing to send a message for a true | | | | choices available in a variety of fresh flowers. A |
| love or a thank you gift, there are appropriate | | | | florist is sure to know an appropriate flower to |
| choices available in a variety of fresh flowers. A | | | | match any emotion. Flowers can speak volumes |
| florist is sure to know an appropriate flower to | | | | about the sender's feelings. Those who make an |
| match any emotion. Flowers can speak volumes | | | | effort to understand the meanings behind |
| about the sender's feelings. Those who make an | | | | individual flowers and their colors will certainly be |
| effort to understand the meanings behind | | | | able to give a thoughtful bouquet to those they |
| individual flowers and their colors will certainly be | | | | care for. |
| able to give a thoughtful bouquet to those they | | | | |