The nearing Valentine’s Day will see the city turn scarlet, crimson and every shade of the color Red. The day to celebrate Love will see people spread the feeling to their loved ones in all special ways.

Be it a Father, Mother, Sister, Brother, Friend, Lover, BF/GF, Husband, Wife, Son, Daughter, Colleague or a simple Person spreading love to the poor, this day brings out the good in all.

Since, today is Rose Day; here is a list of the most common Flowers and what they truly mean so that it becomes simpler for you to choose among the various options to speak the unsaid. Pick the perfect flower and spread Joy, Happiness, Friendship and Love.

Anthurium: The Flamingo Flower, because of their distinctive shape and color are long lasting and irresistibly beautiful. This flower brings Luck and protect against Evil.

Blue Flowers: Given their long lasting popularity, Blue Flowers hold a special place in our hearts. Blue flowers known for their universal appeal is a symbol of Faithfulness and Loyalty. They also send the message of Beauty and Tranquility.

Carnation: Deriving its name from Corone or Coronation meaning Greek ceremonial crowns, carnation is found in a wide range of colors. White carnation suggests Pure Love and Good Luck; light red symbolizes Admiration; Dark red denotes Love & Affection and Pink is the symbol of a Mother’s Undying Love.

Chrysanthemum: With a history that dates back to 15^th century BC, Chrysanthemums symbolize Optimism and Joy. The Japanese consider that a single petal of this celebrated flower placed at the bottom of a wine glass will encourage a Long & Healthy Life.

Gladiolus: Derived from Latin word ‘gladius’ meaning sword, this flower symbolizes Strength & Moral Integrity. A bouquet of this flower conveys to a recipient that these flowers pierce the giver’s heart with Passion.

Lilac: Considered a harbinger of Spring Season, Purple Lilacs symbolize the First Emotions of Love and White Lilacs represent Youthful Innocence.

Lily: Revered by the Greeks, they believed that Lily derived from the milk of Hera, the Queen of the Gods. The White Lilies symbolize Purity, as that of an Angel.

Orchid: The graceful, delicate and exotic flower represents Love, Luxury, Beauty and Strength. Orchids also denote Rare & Delicate Beauty.

Rose: The ancient Greeks and Romans associated roses with Aphrodite and Venus, goddesses of Love. Each color has a distinct meaning. Red signifies Enduring Passion, White denotes Humility and Innocence, Yellow represents Friendship and Joy, Pink denotes Appreciation, Gratitude and Admiration, Orange signifies Enthusiasm and Desire and Purple Roses represent Enchantment and Love at First Sight.

Sunflower: The distinctive and brilliant Sunflower is a unique combination of striking beauty and utility. It is known to follow the sun and conveys the meaning of Happiness, Adoration and Longevity.

Tulip: Originally from Persia and Turkey, it holds the Turkish legend of Shirin and Farhad. Fardad was love struck by Shirin but when he realized that she had been killed, he was so overcome with grief that he killed himself by riding his horse off the edge of a cliff. It is said that a scarlet Tulip sprang up from each droplet of his blood, giving the Red Tulip the meaning of ‘Perfect Love.’ A Tulip Bouquet also represents Elegance and Grace.

Now that you know the exact meaning of each flower, find your loved one in the Perfect Flower and let them do the talking for you. Give someone a reason to smile today!

Happy Rose Day!