The Language of Flowers: Symbolic Blooms for Your Loved Ones

Let Allen’s Flower Market Take the Guesswork Out of Floral Gifts

Did you even know what the last bouquet you gave your date actually meant? Sure, flowers are beautiful, but they’re also little love letters wrapped in petals—each bloom carrying its own secret message. So before you grab just any bouquet for Valentine’s Day, let’s talk about what you’re really saying with each flower. Because, trust us, you don’t want to accidentally send friend zone vibes when you’re aiming to sweep them off their feet.

Roses: The Classic ‘I Love You’

Let’s start with the obvious: roses. You probably already know red roses = romance, but did you know pink roses are more about admiration and sweetness? And lavender roses? They scream love at first sight. If you’re really looking to impress, Allen’s Flower Market has a knockout called Sheerwood Roses, an elegant mix of premium roses that says, I’m not just going through the motions here—I really like you.

Tulips: The Soft-Hearted Romantic

Tulips are for the ones who love love, the ones who blush at cute texts and still believe in handwritten notes. Red tulips say passion, yellow tulips say you make my days brighter, and white tulips say let’s start fresh. The Burst of Tulips bouquet at Allen’s Flower Market is the perfect way to make sure your Valentine is smiling all week long.

Orchids: Cool Sophistication

If your Valentine has a sleek wardrobe, orders espresso, and never seems flustered, orchids are the way to go. These exotic beauties symbolize love, strength, and elegance—the floral equivalent of saying I know you have great taste, and I’m trying to keep up. Check out the Orchid Heaven arrangement from Allen’s Flower Market for a chic, contemporary floral statement.

Peonies: The Hopelessly Romantic Gesture

Peonies are lush, dramatic, and full of charm—kind of like your relationship, right? They symbolize romance, prosperity, and good fortune. If you’re in it for the long haul (or at least hoping to be), a dreamy peony arrangement like Royal Radiance from Allen’s Flower Market will send the right message.

Wildflowers: For the Free Spirit

Not every love story fits inside a heart-shaped box, and not every bouquet should either. A hand-tied wildflower arrangement is perfect for the person who dances to their own beat, loves the unexpected, and makes your life feel a little more adventurous. Allen’s Flower Market has stunning wildflower arrangements that capture love in its most natural, spontaneous form.

So, What’s Your Love Story?

Every relationship has its own vibe, and now you know how to match the right flowers to yours.  You may be leaning classic, cool, quirky, or completely unpredictable – and we’re sure that the perfect bouquet is waiting for you at Allen’s Flower Market. This Valentine’s Day, ditch the generic grocery store flowers and give something that actually says what you feel. Flowers may be silent, but they sure know how to talk.

Allen’s Flower Market has been family-owned and operated for 40+ years and is a long-time winner of the Best Florist in Long Beach award. Shop our Valentine’s Day creations online, or visit our locations in Long Beach and Los Angeles. https://www.allensflowermarket.com/