Thoughtful Bouquets: The Language of Flowers

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The language of flowers has shifted and evolved over time, but the allure of this silent dialogue exists today. Here are 10 traditional bouquet flowers and their symbolic meanings: 

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1. Rose

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Meaning: Luck, magic, passion, ultimate beauty, and psychic powers.

2. Peruvian lily

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Meaning: A powerful bond, friendship, prosperity and longevity.

3. Lavender

Photo by Leslie Santarina

Meaning: Devotion, faithfulness, love, and humility.

4. Ranunculus

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Meaning: Ambition, charm, memories of childhood, and attractiveness.

5. Lilac

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Meaning: Confidence, love’s first emotion and memory.

6. Tulip

Photo by Michelle Slatalla

Meaning: Declaration of perfect love, romance, rebirth, and wealth.

7. Freesia

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Meaning: Trust, faithfulness, and child-like innocence.

8. Gardenia

Photo by Mimi Giboin

Meaning: Exhilarating emotions, ecstasy, joy, love and peace.

9. Chrysanthemum

Photo by Britt Willoughby Dyer

Meaning: Abundance, happiness, and joy.

10. Carnation

Photo by Sophia Moreno-Bunge

Meaning: Health, energy, and bonds of affection.

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Photo by Justine Hand