| The qualities that make flower a universal gift are its | | | | Canada and New Zealand. |
| fragility and beauty. They are also considered the | | | | Baby's breath with the scientific name Gypsophila or |
| symbol of femininity. Flowers are also representative | | | | simply 'Gyp' is a blossom that represents festivity. |
| of all kinds of human emotions and thus suit all kinds | | | | This flower is usually acts as an ornament on a |
| of life situations. Thus sending flowers is a very | | | | flower arrangement. |
| commonly used yet thoughtful gesture across | | | | Carnations are a favourite on many occasions and |
| geographical and cultural boundaries. Other words that | | | | they define various feelings as per their colour, pink is |
| represent a flower are a bloom, blossom or a bud. | | | | for gratitude, red denotes something flashy, striped |
| Ten of the more popular blooms that people send on | | | | stands for refusal, white is for remembrance and |
| occasions are, | | | | yellow denotes cheerfulness. |
| Red Rose is the most popular as a symbol of love, | | | | Chrysanthemums of various colours represent varied |
| beauty, and passion. Pink stands for admiration and | | | | emotions. Bronze is for excitement, white denotes |
| attraction, yellow is for friendship whereas white | | | | truth, red symbolises sharing and yellow is a sign of a |
| denotes peace. | | | | secret admirer. |
| Irises and Lily stand for resurrection and life. They | | | | Daffodils are a hardy, spring flowering bulb that is |
| also represent stars such as the sun, and their | | | | mostly found in Europe, North Africa and Asia. They, |
| blooming and shining are a symbol of the shining rays | | | | too grace various occasions. |
| of the sun. | | | | Forget-me-nots carry the message of 'remember me |
| Daisies are also a favourite across occasions as they | | | | forever'. These small flowers usually add to the |
| symbolise innocence. These blossoms are thus a very | | | | beauty of a larger flower arrangement. |
| safe idea of a gift. | | | | Irrespective of all their qualities, not all types of |
| The flower of Aster stands for contentment. It is | | | | flowers can be sent as a gift. But, they are definitely |
| another favourite among flower arrangements that | | | | an easy choice of a present across events of all |
| grace various occasions. | | | | kinds. So, be it a joyous celebration or a sombre |
| Poppies are symbolic of consolation in time of death. | | | | observance of a past event or a sad remembrance |
| Red poppies are worn to pay respects to soldiers | | | | of tragic happenings, flowers will serve as the |
| who have dies in battle in countries like UK, Australia, | | | | perfect expression of emotions. |