Amazing Art: A Beginner’s Guide to Floriography

If you don’t know what floriography is, it’s essentially the language of flowers.  People have been gifting each other beautiful bouquets for decades to show love, gratitude, and friendship.  There doesn’t seem to be an emotion that can’t be communicated through flowers.

The Meaning of Flower Color

There are different flowers with meanings appropriate for every occasion. The color and intensity of a flower have a huge impact on what message it conveys.

Here is a basic outline of what each flower color represents:

• Red: Love, beauty, and respect

• Yellow: New beginnings, friendship, and happiness

• Pink: Grace, appreciation, and elegance

• Lavender: Wonder and love at first sight

• Orange: Enthusiasm and congratulations

• Peach: Appreciation and sincerity

• White: Purity and youthfulness

The Art of Gifting Flowers

Receiving flowers can make someone’s day.  When gifting an arrangement to a loved one, you want to consider the occasion and the types and colors of flowers you choose.  

If you’re not familiar with the meanings behind each flower type, you don’t have to worry.  Using the below flower gifting ideas by FTD, you’ll be able to put together something special.

Flowers for Romance

There’s no better way to express your love to your partner than through a bouquet of flowers.  The best flowers for a romantic arrangement include red roses, dahlias and red carnations.

Each of these flowers represents love in a unique way.  While red roses symbolize passion and endless love, dahlias symbolize a lasting commitment between two people.  Together, these three flowers make a lovely combination.  

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For a personalized touch, it’s impactful to include a message to your loved one.  Feel free to print out the romantic card above and tell them what they mean to you.  Just be sincere!

Flowers for Gratitude

It’s all too often we take the important people in our lives for granted.  Some perfect flowers to show appreciation include peach roses, hydrangeas and dark pink roses.

Hydrangeas symbolize deep appreciation, dark pink roses express admiration and peach roses express gratitude.  

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To make your floral gift more meaningful, attach a card of gratitude.  Consider writing down traits of the other person that you appreciate, or write them a poem.  

Flowers for Friendship

When you choose the right combination, flowers can be the perfect way to celebrate a strong friendship.  For a friendship bouquet, you should include sunflowers, freesias and yellow roses.

With sunflowers symbolizing loyalty and freesias symbolizing trust and friendship, these flowers will make a meaningful gift for a dependable friend.

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Don’t forget to write your friend something heartfelt.  Consider using the friendship card above to tell them what they mean to you.  Reminisce on old times and let them know what makes your bond special.

Flowers for Sympathy

When you want to send your well-wishes to someone who is in need of comfort, consider sending them these flowers: white stargazer lilies, white roses and poppies.  

The white stargazer lilies are often used for funerals as they symbolize sympathy.  White roses symbolize reverence and humility, and poppies represent remembrance and peace.  

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Coupling these flowers with a card of sympathy containing a heartfelt message is sure to make the recipient of your gift feel better.  Assure them that they aren’t alone and that you’re there to support them.  Remind them that you’re by their side.

Flowers for Congratulations

For a great achievement or success of a loved one, you want to show them that you’re happy for them.  Here are the flowers that will effectively communicate your congratulations: Peonies, calla lilies and pink stargazer lilies.

These flowers make a beautiful arrangement to show someone you’re proud of them or wishing them well.  Peonies symbolize prosperity, calla lilies symbolize faithfulness, and pink stargazer lilies represent abundance and success.

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A card of congratulations would go a long way to tie together your gift.  Make sure to tell the recipient of your flowers how happy you are for them.  Wish them the best on their special day.

Regardless of what message you’re trying to convey, flowers can communicate it.  But remember, it’s not always about the gift itself, but the intention behind the gift that matters most.