Giving flowers as a gift is something that started centuries ago. The most common reason why flowers have been gifted over the years for romantic, birthday, congratulations, thank you or quick recovery occasions is the obvious fact of how beautiful they are. The different colors blend so well giving a magical sight that you can never get tired of looking at.

What do flowers symbolize?

Flowers for the most part symbolize happiness however; each flower type and color has its own unique meaning. Knowing the message you are sending with each bouquet you shop for is very vital. Do not be that guy that picks random flowers just for the sake of gifting. The recipient will most probably not appreciate them. Worst case scenario the recipient will perceive the wrong message.

Flower meaning by color

1. Red Flowers

A beautiful fresh flower arrangement of red flowers sends a clear statement of intense and passionate love. Red is an unquestionable color of love and a red bouquet of roses is the best choice for romantic flowers as it will clearly communicate your message of love and desire. Get red flowers for Valentine’s day, anniversary or any other day to show your partner how much you love her which is every day.

2. Orange Flowers

The beauty of the sun is communicated by the bright and luminous colors of orange flowers. Orange flowers symbolize joy, warmth and happiness. Imagine a beautiful and relaxing weekend with absolutely no responsibilities, that is the kind of adventure that orange flowers send. They are the best flowers to send to cheer up a loved one and have them feel the warmth of your love. Orange flowers are the perfect flowers for birthday, quick recovery or when mixed with red, they make the perfect romantic flowers.

3. Pink Flowers

Pink flowers symbolize innocence, grace and happiness. For those who do not like the intensity of red flowers, pink flowers are the perfect choice to send for love and romance . They also make good birthday, thank you and congratulations flowers.

4. Yellow Flowers

Yellow flowers symbolize friendship, trust, compassion and respect. For these reasons they are the best flowers to send in a workplace to say thank you for a job well done. They are also an ideal choice to send to your friends when celebrating a congratulations moment or when they are undergoing a difficult time. Yellow flowers also make a good gift to communicate sympathy during the loss of a loved one.

5. Purple Flowers

Purple flowers have an enchanting & elegant look to them. They represent grace, elegance and charm. A gorgeous purple bouquet can make a good romantic impression and their elegant look makes them the perfect flowers to bring to a dinner party.

6. White Flowers

Fresh white flowers often symbolize purity, innocence, elegance and humility. White flowers are ideal when you need to communicate innocence and elegance in one statement making them an ideal gift for a bride to be. You can also send a white bouquet to a grieving friend as it also symbolizes thoughtful love.

What are the different types of flowers?

There are a wide variety of flowers globally, we can never go through them in one sitting, however there are specific flowers that are available in each region of the world. In Kenya, we have a wide range of flowers that are common and available throughout the year. These flowers are gifted for different occasions such as romance, congratulations, thank you , new mom & baby and many more.

Examples of such flowers are:

• Roses
• Lilies
• Sunflowers
• Alstroemeria
• Gypsophila
• Chrysanthemums
• Ruscus etc.

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