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Rose colors and their meanings video

Here’s a video that shows various rose colors and their meanings that I think you will enjoy :)

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krysant50 (1 year ago)

how gud to know the meanin of my fav flowers, beside wild flowers, all of them.
Txs so much, Friend.Enjoy great week and have fun! kk from Poland

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The Secret Language of Flowers

By Joel S. Taylor

Since Victorian times flowers have been used to convey specific messages to the recipient. The type of flower and its color help the sender communicate a particular sentiment, emotion, or idea. Flowers can express love, hate, jealousy, or happiness – almost any thought imaginable. Although people still send flowers as a way to say something meaningful to a friend or family member, many flowers’ specific historical meanings are usually unknown.

Before you send that next bouquet of flowers to someone important, read through these flower meanings to acquaint yourself with the symbolism of some of the world’s most beautiful blooms:

Carnation: An ancient flower from the East dating back more than 2000 years, the carnation is a strong, aromatic flower that represents pride and beauty. Carnations are perfect for recent graduates, someone who has overcome a difficult challenge, or anyone celebrating the accomplishment of a goal. If you want to say, “I’m proud of you,” carnations are the right choice. They also signify love and devotion.

Hydrangea: The hydrangea boasts a colorful history. First cultivated in Japan, it was introduced to the UK in 1788. Hydrangeas are emblematic of anything sincere and heartfelt, which makes them the only choice if you want to apologize for a wrong or express a sentiment that comes from the heart.

Iris: A delicate flower popular with a wide range of people, the iris is both stunning and serene. Irises open up in the spring and remain that way for several days. According to tradition, this flower is the best way to send your compliments to another person. So if you’ve been thinking of complimenting someone you admire, consider selecting a pretty bouquet of irises as a unique gift. Irises also stand for faith, wisdom, and hope.

Larkspur: Part of the buttercup family, the larkspur adds a certain panache and elegance to a bouquet of freshly cut flowers. A light, soft flower with blooms that seem to float on air, a bunch of larkspurs are meant to encourage the recipient to be cheerful and not take life too seriously. It’s no wonder larkspurs are synonymous with lightheartedness and good humor.

Orchid: An exotic bloom that can catch anyone’s eye, the orchid is a unique flower whose beauty all can appreciate. To capture the attention of that person you want to take notice, a bouquet of professionally arranged orchids is the only way to go. Representative of love and beauty, orchids are wonderful if you have amorous intentions.

Rose: Throughout time the rose has played a prominent role in history and mythology alike. For instance, it’s well known that Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, presented Cupid with a rose. Certainly, the rose’s symbolism is forever intertwined with the sentiments of love, passion, and attraction. If you want to send a loved one a bouquet of fresh roses, you really can’t go wrong.

Article by ProFlowers, a flower delivery company.

Other flower meaning resources:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flower

[http://www.flowersociety.com/]

http://www.aboutflowers.com/floral_b5.html

http://www.gardenguides.com/plants/info/flowers/flowers.asp

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Starting a Friendship Using Flowers

By Timothy Spencer

Starting a friendship is a social skill that takes years to learn. Doing it successfully, like with most skills, involves a lot of trial and error on your part. Knowing when to approach a person, picking the right topic to start a conversation, and finding the guts to start it may come naturally to some people. Others find making friends difficult due to shyness and the lack of confidence in their verbal skills. Whichever the case is, one good way to start a friendship without some of the awkwardness is to give flowers on the right occasions.

Flowers can sometimes be more eloquent than people. Different roses, for instance, have varying shades of meaning for every affair. Also, giving flowers mean that you value a relationship (or future relationship) enough to go out of your way to make the person feel special. Starting a friendship involves confidence, trust, and effort. Giving flowers certainly makes the person appreciate your efforts more in trying to be friends.

However, before giving flowers to people you’d like to be friends with, make sure that you know the right flowers to pick. They should be appropriate to the occasion. For example, if you’re attending a birthday celebration for a person that you are not that closely acquainted with, giving orange roses says that you want to know her better. If you’re at a wedding, giving yellow roses to the newlyweds mean that you are glad to share their happiness. Peach and pink roses convey admiration, so if you want to start a friendship with an office mate (or anyone whose work you appreciate), pink or peach flowers are the best choice.

Giving flowers is a good touch to develop a friendship, but don’t forget to consider other factors. One, always be well-groomed. Give a good first impression and maintain that impression. Two, update yourself on current events and read a lot of books so that starting a conversation with a stranger comes easier. Three, have a positive outlook in life so that people would be attracted to you, because really, no one wants to hang out with an emo (unless they’re emo too)! Lastly, just relax and enjoy meeting people rather than always worrying about whether you said or did the right thing. Before you know it, starting a friendship has become a breeze. It will come naturally to you if you put effort into it – and nothing says “effort” better than giving flowers besides improving yourself.

This article was written by Timothy Spencer for Island Rose – Philippines Flowers Delivery. We hope you enjoyed this article and encourage you to visit our website. Through Island Rose, you can Send Flowers to the Philippines or simply browse through our blog for more informative articles.

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