The Surprising Meaning Behind 10 Different Valentine Flowers

The annual flower extravaganza known as Valentine’s Day is about to kick off! Smart shoppers know to deal with present purchases ahead of time so as to avoid a last minute scramble. Chocolate and flowers make up the tried and true combo, but for the discerning partner, just any off-the-corner-store selection will not do. Being completely candid, you are going to have to shell out a pretty penny no matter what classic gift you choose. Seeing as how you’re going to spend a good amount of money anyhow, choose a thought out gift to make the price tag worth it. Most people are vaguely aware of the different connotations associated with specific flowers. While some are pleasant and generic enough (the cosmos symbolizes peace), you may want to be careful in gifting others that may have a slightly less delicate meaning (lavenders connote distrust). There is even variation in meaning within roses alone, depending on the color. There are definitely flowers that you’ll want to avoid gifting this Valentine’s Day. If you do a little research, there are certain blooms that have a negative meaning. Just a few for your consideration:

• Daffodils-Vanity

• Cypress-Death

• Hydrangea-Heartlessness

• Dahlia-Instability

• Achillea-War

Here is a quick guide to 10 common flowers gifted on Valentine’s Day to help you make the right selection.

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