Flowers have always been associated with Valentine’s Day

In thelanguage of flowers also known as floriography, flowers associated with love are -

Roses are red, violets are blue valentine's card © Nita Joy Designs

• Roses
• Bluebells
• Chrysanthemum
• Lavender

Other flowers that convey a secret message that would be suitable for Valentine’s Day are -

• The Amaryllis -  ‘splendid beauty’
• Calla Lily – ‘delicacy and beauty’
• Dahlia – ‘ for ever thine’
• Hibiscus – ‘delicate beauty’
• Orchid -  ‘a belle, loveliness’
• Sunflower -  ‘adoration’
• Zinnia – ‘lasting affection’

All of these flowers would make a lovely gift for Valentine’s day

If the love of your life loves roses, then a traditional bouquet of red roses will be be perfect. If you want to surprise your loved one this year, how about choosing one of the above flowers as a gift, or ask your chosen florist to add a few to a bouquet. If your chosen flower isn’t ‘in flower’ such as bluebells and lavender, a beautifully scented candle would also make a lovely gift, with a handwritten note explaining why you chose that scent.

If you want to try your hand at making a handmade gift, in an earlier post I talk about how you can make a Valentine rose heart.

If you are looking to complete your gift with a special Valentine card, Nita Joy Designs has a bespoke range of  Valentine’s Day cards. I can also design a special card to your specifications. Please visit my website for further details.

Send a card, brighten someone’s day!