Types of Flowers that Say, I Love You

The most stupendous way to express utmost love and devotion to another person is through flowers. Have a look at the types of flowers that only speak the language of love.

Be it the romantic sort of love, or the platonic love for family and friends, there’s only one thing that can say the exact words for you without you having to utter them – the love flowers. And we have the Victorian era to thank for it. These flowers held real meaning back then. When outright flirtation was prohibited by the standards of society, flowers worked just fine. When general modesty would stop one from saying what they were dying to say, flowers would work. In fact, a flower garden was the very muse of epic poetry that was written by the hands of the American Poet, Emily Dickinson. I tend my flowers for thee— Bright Absentee! My Fuchsia's Coral Seams Rip—while the Sower—dreams— Since the Victorian era was a time of heightened romanticism, perhaps we ought to take notes from it. Be it a new lover, or an old one, be it someone you’ve known just for a few days, or someone you’ve spent your entire life with, or be it just a nobody stranger that you instantly fell in love with, these love flowers know no boundaries. If you want to utter I love you, then you’d love to know about these types of flowers that will assist you beautifully. 1. The Most Romantic Flowers – Peonies Love is like a beautiful flower which I may not touch, but whose fragrance makes the garden a place of delight just the same. Helen Keller The existence of peonies dates back to at least 1,000 B.C. These cherished flowers are known for their flourishing blooms, robust foliage, and sweet fragrance. A peony plant is known to last for 100 years. This flower has been revered since the ancient days and even has a role to play in Greek mythology. In the past, during the 17th century in Turkey and then during the Victorian era, peonies were used by lovers as a secret language of romance and love. Peony is one of the most beloved flowers in China, where the natives refer to it as the “King of Flowers”. Formerly, it was also the national flower of China and gained popularity during some of the dynasties, which made it closely associated with nobility, wealth and honor. Luscious, gorgeous and divine peonies symbolize compassion and shyness. Not only does the flower say, I love you, it also wishes good fortune, happy marriage, prosperity and good health to the recipient. Peonies most commonly symbolize a romantic love between two strangers, which gives these flowers an air of adventure. Among this type of flower, pink peonies are considered one of the most romantic ones. They are considered the flowers of romance, honor and riches. It is not for someone whom you feel a passing love for; it is for those with whom you want to grow old. Their thriving full blooms epitomize love, affection, romance and good fortune. 2. Flower that pays homage to beauty – Roses O my Luve’s like a red, red rose That’s newly sprung in June; O my Luve’s like the melody That’s sweetly playedf in tune. Robert Burns Roses have always been one of the most illustrious symbols of love. It has very conveniently made its appearance into many classic poems and works of prose. There are no other types of flower that expresses love as deeply and boldly as roses do. Just a single red rose, left at the doorsteps, shout the words I love you without making a sound. A dozen red roses convey promises of love and future forever, and seem to be asking the person ‘Be mine?’ For as long as one can go back in time, roses have been considered to be the symbol of love and passion. Romans and Greeks associate love with Aphrodite and Venus, the goddesses of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation. Rose embodies love in various forms. Every different color, variety and number expresses love in a different way. This flower, has coded the entire language of love in its beautiful, and colorful blooms. When you are feeling such an immense amount of love, affection and warmth for a person that words fail you, at that time, the exemplary rose is the only flower that can save you. A red rose is an unmistakable symbol of love, and conveys deep emotions. A red rose is simply called a lover’s rose. White roses symbolize humility and innocence, pink roses express appreciation, gratitude and admiration and purple roses are manifestations of complete enchantment with beauty. One thing however, is for sure, all types of roses express an underlying theme of love, one way or another. 3. The Heartfelt Flowers – Hydrangea “A dead hydrangea is as intricate and lovely as one in bloom. Bleak sky is as seductive as sunshine, miniature orange trees without blossom or fruit are not defective; they are that.” Toni Morrison Hydrangea’s meaning stays closer to the matters of the heart. Hydrangea is presented to loved ones to express heartfelt emotions, like gratitude and thankfulness. Like a rose, every other type of hydrangea symbolizes a different meaning. A bright pick hydrangea denotes cheerful women. Hydrangea expresses love, but often in a sad manner. One of the meanings of Hydrangea speaks of unrequited love, or of persevering love. And it has a story behind it. Somewhere between 16th century and 18th century, a person fell in love. Siebold, a German doctor, was spending his time in Nagasaki where he fell in love with a Japanese woman, Otaki. However, his love didn’t get a happy ending because he was expelled from Japan and was forced to return. However, he did manage to take the native hydrangea back with him and named it Otakusa, after the woman. In addition to the romantic sort of love, hydrangeas are also perfect for expressing platonic love to parents. This type of flower allows us to tell our parents how grateful we are for them, for everything they have done for us. That being said, there are some colder and less flattering meanings behind hydrangeas as well. In the Victorian Era, these flowers were sent to people who were thought to be callous, heartless and cold. It was also meant for people who were thought to be boastful and vane. However, in modern days, Hydrangea conveys I Love you and I am thankful to you perfectly. 