Valentine's Day and Flowers in the UK

By Victor Wales

"Studies say that more than ten million flowers, particularly roses, are sold just on Valentine's Day. This goes to show that in the UK Valentine's Day flowers are in fashion more than ever on the day of love. Guys and gals alike buy flowers for their lovers. Bouquets that are turning into trendy delivery items among people who want to send flowers to lovers include roses, colorful flowers, shapely and hearty flowers, leaves and berries.

Stemming from an old tradition, some people choose to use Valentine's Day flowers from the UK to impart a message, depending on the flower sent. In fact, this tradition originates from the Victorian age, when suitors would send secret messages to their lovers through the type of flower chosen. Roses still continue to be the most popular flower sent on Valentine's Day. We can go long way back and according to old folklore, sending ten roses states that "You are perfect", while a dozen is interpreted as "Be Mine." Furthermore, sending two dozen means "Forever Yours." Even sending roses with or without thorns carries meanings, as without thorns or leaves is meant as "There is nothing to hope or fear" and roses given without the thorns, but still retaining its leaves is meant to say "I will no longer fear to reveal my feelings and will live with hope."

Roses actually emit certain chemicals that lower anxiety and pressure and give the recipient a reaction of contentment, scientific studies have shown. People become more sensitive to the experience of love when they smell roses, and Valentine's Day flowers from the UK, especially roses, are known for the arousing nature of their soft blossoms. When delivering roses to communicate something, the colors must be selected with caution so as not to send the wrong idea. For instance, to show eternal affection send violet roses, to show that you care from a distance send moss, and to communicate pure romance send crimson roses. Some people think that ivory roses mean "you are a good friend" and that lemon roses signify envy.

You can also get Valentine's Day flowers from the UK that are not roses, but are available in beautiful shades of reds and pinks. There has been a growing trend for sending large bouquets of spring flowers that show off a large variety of brilliant colors or a bouquet of very fragrant seasonal flowers like narcissus, lilacs, and lilies. You can also get the antirrhinum which is shaped like a giant heart in the colors of white, pink, lime green, and red. The most glamorous flowers to be given or received during the Valentine's season are the exotic and rare orchid. If you want to send a flower that is unique or that will stand out, choose a Valentine's Day flower from the UK like the bird of paradise that are distinctive because of their large blue and orange flowers or the tuberose that is very tall and highly fragranced.

Flowers are always special, so no matter which type of Valentine's Day flowers from the UK you decide on, presuming they have a nice presentation and aren't wilting, the message of care and consideration that derives from your heart will be known. The person who receives this token from you will absolutely cherish it. - 30299

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