Its Valentines Day – the day for lovers – and you wish to send flowers and perhaps a chocolate heart as a declaration of your love.  But . . .  Which color?  How many?

Valentine’s roses are perhaps the most incomparable gifts that you can give to someone. These gifts are absolutely timeless and can melt almost any heart.   Roses come in many different colors, each sending its own subtle message.  Not just the primary colors, but also the shade of color and the quantity of roses also adds to the message.

You want to make sure you don’t send the wrong message to the special person.  Confused about finding the right color to send the perfect message to someone?

It’s not enough to pick whatever is left on the shelf in the floral department of your local grocery store or at the local flower shop.  That could really get you into trouble!

For Valentines Day, if you really want to make it count, you must choose flowers that will clearly send a message that says “I Love You” or “I really care about you,” or “I think you are really special”.

Really want to get her attention?

For “I Love You”,  send a dozen long stemmed red roses to the place where the special someone works. This gets lots of oohs and aahs from the co-workers.   Makes them wish they had a “guy” like that. The recipient feels really special that you would go to the trouble and expense.

Important Tips:

When to Order Flowers

You need to order the flowers 10 to 14 days before Valentines Day if you really want to send her the right flowers, the longer you wait, the less likely you will find the flowers you really want to send. Also, the less likely that you will get them delivered on time.

When to Deliver Flowers

If you are sending  flowers for Valentines Day, then she should receive them ON Valentines Day.  Receiving the flowers before Valentines Day is NOT recommended, kinda takes out the oomph.

If the flowers arrive after Valentines day, what sense does that make?

Ah yes, flowers arriving AFTER Valentines Day would have her thinking “How lame, I’m just an after-thought”, or “He is really just not that into me”. If you miss Valentines Day, just drop it. In this case, definitely better not at all, than late. Wait a week or so, then send something to say “I’m sorry I missed Valentines Day.”

Type of Flowers to Send

The best type of flowers to send on Valentines Day are long stem roses. Then choose a color and quantity for the exact message you wish to convey.

Colors of roses and their meanings

• Red roses
  
  Love, beauty, courage and respect
• White roses
  Purity and innocence, silence or secrecy, also reverence and humility
• Pink roses
  Appreciation,”Thank you”, grace, perfect happiness, and admiration
• Dark pink roses
  Appreciation, gratitude
• Light pink roses
  Admiration, sympathy
• Yellow roses
  Joy, gladness, friendship, delight, the promise of a new beginning
• Orange roses
  Desire, and enthusiasm
• Red and White roses
  Given together, these signify unity.
• Red rosebud
  A symbol of purity and loveliness
• White rosebud
  Symbolic of girlhood
• Thornless roses
  Signifies “Love at first sight”.

How many roses should you send?

Glad you asked. The meaning of the number of roses are:

• 1 Flower = You’re the one for me
• 3 Flowers = I love being with you
• 6 Flowers = I want to be yours
• 12 Flowers = You are wonderful
• 18 Flowers = I am so sorry
• 24 Flowers = You light up my life
• 36 Flowers = I cherish our relationship
• 50 Flowers = Thanks for the incredible memories
• 100 Flowers = My love has no bounds

Even though sending the perfect message to that special person does take some thought, I believe you will find the extra effort greatly appreciated by the recipient.

And remember, even though this article seems to be directed toward men sending roses to women, everyone loves receiving roses. Anyone can send roses to anyone else. At least, now you know how to send exactly the right message for the situation. Hope this helps to make it easier for you to select the right and perfect gift for that someone special.

Happy Valentines day,