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Any girl is pleased when she is given flowers, because the fair sex is as gentle, beautiful and full of charm as these gifts of nature. This gift is so popular that a unique language of flowers has formed and traditions associated with them have developed. We will tell you about some now.
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Giving flowers is good manners
When a guy and a girl have been dating for a long time, the question of whether or not to give a bouquet to your beloved disappears by itself. Any girl enjoys attention from her loved one.
But not every guy knows whether to give a bouquet on the first date?
If a young man does not come to a girl empty-handed, then this is good form. This is a sign of sympathy, respect, hope for a more serious and lasting relationship. But coming without flowers is just bad form.
By the way a girl accepts (or does not accept) a bouquet when meeting, a young man can understand whether it is worth continuing the relationship.
If the young lady accepts the gift with pleasure, then that’s a different matter. And if she is not happy with such a gift because she has nowhere to put it or throws it in the back seat of the car, then this is a reason to think about whether such a person is needed?
For girls, too, the ability to accept such a gift on the first date is a delicate art.
Tips for a guy to avoid getting into trouble:
- It is better not to bring one flower, especially a rose. The rose quickly withers and by the end of the walk the young lady will be holding a drooping bud or bare stem in her hand. Can you imagine what impression will be left from the first date?
- You shouldn’t present a huge bouquet either. The young lady may perceive that this is a hint of a close relationship on the first evening. Yes, and it is very difficult to wear.
- Give a few tulips or lilac branches.
- Don't buy flowers from the first store you come across. The girl will regard this as disrespect: the young man did not even prepare, and then realized it.
- The girl also doesn’t need to be capricious, even if the bouquet didn’t make an impression. Perhaps the guy is just shy of you.
Top 20 girls' favorite colors
There are a great variety of beautiful flowers, but some of them are especially popular. We present a selection of colors that girls love most.
Ranunculus
Outwardly, these flowers are similar to roses, but are more delicate and do not have thorns. They symbolize wisdom and sympathy.
Pansies
These naive, cute flowers remind you of your first kiss and let the girl know that her lover misses her.
Tulips
A tulip speaks of happiness and sincere love, which makes a bouquet of these flowers a desirable gift for any woman. True, in some countries the tulip is a symbol of debauchery.
Roses
Since ancient times, the rose has been considered the queen of flowers and a symbol of love. On the first date, it would be appropriate to give one pink or white rose. Dark roses of rich burgundy color are very good, but it is better to avoid giving them to girls, as they are a symbol of sadness. Yellow roses are also not the best gift; they hint at separation and betrayal.
Lilies
Graceful lilies speak of purity, innocence and devotion. They conceal tenderness and hint that they have a liking for the girl. When buying them as a gift for a girl, choose odorless varieties. Many types of lilies have a very heavy scent that can lead to headaches.
Gerberas
Gerberas are flowers of joy, good mood and sunny positivity. The gift of gerberas speaks of modesty and hidden feelings, and also reminds of a good time.
Orchids
Aristocratic, elegant, sophisticated and expensive. They symbolize strong feeling, devotion, sophistication, love.
Dahlias
A bouquet of dahlias speaks of impermanence and fleeting infatuation. The person giving these flowers is not ready for a serious relationship.
Daisies
All women love these naive suns, because they personify innocence, romance, positivity, youth, and gullibility.
Carnations
Their main advantage is that cut cloves remain fresh for a long time. A girl will be pleased to receive carnations of an original color, such as blue, as a gift.
Sunflowers
Do you want to show a girl your pride, joy, happiness? Give her a bouquet of sunflowers. These sunny flowers will not leave anyone indifferent.
Chrysanthemums
Light and graceful chrysanthemums demonstrate love and devotion. Another advantage is that cut flowers can last in a vase for up to a month, if you don’t forget to change the water.
Iris
Iris speaks of friendship and sincerity, symbolizing beauty and grace. It is better to give these flowers in a large bouquet, as it looks the most advantageous.
Lily of the valley
The desire to protect from adversity, recognition of purity and tenderness - you will demonstrate all this by giving these elegant fragrant bells.
Gladioli
Gladioli are usually given by strong, reliable and sincere people. There is one drawback - such people, as a rule, do not compromise.
Forget-me-nots
These delicate flowers symbolize fidelity; bouquets of them are extremely touching and charming.
poppies
Bright, beautiful poppies are a hit with girls. By giving white flowers, show your desire to console your loved one; by giving red flowers, you will show your love.
