Flowers mean something different to all of us, even more so – to the person who is giving them. For any reason - a ‘Flower can be given. “Love, Happy, Pissed Off, Sad, Hello, Good-bye…you get the picture.” Meanings and Symbolism for each flower is not something most of us – research., we simply just pick one we like or the color…etc. Others still believe in the meaning and implication of every single flower included in an arrangement. Some of these meanings were brought to us from tradition, religion and experience, while the origins of others remain a mystery. My Sister loved purple – its was her color choice for everything. When she passed away we went with purple. The decision was more personal than meaning.
Nevertheless, these beliefs and customs are still practiced even today. So, when sending or giving someone ’Flowers, it is best to know your intentions and the corresponding flowers that, in turn, symbolize or express those sentiments. For the Month of February – we decided to pick the most common – popular ‘Flowers people choose and share the meanings with you.
Let’s begin with the ‘Carnation…
Though they have many colors, in general the ‘Carnation represents Fascination, distinction and love. Colors that people seem to choose most are:
RED: Deep romantic love, passion. ‘My heart aches for you’
PINK: A woman’s love, a mother’s love. “I’ll never forget you.” “Always on my mind.”
YELLOW: Rejection, disdain. “You have disappointed me.”
PURPLE: Whimsical, changeable, unreliability.
BLUE: Tranquility, truth and spirituality. Devotion to one another.
WHITE: Sweet and lovely, innocence, pure love . Faithfulness.
“Remember the ‘Card…you can choose the color YOU like and make it YOUR reason / meaning - then, write your feelings in the card.”
Hi! I could have sworn I’ve been to this blog before but after going through some of the posts I realized it’s new to me. Can’t wait to see more February Flower Meanings.
Thanks for visiting Doris. Keep checking in…this week will be about a very ‘Secret but – special ‘Flower. Talk soon.
Lynne Houston
You appear to know a lot about Flower Topics, like you I read alot about the funeral business. One of my favorite flowers – whether it’s for Weddings, Birthdays, recognition days etc. are…believe it or not – Tulips!! Does that mean anything? Anyway, this is wonderful blog. So glad I found you.
Will certainly be back.
Hi Michell,
Thank you for visiting my blog and for your wonderful comment. Yes, Tulips are a beautiful “Hello -I’m thinking of you” kind of flower. Actually I chose ‘Tulipa for tomorrow’s blog post. I’ll be sure to forward to you. Look forward to keeping in touch.
Hi I am so grateful I found your weblog, I really found you by error,
while I was browsing on Bing for something else, Nonetheless I am here now and would just like to say many thanks for a incredible post and a all round exciting blog (I also love the theme/design), Always love to read about Flowers and what they mean to people. A real fav of mine are Tulips. As fas a Caranations – they’re perfect for any type of celebration and I use them for just about everything. Had no idea they had meanings to them. Please do keep up the awesome work.