The Japanese call it Hanakotoba, and King Charles II brought it to Sweden from Persia in the 17th century. Floriography, The language of flowers, was a Victorian-era means of communication in which various flowers and floral arrangements were used to send coded messages, allowing individuals to express feelings which otherwise could not be spoken.
The message relies in the NUMBER OF ROSES…
- One rose symbolizes love at first sight. I love you and will always do.
- Two roses represent your mutual love and affection.
- A bouquet of three roses represents the couple and their shared love
- Whether it's a school crush or a more mature passion, six roses symbolizes infatuation.
- To send the message “We’ll be together forever,” send a bouquet of nine roses.
- Let them know that their love is perfect with a bouquet of ten roses.
- Tell someone that they'll be your friend forever with a bouquet of thirteen roses.
- Need to let someone know that you're sorry? Send them fifteen roses.
- Send the message "my feelings for you are truly sincere" with a bouquet of twenty roses
- Twenty-one roses say, "I'm dedicated to you"
- Two dozen roses shout "I'm yours!"
- Send a message of congratulations with twenty-five roses.
- Three dozen says "I'm head over heels in love!"
- Forty roses say, "My love for you is genuine."
- 50 and more- To express a love that knows no bounds
Rose Color Symbolism
Red: symbol of romantic love, respect and enduring passion.
White: Eternal love, secrecy, purity and innocence, it is the bridal rose.
Yellow: in Victorian times, it symbolized jealousy; today it represents friendship and caring.
Pink: Symbolizes perfection, femininity, elegance and admiration.
Orange: represent enthusiasm and desire with a basic message of passion and excitement.
Lilac & purple: love at first sight
Multi-colored roses: by mixing red with another color rose you can send additional messages
A mix of red and white roses symbolizes unity.
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Acacia - Secret love
Azalea - Take care of yourself for me; fragile passion;
Bird Of Paradise - Magnificence
Carnation (pink) - I'll never forget you
Cyclamen - Resignation and goodbye
Gardenia - You're lovely; secret love
Gladiolus - Love at first sight
Hyacinth ( purple) - I'm sorry;
Iris - Faith; hope; wisdom friendship
Jasmine - Amiability; attracts wealth
Jonquil - Love me;
Lily, White: Majesty and Purity
Oleander - Caution; beware
Orchid - Love; beauty; refinement
Petunia - Resentment; anger;
Sunflower - Loyalty; wishes
Tulip(general) - Fame,charity; perfect lover
Tulip(red) - Believe me; declaration of love
Tulip(yellow) - Hopeless love
Violet(blue) - Watchfulness; faithfulness; I'll always be true
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