Valentine’s Day is the time to give flowers to your sweetheart. With so many beautiful pre-made bouquets and kinds of flowers to choose from, you might not be the only person wondering which flower to choose for Valentine’s Day.
Are you contemplating on whether to choose rose, orchid or carnation? If you’re lost on what kind of flower to give on Valentine’s Day, here’s a little guide to help you make the right decision.
A bouquet of flowers is the easiest and most versatile option, as it can be customized in a unique way to express your feelings. Giving flowers as a gift is a great romantic option, because they allow for the symbolism and meaning behind the holiday of love to be expressed in the clearest way.
Therefore, sending flowers to your love on Valentine’s Day is a very romantic gesture. Many kinds of flowers express love, passion and admiration, which makes them the perfect way to show that special someone how much you care. They also instantly brighten up a room and bring joy to both you and the person who receives them.
Red rose
Red roses are considered the queen of flowers all over the world when it comes to a romantic gift for Valentine’s Day. In fact, they are a classic choice even to the point of seeming a bit cliché, but they are incredibly popular for good reason.
Throughout history, red roses always symbolized love and for this reason they are considered one of the most romantic flowers for Valentine’s Day. In Greek mythology, the red rose was created by the goddess of love, Aphrodite, while in Roman times newlyweds wore red rose crowns and covered their beds with rose petals.
Pink rose
Red roses are ideal as an extravagant gesture of love, but of course sometimes they can be a bit much. For Valentine’s Day, pink roses convey a more affectionate message, making this color a great option, especially if you are at the beginning of a relationship and don’t want a bouquet that exclaims “I love you” so loudly.
Light pink flowers symbolize grace, happiness and sweetness, while deeper pink roses stands for admiration and appreciation. They convey that you care deeply about the recipient, and that they make you happy.
Orchid
One of the most romantic Valentine’s Day flowers, and a brilliant choice for this special day because it represents unity, love, beauty, and unbridled passion. These beautiful and rare wildflowers embody the spirit of love and the resilience of relationships because they grow easily and quickly, and they are hardy flowers. Orchids can bloom for months or even years, making them a perfect keepsake.
Persian buttercup
This delicate, beautiful flower symbolizes charm, and it can be given to let someone know how enchanted you are. These mesmerizing flowers come in a variety of colors and are one of the most romantic and appropriate flowers to give to your loved one on Valentine’s Day.
Persian buttercups bloom in late winter and early spring, which is yet another reason why they are a perfect Valentine’s Day gift. Vibrant and delicately swirling, buttercup flowers are a symbol of romance, charisma, and brilliance.
Carnation
Carnations are usually symbolic of motherly love, and are therefore the most popular flower for Mother’s Day, but they also symbolize magic and new love. These flowers are affordable and long-lasting, making them great Valentine’s Day gifts, especially red and pink carnations. The beautiful, ruffled blooms of carnations make a lovely bouquet. You can never go wrong by investing in a luxurious bouquet, as their true beauty and delicately spicy scent will captivate anyone.
Tulip
Although tulips are best known as the harbingers of spring, they actually carry one of the most romantic meanings: they symbolize perfect and eternal love. Like most red flowers, red tulips are associated with romance, but other tulip colors also have Valentine’s Day meanings. Pink tulips stand for happiness and love, while yellow tulips symbolize joy and cheerfulness. Striking purple tulips are associated with royalty, nobility, and elegance – the perfect choice for someone who deserves to be treated like a king or queen!
Lily
Lilies are primarily associated with love, devotion, purity and femininity. These long-stemmed, delicate petaled flowers can be a fragrant reminder of your love. Lilies have historically been important in many cultures, and in Greek mythology, they symbolize fertility and motherhood thanks to the story of Hera and Zeus.
Freesia
Freesias are among the most romantic flowers that can be given on Valentine’s Day. They are unbeatable in fragrance, seductively sweet and spicy, their citrusy scent is simply irresistible. Freesias are great for Valentine’s Day as they express complete trust in someone. Different colors have different meanings: white freesias are a popular addition to bridal bouquets as they symbolize innocence and purity, while red freesias symbolize romantic passion and, unusually, are also the most fragrant freesia variety.
Valentine’s Day is just a few days away. What romantic flower will you choose? If you enjoy these special moments, you should probably also think of ways to make not only special holidays, but your whole life more romantic with the help of flowers.