Have you ever read The Language of Flowers?  It is a sweet novel that will appeal to anyone who has ideas about living a charming life as a florist but who also loves a good story. I recommend it.

As valentines day approaches, and in the spirit of the book, I think it is fun to think of messages that can be sent with flowers.  Maybe not traditional messages, but ones with a bit more nuance.  Sending messages through flowers was a trend among Victorians but ever the rebel, I tend to feel inclined towards more modern messages.  Something that would make your average priggish late-1800’s lady flush.

Here are some of my ideas… do you have any combos of your own?

4 Floral Combinations to Say What You Really Mean

Lilacs & Cleome (Spider flower).

Orange blossoms with holly.

Oleander and a daffodil.

Pink hyacinths and yellow chrysanthemums.

Photo by Abigail Lynn , Pacific Wanderer 태평양 과객, Matthew Perkins,  Annie Spratt,  Aaron Barnaby,  Aaron Burden,  Alice NG,  Callum Skelton

Let’s hear your coded flower messages….

Here is a good guide to get you started…