Valentine's Day

The 14th of February is a special time for love. Known as Valentine's Day, it is a world-wide tradition that acknowledges devotion for that special someone. Valentine's Day is a day to express your love and what better way to illustrate that affection than to give your sweetheart the perfect bunch of flowers. Everyone loves to receive fresh flowers ­ rich in colour, sweet in scent - a gentle, tender, loving gift.

Flowers are the right present for so many events, but they were made for Valentine's Day. Why risk gift rejection when you can hit a home run with flowers. Clothes may not fit, chocolates and diets do not work together, but flowers will ALWAYS be appreciated and accepted with a smile.

When you think about flowers, they add so much beauty. What is a garden without flowers? What is the tango without a single stemmed rose? Valentine's Day without flowers is no Valentine's Day at all.

Offering flowers to someone and seeing their eyes light up can bring you the same joy as receiving them yourself. The gift of giving is made so much sweeter with the knowledge that you cannot go wrong with flowers. Not only are they the ideal present for Valentine's Day but they are a symbol of your inner feelings. All flowers have an underlying meaning, and there are 50 very special flowers which are perfect for saying 'I love you'.

The Origins of Valentines Day

The origins of Valentine's Day are said to date back to the third century when a priest by the name of Valentine performed marriages in spite of a ban against them. The Roman Emperor Claudius II wanted single men for his army, as men with wives were less inclined to leave for battle. Valentine was thrown in jail and he began a relationship with his jailor's daughter. The execution date for the priest was February 14. His very last message to his love was signed 'from your Valentine'.

Ways of Giving & Presenting Flowers:

- Delivered as a surprise
- Down on one knee
- At a romantic dinner
- A single stem
- An elaborate arrangement
- A bunch

What Makes Flowers say "I LOVE YOU"

- Flowers are the most natural way to say 'I love you'.

- Delicate, fragile and perfect, flowers bring immediate happiness and create a lasting impression.

- Traditionally associated with romance, flowers are a natural language of love for men and women.

- Flowers create an atmosphere of beauty, happiness and harmony.

- Fresh and inspirational, flowers are the perfect gift for someone you love.

Denotes usually available in Australia for Valentine's Day. Check the availability of other flowers with your local florist.

	ACACIA - A secret love
	ACHILLEA - Healing and comfort
	AMARYLLIS (RED) - You are sought after
	ASTER - A symbol of love
	AZALEA - Fragile passion, take care of yourself for me
	BRIDAL PINK ROSE - Happy love
	CAMELLIA (PINK) - Longing for you
	CAMELLIA (RED) - You're a flame in my heart
	CAMELLIA (WHITE) - Exquisite loveliness
	CARNATION (RED) - Divine love
	CARNATION (SOLID COLOUR) - Yes
	CHINA ROSE - Ever new beauty
	CHRYSANTHEMUM (RED) - Love
	CONVOLVULUS (PINK) - Tender affection
	DAFFODIL - Unrequited love
	FERN - MAIDENHAIR - Secret bond of love
	EVERLASTING DAISY - Continuing pleasure
	FORGET-ME-NOT - Constant love
	GARDENIA - Secret love
	GARDEN DAISY - Shared sentiments
	HOLLYHOCK - Cool heart
	HYDRANGEA - Ambitious
	HYACINTH (BLUE) - Constancy
	IRIS - You mean so much to me
	IVY - Wedded love and fidelity
	JONQUIL - I seek your affection
	LILAC (PURPLE) - Speaks the first emotions of love
	LILY OF THE VALLEY - Increased happiness
	LILY (WHITE) - 'It's heavenly to be with you'
	NARCISSUS - Stay as sweet as you are
	ORCHID - Love, Beauty and Refinement
	PANSY - Dedicated to St. Valentine, Means consideration
	PRIMROSE - I can't live without you
	RANUNCULUS - Lucky charm
	ROSE (THORNLESS) - Love at first sight
	ROSE (RED) - The symbol of love
	ROSE (WHITE) - Means 'I am worthy of you'
	ROSE (HIBISCUS) - Delicate beauty
	ROSE (PINK) - Perfect happiness, Believe me
	ROSEBUD - Beauty and youth
	ROSEBUD (MOSS) - Confession of love
	SNOWDROP - Hope
	SPIDER FLOWER (CLEOME) - Elope with me
	SWEET PEA - Hints at delicate pleasure
	TUBEROSES - Illicit pleasures
	TULIP (GENERAL) - Perfect lover
	TULIP (RED) - Declaration of love
	TULIP (VARIGATED) - Beautiful eyes
	VIOLET (BLUE) - Faithful devotion
	VIOLET (WHITE) - Let's take a chance on happiness

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