In honour of Valentine's Day, we have put together a list of some of the most romantic flowers in the world. There are so many beautiful varieties to choose from, and flowers and plants are so personal! What is your most romantic flower? We would love to hear from you, please do comment below our blog. We hope one of these beauties lands on your doorstep today - a very happy Valentine's Day to you!
The beautiful Iris takes its name from the Greek word for rainbow, as there is such a wide variety of flower colors found among the many species of Iris. The Iris is a simple yet elegant flower. It symbolizes eloquence - the purple iris is associated with wisdom, the blue iris symbolises faith and hope and the yellow iris symbolises passion.
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2. The Carnation symbolizes pride and beauty. Show your admiration for someone with a light red carnation or deep love and affection with a dark red one. A pink carnation symbolises love for a woman or mother. Don't give a striped carnation today as it means a refusal! Carnations are often worn on special occasions, especially for weddings.
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3. The attractive and beautiful Cala Lily is most commonly white but it also available in burgundy, pink, yellow, blackish purple, and orange. The word calla means 'beautiful'. The white Cala Lily symbolizes magnificence and beauty and is also associated with purity and innocence. The flower blooms during spring and is often seen in wedding bouquets.
4. The word 'Lilac' originally comes from the Sanskrit word 'nila' which means "dark blue". Purple lilac symbolizes first love while white lilac symbolizes humility and innocence. In Greece and Cyprus, lilac is strongly associated with Easter time because it flowers around that time.
5. Put a smile on your loved one's face with a Sunflower. This warm flower brings thoughts of summer and warm, sunny days. The sunflower symbolizes adoration and dedication for your loved one. It can also be a symbol of haughtiness! The sunflower was most famously depicted in Van Gogh's series of paintings, Sunflowers.
6. The Tulip signifies a declaration of love. It also symbolizes perfect love, who can ask for a better Valentine symbol than that! The tulip has been a topic for poets as far back as the thirteenth century and its beauty continues to inspire today. Tulips provide lots of colour after long winter days. Pick a few different varieties and wrap them up in a coloured ribbon for your loved one.
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7. The amaryllis is symbolic of splendid beauty. It is also used to show worth beyond beauty, a beautiful concept indeed. The Hippeastrum 'Benfica' has deep red, romantic blooms while the Hippeastrum 'Novella' blooms in pure, delicate pink. Both are a beautiful choice.
8. The Bird of Paradise symbolizes joyfulness. It can also be used to indicate anticipation, perfect for a Valentine's Day surprise! Bird of Paradise flowers are also associated with liberty and magnificence.
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9. The Chrysanthemum is associated with fidelity, joy and long life - the perfect Valentine's Day message for any couple.A red chrysanthemum conveys love and a white chrysanthemum is associated with truth and loyal love.Photo Credit
10. The rose, ah the rose! Surely the most romantic of flowers, this beauty needs no introduction. Ornamental roses have been cultivated for many centuries, with the earliest known cultivation to date from at least 500 BC in Persia, China and the Mediterranean. A red rose conveys strong feelings and is an unmistakable expression of love! Give a single rose to your loved one in a vase of water or go traditional with 12 red roses.
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Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!
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2. The Carnation symbolizes pride and beauty. Show your admiration for someone with a light red carnation or deep love and affection with a dark red one. A pink carnation symbolises love for a woman or mother. Don't give a striped carnation today as it means a refusal! Carnations are often worn on special occasions, especially for weddings.
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3. The attractive and beautiful Cala Lily is most commonly white but it also available in burgundy, pink, yellow, blackish purple, and orange. The word calla means 'beautiful'. The white Cala Lily symbolizes magnificence and beauty and is also associated with purity and innocence. The flower blooms during spring and is often seen in wedding bouquets.
4. The word 'Lilac' originally comes from the Sanskrit word 'nila' which means "dark blue". Purple lilac symbolizes first love while white lilac symbolizes humility and innocence. In Greece and Cyprus, lilac is strongly associated with Easter time because it flowers around that time.
5. Put a smile on your loved one's face with a Sunflower. This warm flower brings thoughts of summer and warm, sunny days. The sunflower symbolizes adoration and dedication for your loved one. It can also be a symbol of haughtiness! The sunflower was most famously depicted in Van Gogh's series of paintings, Sunflowers.
6. The Tulip signifies a declaration of love. It also symbolizes perfect love, who can ask for a better Valentine symbol than that! The tulip has been a topic for poets as far back as the thirteenth century and its beauty continues to inspire today. Tulips provide lots of colour after long winter days. Pick a few different varieties and wrap them up in a coloured ribbon for your loved one.
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7. The amaryllis is symbolic of splendid beauty. It is also used to show worth beyond beauty, a beautiful concept indeed. The Hippeastrum 'Benfica' has deep red, romantic blooms while the Hippeastrum 'Novella' blooms in pure, delicate pink. Both are a beautiful choice.
8. The Bird of Paradise symbolizes joyfulness. It can also be used to indicate anticipation, perfect for a Valentine's Day surprise! Bird of Paradise flowers are also associated with liberty and magnificence.
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9. The Chrysanthemum is associated with fidelity, joy and long life - the perfect Valentine's Day message for any couple. A red chrysanthemum conveys love and a white chrysanthemum is associated with truth and loyal love.
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10. The rose, ah the rose! Surely the most romantic of flowers, this beauty needs no introduction. Ornamental roses have been cultivated for many centuries, with the earliest known cultivation to date from at least 500 BC in Persia, China and the Mediterranean. A red rose conveys strong feelings and is an unmistakable expression of love! Give a single rose to your loved one in a vase of water or go traditional with 12 red roses.
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Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!
