Use These Flower Meanings to Pick Out the Perfect Bouquet - Page 4 of 9

Roses

Unsurprisingly, this classic bud is “the most popular choice for Valentine’s Day,” says Kate Law, Product Design Manager at ProFlowers.com. It could be because red roses symbolize love, romance, beauty, and perfection. The iconic flower is also known for being pricey — according to Michael Gaffney, Director of the New York School of Flower Design, “flower growers hold back their rose bushes for months in order to have them bloom in time for February 14— and then they raise the prices, giving roses that sought-after reputation.”