Flowers

Flowers are great for most occasions, but you want to be sure to choose the right ones.  Buying flowers is pretty simple, but shouldn't come off as a thoughtless gift. By taking just some extra time in picking ones out, you can make that gift extra special. Flowers can be choosen according to seasons, occasions and some even carry special meanings. Rather than just picking the prettiest ones or the first bouquet that you come across, try to find ones that will mean something to whomever you're giving them to.

Quick Picks

Lilies	Tulips	Freesia	Sunflowers	Orchids

Meanings

Some flowers can have specific meaning. You can choose by color or type to find flowers that convey what ever message you wish to send. It can be romantic, calming or perhaps to lighten their mood. Whatever the case, you will probably be able to find the right flower.

Meaning of Colors:

Basic Colors
Blue Flowers  mean serenity or peace and are supposed to be calming.  If you have an anxious friend, blue flowers are a good choice.	Purple Flowers  mean dignity or pride. The color purple has royal ties, so flowers of this color also represent admiration.	Red Flowers can take on a few meanings. They usually are romantic and passionate, but they can also mean power and strength.	Pink Flowers  often mean happiness and convey joy, but they can also imply youthfulness and innocence.

Some More Colors
Orange Flowers  often symbolize enthusiasm or confidence. If you know some energetic, orange flowers will match their personality.	White flowers  mean modesty or innocence. They are very elegant and imply beauty.	Yellow Flowers  envoke joy and feelings of happiness and can symbolize friendship.	Green flowers  are associated with nature and usually convey good health or good fortune.

Meanings of Popular Types:

Roses  Roses usually symbolize love or passion.	Irises  Irises can symbolize wisdom or faith.	Carnation  Carnations generally express love and are used envoke joy.	Sunflowers  Sunflowers are known for conveying warmth and happiness.	Chrysanthemums  Chrysanthemums are a symbol of optimism and happiness.

Specific Occasions:

Mother's Day

• Getting your mother flowers is a good way of showing your appreciation for all she does for you.
• If you know her favorite, picking out a bouquet should be no problem. But if you're struggling, spring flowers such as lilies  or tulips  make good choices.

Valentines Day

• Flowers given on valentine's day should obviously represent love or passion or maybe even friendship.
• Some good choices include: Roses  (especially red roses ),

Housewarming

• Flowers make great housewarming gifts. They add life and color to any room and always smell great.
• You should choose flowers that's needs match how much time you're willing to spend taking care of it.
• Don't get some rare flower that needs a lot of special attention unless you think the person will enjoy taking care of it.
• If you're buying a bouquet, you could get a vase to go with it.

Weddings

• If you're buying flowers for a wedding, you should check out our wedding flowers buying guide. However, here are just a few helpful tips.
• Pick flowers that will go with the theme of your wedding
• Don't go overboard. Too many flowers will be distracting and will look messy.
• Don't mix and match too many different kinds.
• Here are some examples of themes:

Birthdays

• Flowers may seem like an ordinary gift, but you can make them extra special by choosing ones that go with their birthday month.
• You may also want to try buying ones that go with their astronomical sign.
• Take a look at these suggestions:

By Month

By Astronomical Sign

Capricorn Snowdrop  Holly	Aquarius Arum Lily	Pisces Iris	Aries Red Roses	Taurus Aster	Gemini Daffodil
Cancer Hydrangea	Leo Sunflower  Marigold	Virgo Violet	Libra Orchid  Freesia	Scorpio Cactus  Alpinia	Sagittarius Carnations  Allium

Related Guides

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External Links

For more in depth information on flowers and ypes of flowers check out Flower Society