The tradition of using flowers to express emotions is thought to date back to ancient times. In the language of flowers, each type of bloom has its own meaning and symbolism.

Flowers have long been used as a way to communicate non-verbally. In the Victorian era, for example, it was not considered proper for a woman to express her feelings directly. Instead, she would send a “bouquet” of flowers with a hidden message. The recipient would then need to decipher the meaning of the arrangement. In addition to the type of flower, the color of the blooms can also convey different emotions.

Colors of Flowers & Emotional Expressions

Red Flowers:

Red is the colour of passion, danger, love, seduction, violence, anger, and adventure. But red flowers symbolize passionate love and romance. Red flowers help people to express their feelings of love and romance and thus it is the top-ranked flower for anniversary and Valentine’s Day celebration. Red-coloured flowers - be it roses, lilies, or carnations often symbolize the eternal love between romantic partners.

Pink Flowers:

The beautiful and graceful pink-coloured flowers express happiness, first love, admiration, appreciation, and gentleness. Therefore, a pink flower bouquet can be a signal to someone “I like you”. There are tenderness and kindness in this hue and thus a pink flower is a perfect gift for moms or teachers.

White Flowers:

White flowers are generally the symbols of amazement and modesty, sacredness and innocence or sympathy for a bereavement. White carnations say “Good Luck” while white jasmine in many places is used in marriage and religious ceremonies. White roses are used as wedding bouquets while white lilies are gifted during housewarming because they spread hope and positivity.

Flowers to Express Love

The red rose is the most popular flower to show love and desire toward someone. A single red rose indicates “love at first sight” while a dozen red roses mean “be mine”. Another red flower to give to the loved ones is the tulip. A bouquet of red tulips symbolizes a declaration of love. For lovers on a budget, carnations are a great alternative. White carnations mean “pure love” while pink ones signify “I will never forget you” and are also used as a show of affection of a woman or a mother; red carnations express “deep love and affection”. Would you like to choose more original flowers to share your feelings? You might want to consider the red salvia, it means “forever mine”, while honeysuckle indicates devotion and strong bonds of love. On the other hand, heliotropes are perfect to declare eternal love to your significant other.

Flowers to Manifest Friendship

Flowers are commonly used to express friendship, too. Alstroemeria is the flower of friendship; it symbolizes prosperity, fortune, and wealth, while a bunch of yellow roses means “friendship and joy”. Thinking about a friend far away? Send him some zinnias, blue salvia, forget-me-not, or white clovers! They all mean “thinking of you”.

Flowers to Celebrate Special Occasions

Dahlias express dignity and glory and are perfect for special occasions such as graduation or a new career. Dahlias also suggest a strong bond between two lovers and are ideal for celebrating anniversaries. Myrtles are the best way to wish good luck and love to someone just married, along with peonies that mean prosperity and a long, happy married life. If you are celebrating someone's new beginning, make sure to send a bunch of daffodils.