Do you want to give flowers to the love of your life to show the depth of your feelings? Would you like this gift to convey that your love is everlasting?
I will help you.
As a florist, I love to assist my clients in finding the perfect flower or floral arrangement that will beautifully express the nuances of their emotions.
That’s why today, I’ve decided to share my knowledge about the language of flowers with you, so that you too can express your love with a beautiful floral gift!
Originating from the Middle East and popularized in Europe during the 19th century, the language of flowers allows you to express your everlasting love through a bouquet, a single flower, or a floral arrangement. To convey your romantic passion, you might choose the red rose, which symbolizes deep love. If you wish to show your partner that your feelings are eternal, the preserved rose, which does not wilt and remains beautiful for years, is your perfect ally! Finally, to add nuances to your declaration of love, you can include other flowers, such as lilacs, red tulips, or baby’s breath.
Want to learn more? Keep reading to discover:
- The origins and use of the language of flowers
- Which roses symbolize eternal love
- Other flowers that evoke romantic feelings and their nuances
- Tips to genuinely delight your partner
- Ideas for romantic and original floral gifts to surprise them
How to Understand and Use the Meaning of Flowers
Do you want the flowers you give to have a meaning or significance? It’s possible! With the language of flowers, you can convey an emotion and a message with your bouquet.
In the following lines, I will detail its history and how it works, so that you can use it to express your romantic feelings.
Where Does the Language of Flowers Come From?
Although people have been attributing meaning to flowers since ancient times, it was truly in the first half of the 18th century, at the court of Constantinople in the Ottoman Empire, that the language of flowers found its roots. During this time, women in harems used flowers to send messages of love to their suitors.
However, it was in the United Kingdom, during the Victorian era of the 19th century, that this language truly flourished. At that time, people drew inspiration from the Eastern language of flowers to create what were known as “Tussie-Mussies,” or “talking bouquets.” These were small bouquets that people could send to one another or even wear by pinning them to their clothing: depending on the chosen flowers, they could express their feelings without using words.
In 1819, Louis Cortambert published the first dictionary dedicated to this form of communication, which he titled “The Language of Flowers.”
The tradition of using flowers to communicate is not new!
How to Use This Language?
Do you also want to express your love with flowers, just like in the 19th century? If so, I recommend thinking about the message you want to convey.
If you’re looking for an eternal love message, choose one or more flowers from the list detailed later in this article that best express your feelings.
Then, ask your florist to create a bouquet or arrangement for you, if you’d like. You can also try putting together an arrangement yourself: it might not be perfect, but your partner will surely find it very romantic!
Finally, when you give your flowers, don’t hesitate to include a small card explaining the meaning of the different flowers, or let the recipient know that the gift is inspired by the language of flowers.
👉 Indeed, since this is a unique way to express your feelings, your partner might not realize that your gift has a hidden meaning unless you give them a few clues!
The Rose, a Flower Associated with Love
Now that you know how to embrace the language of flowers, I invite you to discover the flower that universally represents eternal love. Of course, it is the one also known as the “Queen of Flowers,” which is the Rose.
Here are some tips for communicating with roses without making any mistakes.
The meaning changes with color!
While the rose is universally associated with love and affection, its symbolism greatly depends on its color. Here’s how to interpret the meanings of the main colors of roses:
- Red : passionate and endless love, a romantic love declaration
➡️ A bouquet of 9 red roses symbolizes eternal and unbreakable love.
- White: the beginning of a relationship, innocence, and hope
- Pink: romantic tenderness, deep affection, and elegance
- Purple: love at first sight, an enchanting encounter
- Orange: friendship, joy, but also desire
- Yellow: infidelity in love, or friendship
- Black: mourning, sadness, and sophistication
- Blue: mystery, inaccessibility
- Violet: spirituality, mystery
- Green: nature, hope, simplicity
⚠️ It is absolutely possible to give a mixed bouquet of roses. However, as you may have noticed, not all roses are necessarily suitable for conveying a romantic message: for a grand romantic gesture, opt for a blend of white, light pink, dark pink, and red tones.
The Eternal Rose: A Romantic and Passionate Gift
What better proof of eternal love than a rose that remains fresh and vibrant forever? Very trendy, the Everlasting Rose 🌹 is a preserved flower, meaning it is frozen in time.
This is made possible by the use of a natural preservative that is also found in cosmetics: glycerin. It is injected in place of sap, allowing the flower to maintain its fresh appearance for years.
Giving an eternal rose to your partner is a powerful message of love: with this gift, you are conveying that your feelings, like the rose, are endless and will last forever. It’s a deeply romantic gesture that will leave your recipient truly touched.
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Romantic Flowers to Pair with Roses and Their Meanings
You may want to create a mixed bouquet for the person you love, to add depth to your declaration. If that’s the case, here are some romantic flowers along with their meanings, so you can craft your message with:
- Ancolie: “I’m crazy about you”
- Anemone: “I don’t want to lose you”
- Wallflower: “Your beauty is eternal”
- Camelia: “Our love is perfect”
- Purple Lilac: “My heart is yours!”
- White Lilac: “You are my first love”
- Forget-me-not: “Don’t forget me”
➡️ According to a German legend, a young man drowned while picking a marsh forget-me-not. Before he was swallowed by the water, he threw the flower to his beloved, shouting “Don’t forget me!”
- Red Tulip: “I declare my love for you”
- Bouquet of Small Violets: “I love you in secret”
- Marguerite: “I will be faithful to you”
- Baby’s Breath: “I love you infinitely”
- Chrysanthemum: “I will always remember you”
⚠️ The meaning of the chrysanthemum is primarily used to pay tribute to a deceased loved one.
- Mimosa: “You are the only person I love.”
- Marigold: “I feel sad when I’m away from you.”
Baby’s Breath / Tulip / Camellia
A Proof of Love: Choosing Your Favorite Flower
Another way to demonstrate the depth of your feelings is to prove to your partner that you truly know them well. There are several options available to you for this:
➡️ Of course, you can give her her favorite flower if you know what it is. This will show her that you pay attention to her preferences and that you want to make her happy.
➡️ If you’ve ever given her flowers during a key moment in your relationship (first date, bridal bouquet, engagement, birth of a child, moving in together…), you can gift her the same flowers again, as a memento. This shows that you pay attention to the details that matter in your love life and that you want to continue building beautiful memories with your partner.
➡️ You can also choose flowers based on a book, movie, or song that he or she enjoys. This shows that you are attuned to what they like and that your relationship is all about sharing moments together.
A Romantic Floral Gift: The Rose Bear
To surprise your partner, you can also express your feelings with a unique floral gift. For instance, rose bears are a great alternative to the classic bouquet of flowers!
The pink teddy bears 🧸 are perfect for you if you want to:
- Amaze your partner with a floral gift they don’t expect,
- Give a gift that lasts forever, unlike fresh flowers that are temporary,
- Maintain the romantic significance of the rose,
- Gift them something in their favorite color, even if it’s blue or green, which can be hard to find among natural flowers,
- Provide a floral gift for someone allergic to pollen, for example.
Just like with everlasting roses, you can now visit our specialty shop for floral gifts to select the rose teddy bear that will charm your partner!
Now you’re ready to declare your love to the person you adore using the language of flowers. This romantic gesture will surely touch their heart! As for me, I look forward to seeing you soon for a post dedicated to writing a love letter 💌, to take your expression of feelings even further!