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flowers have more meaning Than Just Their Natural Beauty

You love flowers, but do you know their meanings?

Kyanna Gonzalez

Jul 10, 2018

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There are a lot of events in the summer—graduation, prom, birthdays, house parties, etc. With these events is one common thing: they involve flowers in some way. During graduation, you receive tons of flower bouquets from friends and family. During prom, you have to pick out your corsage and boutonniere. You can't go to a house warming party without a gift either. Flowers are pretty, but they are even prettier when you understand their meaning.

So you know what each flower represents next time you're getting them for a special occasion, here is an 11 flower guide to help pick a flower with the best meaning

1. Sunflower

This is my favorite flower. The sunflower symbolizes adoration, loyalty, and longevity.

2. Roses

For roses, there are many different colors, and each color has a different meaning. Not only that, but the number of roses has a meaning as well. Red means love and romance. Pink means gratitude, grace, admiration, and joy. Orange means enthusiasm and passion. Yellow means friendship. White means innocence and purity. One means love at first sight. Two means shared and deep love. Three means "I love you." Six means "I want to be yours"..Seven means "I'm infatuated with you." Nine means eternal love. Ten means "You're perfect."

3. Tulips

Tulips are commonly associated with perfect or deep love. Since they are the first to bloom in spring, they can mean rebirth. In Victorian times, tulips were associated with charity.

4. Daisy

In every culture, daisies have different meanings. The most common meanings are innocence, purity, childbirth, motherhood, and new beginnings. They are commonly brought to new mothers to congratulate their new motherly status.

5. Lily

Just like roses, there are different types of lilies. Since there are different types of lilies, there are different meanings. In general, lilies mean rebirth, motherhood, and good luck. White means purity and virtue. Pink (Stargazers) mean prosperity and abundance. Red means passion. Orange (Tiger) means confidence, pride, and wealth. Yellow means thankfulness and a desire for enjoyment.

6. Hydrangea

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Hydrangeas have different colors as well. They represent gratitude, but their colors may say something different. Pink is heartfelt emotion. Blue is frigidity and apology. White is boasting or bragging. Purple is a desire to deeply understand someone.

7. Carnations

Carnations, also with different colors, generally mean fascination, distinction, motherly love, and love. White symbolizes purity and luck. Light red symbolizes admiration. Dark red symbolizes love and affection. Pink symbolizes gratitude. Yellow symbolizes disappointment and rejection. Purple symbolizes capriciousness.

8. Daffodils

Daffodils represent rebirth, new beginnings, and good luck. In some other cultures, they represent good luck, prosperity, and good fortune.

9. Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemums represent joy and beauty. In the Victorian era, people used the flowers to show friendship and well-wishing. They are also used as a memorial flower in some countries to honor loved ones. Red represents love and deep passion. Yellow represents neglected love or sorrow. White represents loyalty and honesty. Violet represents a wish to get well.

10. Iris

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Irises symbolize wisdom, hope, trust, and valor. Purple represents royalty and wisdom. Yellow represents passion. Blue represents faith and hope. White represents purity.

11. Orchid

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Orchids represent fertility, virility, sexuality, integrity, and elegance. White represents innocence, purity, elegance, and reverence. Pink represents femininity, grace, and joy. Yellow represents friendship and new beginnings. Orange is pride, enthusiasm, and boldness. Purple represents loyalty and admiration.

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flowers have more meaning Than Just Their Natural Beauty

You love flowers, but do you know their meanings?

1. Sunflower

2. Roses

3. Tulips

4. Daisy

5. Lily

6. Hydrangea

7. Carnations

8. Daffodils

9. Chrysanthemum

10. Iris

11. Orchid

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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