The air gets thicker with love as February 14th approaches, and with it comes an abundance of red and pink hearts, arrows, and roses. As you brace yourself for the barrage of red roses about to fill your office and Facebook feed, we invite you to consider the less traditional but just as romantic flowers to woo your loved one this Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Flowers That Aren't Roses
Roses are a beautiful and very romantic standard, but if you want to go the non-traditional route and surprise your lover with a bouquet that is just as enchanting as a dozen red roses, you may want to consider the eight lovely alternatives that we listed for you today. Valentine's Day is the perfect time of year to show the person you love how much you care. And, while you might use small gestures here and there throughout the rest of the year to tell them how you feel, Valentine's Day is the one day you can go all out. Read the article 'Last Minute Valentine's Inspiration' to get an extra dose of V-day hype for the upcoming days.
Light Purple Orchids
When you're looking for flowers to give your loved one, roses are probably the first to come to mind. But they aren't the only flower that symbolizes love. Delicate, exotic, and gorgeous, the orchid is a plant that represents luxury, delicate beauty, and strength. Light purple-toned orchids are elegant and universal flowers that carry a lot of emotional weight and represent delicate beauty. There's no better gift to show that special someone how much they mean to you.
Carnations
These gorgeous flowers have a similar shape to roses with a denser texture of petals. It’s no wonder carnations symbolize beauty, making them the perfect Valentine’s Day gift to give your significant other or even to show your adoration and love for your closest friends and even yourself. Along with your partner’s beauty and the beauty of your relationship together, carnations celebrate the love you share.
Anemones
A symbol of undying love, anemones have a striking appearance with defined petals and a dark center. They make the perfect addition to wildflower bouquets, ones with eucalyptus for greenery, and anything with soft, pastel colors.
Anemones are a popular wedding bouquet choice, so if your partner carried these blossoms down the aisle, call back to when your life began together by including them in a Valentine’s Day gift.
Sunflowers
Show your sweetheart how much you care with an arrangement of beautiful sunflowers. While they aren't your typical romantic flowers, sunflowers are cheerful and uplifting. The wide, open faces of these yellow flowers symbolize the sun, happiness, adoration, and longevity, making an arrangement of these more romantic than you think.
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Ranunculus
Give the gift of charming flowers to your just-as-charming significant other. Ranunculus are perfect for a partner who enjoys and deserves something on the luxurious side. As romantic flowers that aren’t roses, ranunculus blooms feature a similar shape to the traditional flower, but with a captivating swirl of petals. The blooms come in shades of red, pink, orange, and yellow, with some having a lighter color in the center than the outer petals.
Chrysanthemums
While these flowers are popular in the fall, you can often get any type of flower year-round. Choose chrysanthemums, also known as mums, for their rounded and textured look. With an abundance of small petals, these blooms have a whimsical look in a romantic bouquet. Gift these Valentine’s Day alternatives if your relationship is fun and your partner appreciates a bit of whimsy.
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Alstroemeria
A symbol of devotion and friendship, the alstroemeria flower is a relative of the lily and possesses and subtle scent that your loved one will adore. Also known as the Peruvian lily, these beautiful flowers come in a wide variety of colors—including white, lavender, apricot, and yellow—and arrangements. Pair them with pink roses to express your love or order a bouquet of these gorgeous flowers all on their own.
Tulips
A brilliant bouquet of pink tulips is the perfect gift to give to your true love. While every color of tulip has a different meaning, pink ones are adorable and filled with care and affection. They are an adorable way to express your love for your special someone.
