Red has come to symbolise ‘I love you’ and this is nowheremore evident than onValentine’s Day.Traditionally, it is the man who will give a gift for the one they love, admire… desire. Given red is the colour of masculineenergy, it’s no surprise red is the most popular choice of colour.
Red is the colour which affects us physically. Red sends the pulse racing. It createsexcitement and energy. When it comes to love, red communicates feelings of passion, lust… desire.
In Westernsocieties, the colour red has become so synonymous withValentine’s Day it has taken on a symbolic, cultural meaning.
Red sends the pulse racing. It represents passion and desire…
If you were looking to express your love other than using red you could always tryApricot/Peachy tones or pink, bothcommunicating a different kind of love.
Apricot/Peachy tones communicates the playful, fun, sensual side of love.
Pink communicates feminine nurturing love. For men giving pink flowers it is an expression of their softer side.
Neill Strain from Neill Strain Floral Couture, Belgravia is noticing a break with tradition. Hisclientele are requesting ‘hot’pinks to be mixed in with theirreds. Other popular colour choices are purples and oranges. He’s also seen a rise in women buying Valentine’s Day flowers, particularly his international clients.
Kent based floral designer Sacha Selcuk finds that 95% of men ask for red flowers for their Valentines.
If you want to bring fun and playfulness to your Valentines then orange is the perfect colour. Giving purple flowers expresses your openness to being your true, authenticself.
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Images: Neill Strain Floral Couture | Red-roses | Picable | Interflora
Thank you to Neill Strain & Sacha Selcuk:Neill Strain Floral Couture, Belgravia | Cherry Blossom UK, Kent | Priory Flower, Kent
What is the colour of love to you?
