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How to Pick the Perfect Flowers for Her

by: Jessica Biaszczak

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It sounds easy enough. I mean, flowers are flowers. She digs the sentiment, so any kind should do, right? Wrong. Look, the first thing you need to know is that not all flowers are created equal. They do not all "say" the same things. Carnations for example, are sweet and friendly. They are more suited for your mother, than your girlfriend. However, a calla lily is the perfect way to tell your girl she is beautiful...

So, don’t be flower illiterate. Know how to pick the perfect flowers for her.

1). Is her birthday coming up? Show her that you put some thought into her gift. Buy her flowers that represent her birth month. Just like birthstones, flowers can be chosen according to the months of the year.

January—Carnation (Make sure you explain to her that this is her birth flower. Remember what we said about carnations earlier?)
February—Violet
March—Jonquil
April—Daisy
May—Lilly of the Valley
June—Honeysuckle
July—Larkspur
August—Gladiolus
September—Morning Glory
October—Marigold
November—Chrysanthemum
December—Poinsettia (If she has a dog, try Holly instead. Poinsettia is poisonous to dogs.)

2). If you want to give your girl flowers for no reason at all, skip the dozen red roses. (Get over it. The dozen is so last decade.) Buy her one single red rose, instead. Whisper to her that this single rose represents the one and only lady in your life. Or, say nothing at all. Regardless, this gesture speaks volumes.

3). If you consider a red rose unoriginal, and want to give your girl a colored rose, keep in mind the color of a rose can have a very different meaning from what you intend. To ensure your feelings are not misconstrued, check out the meanings of each rose color. After all, you do not want to get stuck giving a yellow rose to a hottie you have potential with, or a red rose to a bootie call. Believe us, she will know the difference.

Red Rose—I love you.
Pink Rose—Happiness
Lilac Rose—Love at first sight
Yellow Rose—Friendship
Orange Rose—Desire
White rose—Truth and innocence
Black—You weirdo! Why would you want to get her a black rose?

Some say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but flowers are much less expensive. If you know a little Flower 101, your feelings will come across much better. But, if you are not one to dwell on meanings, simply buy your girl her favorite flowers. If your lady has mentioned to you that she loves Gerber daisies, throw the rules out the window. Just go ahead and buy her Gerber daisies.