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Blooms Express: 10 Valentine Flowers and Their Meanings
by Lei Dimarucut-Sison .
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Roses are the most abundant of flowers during Valentine’s Day, and while it a symbol of love, the meaning has been diluted somewhat just because everybody sends them. If it is indeed true that the medium is the message, why not make the occasion more significant by sending flowers that express exactly how you feel?
Here’s a guide to help you figure out the meaning these blooms convey. Keep a copy – it may come handy in the future (think anniversaries, birthdays, or other emergencies).
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Photo 1 of 10<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 />
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Photo 2 of 10<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 />
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Photo 3 of 10<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 />
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Photo 4 of 10<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>
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Photo 5 of 10<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 />
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Photo 6 of 10<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 />
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Photo 7 of 10<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>
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Photo 8 of 10<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 />
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Photo 9 of 10<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 />
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Photo 10 of 10<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 />
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