Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Know Your Flowers

Being one of the world's oldest flower for having a history of 2,000 years, the carnation is widely appreciated for it's clove-like scent and ruffled petals. Not only does it come in a variety of colours, it also blooms for a relatively longer period of time. It is the second most popular flower in the world.
• Admiration • Love • Affection • Luck • Purity • Gratitude •

Gerbera
Available in an array of vibrant colours, a bouquet of such is bound to brighten one's day up! Resembling the sunflower, it also has a large flowering head. The range of vivid colours makes it extraordinarily eye-catching. It is the fifth most popular flower in the world.
• Love • Innocence • Admiration • Uplifting •

Lily
Lillies are traditionally represented as purity and faith. Calla, Tiger and Alstroemeria are examples of lily types. Calla lillies signifies beauty and sophistication, Tiger lillies signifies wealth and pride, while Alstroemeria signifies friendship and devotion.
• Friendship • Devotion • Sympathy • Wealth • Prosperity •

Orchid
The graceful yet exotic appearence of this flower will definitely draw attention. Having an estimated 25,000 species existing, this unusual flower is one of the largest flowering plant family. Cymbidium, Dendrobium and Phalaenopsis are the most popular types of this kind.
• Wealth • Love • Exotic Beauty • Elegance • Grace •

Rose
The most popular and highly admired flower. A classic symbol of love and passion. The light sweet scent and graceful petals of this beautiful flower is truly mesmerizing. The meaning of the various rose colours have evolved through the years, with modern interpretation.
• Love • Innocence • Friendship • Enthusiasm • Joy • Mysterious • Love at First Sight •

Sunflower
With it's sun-like appearence, this brilliantly cheery flower makes a great passionate flower choice. The warm glow of this flower will surely enhance the bouquet's beauty. Nothing can lift spirits up like the sunflower does.
• Adoration • Pure • Warmth • Happiness • Longevity •

Tulip
Tulip is a popular choice to express love and affection while not going too overboard with elegance and brightness. The tulip is just right for any occasion. You may watch them bloom as their petals fall into place.
• Love • Forgiveness • Cheerful • Royalty • Care •

Hydrangea
This puffy globe-like flower is a pompom of many little closely packed blooms. It generally signifies heartfelt emotion and is suitable for those seeking for forgiveness or express anything thats is genuinely heartfelt. Hydrandeas come in various soft pastel hues such as white, blue, pink and purple.
• Love • Friendship • Apology • Heartfelt • Faith • Wisdom •

Statice
Having the second name Sea Lavender, this purple flower signifies remembrance. It is a versatile flower type that complements any bouquet and has a relatively long life span.
• Remembrance • Beauty • Success • Sympathy •

Baby's Breath
Made up of many tiny flowers, the Baby's Breath is also known as Million Star. Mix your flowers with Baby's Breath to add a touch of delicateness to your bouquet.
• Pure Heart • Sincerity • Happiness •

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