Piece by: MERCY MURIITHI

13 February 2024

• Yes, flowers can be a great way of expressing love could be expressing your feelings but it's also right you know what the flower you're gifting means, and you don't end up giving your friend or partner the wrong impression.

Valentine's Day is around the corner and in the spirit of showing love flowers are considered as an option gift during this season but which one should you gift?

Yes, flowers can be a great way of expressing love could be expressing your feelings but it's also right you know what the flower you're gifting means, and you don't end up giving your friend or partner the wrong impression.

You don't need to be gifting a friendship flower because you think it's beautiful when you intend to gift a passionately loved one. Here are a few popular flowers and what they symbolize.

Roses

Roses are the number one flowers that many prefer and yes they are beautiful. But they also come in different colors and each color of a rose carries its significance, so you can choose the one that best conveys your feelings or message.

Red roses; symbolize passionate love and romance red roses are a classic for romantic love.
Pink roses; these lovely flowers represent admiration or gratitude and appreciation. they are perfect for showing affection and saying thank you.
Yellow roses: They symbolize friendships, joy, and new beginnings. Yellow roses are a great way to brighten someone's day and celebrate friendships.
White roses: theses elegant flowers symbolize purity, innocence, and new beginnings. they are often associated with weddings and can convey a sense of reverence. orange roses; they represent enthusiasm fascination and excitement.
Orange roses are a vibrant choice for expressing passion and energy.

Carnations

These gorgeous flowers represent romance, prosperity, and a happy marriage. they are perfect for expressing love and affection.

Pink Peonies: Pink peonies symbolize love, romance, and femininity. They are often associated with grace and beauty.
White Peonies: White peonies represent purity, innocence, and new beginnings. They can also symbolize honor and elegance.
Red Peonies: Red peonies symbolize passion, desire, and deep love. They are perfect for expressing strong emotions.
Yellow Peonies: Yellow peonies represent friendship, happiness, and joy. They can bring a cheerful and sunny vibe to any occasion.
Purple Peonies: Purple peonies symbolize enchantment, royalty, and admiration. They can convey a sense of mystery and elegance.

Orchids

They symbolize beauty, love, and strength. Orchids are elegant and make a unique gift.

Purple Orchids: Purple orchids symbolize royalty, admiration, and respect. They can also represent creativity and luxury.
Pink Orchids: Pink orchids are associated with femininity, grace, and joy. They convey feelings of love, affection, and gratitude.
Red Orchids: Red orchids symbolize passion, desire, and love. They are a powerful and intense expression of deep emotions.
Yellow Orchids: Yellow orchids represent friendship, happiness, and new beginnings. They can bring warmth and positivity to any occasion.
White Orchids: White orchids symbolize purity, innocence, and elegance. They can convey a sense of reverence and serenity.