Peonies
These beautiful large flowers are a symbol of a successful marriage, and their bright colors and pleasant aroma will not leave anyone indifferent.
Eustoma
The gift of a mysterious eustoma speaks of gratitude and kindness. By presenting such a bouquet, you express admiration.
Lilac
Receiving a luxurious bouquet of lilacs as a gift is very romantic. This is the flower of couples in love. Also, do not forget the sign according to which a lilac flower with five petals fulfills a wish.
Useful knowledge for a first date
A young man is tormented by the question of what color to give flowers? After all, he does not yet know the preference of the chosen one. White, pink, purple, blue tones are suitable.
What words should you use to give a bouquet? Some young men read poetry. But this may confuse the young lady. The phrase “This is for you or for you!” is enough! This already depends on the situation. You can simply without words, delivering it unexpectedly, like a surprise. It must be presented with a smile, looking into the eyes, showing the girl that she is the most charming.
How to correctly deliver a bouquet to the place
In the cold season, it is suggested to additionally pack flowers in paper or newspaper. This advice from sellers should not be neglected. At low temperatures, plants freeze and after they are brought into a warm room, they dry out in a matter of hours. Before presenting the bouquet, the paper is removed.
In order not to damage the flowers, in addition to paper, you will also need to carry them correctly. The bouquet is held by the cut stems, with the buds facing down. This way the inflorescences will wilt more slowly and are more likely not to be damaged.
When flowers are bought in advance, you need to be able to save them until the time of the meeting. Several rules apply here:
- At home, the ends of the stems are carefully cut with a knife (by 2-3 cm);
- The water in the vase should be at room temperature (it’s better to pour the water in advance so that the vase is ready right away);
- Once every 5-6 hours the bouquet is sprayed with water;
- Capricious roses are placed in water, adding 2-3 pieces of sugar. Also, if they are not wrapped, you can put them in a bowl of water overnight.
Flowers are a magical gift
On her birthday, every young lady receives a gift and a bouquet of flowers. If you know her character, then florists give the following advice:
Eustoma will appeal to cheerful, carefree young ladies. Fragile inflorescences will emphasize the elegance and grace of the chosen one.
Alstroemerias are given to cheerful optimists. You can choose a bright and colorful bouquet.
Roses are easy to match to the character of the birthday girl:
- Give white ones to a shy, gentle friend.
- Cream or soft pink - a cute, cheerful chirp.
- Red or burgundy - for a passionate person.
- Rainbow, blue - an inventor and an optimist.
Lilies will be appreciated by girls who are accustomed to the attention of men and compliments. To prove to your beloved that she is a queen for you, give a composition of lilies.
A woman will be pleased to receive peonies, tulips, and hydrangeas. Everything that is beautiful and from the heart will be appreciated by all representatives of the fair sex.
Who invented floral etiquette and why?
When viewed over rose-colored glasses, European floral etiquette of the 17th–19th centuries reveals a very unenviable position for women. The reputation of a faithful wife and a chaste bride was considered a solid capital that should be jealously guarded. The responsible gentlemen approached the choice of bouquets for ladies very carefully: overly passionate confessions, expressed in the language of flowers, compromised the woman, and the verdict of the world was often not subject to appeal.
The young men drew information about floral symbolism from the travel notes of the French traveler Aubrey de Mottray and letters from Lady Montagu, the wife of the English ambassador to Turkey. Living in Istanbul, both authors well studied the flower language “selam”, which the Sultan’s concubines resorted to to arrange secret meetings with admirers.
Having moved from the harem to high-society salons, the flower alphabet ceased to be a cunning trick of lovers and turned into one of the conventions piled up around the courtship ritual. For the sake of maintaining decency, bouquets were arranged in such a way as to emphasize the good intentions of the gentleman and the woman’s ability to take care of herself. At the same time, the standards of behavior for ladies were revised depending on her age and marital status, so bouquets for an unmarried young lady and the mother of a family looked different.
Gift for March 8
Every woman loves to receive flowers, especially on March 8th. At the beginning of spring, not only nature comes to life, but also feelings. Men are again at a loss, how to make a bouquet so that his lady love will like it?
Even florists say that there is no consensus on this matter. On the eve of the holiday, shops are filled with tulips, roses, carnations, lilies and mimosas.
Men should first of all know what flowers should not be given to ladies of any age:
- A fading bouquet from a flower stall. Inspect the cut of each flower to select fresh branches.
