Romantic Flowers

The Most Romantic Flowers

A question we’re often asked is: what flower is the symbol of romance? It’s an easy one to answer. Yes, they’re many flowers which symbolize romance but there’s one that stands above all others. 

The red rose is by far the most romantic flower. When you gift red roses to someone you’re saying “I love you” openly without holding anything back. They’re symbolically ubiquitous with passion and intimacy, it’s why they’re shoehorned into every romantic movie.

Roses aren’t your only option however if you want to do something different with your arrangements or bouquets. Here is a list of romantic flower alternatives to roses:

• Peonies
• Tulips
• Ranunculus
• Orchids
• Camellias
• Gardenias
• Hydrangea
• Calla Lilies

Which Flowers Symbolize Unconditional Love?

Unconditional love is different from romantic love. Unconditional is secure, long-lasting, and earned; whereas romantic love burns brighter but fades after time. The way these types of love are expressed with flowers is different.

Romantic flowers are always bright red in color. Flowers for unconditional love are represented by the color pink. Pink in flower language symbolizes confident love in the sense that you know your feelings are real and your mind can’t be changed. Pink is for couples that have proven their loyalty to each other time and time again. We recommend them for anniversaries, weddings or engagements, reunions, and personal achievements. 

Here are some pink flowers which represent unconditional love:

• Pink roses
• Peonies
• Carnations
• Gerbera daisies
• Azaleas
• Alstroemeria
• Cymbidiums

Which Flower Communicates That We’re Soulmates?

If we had to choose one flower to communicate the connection that soulmates have, it would be Forget-me-nots. Spiritually, Forget-me-notes are intertwined with love and lasting bonds that can’t be broken. If you ask us, that’s how we’d describe the relationship between soulmates.

Flower Choices If You’re A Secret Admirer

Expressing your love when you’re unsure how the other person feels can be really scary. The fear of rejection is there, and if you’re friends first you don’t want to risk damaging the friendship. This is why secret admirer flowers have existed for years and years. firstly, they’re a way to know if your crush is open to dating. And secondly, test the waters before revealing yourself.

We’ve already crowned roses as the most romantic flower and we would recommend them again here for any secret admirer. The goal is to communicate love and romance to your crush, roses are the best way to do that. However, peonies and also a thoughtful choice due to their romantic feel and short blooming period, as it showcases the effort you’ve made.

If you’re unsure where to start, The Hidden Garden has created a flower arrangement named the Secret Admirer for this very occasion. We recommend it for communicating the right sentiment to your crush.

Romantic Flowers For Her

Everyday at our floral studio we help people choose flowers for their girlfriend, wife, or fiancee. Here are our romantic flower recommendations for her:

• Roses
• Dahlias
• Ranunculus
• Peonies
• Tulips
• Cymbidiums

All of the above flowers have feminine energy and delicate but textured petals. In our experience these are what ladies most value in romantic flower arrangements. 

Romantic Flowers For Him

Buying romantic flowers for men can be a little more difficult. Avoid traditionally feminine colors like pink or pastels in general. And also avoid romantic flower bouquets that appear thick with large petals. 

Masculine flowers tend to be more minimalist, rugged, and tall. Two flowers we always see men react positively to are orchids and sunflowers. They have manly designs and symbolically stand for strength and achievement, both concepts that men identify with.

Browse our flowers for men collection for more product choices. 

The Least Romantic Flowers You Can Give

When gifting romantic flower arrangements or romantic bouquets, you want to make sure that your message lands. That means not including flowers or colors that have different symbolic meanings other than love, passion and romance.

One piece of advice would be to avoid the color’s white (too formal), black (too associated with mourning), and yellow (the color of friendship).

In terms of flower species, these are the least romantic you can give:

• Regular Lilies
• Petunias
• Gladiolus
• Marigolds
• Chrysanthemums

Can I Order A Custom Romantic Flower Bouquet?

We would love to help you create something personalized. If you have any specific flowers or colors in mind, we will help you create something unique to the recipient or the precise sentiment you want to express. Reach out to our team here to get started.