Valentine鈥檚 Day is just a few days away, and while our thoughts turn to love, they might also turn to the flowers associated with Valentine鈥檚 Day!聽
Roses whisper love with every breath, and while a red rose is symbolic of love and passion, pink tells that special someone that you have great admiration for them, and mauve or purple-pink roses shout out that you fell in love at first sight! 聽Yellow says 鈥渨e鈥檙e friends鈥�, but orange or peach colored roses express the desire for a deeper relationship.
White daisies or chrysanthemums offer the simple message of purity and patience. They say 鈥渉ere is my love, no guessing鈥�.聽 Chrysanthemums mean joy and love, but during the holiday of love, yellow mums are a sign of love that has been pushed aside.聽 Stick with other colors instead!聽
We usually associate tulips with Easter and spring, but in the language of flowers tulips hold as much meaning and emotion as roses. A mixed tulip bouquet covers everything from happiness and friendship to love.
Fragrant carnations are a sturdy, long lasting flower that carries the message of love and affection with red and good luck with white.聽 While yellow carnations may be cheery and bright, in the language of flowers, they say 鈥淯m, I don鈥檛 think so鈥�, and sadly mean rejection.聽
Everyone loves the vibrant colors of gerbera daisies, and these send a lighthearted message of affection.聽 With these happy flowers, just pick your favorite color or the favorite color of the recipient鈥攖hey all mean 鈥淚鈥檓 thinking about you today!鈥�
聽Looking for a very elegant bouquet?聽 White or cream colored lilies are the epitome of classy flowers, and they look stunning in a long, tall clear vase.聽 But some varieties of lilies have very strong perfume, so be cautious with this choice.
Another elegant choice is orchids: while we often think they are so very delicate, a blooming orchid plant can last for a couple months or more.聽 An orchid plant will add a touch of class to anyone鈥檚 home.
But here鈥檚 something to remember: while gladiolas are a large, showy and colorful flower, many people connect them more as a flower for funerals, so maybe they might not be the best choice for Valentine鈥檚 Day!
Yes, flowers do have a language all their own, but any kind of bouquet will be special and appreciated when it is given with love and caring.聽 I am reading a delightful book, and the hero is trying to win the heart of his chosen lady.聽 While one of her suitors gave her a huge, showy flower arrangement, our hero instead chose to have one perfect pink rose delivered to her each morning.聽 It鈥檚 early days in the story, but I am quite sure the daily single romantic rose will melt her heart!
So far, there are no meetings planned yet for the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society. But please visit us at ; you鈥檒l see interesting new additions on the site, like the beautiful new photos of indoor blooms!聽
As you might remember, my sweet Mom鈥檚 birthday was on Valentine鈥檚 Day; I think of her every day, but even more so on February 14.聽 I know she is enjoying the fragrance of Heaven.
Happy Valentine鈥檚 Day to my darling hubby Keith, and to all of you gardening friends!聽
Thank you to our friends at Yorkton This Week for their wonderful work.聽 Have a sweetheart of a day, and have a great week!
