What That Rose Says About You
You want to give your sweetie a bouquet of flowers. Think twice, though, before plucking any random bunch of blooms. If your special someone is among the thousands of searchers hitting the Web for "meaning of flowers," he or she may have a funny reaction to that clutch of striped carnations. (What you just said: "Sorry I can't be with you.")
To save you the horror of broadcasting the wrong message with yellow chrysanthemums ("slighted love"), yellow hyacinths ("jealousy"), or bright and shiny marigolds ("cruelty, grief, and jealousy," oh my!), we've paired the week's most searched-on flowers with their generally accepted meanings.
Select with confidence...
- Roses - Love
- Orchids - A belle
- Iris - My compliments
- Daisies - Innocence
- Tulips - Declaration of love
- Calla Lily - Beauty
- Amaryllis - Splendid beauty
- Hydrangea - Heartfelt
- Anthurium - Hospitality
- Daffodils - Chivalry
- Chrysanthemums - Fidelity
- Carnations - Pride and beauty
- Lilacs - Youthful innocence
- Birds of Paradise - Joyfulness
- Tiger Lily - Wealth, pride
- Peony - Bashful
- Anemone - Anticipation
- Sunflowers - Pure thoughts
- Aster - Patience
- Gladiolus - Strength of character
Types of roses and their secret meanings...
- Red Roses - Love and romance
- Black Roses - Vengeance
- Blue Roses - Mystery and intrigue
- Pink Roses - Gratitude and appreciation
- Purple Roses - Love at first sight
- White Roses - Innocence and purity
- Green Roses - Fertility
- Yellow Roses - Joy and friendship
- Lavender Roses - Enchantment
- Orange Roses - Enthusiasm, passion
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