The meaning of roses

The language is flowers bloomed during the Victorian era when elaborately chosen tussie-mussies became a delicate way for lovers and close friends to communicate their feelings for each other. A small bouquet known as a tussie-mussy, nosegay or posey was common in these days and whorn to make it possible to burry your nose in the nosegay to block out unwanted scent. During the reign of British Queen Victoria, the tussie-mussy became a popular fashion accessory and was often received as a gift from known or secret admirers.

During the Victorian era many different flower dictionaries were publishes, and they all differed somewhat from each other when it came to the flower meaning so there was a clear risk of confusion. The knowledge of the flower language is less wide spread today and if you want to send a message with flowers it can be a good idea to send a flower dictionary or a written explanation with the bouquet to make sure that there are no misunderstandings. You don't want your beloved to interpret a flower as "I'm sorry but I love another" when you are actually trying to say "My love for you is undying".

The meaning of roses is today likely the most popular and well known part of the flower language and few people of today would puzzle over the meaning of a dozen red roses. Most of us know that the meaning of red roses are passionate love and that it is something you give to a person you love. Yellow roses can mean both friendship and jealousy depending on which flower dictionary you use and you should be aware of the risk for confusion if you send yellow roses.

Some flower meanings are new inventions while others have roots that can be traced back to ancient civilizations. The iris named after the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology will for instance represent the sending of a message and was commonly used in nosegays when there was a need to alert the recipient of another message being on its way, such as a letter or secret messenger that should be trusted.

Seven ways to say I love you

Primrose - I can't live without you

Zinnia (magenta) - Lasting affection Tulip (red) - Believe me; belive my declaration of love

Wallflower - Fidelity in adversity

Ambrosia - Love returned

Veronica - Fidelity

Rose (red) - Love ; I love you

Seven ways to say you are sorry

Hyacinth (purple) - I'm sorry; please forgive me; sorrow

Fern Sincerity

Hazel Reconciliation

Persicaria - Restoration

Helenium Tears

Lily of the valley - Return to happiness; humility

Peach blossom - I am your captive

Seven pick me ups

Violet (white) - Let's take a chance on happiness

Yarrow - Health; healing
Xeranthemum - Cheerfulness under adversity

Sweet Basil - Good luck

Bells Of Ireland - Good luck

Camomile - Energy in adversity

Allspice - Compassion