The Flower Emotion Guide

Learn how to pair your flower choices with the emotional tone of your

occasion.

Why Does it Matter?• Have you ever given the wrong

flowers on Valentine’s day? Isn’t it time you got it right?

• Have you given your mother a dozen red roses on Mother’s day? Doesn’t that seem slightly inappropriate?

• Do you want your wedding or special occasion to perfectly match your own emotions?

Here’s How….

LoveLet’s start with the most obvious first…

The Red RoseTo be more accurate it’s said to represent passionate love or longing for someone. The red rose has become an almost universal symbol for love.

LoveNext on the list is the:Forget-Me-Not

This flower represents true love. Legend states that a German soldier picked a bunch of these to give to his lover. Before he could give them to her, he was killed, and his last words to her were, “forget me not.”

LoveLastly, for love we have:The Purple Lilac

The purple lilac is supposed to represent youthful love, or first love. Interestingly enough it is the traditional flower of the 8th wedding anniversary.

Next up…Gratitud

eSaying thank you is a common reason to give flowers, it’s best to know which flowers represent gratitude

GratitudeFirst on the list for gratitude:

CamelliasCamellias are a traditional flower for gratitude. They are native to Japan and Korea and play a big role in traditions in those countries.

GratitudeNext up, we have:Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas are said to mean, “thank you for understanding.” They’re often given to someone when they have done something very compassionate towards you.

GratitudeLastly, for gratitude:

BlueBellsBluebells, also known as campanula, are great for expressing gratitude. Be careful picking them on your own, in some countries they are protected.

Lastly we haveSympathy

It’s often very important to send flowers to someone who is in grief. It’s just as important to make sure your doing it right.

SympathyFirst on the list for sympathy is:

AlstroemeriaAlstroemeria comes in a variety of colors, and just about all of them are suitable for expressing sympathy. They’re also commonly given to friends in times of need.

SympathyThe next flower to convey sympathy is:

White LiliesWhite Lilies are a common flower present at funerals. They represent the return of innocence to the soul.

SympathyAlso for sympathy, we have:

ChrysanthemumsChrysanthemums actually represent joy, but when tied to sympathy, they are meant to represent the joyous memories of someone lost.

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