The Meaning of Flower Colors - Flowers San Francisco

San Francisco Florist, Fillmore Florist, wants to make sure you order the right flowers to convey your feelings and message for your special needs and occasions.

On this page you will find information about the meanings and symbolism associated with the different colors used in our floral arrangements. The information entailed is based on research from various resources on the internet combined with our own experience as a full service San Francisco florist. For each color we discuss what the color represents in terms of emotions, moods associated with a particular color, appropriate colors for males and females, colors for specific occasions and colors that are appropriate for different relationships.

It's important to note that this article is primarily based on floral arrangements that are designed with at least one color and at most two - for example, an all white or all red arrangement or a red and white arrangement. Furthermore, we also believe that colors can mean anything you want them to mean. In other words if a color has a special meaning to you and the person your sending flowers to then that's all that matters. Don't let this article alter your view point. In essence this article is for those who would like a guide in choosing the right color for the right occasion and or person.

Red Flowers

The color red represents passion, love, romance, strength, power, desire, and lust. Red is an appropriate flower color if you'd like to display strong emotions and/or feelings. Although red can represent passion, love and romance it can also be associated with strong feelings of dislike or hate. In floral design, however, red is most commonly associated with love, romance, lust and desire. Moreover, red floral designs and arrangements are also appropriate for some national holidays such as the Chinese new year, Christmas, and unofficial ones such as Valentine's Day. Red flower arrangements are suitable for both males and females. Some occasions that the color red may be appropriate for are Valentine's Day, a significant others Birthday, or a special Anniversary. And needless to say of course, red would also be appropriate if red is the recipients favorite color.

Orange Flowers

The color orange is most commonly associated with happiness, encouragement, togetherness, health, strength, and endurance. When we talk about orange floral arrangements and design, the color orange is usually associated with the colors of fall (season) and harvesting time. Most of our orange toned floral arrangements are categorized under our Thanksgiving Flowers and Fall Flowers. And of course if the color orange happens to be the favorite color of the recipient then of course it's naturally an appropriate color for flowers. Finally, orange is a suitable color for both males and females.

Yellow Flowers

The color yellow often represents friendship, cheerfulness, never too late, cleverness, and energy. Yellow flower arrangements typically symbolize companionship and strength. The great thing about yellow flowers is that it doesn't necessarily have to be for friends. On several occasions we've delivered an all yellow flower arrangement to spouses and significant others celebrating their Anniversary and/or Birthday. Symbolizing the strong bond that they share and their companionship. Furthermore we've also delivered yellow floral arrangements for both friends and romantic companions who wanted to brighten up a loved one's day. Lastly, yellow is suitable color for both male and female floral arrangements.

Green Flowers

The color green is rumored to have a calming effect and is associated with comfort, peacefulness, youth, healing, progress, money, and nature. Green is a color that is frequently used in floral arrangements. Florists use various green leaves for backgrounds to bring out bright colored flowers. Furthermore 'greens' may also be used as fillers in a vase (a leaf wrapped along the inside surface of a vase), as a part of a design. Thanks to 'greens' and other fillers florists can create designs to truly display the beauty of a particular flower.

It's important to note that in most floral arrangements the use of greens are imperative to design. Green flowers (not green leaves and fillers) are often used in arrangements made for Saint Patrick's Day. Additionally, green flowers are also used by your request. For example if you are celebrating a special event and want green flowers to match your venue's theme. Finally green is a suitable color for both males and females.

Blue Flowers

Blue is perceived as the color of depth, trustworthy, dependable, instant love, wisdom, and balance. Blue flower arrangements are typically used for occasions such as Hanukkah, a new born baby boy, a male's Birthday, and Graduation Arrangements specific to school colors. This does not mean however, that blue is a male dominant color. If the recipient's favorite color happens to be blue and she is a female, one can certainly request for a blue floral arrangements. Furthermore, blue floral arrangements and standing sprays are also color appropriate for special corporate meetings and events. Finally blue flowers are often used in arrangements for males and or special holidays.

Purple Flowers

The purple color is associated with royal characteristics, wealth, honor, majestic, noble, dignity, creativity and worthiness. Purple flowers are appropriate for just about any occasion. Be it your Anniversary, a loved one's Birthday, a Get Well Soon flower arrangements, or Mother's Day. Based on our experience purple flowers can further be classified as a (practically) occasion neutral color. Lastly, purple is a color that's appropriate and favored by both females and males.

White Flowers

White is a color that's perceived as the color of purity, innocence, new beginnings, peacefulness, faith, and cleanliness. Arrangements that are white in color tend to symbolize purity and peacefulness. Most often requests for white floral arrangements are intended for Weddings, Anniversary and Funerals. However, white flower arrangements have also been requested for decorating certain rooms and settings. Finally, white is an appropriate color for both men and women.

We at Fillmore Florist in San Francisco hope that the above provided information will help when choosing flowers for delivery in San Francisco. So call us today or place your flower order online and let your trusted San Francisco Florist, carrying fresh flowers San Francisco, hand deliver your order.