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The history of giving flowers Giving flowers has always been a popular way of communicating our feelings to another person. Indeed, giving specific combinations and arrangements of flowers became a secret method of sending messages between lovers in the middle east. Flowers still retain an element of meaning to this day, where red roses are a symbol of passionate love and white lilies represent purity and sweetness in the recipient. Whether we know the specific meanings of flower species or not, we continue to give flowers to express a wide range of positive emotions. Partners, parents, grandparents, friends and colleagues may all be the recipient of a floral gift expressing love, gratitude, appreciation, congratulations, respect, best wishes, sympathy and suchlike. A floral gift can convey so much meaning without the need for words. Choosing flowers For the person unaccustomed to buying flowers, choosing what to send can sometimes be a little daunting. The good news is that you can't really go far wrong! The main things to consider are the reason you're sending the flowers, the type of person you're sending them to, and how much you would like to spend. Prices will depend upon the type, quantity and quality of flowers used, and the level of expertise involved in creating the gift. You get what you pay for, and there is simply no comparison between flowers from a petrol station forecourt or supermarket, and those from a specialist retailer or florist. Nevertheless, you can still find a wonderful gift of flowers to make a lasting impression at a very reasonable price. The main giving events such as Valentine's Day and Mother's Day are usually well provided for, and Interflora can give you an excellent head-start with your choice by creating a range of specific floral gifts for these occasions covering a broad spectrum of prices. Beyond these occasions, there are also some well known conventions to remember. For example, grand romantic gestures to a partner immediately bring to mind a dozen red roses, perhaps with chocolates or champagne. Pink colours are extremely popular, and suitable for a large number of general occasions. They'll be great to say thank you, congratulations, sorry and a variety of other messages. White flowers have a clean, classic style to them. Yellow flowers are fresh and vibrant - cheery and bright. Lilies have a wonderful strong shape, so they're visually striking and really make a statement - wonderful to create a wow factor with a younger recipient perhaps. Lilies are often complemented with roses, and they work extremely well together. Otherwise a good specialist will have a wide range of floral gifts including germini, freesias, roses, chrysanthemums, carnations etc. These mixed flowers have a softer look to them and are ideal for a wide variety of occasions and recipients. Flowers are also highly seasonal, so you might think about choosing a floral gift from a seasonal range which will last well. Other things to think about are any additional parts to the gift. Is the recipient likely to have a vase? If not, perhaps buy a floral gift that includes a vase, or buy one to be sent with your flowers. Chocolates are an extremely popular gift to send with flowers, as is champagne for a little more extravagance. The important thing to remember is that flowers are a wonderful gift, and if you buy from a specialist with years of expertise in floristry then you'll find it difficult to go wrong.