It has been a tradition for centuries that we spend Valentine's Day with our loved ones and that we give them a little joy with a small gift. Flowers are high on the gift list on Valentine's Day but if you want to give flowers as a gift on February 14, you are often spoiled for choice, because every variety and even every color has its own meaning. Especially for Lovers' Day, we want the message to our loved ones to convey our feelings and appreciation appropriately. In the following article, we would like to explain the messages of the most popular Valentine's Day flowers and give you tips for your personal flower gift. But before we talk about flowers, let's take a moment to ask ourselves why February 14th is so important for couples and lovers.
Why is February 14th lovers' day?
Like so many other holidays, Valentine's Day has its roots in Christianity. It goes back to St. Valentine of Terni, a bishop, and martyr who lived many centuries ago. He was known for his beautiful gardens and also for giving couples in love flowers from these gardens. He was especially known for trusting lovers in accordance with Christian traditions, even at the risk of violating the express prohibition of the Roman emperor. At the time, couples were not allowed to marry in the church because Christianity was prohibited as a religion. Despite his prestige, Valentin was unable to escape the Emperor's punishment, and so he was executed in Rome on February 14, 269 AD. Around 100 years later, when the prohibitions at that time had long since been lifted, Valentin was canonized by Terni and from then on was considered the patron saint of lovers. In his honor, Pope Gelasius declared February 14th to be a day of remembrance, which we still celebrate today as "Valentine's Day" with our loved ones.
Flowers and their love messages on Valentine's Day
Flowers speak their own language. They are symbols and ambassadors who put our feelings into silent words where we ourselves may not always be able to find the right words. But which flower is the right one to convey your very personal message and to give the recipient a smile at the same time? The range of varieties and colors is diverse. In the following we have put together an extract of the most beautiful flowers for Valentine's Day and their meaning:
What does a Rose symbolize?- The classic among Valentine's Day flowers
The rose is considered the queen of flowers. It is also the most frequently given flower for Valentine's Day and has always been associated with beauty, love, and eroticism. Yellow or orange roses promise happiness, happiness, and fulfillment in a partnership. Red roses stand for eternal love and deep passion. Whoever gives red roses shows that they have confidence in the existence of the relationship or would like to intensify it. For a strong relationship, red roses are therefore the ideal ambassadors to pay tribute to the already existing connection and to remember the best moments of the joint connection. However, if the relationship is still relatively fresh, pink or coral red roses are a perfect choice because they symbolize tender, young love and erotic desire. Perhaps the gift recipient does not yet know about his happiness and you would like to use Valentine's Day to take his heart by storm. In this case, roses in the color purple fit best, because they stand for love at first sight and also have an almost magical charisma due to their bright dark color.
What does a tulip symbolize? The bearer of spring feelings
Tulips are becoming increasingly popular on Valentine's Day. They are harbingers of spring and convey happiness, spontaneity, happiness, and romantic feelings. In terms of colors, tulips have meanings very similar to those of roses. Red tulips represent deep affection, while pink tulips do justice to tender, young love. White tulips, on the other hand, are a symbol of the timeless and mean eternal love and purity. Compared to the proud, almost royal grace of the rose, the tulip is more a sign of contented modesty and balance. It is not too much in the foreground but is also not overlooked and is the ideal gift if you want to give the lady of your heart a little treat or send the bouquet of tulips as a complement to a larger Valentine's Day gift. Since the first choice for Valentine's Day flowers is mostly roses, you can also prove your originality with a beautiful, colorful bouquet of tulips.
What do lilies symbolize? The secret favorite flowers of women
In terms of elegance, the lily can hardly fool any other flower, especially since, according to statistics, the lily is the secret favourite flower of the ladies' world. It convinces above all with its beguiling scent and its unusual flower shape, which the eye can hardly see enough of. White lilies stand for purity and eternal love. But caution is advised: White lilies are traditionally also popular in funeral floristry. Ideal for Valentine's Day, a combination of white lilies and a few red splashes of colour (for example roses, carnations or gerberas) is bound to form an elegant bouquet. Alternatively, lilies are also available in many other colour nuances and variations, including in delicate shades of red, with sprinkles of colour or even dotted.
What do the Marguerite and Amaryllis symbolize? - The First Step to Another's Heart
If you want to be brave on Valentine's Day to confess your love to someone or maybe just to tell them that you are attracted to them, daisies and amaryllis are a great choice. Both flowers indicate to the gift recipient that you want to establish a connection with her. Daisies also stand for the beautiful, the pleasant and the natural. So you give your feelings a presence without being intrusive or demanding. The best prerequisites for winning the other's heart for yourself.
How to find the perfect Valentine's Day flower for your partner?
For most couples, Valentine's Day is a very special day: you want to give presents to others, make them happy and everything else should be as perfect as possible. Many love partners rack their brains for days, which gift they should give to their loved one or which bouquet the other would be most happy about. In this article, we have examined the meanings of the different flowers in more detail and provided you with a few tips for your selection, but we have saved the most important tip for the end: listen to your gut feeling.
Ultimately, the meaning of a flower or flower color is completely secondary. If you want to give a bouquet of flowers out of love, the most important thing is the gesture and the joy that your partner feels. Do not stifle too much on the classic Valentine's Day with flowers, colors, symbols, or labels, but rather orient yourself on the individual characteristics of your partner. What is their favorite color? Does your partner even have a favorite flower? Some people are sometimes more happy with a green houseplant than with a bouquet of red roses. And if you need support with the choice and composition of your individual flower gift, the florist you trust is guaranteed to always be there for you with advice and action. Then we wish you a wonderful Valentine's Day for you and your partner.