Giving flowers as a gift can be an easy way to show someone that you are thinking about them, or even to conceal how you feel by providing a beautiful arrangement of flowers in the right colours, with the right meanings.
In the Middle Ages and Victorian times, gifting flowers was a sign of showing your emotions depending on the particular event they were given for. They can be great to give as a just because gift, birthday, special holiday, house warming party, graduation and so on. Keep the tradition going by choosing a beautiful arrangement to give.
Keep these flower gift giving tips in mind when you’re considering giving someone flowers for any occasion. You can make the most of your gift and feel good about giving it, as well.
Tips for Flower Gift Giving
Roses – A rose is a strong gift to give for someone you love. It represents love, passion and desire. They are a gift that speaks louder than words when they are given. Not only can you give a rose, but you can choose the specific colour that has a different meaning. Yellow can be for friendship, while pink is for a blooming love and red roses signify passion and love.
Orchids – Orchids are a beautiful flower that is strong in scent. They represent a more casual approach to flower gift giving. They are able to be given during birthdays, celebrations, graduations and so on. In the past, they were a symbol of virility.
Poinsettias – On festive occasions, these flowers brighten up any room. They are known as the Christmas flower. They represent success and cheery spirit. They were once thought of as a symbol for humbleness and being pure.
Irises – These flowers are named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow. They are also linked with being able to draw a path from Earth to Heaven to help souls find their way to their final resting place. They are ideal for funerals a lot of times, but they are also the February flower and what should be given on the 25th anniversary.
Lilacs – These are a stunning looking flower that provides a backdrop of colour and vibrancy. They are thought to be the foretelling of spring time. Once you see lilacs sprouting, spring was thought to be in full swing. They are also used to represent pride and beauty. They are currently used as a gift on the 8th wedding anniversary and a just because gift.
Sunflowers – Sunflowers are a warming gift and are ideal to give as a house warming gift because they represent the sun itself with the bright rays, warm feeling, respect, love, loyalty and longevity. They are also used as a gift for the 3rd wedding anniversary.
Want to express your feelings or give a gift that they will remember? Arrange an assortment of these flowers and others together to create a stunning gift. Not only will they be able to enjoy the flowers, but you can show them how much you care and how much thought you put into the gift giving that was done with the flowers.
