There is much debate surrounding the origins of Valentine’s Day. Many historians argue that it is linked to the Greco-Roman holiday Lupericalia, that was a celebration of romantic love, while other’s argue that Valentine’s Day was adopted from Chaucer’s poem, “The Love Birds.” But the origins of Valentine’s Day don’t matter if your forget to buy your significant other a bouquet of flowers on this special day.
When choosing Valentines flowers most suitors will go with the traditional colors of either red or white for roses. Clever suitors will researches the meanings behind the flower type and its color to produce a truly meaningful and heartfelt arrangement of Valentines Day flowers.
Petunias tell someone that their presences soothes you, orange blossoms are a symbol of marriage (this makes this flower very appropriate for presenting during a proposal), and phlox tells someone that “our souls are united”. The lily are elegant flowers which tells someone that your love is honorable, pure of heart, and majestic but use caution as the orange lily is interpreted to be a sign of hatred. Spanish jasmine represents sensuality, the purple hyacinth begs forgiveness, hibiscus tells someone that you are consumed by their love and beauty. Pure love is represented by white carnations.
Along with the bouquet, you could send a small note explaining its relevance and your reason for having selected a particular flower. A note like this could do wonders if accompanied by her favorite flower, if you know what it is. You must avoid sending asphodel which represents grief, striped carnation which stands for refusal in love, yellow chrysanthemum representing slighted love, oleander for caution, or rhododendron for danger, in addition to the orange lily mentioned before.
Valentines Day flowers are a great way to show the true feelings and emotions you have for your special someone. They should come from your heart and not because it’s expected by society. During the time before Valentine’s Day, sales prices for roses usually skyrocket because of high demand, and they are typically hard to get, if you are a last minute shopper.
It might not be as romantic as delivering your flowers in person, but having flowers delivery at work will sure impress your loved ones coworkers! The most important thing is that the delivery is on time; if your Valentines flowers arrive on February 15, you’re going to face an angry spouse no matter how noble your intentions.
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