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Have you ever considered the historic meaning of flower types and colours when choosing a flower selection?
Not everyone likes roses. And some of those who do like them still appreciate a bit of originality and thought. Come Valentine’s Day or any other special occasion, wouldn’t you rather show the one you love that you’ve thought a little about them as an individual rather than just picking up a bunch of roses at the petrol station at the last minute?
If you order flowers for your favourite person online, you’ll have a lot more choice of flowers beyond roses adorned with a heart-shaped balloon. That way, you can get something more appropriate to their tastes, and with the help of this guide to the historic meaning of flowers, you can even go deeper, picking a flower that really means something special.
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| Flower Type | Meaning |
| Red carnation | Admiration |
| White carnation | Pure love |
| Chrysanthemum | Secret admirer |
| Daffodil | Chivalry |
| Gardenia | Secret admirer |
| Gloxinia | Love at first sight |
| Hibiscus | Delicate beauty |
| Hyacinth | Sincerity |
| Iris | Inspiration |
| Ivy | Fidelity |
| Jasmine | Grace and elegance |
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| Flower Type | Meaning |
| Larkspur | Beautiful spirit |
| Lilac | First love |
| Magnolia | Splendid beauty |
| Orchid | Delicate beauty |
| Pansy | Loving thoughts |
| Passion flower | Passion |
| Primrose | Young love |
| Sunflower | Adoration |
| Red tulip | Declaration of love |
| Yellow tulip | Hoplessly in love |
| Violet | Faithfulness |
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And if you still want to send roses, here’s the meaning of the different colours so you can choose appropriately (and impress with your knowledge and thoughtfulness).
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| Rose Colour | Meaning |
| Coral/Orange | Enthusiasm & desire |
| Musk | Capricious beauty |
| Peach | Lets get together |
| Pale Peach | Modesty |
| Light Pink | Admiration |
| Pink | Love & grace |
| Pink & White | Everlasting love |
| Dark Pink | Gratitude & Thanks |
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| Rose Colour | Meaning |
| Red | Love & desire |
| Red & Yellow | Happy feelings |
| White | Charm & purity |
| White on Red | Unity |
| Yellow | Joy & friendship |
| Yellow and Orange | Passionate thoughts |
| Lavender | Love at first sight |
| Deep Burgundy | Unconscious beauty |
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[ Lisa ]
» Wednesday 30th January, 2008
» marketplacepoint.com
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