- Composition with artificial elements. You should not choose bouquets with nets, sparkles or other decorative elements invented by florists. It all glitters and looks very beautiful, but the gift will quickly wither.
- Yellow flowers. Flowers of this color are unlikely to please girls. It is generally accepted that this color is a sign of separation.
- Cacti are also not a romantic gift. Not all ladies love these thorny plants.
- It’s also better not to give carnations. Although florists are not against a bouquet of white chic carnations. But it's better not to spoil the mood.
- Artificial flowers, reminiscent of funerals.
- Black roses are mourning flowers. Black is the color of grief, foreshadowing sadness and melancholy. Don't give them to anyone.
- Mimosas will be sold on every corner. What to do with them? It is better to weave mimosa into a bouquet than to give one sprig.
- You should not give male varieties: gladioli, irises, delphiniums. Although woven into the composition, they also look beautiful.
Flowers that work.
Still from the film “The Neon Demon”
There is still almost a whole year until the next eighth of March, but something tells us that the question “What flowers should I give a girl?” It may occur to you much earlier. Maybe he's tormenting you right now.
The tradition of giving flowers as a gift is a little younger than the world itself and there are a lot of reasons for such a gesture, and they are very diverse - from a birthday to the start of the school year or as a wish for a speedy recovery.
But let’s not try to embrace the immensity - it’s better to talk about the flowers that are given to girls and women. Which ones to choose, and when and how to give them (yes, this is also important)?
So, get ready for a short but useful lesson in floral etiquette.
Anti-allergenic bouquet
If a man knows that his lady is allergic to pollen, then he should give flowers with great caution. You should not give strong-smelling flowers. They can cause allergies.
Flowers are allergens, the pollen of which is visible even to the naked eye. These are lilies, callas, chrysanthemums. If you don't know if your girlfriend has allergies, spray them with water to help the pollen settle.
Tulips, roses, orchids, petunia, phlox - can be considered non-allergenic flowers.
To prevent the gift from harming, give roses. Despite the rather pronounced aroma, roses do not cause allergies. Their heavy pollen does not rise into the air.
How many plants should there be in a bouquet?
When choosing a bouquet for your chosen one, it is important to take into account absolutely everything, including the number of flowers. According to tradition, the number must be odd. The more magnificent the bouquet, the more delight it will cause. Girls like bright, variegated, colorful flowers and all kinds of combinations. Therefore, it is almost impossible to make a mistake with a bouquet! Each number of buds in a bouquet has a specific meaning for sensitive and permeable women:
- one bud indicates that this woman is the raison d’être for the guy (the flower must be large, lush, presentable in order to look self-sufficient);
- three flowers - the guy wants to show that the relationship is just beginning to develop and is not particularly serious yet;
- five flowers - a classic declaration of love and an expression of devotion to feelings;
- seven buds - a passionate desire to capture the heart of your beloved forever;
- nine flowers or more are given to the only, most expensive and valuable woman in the world.
Regardless of the number and type of flowers, a bouquet will not bring pleasure if it is presented carelessly. It is recommended to give flowers with your left hand (from the bottom of your heart). At this moment, you can hold your beloved’s hand with your right hand. And you definitely need to say a few kind words on your own to enhance the effect of the flowers. You can say any compliment, for example, “today you are as beautiful as these flowers” or “not a single rose can compare with you in beauty”!
How much should I give?
In the West, the number of flowers in a bouquet is not taken into account at all. But in Russia everything is different. This is the meaning of the number of branches in a flower gift:
1 - a sign of attention, respect. And this is also a reason to say that she is the only one.
3 - wait for an invitation to a date, the man is ready to give his heart.
5 - they confessed their feelings to you, but are not yet sure of yours.
7 is a symbol of engagement. If a couple has been married for a long time, then this is a symbol of deep affection.
9 - they confessed to you a strong affection or friendship.
A huge bouquet is given to beloved women, hinting that he is ready to throw everything at her feet.
How to choose the right bouquet before buying
Close attention should only be paid when choosing tulips or roses. Since they are capricious and do not last long, the following tips will help:
- You need to choose flowers yourself and not trust the florist in this matter, who may try to sell stale goods;
- The buds should hold well, the petals should not be flaccid and without damage;
- The leaves on the stems are strong, without dried tips;
- The stem of the gerbera must be twisted with a special wire;
- Roses are chosen with closed buds - they will bloom only after a day, and therefore will last longer. The same goes for tulips;
- When buying a bouquet, you should not buy one already prepared from the display case. You need to ask the florist to make a new one, which will contain fresher flowers.
