Valentine's Day is around the corner. Are you planning to send a flower bouquet to your loved one? Do you know that different flowers carry different messages? Different rose color has a different meaning. Even the number of roses you send can give out a different message. Don't worry if you don't know. Here is a little flower dictionary for you to pick the right color and the right flower for your love one this Valentine's Day.

Meaning of Rose Color
Roses come in a wide range of colors. Each color carries a different meaning. It sends a silent yet extremely important message to your love one.

Red - Passionate Love
White - Spiritual Love, Purity, Friendship
Light Pink - Admiration, Appreciation
Dark Pink - Gratitude, Appreciation
Yellow - I am sorry, I care
Champagne - You are tender and loving
Purple - I will always love you
Orange - Friendship, Ardent Love
Blue - True Heart, You are special

Meaning of Roses by Numbers
All roses symbolize love, but the number of roses you send will carry a different meaning.

Single Stem - Simplicity, You are the only one
3 Stems - I love you
11 Stems - I am the missing stem to make the perfect dozen
12 Stems - With all my heart
13 Stems - You are my secret love
22 Stems - Togetherness, Unity
36 Stems - My heart belongs to you
99 Stems - Greatest love you will ever know
101 Stems - Speechless love
108 Stems - Please marry me
999 Stems - Endless love

Meaning of Flowers
Often times finding the right words is difficult. How can you best say what is in your heart and on your mind! How about sending the flowers that express your feeling the best?

Alstroemeria - Devotion
Amaryllis - I am proud of you
Anthurium (Red) - Elegance
Baby's Breathe - Pure heart, Innocence
Bird of Paradise - Good perspecitive
Cally Lily (White) - You voice is music to my ears
Calla Lily (Yellow) - Magnificent beauty
Carnation (Pink) - I will never forget you, Motherly love
Carnation (Red) - I hold you in high esteem, Respect
Carnation (Yellow) - Enjoy the moment
Daisy (Red) - You are a wonderful friend
Daisy (White) - Sympathy
Daisy (Yellow) - I will try harder to earn your love
Forget-Me-Not - True love
Freesia - Trust
Gerbera - You are sunshine of my life
Gladiolus - Strength of character
Iris - Your friendship means so much to me
Liatrus - Generosity
Lily (White) - It is heavenly to be with you
Lily (Yellow) - Gratitude
Orchid - Success
Snapdragon - Faithfulness
Stargazer - I see heaven in your eyes
Sunflower - Magic, fascination, confidence and shelter
Tulip (Cream) - I will love you forever
Tulip (Purple) - I will always be true
Tulip (Red) - Declaration of love
Tulip (Yellow) - There is sunshine in your smile
Tulip (General) - Perfect lover

Have a Happy Valentine's Day.

Written By Mandy Kung, web editor of Miego Inc. at http://www.miego.com/