Meaning

• The meanings of flowers and their color is rich in history. Attaching meaning to colors and flowers is traditional in most modern and ancient cultures. It is well known that colors can have huge effects on feelings in general. A bouquet of red roses would undoubtedly be received differently than say, an arrangement of orange and yellow flowers. Knowing what color and type of flower is appropriate for a given occasion is important.
  
  

Colors

• Red flowers, especially red roses, have come to convey passion and love. Pink flowers have traditionally signified grace and happiness and are said to be perfect for any occasion. Orange conveys excitement and enthusiasm. Yellow flowers are given to show friendship and joy. Pride and success are traditional with purple flowers. White flowers usually convey innocence and purity while black flowers have been used to convey obsession. Some say that green flowers bring good luck; they show stability and harmony. Blue flowers, traditionally rare in nature, represent confidence and security.
  
  

Symbols

• Throughout the ages flowers have not only been used to convey emotion, but they have come to symbolize aspects of everyday life. Yellow flowers have an association with the season of spring, symbolizing new beginnings and friendship. Orange flowers are said to make bold statements of vitality; they are associated with the symbol of the sun. Red flowers symbolize fire, strength and of course, desire.
  
  

Occasions

• Flowers of various colors can be perfect in presentation, for several different occasions. White and pink flowers are perfect for weddings. An orange floral arrangement is ideal for a meeting where people will be discussing ideas. When the occasion calls for romance, nothing is more perfect than red roses. Red roses are always welcomed on Valentine's Day and anniversaries.
  
  

Birthday Flowers

• Certain colors of flowers are also known to signify certain months of the year. White flowers represent January, May and December. Violet is February's flower color. Yellow is the flower color for March, August and November; pink is for April and July. Red is the flower color for June, purple for September and orange for October.