The Language Of Flowers

Let The Flowers Do The Talking This Valentines Day ...

As we rush towards February the 14th and the florists bask in the fact that many of us use flowers to say "I love you", I thought I’d give you a few hints to make sure the flowers you choose say the right thing ..

"Sweet flowers alone can say what passion fears revealing"
[Thomas Hood]

Getting The Message Right ...
If you stray from the standard bouquet of red roses, you’ll find a whole host of other flowers which can convey a message of love ...

arbutus flower

‘thee only do I love’ says the arbutus ...

‘I love you’ says the red chrysanthemum ...

white camellia flower

‘you’re adorable’ says the white camellia ...

whilst the pink camellia says ‘I’m longing for you’ ...

‘true love, true love ...’ sings the forget me not ...

whilst the gloxinia says ‘love at first sight’ ...

spider flower

But if you get a bouquet of spider flowers get your suitcase packed ...

you’re being asked to elope!

Saying The Wrong Thing ...

You might think that by giving flowers you’ll always get a warm reception ... but if you choose the wrong flowers you could be getting the message wrong ...

striped carnation flowers

if you’re feeling fickle present a bouquet if pink larkspur ...

a bunch of buttercups could imply you’re being childish ...

a strong message of refusal comes with striped carnations which whisper ‘I can’t be with you’ ...

whilst if you’re feeling insincere foxgloves might let the others know ...

and when you’re going to be deceitful I’d advise against mock orange flowers which could let everyone in on the secret ...

So know I’ve got you worried about what you’re choice of bouquet is going to say ... you might be tempted to go back to a bunch of red roses ... just make sure you get the number right!!