Flowers leave some of their fragrance in the hand that bestows them – Chinese Proverb
Flowers are the most shared gifts in the world – across borders, across cultures, across age-groups, across gender, across.. well almost every divisive thing you can think of!
As per floriography, the study of the language of flowers, lovers exchange blooms to convey their intentions and feelings since the Victorian times. When this culture was new, we know by the sheer number of literature’s how the exchange of flowers was eulogized through poems, prose and fables. At a slightly later date, instead of single flowers, a few flowers were arranged together to form little bouquets. Specific flowers conveyed a particular feeling. This is when people learnt of how Ivy would signify wedded love, roses eternal love and dandelions spoke of faithfulness. The season of love, the glorious Valentine’s week is just around the corner and here we list the most favourite flowers that convey love:
Rose:
The most celebrated of flowers, the Rose is sure getting the first mention in the flowers that speak the language of love. This glorious beauty is adored because of its timeless visual appeal. The rose conveys undying love, ardour and passion. Yellow roses convey unbreakable friendship, white ones convey your unspoken hope in the relationship you share with the receiver. Red roses are dubbed the ‘romantic rose’. The deep hues of scarlet seem to convey the many layers of passionate liking you feel for your beloved. For eons, right from a first crush to the one a person grows old with, the red rose conveys it all, always, saying those three magical words – I love you in ways all your practiced tones probably wouldn’t have got right. The number of roses in an arrangement also conveys a special meaning. But for now, let’s only talk simple plain love. It’s a dozen that conveys complete love.
Tulips:
Tulips signify matured love. The delicate petals flutter with one another as if to ask your receiver “Will you marry me?” In the Victorian era, tulips were the perfect proposal flowers that asked for your beloved to be yours forever.
Peonies:
A favourite of Meghan Markle, the peonies featured at the royal wedding symbolizes intense romance, blissful marriage and an over-all happy life. Peonies have lately featured in romantic arrangements and bouquets giving it a luxe look.
Daffodils:
This gorgeous flower signifies lighthearted grace and happiness. It conveys a message of unparalleled love to the receiver. Even while the Daffodils do look light hearted, they convey meanings as deep as intentions to make a new beginning last forever, chivalry and good luck.
Blue Iris:
These sultry blue bells of gorgeousness is reminiscent of hope and faith. They convey deep sentiments of life-long love that blossoms into unbeatable faith and hope. In the Victorian times, the root of the Blue Iris was believed to carry magical powers to attract a new lover.
Orchids:
This ornamental beauty from the far east weaves says a ton of things to the receiver while speaking volumes of the giver too. The vibe is largely refinement, strength, beauty, luxury and of course, love. Which one of these flowers speaks your language of love? Pick one that means the most to your relationship and make it significant to your love story forever.