An Overview Of The Flower Meanings And Occasions
In the Victorian era, flowers adorned everything, such as the hair, clothing, stationary, furniture and jewelry. The “language of flowers” was considered to be very important as well and passing secret messages with a flower bouquet was a favorite pastime. For instance, if a man sent purple irises, crocuses or an ivy, he meant to say “My heart is aflame with joy and I choose you above all else.” If he sent red carnations to a long-distance love, it meant “I must see you soon.” Snowdrops sent to an ex-lover meant “Let’s try the romance again.” While all floral gifts are not taken as literally today, there are certain flowers for certain occasions.
If you are considering a flower arrangement for someone’s birthday, then there are certain blooms associated with each month, just like birthstones. January’s flowers are carnations and snowdrops, whereas February is represented by violets and primrose. March is jonquils and violets; April is sweet peas and daisies; May is hawthorn and lilies-of-the-valley; June is honeysuckle and roses; July is larkspurs and water lilies; August is poppies and gladiolus; September is asters and the morning glory; October is the marigold; November is the chrysanthemum and lastly, December is the holly and poinsettia. The flowers you choose should take the recipient’s favorite color and personal preferences into consideration too.
Once you’ve decided on the ideal floral bouquet for the right occasion, be sure you order from a reputable online flower shop that boasts a long track record and offers a satisfaction guarantee. Write down delivery information and request a confirmation for peace of mind. Double-check that your order considers the recipient’s preferences, favorite flowers, favorite colors and that it is suitable for the time of year and occasion. Or perhaps your arrangement will convey the language of flowers with a hidden message. Be sure your bouquet is overflowing with beautiful blooms, rather than green leaves. Also, if you choose accessories, then be sure they do not overpower the beauty of the flowers.
Recent research surrounding the flower has been intriguing, to say the least. One study found that 60% of men stated they would like to receive flowers too. Additionally, men have proven to be 15% more creative and efficient when flowers were added to the workplace. Another study revealed that 96% of women like to receive flowers when they’re not expecting them. Lastly, a Rutgers study of senior citizens found that those who received a floral bouquet were more sociable, less isolated and less depressed.
