the meaning of flowers
Now that spring is here, flowers will be blooming everywhere – I love it! Spring is a wonderful time for giving flowers to the ones you love: at Easter, on Mother’s Day, at bridal and wedding showers, for birthdays, etc. Did you ever wonder what meaning different flowers have? Historically, giving flowers has been used to symbolize various sentiments.

Today, I am sharing the meaning of some of the most popularly sent flowers. I got the beautiful images for this post from Brisbane flower delivery from fresh flowers.

 

roses
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Roses, especially red roses, are used to express love and desire. I love receiving red roses!

gerbera bouquet
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Gerbera represent cheerfulness. This bouquet of flowers would make just about anybody happy!

daisies
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Daisies symbolize innocence and hope. Daisies are among my favorite flowers!

yellow tulips
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Yellow tulips express cheerful thoughts –I always feel cheerful when I see yellow tulips!

white lilies
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White lilies stand for chastity and virtue and are commonly used at weddings.

orchids
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Orchids symbolize perfection and beauty.

Here’s hoping you will be on the receiving end of some beautiful flowers this spring!

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