The Look of Love: Top 10 Most Romantic Flowers

When love is in the air and it can't quite be said with words, say it with flowers. Counting down from number 10, here are the most popular romantic flowers on the market.

#10 The Iris – faith and hope

The stunning iris takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide range of colours found amongst the many species. The fleur-de-lis is an adaptation of the iris that has been linked with France as Louis VII chose the flower as a symbol in the 12th century.

#9 The Sunflower - loyalty

The gorgeous and luminous sunflower represents adoration and happiness. In the past, women who wanted to conceive would eat sunflower seeds as it was thought to encourage fertility. Sunflowers are also seen as a sign of spiritualism.

# 8 The Gardenia – perfection and stability
The sweet smelling fragrance of the Gardenia symbolizes love, strength and peace amongst other things. It is said that by scattering dried gardenia around the home, it will stimulate peaceful and loving vibes.

#6 The Carnation - fascination

Carnations are still one of the world's best selling romantic flowers. They are an outstanding cut flower and have great longevity. The pink carnation has been connected to a woman's love and reflects maternal instincts.

#5 The Orchid - love, beauty, seduction and refinement

Orchids are the biggest family of the plant species with over 25,000 naturally occurring varieties in the world. They are native to tropical or semi-tropical regions of the world such as Asia, South, and Central America.

#4 The Lily - beauty
In Greek poetry, the lily represented tenderness and purity. Lilies have been said to stand for beauty and are widely used in wedding ceremonies – the ultimate expression of love and commitment.

#3 The Tulip - perfect love

Red tulips are a declaration of love, making them popular amongst lovers. Once cut, tulips will continue to grow in water and will bend in the direction of light. The highly popular tulip also stands for security. In fact, Middle Eastern countries place this flower in their turbans for protection.

#2 The Daisy - innocence, loyalty, love and purity

This pretty and delicate bloom is referred to as the "simple beauty" when it comes to flowers. The upturned flower head looks like a single flower, but actually consists of a number of tiny, tightly grouped individual flowers or "florets".

#1 The Rose – "I Love You"

Finally, the rose has and always will be number one when it comes to romance. It is the symbol of love and is by far the most popular flower given on Valentine's Day. The rose is truly classic and a staple involving anything to do with love. Simply put, roses mean, "I Love You".

Regardless of the type of flower, the sheer act of giving a beautiful arrangement or a single stem can speak volumes without saying anything at all.

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