Quinn Black
Communication through symbolism is an ancient practice. Sometimes expressing feelings or emotions through language can be difficult and that’s where music, facial expression, body language, and gestures come in.
If you’re looking for a good way to communicate something to someone in a non-verbal fashion, try giving them flowers! Flowers have such a wide variety of meanings, which makes them a great way to communicate almost anything. Different varieties and even colors carry different meanings.
Here is a guide to the symbolic language of flowers to help you send the right message.
Friendship
If you want to convey a message of friendship, try sending a bouquet of sunflowers. Sunflowers are the perfect flower to symbolize friendship. They are not only bright and cheery but very durable and long-lasting, just like a good friendship! So next time you want to express your appreciation for your friend send them some sunflowers. Who wouldn’t love to get a stunning bouquet of flowers from their BFF?!
Hope
If you want to send a message of hope, go with irises, in particular blue irises. Blue irises symbolize hope or faith. So if you know someone who is going through a difficult time and could use a reminder of hope, send them a lovely bouquet of blue irises.
Gratitude
Flowers are always a nice way to express thanks and gratitude. If you want to get specific with your expression of gratitude, go with hydrangeas. Hydrangeas have many different meanings, one of which is gratitude and thanksgiving to others. The symbolism of gratitude came from Japan. Supposedly, an emperor gifted hydrangeas to a woman he loved as an apology and a show of appreciation for her.
Strength
If you want to send someone a little extra support, try sending a flower that symbolizes strength. Snapdragons not only have an awesome, powerful-sounding name but symbolize grace under pressure or inner strength. This makes them the perfect gift to give to someone who is going through a difficult time, or who just needs a reminder of how strong and awesome they are!
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