Flower Arrangements for Valentines Day

Find the best flower arrangements for Valentines Day. Plus:

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Meaning of Flowers

Every type of flower sends a different message to the recipient. Select the best flowers for what you'd like to say.

Here is a list of common flowers along with their meanings. Different cultures interpret flowers in different ways. These are the most common interpretations for Western culture.

Roses

Roses are the most sought after flower arrangements for valentines Day. Each color of rose represent a different emotion:

Red Rose - passion and love
Pink Rose - admiration and joy
Yellow Rose - friendship and devotion
White Rose - innocence, purity
Orange Rose - desire
Purple Rose - love at first sight

Other popular flowers for Valentines Day:

	Bird of Paradise This tropical flower represents joy, and happiness. A few single Bird of Paradise in a vase make a bold statement of hospitality.
	Blue Flowers Blue Flowers such as hydrangea and iris have a calming affect. They are often choosen by Brides because of the tradition of having something blue for wedding day luck.
	Blue Flowers These elegant and exotic flowers represent sexual passion and magesty. During Victorian times they were viewed as being too provocative in nature to be accepted by any respectable lady. Times have greatly changed. Today they are often a flower of choice for weddings.
	Carnations Flowers These full blossomed flowers symbolize purity, the Virgin Mary, and a mother's love, and royalty. They are one of the most popular flowers and can be seen at any occasion.
	Daisies These sweet flowers signify innocence, purity, and royalty. They are one of the historically oldest flowers on record. They come in a variety of colors and are popular at Easter time.
	Lilies Lilies come in a variety of colors and sizes. These most common and types are: Colored Asiatic Lilies: Representing friendship and devotion, these lilies are often also associated with the soul. Star Gazer Lilies: These fragrant and bold lilies represent prosperity and wealth. White Lilies: These gorgeous flowers represent chastity and purity.
	Orchids These exotic delicate flowers are associated with luxury, love, gracefulness, and beauty. They will be admired by the recipient for many days as cut orchids last a long time in the vase.
	Peonies Peonies are the flower of romance. They bloom in early spring and symbolize first love. Their large bulbous blooms make them a dramatic and lovely choice.
	Tropical Flowers These exotic creations symbolize hospitality. Historically, to display tropical flowers in the home was expensive and showed guests that you valued their visit.
	Tulip Tulips symbolize grace and elegance. They are native the Turkey and Persia and prolific in the Netherlands. Their elegant long stems make them exotic in nature and an excellent choice for valentines Day.