We are being flooded with emails, calls and visits from gentleman who seem to have got themselves in a bit of a flurry over Valentine’s Day. ‘I don’t know my rose from my tulip; what if she doesn’t like it; how big is too big? Just some of the questions we are being asked.
Choosing a bouquet which says ‘I love you’ to that special someone in your life doesn’t have to be a panic of multiple decisions. Flowers represent love and happiness, not nerves and stress – and this is where the flowershop is here to help. Follow our simple steps and you’ll spend the day blissfully in love and she’ll spend the day in awe of her beautiful flowers, chosen exclusively by YOU.
Which flowers should I choose?
Roses are the most popular for Valentine’s, they are the symbol of romantic love and enduring passion. Each colour rose has a different meaning and the amount of roses given also has a different meaning. Our sumptuous bouquet of 50 Naomi red roses will delight See our Fabulously Romantic Bouquet , Give a single rose for love at first sight or 12 for perfection and completeness. See our 12 red rose bouquet here.
Tulips are the flower of spring and is fast become a popular choice. Like roses, each colour tulip has a different meaning. Red tulips mean ‘believe me’ and are a declaration of true love. Yellow tulips mean ‘there’s sunshine in your smile’ and cheerful thoughts. Cream coloured tulips mean ‘I will love you forever.’ Purple tulips symbolize royalty. Pink tulips mean affection and caring and orange tulips mean energy, enthusiasm, desire, and passion. See our Romantic Spring Tulip Bouquet.
Which colour will she like?
You know she loves the colour pink? Then there’s your starting point. Depending on which bouquet you choose, you can have a multiple of choices. Match the bouquet to her favourite handbag or pair of shoes. Or simply choose based on the meaning of each colour:
The meaning of red Roses
The traditional gift for valentines, and as most of us know Red Roses symbolise love, romance and are the perfect bloom to simply say ‘I love you’. These flowers are our best sellers on Valentine’s day and we can understand why, it’s a timeless, classic valentine’s gift.
The meaning of white Roses
The white rose represents unity, virtue purity and new beginnings of love making it now most commonly known as the bridal flower but it also makes it the perfect gift to express your love to that special person in your life but their quiet beauty has also made them a gesture of remembrance, honour and reverence, which makes them a beautiful memorial for a departed loved one. Whether stately or sombre, the white rose is a perfect way to say, “I’m thinking of you.”
The meaning of pink Roses
The pink hues radiate the meaning of elegance, grace, admiration and appreciation. This makes it the perfect valentine’s gift for any stage in a relationship, maybe this is for someone you admire? or show gratitude for your many years of true love, it’s the perfect valentine’s gift for your wife. Why not add the meaning to a gift card, this way the recipient can really appreciate the thought and meaning behind their gift.
What do Lilies mean?
There are a few different meanings for the Lily which can vary on type, however, one of the most common connotations is humbleness and devotion, with this meaning you can express your devotion to your loved one through a bloom.
The meaning of Orchids
During the Victorian age, orchids were only found in the tropics and were extremely rare. Therefore, Victorians would collect exotic orchids as a sign of luxury and refined taste. When given as a gift, the rarer the orchid, the deeper your love and passion was for the receiver but they are more commonly regarded as emblems of integrity, elegance and friendship as well as portraying rare and delicate beauty.
How big is too big?
Every girl loves flowers, no matter how big or small. Don’t panic about having to carry or hide them somewhere though, we offer a fabulous local delivery to all of our customers.
I’m still confused!
Head over to the flower shop’s online shop here and choose from a gorgeous selection of Valentine’s bouquets, ready to sweep someone of their feet including our subscriptions so that your loved one can receive a bouquet once a month! See our monthly subscriptions here