Find out Your Flower Meanings

When searching for your perfect flowers, perhaps you choose a flower based on its colour, shape, size or significance to you, but did you know that each flower is also said to have a particular meaning? In the latest Petals Polly Flowers blog post, we discuss the various types of flowers and their given flower meanings.

If you have been searching for flowers for your wedding for quite some time, you’re likely to have stumbled across various varieties, each with their own distinct properties.

Exotic Flower: Hibiscus

The Hibiscus is an exotic flower, which as the name suggests, means that they are not native and have been introduced from abroad. Exotic flowers come in a wide variety of shapes and colours, which make for eye-catching displays in the home or garden.

The Hibiscus is a very well-known exotic flower that is considered to be very feminine. The Hibiscus is usually worn by or given to women. Flower meanings can often be interpreted in a variety of ways. However, the giving of a hibiscus flower is said to act as a recognition of the receivers beauty.

Common Flower: Daffodil

Daffodils can be found as soon as spring appears. Looking just as stunning in a vase at home as in the great outdoors, Daffodils are recurring flowers that come in around 50 species.

The bright yellow flower is said to symbolise chivalry and can also be indicative of rebirth and new beginnings.

Wildflower: Gold Yarrow

The Gold Yarrow has a strong scent and is often found blooming in colours such as yellow, white and pink.

This beautiful wildflower is said to represent healing and the flower is often used in a variety of herbal medicines.

Flower meanings do not have to be taken literally, and many people often make their own special connection with a particular flower type for a variety of reasons. If your wedding day is coming up and you’re struggling to make a decision on the flowers you would like, browse our wide range and customisation options for helpful inspiration.

If you need further guidance, please do not hesitate to contact the friendly team at Petals Polly Flowers on 01455 611 971 or simply fill out our enquiry form and we’ll gladly get back to you.