As for packaging , single flowers do not need to be wrapped in anything, but for bouquets, transparent packaging or decorative mesh would be optimal. You can simply tie wildflowers at the base with a ribbon and give them just like that.
Love doesn't need a reason to give a gift
A real man can give gifts for no reason in order to once again confirm his love or attract the attention of a young lady. If a bouquet is presented without any reason, but just like that, then this is a real surprise for a young girl, as well as for a mature woman.
Your chosen one is glad that you think about her and want to please her. And this is so nice!
However, there are pitfalls here for a lady in a long-term marriage. In this way, the man wants to make amends for some guilt. Discard groundless suspicions, just rejoice in the attention of your beloved man.
When flowers are presented just like that, they immediately emanate a romantic atmosphere, charm, and a promise of happiness. How to put together a bouquet for a gift for no reason:
- The white composition symbolizes the purity, naivety, and tenderness of the chosen one.
- Tulips are a sign of spontaneity, warmth, and love on the part of a partner.
- Compositions of alstroemerias, gerberas, daisies along with sweets will be remembered for a long time.
- If you have just started a relationship, it is better to present a bouquet of pink roses. This color does not oblige you to anything, but simply confirms your respect.
- Many girls love daisies. This will be an excellent gift for a romantic, tender person.
- A bouquet of different specimens, which includes gerberas, daisies, and chrysanthemums, will be appreciated by a serious lady.
- By giving a gardenia, you will express your admiration.
Bouquets for young girls: admiration for simplicity
Gallant gentlemen showed miracles of ingenuity in order to please the girl and not give rise to gossip. The basis of the composition was traditionally flowers of light and pastel shades - white, cream, soft pink, blue, lilac or pale yellow. The discreet palette of the bouquet symbolized spiritual purity, modesty and tenderness - the basic set of characteristics of an enviable bride from a respectable family.
Bright red, variegated and burgundy flowers on long stems were perceived as a hint of an intimate relationship and compromised girls of marriageable age. As an exception, it was allowed to send a young lady one red rose after a noisy ball - a sign of personal attention and an invitation to get to know each other better.
A bouquet for a girl under 25 years old should not be too lush. Instead of voluminous open flowers, they took buds, branches of flowering bushes and half-open flowers, which were associated with youth and the awakening of femininity. Plants were collected in small neat bouquets; for wild flowers, a free arrangement with a touch of negligence was allowed.
How to confess your love
Not all young people can express their love in words. That's what flowers are for! This will not be a banal declaration of love, but a minute filled with romance. Not all copies can be given as a sign of love. Of course, roses come first.
- Red roses are the most eloquent symbol of love.
- It is appropriate to present a bouquet of scarlet roses when you are confident in reciprocal feelings and are ready to move on to a serious relationship.
- Peonies represent love, marriage, and creating a family. Choose cream, white or pink peonies.
The main thing is not the gift, but your words, which you said out loud to your chosen one.
Today, florists can create such unusual compositions that your loved one’s heart will surely tremble. If a girl loves teddy bears, then give her such a cute teddy bear.
Not a single young lady can resist such a declaration of love.
Blue flowers are hard to find. They represent dreams and tenderness. If such a composition was found for you, it means that this person is not indifferent to you.
What flower suits a girl according to her zodiac sign?
Many people advise choosing a bouquet depending on your zodiac sign, because not only the girl has her own character, but also the flowers.
Lovely ladies of this sign like inflorescences of fiery shades. Red roses, gerberas, and tulips are suitable for hot-tempered and passionate people. Having received fiery flowers, girls will be 100% sure that they are charming, attractive and beautiful.
Taurus
By nature, Taurus are very good people who constantly show concern for others. Taurus can be given freshly cut flowers or potted indoor plants. To make the gift useful, you can give a small fruit tree for your birthday. Even if it’s possible to collect a very symbolic harvest from such a tree, the girls will have something to look after.
Twins
Ladies prefer wildflowers; they are delighted with daisies and forget-me-nots. These plants indicate their light, fickle, windy, but charming nature.
Representatives of this zodiac sign like pastel shades. White lilies are given to kind, sweet and refined natures.
Girls love it when people pay attention to them. Therefore, it is recommended to present ladies of this zodiac sign with a chic bouquet of bright flowers. The best shades are orange and yellow. Flowers should have large buds. Peonies are considered the best option; they are the ones who can win the heart of the proud Lioness.
