The Victorian Flower Language
Back in the 1800s, the Victorian flower language was used to send meaningful messages, exchange deep secrets and share moments. Nearly every flower has a meaning, and at times when words could not be spoken out loud, a bouquet could say a thousand words.- Red Rose: Happy love. Whether it's a birthday, Valentine's Day, or an anniversary, a dozen red roses is one of the simplest yet most beautiful ways of saying I love you.
- Pink Rose: Appreciation. Soft, graceful, and elegant— pink roses are often given as tokens of gratitude. Thanking a best friend or colleague has never been easier.
- Yellow Lily: Joy and Flirtation. This flower is often associated with the bliss felt during puppy love. Need something to send as a secret admirer? A yellow lily bouquet would be perfect.
- Calla Lily: Purity. Simple and dignified, this flower is mostly used in bridal bouquets and funeral arrangements. A bouquet of calla lilies will give a lasting impression of love and good wishes.
- Anthurium: Hospitality. With their cheerful heart shaped petals, these flowers wish you a warm welcome. An anthurium vase can brighten up any room.
- Chrysanthemum: Optimism. The perfect bouquet for any birthday or special event must include these dainty blossoms!
- Hydrangea: Heartfelt emotion. Often paired with other flowers, the hydrangea represents honesty. When placed with red roses, it is the truest form of expressing love and prosperity.
- Tulip: Perfect Love. Never too big or too small, never too bright or bleak, tulips are the definition of perfection. A very popular Easter and Mother's Day flower.
- Orchid: Luxury. Extremely rare in the Victorian era, this flower was often viewed as a symbol of luxury and refined taste. Gifting it only shows the depth of your love and passion for the receiver
- Daisy: New beginning. A loved one moving into a new home or leaving for university? A daisy bouquet is just the thing to brighten up their new home.
