If you’re planning on sending someone flowers on Valentine’s Day, then you’re likely also trying to get some sort of message across. Typically this is a message of love, caring or friendship and flowers are a wonderful way to express any and all of these sentiments.
When it comes to information on Valentine’s day flower delivery, we know some things. With Valentine’s flowers ordered online from all over and through hundreds of nationwide florists, we get to see a side of the Valentine gifts industry that would make anyone’s head spin.
For centuries, people have used plants as a subtle way to send messages. For instance, you might send someone lucky bamboo to say, “Congrats on the new job!” Or perhaps you’ve sent flowers to a friend to say, “Get well soon.” Needless to say, it’s super important to know the meaning behind the flowers you’re sending to ensure you don’t inadvertently say the wrong thing — especially on Valentine’s Day.
Orchids
Orchids are an excellent choice, but be sure to choose the color wisely. While they are elegant and gorgeous in any color (and in season year-round), yellow orchids symbolize friendship and can give the wrong impression if you’re more than friends.
Purple, on the other hand, symbolizes admiration and respect, and white orchids symbolize purity and elegance.
Red roses
You’re probably not surprised to find that red roses encompass the largest part of Valentine’s Day flower sales. What may surprise you is that those red rose sales are not limited to only red rose bouquets. Meaning that red roses, while predominantly still focused on solid red rose arrangements or long stem rose bouquets, mixed rose varieties are still in the top-selling position.
Peonies
Full, plush peonies with their abundance of fluffy petals are the epitome of over-the-top emotion. They make a wonderful choice for flower delivery for Valentine’s Day because they’re said to represent romance, good fortune, and prosperous marriage. Also, they’re drop-dead gorgeous!
Dahlias
According to the Victorians, dahlias signified a lasting bond and commitment between two people. What better way to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day?
Of course, each hue represents something different — white dahlias represent purity and faith, and blue and green are ideal for a fresh start or a big change. On the contrary, “black dahlias” (which are burgundy in color) represent betrayal.
Tulips
Tulips (particularly red ones) are said to stand for perfect love, according to Turkish legend. Pink and red tulips are also thought to symbolize new beginnings. If you’re looking for a gift just to brighten someone’s day, then yellow tulips may be in order as they stand for cheerful thoughts.
On the other hand, if you’re interested in patching up a relationship, then white tulips are the flowers to turn to, as they stand for forgiveness.
Red carnations
Specifically, red carnation bouquets are the second most popular Valentine’s Day flower. Only Valentine’s Day specific category pages, right after roses, mixed carnations, and solid carnation bouquets are customer favorites.
Carnation flower delivery is desirable amongst all age groups and by both men and women. We think there are a few reasons for the popularity of carnation flowers. Carnation-type flowers are excellent at producing a full-looking bouquet at a fraction of the cost of roses.
Key takeaway
Buying flowers for guys is often a bit more tricky than buying them for women. That’s not to say, though, that guys don’t appreciate something nice to spruce up their place. Instead of sending a bouquet of roses or a bundle of peonies, consider succulents.
While still beautiful, succulents’ sturdy, rugged vibe gives them more guy appeal than a typical floral bouquet.