Representatives of the sign are devoid of pretentiousness and do not welcome bright colors. It is recommended to give them simple compositions. Carnations are the perfect birthday flowers. They are not flashy, but captivate with their charm. Virgos are distinguished by their gentle character and have a practical mind, so the best gift would be hat arrangements with pink, white, cream forget-me-nots, daisies, and chrysanthemums.
Everything should be elegant and beautiful. It is advisable to give a bouquet of numerous miniature roses. When choosing shades, any tones are suitable, except dark ones - they do not suit dreamy natures.
Scorpion
Beautiful and mysterious representatives of the sign prefer orchids, because they are majestic and divine. If you wish, you can give an orchid in a pot, but with the expectation that the lady will look after the capricious flower.
Sagittarius
Girls love attention, so they need flowers of impressive size. You can give gladioli. They prefer blue and pastel colors, they like the marine theme.
Capricorns
It is very difficult to find an approach to nice people; they often remain unapproachable. Capricorns know their worth, so the best gift would be edelweiss - a luxurious and expensive present.
Dull bouquets suit understanding and kind girls. The essence of Pisces is innocence and mercy, so lilies are the best gift.
Aquarius
Representatives of the fairer sex are not delighted with flowers, therefore, when choosing a composition, it is necessary to diversify it with other original little things. Aquarius will love a bouquet with sweets and chocolates, unusual small figures. The composition should not be catchy or attract attention.
How to determine the freshness of flowers
Every man wants the presented bouquet to delight his chosen one with its beauty and freshness for a long time. How to choose a fresh bouquet?
- Choose open or slightly open buds. This is a sign that the plant “lives” and will delight you with its beauty longer.
- Pay attention to the freshness of the sepals under the bud. When the bud begins to open, the sepals move down.
- In fresh buds, the sepals point upward, pressing the outer leaves of the flower. On old branches, the sepals are bent downwards, pressing tightly against the stem.
- Look at the flower from above, it should not be skewed, but should have the shape of a regular circle. If the correct shape is not visible, then the outer petals have already been torn off. They withered and were simply torn off. This is what you do with fading leaves.
- The stems and leaves must be fresh. Touch the stem close to the bud. It should be dense and elastic.
- Leaves should not hang down. Fresh leaves rush upward.
- There should be a lot of foliage.
- Roses should be worn with their buds up, not down.
Dear men, give flowers. You now know what bouquet you can give to your girlfriend or just a nice woman to bring her real joy.
What flowers are useful to keep in the workplace?
Indoor plants can not only please the eye, but also improve the well-being of people nearby. This is especially important for office workers who spend most of their time alone with technology. And the correct table decor in the form of a flower will bring benefits in addition to external beauty: it will purify the air, neutralize harmful radiation from the computer, relieve tension and energize.
Pink violet
Unlike interior plants, office plants do not have to be bright and demanding to care for. It is better to stay with inexpensive specimens that will not die from infrequent watering and sudden changes in temperature or dry air. Certain varieties (Kalanchoe, amaryllis, cactus) cannot tolerate the lack of sunlight, so they are placed closer to the window.
Not so pretentious types:
- ivy;
- chlorophytum;
- violet;
- spathiphyllum;
- aloe;
- asparagus.
A little about the size of the bouquet
The most important thing is that the number of colors is odd. How many there will be is no longer so important, because it depends on the event and the amount you have. For a big celebration, it is worth presenting a more impressive bouquet than for a first date. If the flowers are not large, then there must be several of them, otherwise the surprise will look too sparing.
And yet, many ladies are quite picky about bouquets and especially about the number of plants in them. What do these exciting numbers mean:
- 1 – romantic message with a declaration of sympathy or deeper feelings;
- 3 – a sign of attention and gratitude, an excellent solution for an everyday surprise;
- 5 – deep feelings or a sign of respect and friendship, just perfect for a celebration in close company;
- 7 – traditionally given to the bride when she is asked for her hand in marriage;
- 9 or more – in honor of a major holiday or to express your sincere feelings, a huge bouquet will be an ideal gift.
How to give flowers to a girl so that she remembers it? In addition to choosing the type of plants, their color and quantity, you need to think about how to present the bouquet. Delivery by courier or extra witnesses will negate the intimacy of the moment. Try to give a bouquet to a girl in person if you are in love with her and expect to continue the relationship. Then you will see a genuine reaction on the face of your chosen one and will be able to say a few kind words to her.