adminAMMON knowledge that roses symbolise love and passion, but they’re not the only blossom with a secret message to convey. Look at what these familiar flower arrangements offer in addition to beauty.
Congratulations
Celebrate a great accomplishment with a sunny arrangement.
Large yellow roses (highest achievement), pale yellow calla lilies (elegance), and, unexpectedly, fennel (praise) from the herb garden contribute pretty shades of yellow. For a dramatic touch of green, oak leaves (strength) and ivy (ambition) are tucked around the outer edges of the bouquet, and rhubarb leaves offer up a tongue-in-cheek message: brouhaha.
I Love You
Loving thoughts abound in this arrangement perfect for a wedding shower, an engagement party, or a gift to someone you love. Bold colour comes from magenta ranunculus (dazzled by your charm) and hot pink peonies (bashfulness), while pale pink sweet peas (meet me) and bells of Ireland (whimsy) bring in softer tones. Fern fronds (fascination) and white bouvardia (enthusiasm) peek out from between the blooms.
True Friendship
Sweetly scented blue hyacinths (sincerity and consistency) perfectly communicate steadfast friendship in a time of need. Pair them with purple iris (promise) and hosta leaves (devotion) or gather them in a simple bundle by themselves.
Missing You
Cutting-garden favourites, zinnias (thoughts of an absent friend) in orange and hot pink partner with blue salvia (thinking of you) and clusters of green hydrangea (remembrance).
Curly sprigs of mint (warmth of feeling) and orange spray roses (love) round out the arrangement.
Enduring Love
Tulips are often used in Mother’s Day bouquets, and no wonder, since this multiple-meaning bloom symbolises perfect love, consuming love, and memory.
In addition to celebrating Mom, this simple cluster makes a great anniversary gift.
With Sympathy
Oak leaves (strength) create a grand framework for a bouquet that expresses sympathy.
Purple roses (sorrow) and white lilies (resurrection) mix with pale yellow tulips and rosemary (memory). Lavender (devotion), tendrils of clematis (unchanged for eternity), and Queen Anne’s lace (safe haven) contribute to the theme.
Remember Me?
Unassuming forget-me-nots (remembrance) serve as a coy reminder to your honey. But they serve a sweeter purpose: This sweet spray carries a declaration of true love as well.
Simple Love
Known for centuries as a symbol of love, fresh-looking myrtle doesn’t need any floral companions to get its simple message across. – hg.com
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