A Crash Course on Flowers: Last Minute Arrangements

If you woke up this morning with the odd feeling you are forgetting something only to see today’s date on your phone and realize that Valentine’s Day has completely slipped your mind, do not fret! Consider expressing your emotions through flowers for this romantic occasion. This article has all of the information you might need to come up with a thoughtful arrangement quickly and gracefully. Your loving significant other will be none the wiser about your absent-mindedness.

Here are some common flowers and their meanings. Please keep in mind that some flowers have more than one meaning, as there are many sources for this information:

Rose

Over the years, this flower has taken its throne as the most romantic flower there is. As roses come in many different colors, it is only fair to mention the meanings of all of them.

pink—Perfect happiness, please believe me

red—Love, I love you

dark crimson—Mourning

yellow—Decrease of love, jealousy, try to care

white—Innocence and purity, I am worthy of you, you’re heavenly, secrecy and silence

white and red mixed—Unity, flower emblem of England

white, dried—Death is preferable to loss of virtue

white, withered—Transient impression, fleeting beauty, you made no impression

tea—I’ll remember always

damask—Persian ambassador of love

thornless—Love at first sight

leaf—You may hope

bouquet of mature blooms—Gratitude

Orchid

The fragile orchid has many meanings that could be listed as love, beauty, refinement and beautiful lady. It is important to mention that it is the Chinese symbol for many children.

Violet

This type of flower carries a meaning of modesty. If the violets that one has received are blue, it symbolizes watchfulness, faithfulness and the notion that the sender will always be there for the receiver.

Dandelion

We all know you can make wishes on dandelions, but did you know that it symbolizes faithfulness and happiness?

Tulip

Tulips are truly an unofficial symbol of the Netherlands. Turns out they are not only pretty, but also meaningful.

red—Believe me, declaration of love

yellow—There’s sunshine in your smile

variegated—Beautiful eyes

Lilac

When this pretty flower is exchanged between partners, it is a symbol of old love.