Sure, roses are the flower of love, but they're not the only variety that are romantic. Show your valentine how much you really care with a bouquet of peonies, sunflowers, or tulips this year, which symbolize happiness, prosperity, and romance.
According to FTD Flowers, these fluffy blooms are most commonly associated with romance, prosperity, and bashfulness. Some even believe they're a good luck charm of sorts, bringing good fortune to whoever receives them.
Peonies also have some roots in Greek mythology: as one myth states, Apollo used to turn beautiful nymphs into peonies if Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, knew he was flirting with them.
Unsurprisingly, this classic bud is "the most popular choice for Valentine's Day," says Kate Law, Product Design Manager at ProFlowers.com. It could be because red roses symbolize love, romance, beauty and perfection.
The iconic flower is also known for being pricey — according to Michael Gaffney, Director of the New York School of Flower Design, "flower growers hold back their rose bushes for months in order to have them bloom in time for February 14— and then they raise the prices, giving roses that sought-after reputation."
The spicy cinnamon and clove scent of this delicate bouquet will be a pleasant surprise to your valentine. Once you tell her they symbolize beauty that doesn't fade with age and a lifetime of happiness, they're sure to become her favorite flower.
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