It’s pretty common to assume that the idea behind the tagline, ‘Say it with flowers’, is a trademark of FTD. This isn’t so at all. Tulsa florists and their fresh arrangements and bouquets are only continuing a tradition that has been with society for hundreds of years. Giving flowers on Valentine’s Day and other special occasions has been going on for so long; the actual meanings behind the act have been lost to common knowledge.
In the dark and misty past of medieval times, flowers were thought to be magical things. Without a doubt, pretty flowers have a profound effect on anyone. During the reign of Queen Victoria, lots of conversation wasn’t a socially acceptable activity, and flowers or sprigs of greenery were developed into a complete language. This is where the whole ‘say it with flowers’ thing comes from.
In the Victorian era, delivering a message with flowers was so important that it became an actual science called floriography. It was based on a secret 18th century language used by the Turks, where a mixed or solid bouquet allowed a person to reveal their feelings. Floriography developed into the study of the true meaning of over a hundred different flowers and plant parts to reveal their underlying meaning.
So there you have it, long before there was a Tulsa florist or such a business anywhere else, there existed this colorful and often scented code that allowed anyone to send or receive a secret message. Even the number of blooms in the bouquet or arrangement carries a meaning, as does the actual colors and types of flowers it contains.
As you can see, it’s not just a modern thing to bestow a bouquet of flowers or roses on Valentine’s Day. But why must they be red? Most of the blooms that express love are red, and it’s been that way since the 1600’s. There are some that signify love that are different colors. Still, billions of red roses are grown just for Valentine’s Day and their modern meaning isn’t lost on anyone, anywhere. So, Flower Express, like all Tulsa florists, wouldn’t dream of opening their doors on Valentine’s Day without a boatload of red roses and carnations on hand.
How many roses should you give that special person? That all depends on the depth of your true feelings, according to the language of flowers the Victorians relied on to convey their message.
10 roses say, “You are perfect in my eyes.”
12 roses say, “Be mine, Valentine.”
24 roses say, “I’m forever yours.”
No matter how many roses you decide to buy at your local Tulsa florist, be sure to pick the freshest looking blooms to ensure your silent message will be enjoyed as long as possible.
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