When I Give Someone Flowers, What Message is the Color Sending?

A lot of people use flowers to express their feelings. Men, for example, declare their undying love to the women of their dreams by sending flowers. Whether it's Valentine's day, anniversary, birthday, a women will surely receive a bouquet of carefully arranged flowers.

Now, here's the thing:

Flowers have different meanings depending on their color. So, before you give one to your special someone, make sure that you the colors of flowers and their meaning

Roses

Roses are a popular choice for stating your romantic feelings. You'll have a hard time looking for a woman who doesn't like to be romanced with roses. But a rose ain't a rose unless you decipher the meaning of its color.

• Red

Red roses are the universal language of love. It states “I love you” if given to your lady. It also speaks of desire and passion.

• White

White roses declare your eternal love for the girl of your dreams. They also convey the message that she is worthy, showing her your respect as an equal. If your love is pure, then white roses are a great gift for the woman of your dreams.

• Yellow

Yellow roses are associated with jealousy and friendship.

• Red & White

Given together, these two colors demonstrate unity and togetherness. They are the perfect combination if you like to show interest in long-term relationships.

• Pink

Pink roses are the sign of happiness. You can give it to anyone who makes you happy.

Carnations

Carnations are most likely a second choice to roses in the context of love. They are a popular flower for bouquets and ideally mixed with other colors and flowers to make an attractive and meaningful combination.

• Red

Red carnations are given for love. They also speak of passion and courage.

• Pink

Pink carnations denote a show of confidence and thankfulness. These flowers are more gentle and low-key to the obvious red.

• White

White carnations are often chosen in context with purity and spirituality. If your love is pure, strong and secure then these flowers are a good choice.

• Peach

Peach carnations can show your devotion and desire for the woman of your dreams.

• Yellow

Yellow carnations are often given to invoke friendship, joy, and happiness.

• Purple

Purple carnations can be a sign of love at first sight or else, they demonstrate your commitment to your girl.

Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia)

The Bird of Paradise is a tropical flower originating in South Africa. We have come to associate its beauty with uniqueness and rarity. Just like the Strelitzia is unique in its appearance, it celebrates a woman's uniqueness.

Orchids

Orchids are mystical and exquisite. If you want to show the woman of your dreams just how special she is, then give her orchids. You can choose from around 20,000 variations of this flower. Expect to dig deep into your pockets though as orchids are certainly not cheap.

Lily

Lilies are a wonderful, stately flower and often given in reverie. They carry a mysterious air and go beyond the usual flowers of choice when it comes to matters of the heart. If you want to be a little more sophisticated, then consider giving a lily or a whole bunch of them to your lover. Lilies are not just associated with funerals, they can just as well be used to say “I love you” to that special person in your life.

• White

White Lilies declare unconditional love. You mean the world to your partner.

• Peruvian lilies

They represent devotion and friendship.

• Orange

The orange lily shows passion, desire.

• Yellow

Giving a yellow lily can demonstrate feelings of gay love.