There is no sweeter and clearer way to express your love than giving your wife flowers. It may sound too mushy or perhaps even trite, but with women, the feelings that a gift of flowers can evoke remains the same – a message that’s timelessly beautiful and able to say so many things without a word. If you need to tell your wife “I love you”, “I miss you”, or “I’m sorry’ – consider doing so with flowers. When the time comes that words fail you and you can only count on your sincerity, the flowers you bring will do the rest. They’re that powerful.
Roses Are Not the Only Kind of Flower Around
It’s understandable that you’re feeling sick and tired of the idea of wooing a woman with roses. Do you want to give something unique this time? If so, good for you! Few men realize that there’s a vast realm of other floral species existing beyond roses. If you take the time to learn, you’ll discover that there are many other flowers which have greater depth to them, brimming with stories to share, inspire, and strengthen your relationship with your wife.
Amaryllis
This flower traditionally symbolizes beauty. To be more specific, when you give this flower to a woman, you’re telling her that her worth is beyond physical beauty. It’s a great gift to remind your wife that love goes beyond skin deep and spans lifetimes.
Apple Blossoms
They symbolize promise. If you want to prove to your wife that you’re going to keep your word, you can seal it with a kiss and a gift of apple blossoms.
Gladiolus
This is the flower of gladiators, hence the name. It represents faithfulness and sincerity. It’s the perfect flower to give if your marriage has recently gone some tough patches and you want to reassure your wife about your fidelity and the constancy of your love.
Forget-Me-Not
Gifting your loved one a bouquet of forget-me-nots is like an invitation to travel back in time and revisit cherished memories. It would be the ideal gift on your wedding anniversary because it symbolizes true love and tells your wife that if you had a chance to do things all over again, you’d still choose to love and spend the rest of your life with her.
Hyacinth
According to Greek legends, Hyacinth was a playful young man who had a tragic end when he became the source of rivalry between two gods. White hyacinth symbolize loveliness and blue hyacinths stand for constancy, both of which are good things. Pink or red hyacinths are ideal for dates and weekend getaways because they symbolize playfulness, which is an integral part in every marriage. But be sure to stay away from yellow hyacinths as they represent jealousy while purple ones symbolize great sorrow.
Heather
Like hyacinths, different colors of heather represent different values or emotions. The white heather reflects one’s promise of protection – it’s a way of telling your wife that all her wishes will come true because you are there at her side at all times, ready to protect her from all obstacles.
Lavender heathers, on the other hand, symbolize admiration; you can give this flower to your wife if she’s recently achieved an important goal or celebrating any precious milestone.
Orchid
These flowers are usually used for ornament or restricted to vases and gardens. They’re not typically used to woo women, which is a pity since they symbolize a lot of great values. Firstly, orchids are said to represent exotic beauty – if your wife is of foreign blood or of a different culture, giving her orchids lets her know that you desire and love her as she is and appreciate her uniqueness.
Orchids are also said to mean mature charm, the kind of refinement that a woman can only possess through time and experience.
Lastly, orchids are said to represent femininity in its most glorious and proudest essence – women who did what they could to cherish and uphold their femininity as it deserves. Being a woman doesn’t mean you have to be eternally delicate or weak. If your wife is a strong woman then show her through a wonderful bouquet of orchids that you are proud of how she handles herself.
Lily of the Valley
This splendid flower has an equally splendid message, both profound and simple: You Complete Me. Aren’t those words something your wife would absolutely love to hear? So go ahead and have the florist prepare a bouquet of lilies of the valley and delivered to your wife’s desk at work.
Protea (King)
This is not a romantic flower per se, but it may still be the best gift you can give to your wife if she displays a remarkable amount of courage and daring. If she’s a woman that you are proud of, if you want her to know that you’re man enough to appreciate her achievements instead of being insecure about it then give her these flowers. They’ll speak for themselves.
Orange Blossoms
This type of flower isn’t something you’d normally give at the beginning of a relationship or to someone you’re only dating. Orange blossoms are for relationships that have withstood the test of time. They symbolize marriage and fruitfulness, a proper recognition for the eternally deep-abiding love that you share with your partner.
Queen Anne’s Lace
At first glance, this flower appears too fragile and somewhat intricate, a flower that might not survive a careless touch. But it is tougher than it looks. If your marriage has served as a haven because of your wife’s tender, loving care, if you appreciate the times that you have been able to lean on her and draw her support, let her know that with a bouquet of Queen Anne’s Lace.
Flowers for Sensual Pleasure
The flowers you give your wife aren’t meant to be admired from afar. Use it for a little bit of sensual play, too. You can come in with a single stem of hyacinth between your teeth. You can use the petals to caress and tickle your wife’s skin. Again, just use your imagination!
