Flowers speak more than 1000 words – but what exactly?

When giving flowers, the intention is usually to convey something. Whether as a small gesture, to express sympathy, or as a birthday surprise – flowers always say the right words.

But flowers are not all the same, as each flower in every color has a different meaning. Even though it might seem insignificant, many people attach great importance to the meaning of flowers.

The classic flower for conveying messages is, of course, the red rose, which symbolizes love. However, the meaning can also depend on the country you're in and how many red roses are given. A single red rose is typically exchanged between couples and expresses initial love and affection. A whole bouquet, on the other hand, is more intense and unmistakably conveys love and admiration for the recipient. But be cautious: in America, a bouquet of red roses doesn't represent deep love, but rather shame. Yellow roses symbolize gratitude and joy and are perfect as a gift for a host. Orange or peach roses convey admiration and enthusiasm. Although white represents purity, white roses are often used in funeral arrangements and aren't suitable for a bouquet when visiting someone in the hospital.

The popular early bloomers not only look great in the garden and at the doorstep but also as cut flowers in a vase. The absolute classic among cut flowers is the tulip. It’s a must-have in any vase during spring. The darker the tulip's bloom, the more it expresses affection and love as a gift. Yellow tulips symbolize sunshine, pink tulips represent a delicate love, and orange tulips convey fascination. The forget-me-not is also a popular cut flower and stands for love and loyalty. This is due not only to its memorable name but also its delicate appearance. Daffodils are also suitable as cut flowers but should be kept alone in a vase. Daffodils release a secretion that causes other cut flowers to wilt. Although daffodils represent fertility and vitality, they also symbolize selfishness and vanity due to their name.

In addition to the classics, exotics should of course not be missing from the vase. The anthurium is a popular houseplant, but it is also very popular as a cut flower. Because its blooms overshadow all others, it often represents provocation, but also exoticism and strength. The strelitzia symbolizes exoticism and is an absolute symbol of uniqueness. Giving a strelitzia as a gift is a huge compliment to the recipient. A delicate but clear compliment comes from freesias. Freesias primarily represent tenderness, and anyone who gives a freesia clearly shows how much they appreciate the recipient.