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What the Colors of Flowers Symbolize

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By Renee Miller
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Array of colors
Array of colors
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Flowers evoke feelings of love, awe and wistfulness. When giving flowers to someone, it is always helpful to know just what the colors of the flowers stand for. This adds more depth and heartfelt meaning to the gift.

    Blue

  1. Calming blues
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    Calming blues
    Blue flowers represent peace and serenity. They are thought to calm anxiety.
  2. Red

  3. Firery reds
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    Firery reds
    Red flowers are supposed to evoke feelings of desire and passion. They are a timeless symbol of beauty.
  4. Yellow

  5. New attitudes
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    New attitudes
    Yellow flowers are the epitome of joy. They represent friendship and new beginnings. These flowers are often used in bouquets to brighten a room or a mood.
  6. Purple

  7. Royal purple
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    Royal purple
    Often used in ancient royal ceremonies, the regality of purple flowers is hard to miss. They present an image of pride and dignity.
  8. White

  9. Pure whites
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    Pure whites
    White flowers are often used in wedding bouquets. They exemplify purity and innocence. Their unassuming beauty is also associated with reverence.
  10. Pink

  11. Youthful pinks
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    Youthful pinks
    Pretty pink petals convey grace and happiness. A favorite color choice for many, they are considered a symbol of treasured youth.
Photo Credit

Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of John Talbot

Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Olivier

Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Powi) (Per Ola Wiberg

Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Still On A Break ) (Syed Touhid Hassan

Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Olivier

Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Subramanian Kabilan

Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of [n|ck]

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