4. A Flower for Magnificent Beauty – Calla Lily “The calla lilies are in bloom again. Such a strange flower–suitable to any occasion. I carried them on my wedding day, and now I place them here in memory of something that has died.”  Katharine Hepburn Calla lily is a native flower of Southern Africa, and was first catalogued in the 17th century. Calla Lily was quite an active participant during the boom of flower language in the Victorian Era. And in those times, it often used to denote sexuality. The name, Calla Lily, itself is derived from Greek, which means beauty. Calla Lily embodies magnificence and beauty, and expresses your love for the person who has both. A white Calla Lily is presented to people who we think have a touch of purity and innocence. While the most common Calla Lily is white in color, these blooms come in various other bright colors as well and are often referred as mini Calla Lilies. They are pink, yellow, orange, purple, green and black in color, and each one of them stands for something different. But in general, Calla Lilies are given to the person you love in order to appreciate their beauty, innocence, elegance and sophistication. In various Gospel paintings, Calla Lily has played a major role and has been related with Virgin Mary and/or Angel of Annunciation; hence their symbolic meaning is all about holiness and faith. In modern day, Calla Lilies are abundantly used as wedding flowers to express the beauty and purity of a relation as pure as marriage. 5. A Flower for Refined Love – Orchid Beauty, thou orchid of immortal bloom, Sprung from the fire and dust of perished spheres, How art thou tall in these autumnal years With the red rain of immemorial doom, And fragrant where the lesser suns illume, For sustenance of Life's forgotten tears. Ever thy splendor and thy light appears Like dawn from out the midnight of the tomb. Clark Ashron Orchid is one of the most alluring and exotic type of flowers that is used to express one’s fascination with the extraordinariness of the other. Orchid symbolizes the exotic beauty of a person. It expresses love in the most refined, thoughtful and mature way. The orchid bloom is also considered one of the fancier and more luxurious sort of flower, hence when it is given to a person, it makes them feel important and valued. Like most flowers, orchids too come in an assortment of colors and every one of them expresses love in its own distinct way. • Yellow orchids represent happiness, joy and are a symbol of friendship. • Orange orchids denote pride and enthusiasm. • Green orchids are blessings of nature and for wishes of good health and fortune. • Pink orchids convey femininity and grace. • Red orchids epitomize passion, desire, and lots of energy. Most of the times, orchids are given to a long-time life partner but it can be given to anyone for whom you have deep romantic feelings. It can be given to a person you have fallen in love with, especially one who exhibits an exotic aura. It represents love, the same way a dozen roses do, except, orchid’s people are wilder and bolder. 6. A flower for Youthful Love – Lily The modest Rose puts forth a thorn,  the humble sheep a threat'ning horn:  While the Lily white shall in love delight,  nor a thorn nor a threat stain her beauty bright. William Blake Lilies were discovered a long time ago in a villa in Crete and ever since, became one of the major aspects of Greek mythology. Romans too held lilies in high regard. Curiously, lilies are native to most countries in the world, and their presence personifies social affairs and relations. Lily is often used as a mark of young and pure love. A white lily means modesty and virginity. An orange lily is passion and a yellow lily denotes joviality and fun times. Depending on the relation with the person, these lilies speak the language of love and tell the recipient what you love most about them. In general, a lily is given to a person you love, and depending on the kind of love, or the occasion, you can choose your color of lily. A person, who makes you feel like royalty, or you think is as regal as a king/queen, can be given a lily. It is also given to mothers – as these flowers denote motherhood, fertility, purity and beauty of youth, passion, drive, revival and new beginnings. After white, pink lilies are one of the most common ones to be used as an expression of love. A pink lily bouquet denotes wealth, vigor and joy. People who see lilies in their dreams are thought to have a tranquil and balanced live. Fortunately, for most of us, we are surrounded by people we love and who love us back. However, we often take a little too long to express our feelings to them. But there’s no need to worry. If you can’t find the right words, then let these flowers speak up for you. Don’t wait for Valentine’s Day, say what you have to. Check out our collection now, and pick the one that best describes you feelings.