A bunch of flowers is probably the one universal favourite option when it comes to gifting. Whatever be the occasion, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, house warming or just to tell someone you care, flowers do the job ever so elegantly.
However, it can be quite daunting a task to pick the right flowers for the right person on the right occasion. Here is a list of flowers and the meanings associated with them that may come handy for you to make your choice.
Asltromeria
Alstroemeria is otherwise called Peruvian Lily or Parrot Lily. Alstroemerias come in red, orange, yellow, white, pink and purple colours. They do not have any specific fragrance and have a vase life of about 2 weeks.
Alstroemeria flower symbolises wealth, and good fortune. It is also an ideal gift to express friendship.
Anthurium:
Anthuriums are also known as Painted Tongues or Flamingo Lilies. Anthuriums have bright heart-shaped flowers in shades of red, green and white with leaves that are ornamental too. Both the flower and the leaves are very popular among florist for designer arrangements owing to its unique shape and texture.
Anthuriums symbolise happiness and abundance.
Bird of Paradise:
Birds of Paradise get its name as it looks like a bright coloured bird in flight.This exotic flower is also called Crane flower. Its spectacular colour and shape makes it a hot favourite among floral designers to give floral arrangements a unique and lush presentation.
Bird of Paradise symbolizes joy and excitement.
Calla Lilly:
Calla lilies also called Arum lilies or Trumpet lilies are elegant flowers that come in a many colours like green, yellow, orange, pink and purple.
Calla lilies symbolize beauty and grace. White Calla lilies especially represent purity and innocence making it a preferred choice for wedding bouquets.
Carnation:
Carnations are also called the Flower of Gods as its scientific name Dianthus translates to flower of Zeus in Greek. Carnations come in plenty of colours with each colour having a different meaning.
Carnation represents pride and beauty. The colour of the carnation can convey a wide range of emotions with red symbolising love and admiration, pink symbolising the love of a woman or a mother, purple for capriciousness, yellow representing disdain, rejection or disappointment and white symbolising innocence and pure love.
Chrysanthemum:
Chrysanthemum flowers come in different shapes, sizes and colours. Some look like daisies while others like buttons.
Chrysanthemums have a many meanings associated depending on the colours. In general the symbolize optimism and joy. Red chrysanthemum represents love, white truth and loyalty while yellow symbolizes slighted love.
Gerbera:
Gerberas belong to the family of sunflowers, Asters and Daisies. Gerberas are now available in huge array of colours.
Gerbera symbolises cheerfulness.
Gladioli:
Gladioli come in a wide range of colours and signify remembrance. It is also supposed to convey infatuation towards the receiver.
Gladioli in general represent strength of character, honour and faithfulness.
Lily:
Lilies are available all over the world in different shapes sizes and colours. They have large blooms and a very pleasant and appealing fragrance.
Lilies can convey a lot of things depending on the colour that is chosen. White represents modesty, yellow gaiety and orange passion.
Orchid:
Orchids are delicate and exotic flowers available in a wide variety of colours. There are many hybrid variety available with each having its own unique and elegant properties. Orchids are truly unique from shape to colours.
Orchids symbolize refinement and thoughtfulness.
Rose:
Roses are by far the most popular flower to be given as gifts. They come in vast range of colours and fragrances. They symbolise love. They carry different meanings based on the varity colour and number of flowers given. The meanings based on colours are here below.
Red: Deep love ; White: purity, chastity and innocence; Yellow: friendship and care ; Orange: passion and energy; Pink: admiration, joy and gratitude; Blue: unattainable and mysterious love; Green: prosperity and good health; Black: death of the relationship; Mixed: mixed feelings