Blooms Express: 10 Valentine Flowers and Their Meanings

<strong>Scientific name: </strong><em>Amaryllis belladonna</em><br /><strong>Represents:</strong> beauty<br /><strong>It says:</strong> “You are beautiful inside and out”<br /><br /><em>Photo from <a title="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/615902" target="_blank" href="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/615902">sxc.hu</a></em> <br /><br />

<strong>Scientific name: </strong><em>Dianthus caryophyllus</em><br /><strong>Represents:</strong> fascination, distinction and love<br /><strong>It says:</strong> “You enchant me.”<br /><br /><em>Photo from <a title="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/551984" target="_blank" href="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/551984">sxc.hu</a></em> <br /><br />

<strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Dendranthema grandiflorum</em><strong><br />Represents:</strong> fidelity and loveliness<br /><strong>It says:</strong> “I remain faithful to my vows.”<br /><br /><em>Photo from <a title="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/763739" target="_blank" href="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/763739">sxc.hu</a></em> <br /><br />

<p><strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Bellis simplex </em></p><p><strong>Represents:</strong> innocence, purity and gentleness</p><p><strong>It says: </strong>“I am thankful for you.” </p><p><em>Photo from <a title="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1315977" target="_blank" href="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1315977">sxc.hu</a> </em> </p>

<strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Narcissus</em><br /><strong>Represents:</strong> chivalry and simple pleasures<strong><br />It says:</strong> “Everyday is special just because you’re here.”<br /><br /><em>Photo from <a title="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1156984" target="_blank" href="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1156984">sxc.hu</a> <br /></em><br />

<strong>Scientific name:</strong> Freesia corymbosa<strong><br />Represents:</strong> trust and innocence<br /><strong>It says:</strong> “I trust you.”<br /><br /><em>Photo from <a title="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/311787" target="_blank" href="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/311787">sxc.hu</a></em> <br /><br />

<p><strong>Scientific name:</strong> Hydrangea macrophylla<br /><strong>Represents:</strong> gratefulness and pride<br /><strong>It says:</strong> “I am proud of you.”<br /></p><p><em>Photo from <a title="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1193391" target="_blank" href="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1193391">sxc.hu</a> </em><br /></p>

<strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Helianthus annuus</em><br /><strong>Represents:</strong> loyalty and longevity<br /><strong>It says:</strong> “You make me happy.”<br /><br /><em>Photo from <a title="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1310069" target="_blank" href="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1310069">sxc.hu</a></em> <br /><br />

<strong>Scientific name:</strong> Gladiolus<strong><br />Represents:</strong> strength of character<br /><strong>It says:</strong> “I admire and respect you.”<br /><br /><em>Photo from <a title="http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gladiolus_italicus_002.JPG" target="_blank" href="http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gladiolus_italicus_002.JPG">commons.wikimedia.org</a></em> <br /><br />

<strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Tulipa gesneriana</em><strong><br />Represents:</strong> perfect love, romance<br /><strong>It says:</strong> “I am in love with you.”<br /><br /><em>Photo from <a title="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1289768" target="_blank" href="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1289768">sxc.hu</a></em> <br /><br />