Flowers to Express Your Love

Giving flowers means choosing a phrase before choosing a color. This selection brings together the varieties people give to express their affection: the rose, the ranunculus, the tulip, the dahlia and the gerbera, as stems you arrange yourself.

What each flower says

The red rose speaks of love without detour, which is exactly why it is kept for special occasions. The ranunculus says the same thing more quietly, with its fine petals and springlike air. The tulip suits a beginning, the dahlia a celebration, the gerbera a simple joy. The message lies in the choice, not in the quantity.

One variety, several stems

A bouquet of a single variety always stands out more than a mix. Take five to nine stems of the same flower, in one or two neighboring shades, and let the vase do the rest. This approach avoids the florist-bouquet look and puts the flower front and center.

A single stem, a gesture that says enough

A single flower, handed over or laid on a pillow, says a lot with little. Choose an open flower, whose head can be seen from afar, and a long stem that can be held without leaning. Since these flowers are artificial, the gesture lasts and the stem returns to the vase that same evening.

Frequently asked questions

Which flower to give on a first date?

A tulip or a ranunculus, lighter than the red rose. They show attention without overdoing it.

Should there be an odd number of stems?

Custom says so, and the eye agrees: five, seven or nine stems balance better than an even number. The rule applies to bouquets, never to the single flower.

Can you give something other than a red rose?

Yes, and it is often more fitting. The dahlia, the ranunculus and the tulip express tenderness with less solemnity.