The Simplicity and Elegance of Flowers

People from a planet without flowers would think we must be mad with joy the whole time to have such things about us. ~ Iris Murdoch, A Fairly Honourable Defeat

Flowers whisper "Beauty!" to the world, even as they fade, wilt, fall. ~ Dr. Sun Wolf

A lot has been said about flowers and legendary poets like William Wordsworth have penned beautiful verses on these simple yet wonderful gifts of nature.

Flowers have always been cherished for their graceful beauty, purity and charm. What makes them ideal for gifts is the fact that you can send them not only on festive occasions, birthdays, weddings, engagements and anniversaries but also to convey simple personal messages such as Congratulations, Get well soon, Sorry or Thank you.

With plenty of flowers to choose from, you can always go for a customized bouquet that carries a bunch of flowers with different meanings. Red roses for instance represent pure and powerful love; carnations are known for charm, distinction and care; Orchids represent success and beauty – the subtle languages that these flowers speak can convey any thought beautifully.

Roses, carnations, orchids or lilies, daisies, tulips, sunflowers, and gladioli - when arranged with some foliage and ribbons look extra attractive in any bouquet. The lively colors and delicate fragrances of flowers have the power to make any soul happy and cheerful.

If a loved one is unwell, you can cheer them up and bring a genuine smile on their face by sending a bouquet of roses along with your good wishes for a speedy recovery. To say congratulations to someone who has passed an exam with flying ‘colors’, or has been promoted in an office, choose a bouquet with assortment of gerbera daisies, roses and gladioli. Thanks to professional flower delivery services, you can send your posies and gifts in time and ensure that they remain fresh and colorful, as they ought to be when they reach the intended recipient.

If a loved one is staying alone in a different country on festive days such as Thanks Giving, Christmas, New Year and other occasions, make her or him feel special by sending a bouquet through an international flower delivery service. There are florists who send flowers to all major countries in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Pacific region.

As another proverb goes, ‘Happiness is to hold flowers in both hands’