It's almost that time - February 14th is right around the corner, and with it, last minute Valentine's Day orders for flowers to be delivered to the people we love!
But did you ever wonder why it is we send flowers in the first place?
If you are familiar with the initial story, without getting into the religious history, the short version involves a message of love being sent, and flowers have been used to communicate silent messages for centuries.
Thank tradition, or popular culture, but around 3/4 of all men have given flowers to their love on St. Valentine's Day, and majority of those have sent roses! While roses have been a symbol of love and passion since ancient Egypt (the rose was sacred to many Goddesses), there are many other flowers which also can symbolize love and passion, without falling into the cliche, (or while working with a tight budget...).
Orchids are a symbol of love, wisdom, beauty, seduction and refinement. They also have no scented pollen, which makes them fantastic flower choices for people with allergies. Their lack of scent and uncommon allergic reactions are also why orchids became so popular in the restaurant and hotel industry. A hotel lobby can maintain the class of fresh flowers with an intricate orchid arrangement, and not have to stock up on extra tissues. For this reason they make an excellent Valentine's Day choice if your love has sensitivities to pollen or scented flowers.
Tulips are another flower that mean love - the red tulip symbolizing "perfect love" and pink and yellow tulips symbolizing caring and being hopelessly in love. In Holland brides do not wish for roses on their special day. The popular flower there is a tulip, frequently seen in wedding decor and in bridal bouquets. Cut tulips also tend to last longer in a vase than other cut flowers, and for this reason make for a smart choice by those who like to enjoy their bouquet.
Do you want to go in a completely different direction? Birds of Paradise. These vibrant and energized flowers symbolize faithfulness, celebrate distinctive and unique beauty, while also being meant to express freedom and joy. If you are looking to add a zestful and powerful statement to any delivery for your Valentine, these beautiful blooms take the cake! They also are stunning alone, and with the right greenery can create an impact with only one or two stems (as depending where you live, they can be pricey).
So what will it be for you this Valentine's Day? Stick with tradition? Or mix it up with an alternate silent yet beautiful message of love?
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Bridget is the proud Owner of Flower Design by Bridget, bringing European Certification and 20 years experience to Pinellas County, Florida, where she lives with her husband (Air Force, Ret.) and two children. When she is not in her shop, you will find her enjoying a cup of Roiboos tea with her family and several cats and dogs (including one named Daisy). While the holiday greens and decorations of December are her favorite, she looks forward to bringing you sunshine and smiles through flowers all year round!
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