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Expressing your love for someone can be hard to do, especially if you find the right words hard to come by when you want to tell them. Some flowers from Interflora may do the trick, as they tend to express feelings better than any speech, greeting card or poem, but which flower is the best for that purpose. In the majority of cases, it’s a rose, but what makes them so special, and do they have a special meaning that makes them such a great gift?

Roses are seen as perhaps the most romantic flower of all. Its large flower, defined petals and vivid colour (especially in red, white or pink), not to mention its sweet, unmistakable fragrance make them perfect as romantic gifts. However, there’s more to it than that, as the history of this plant spans several centuries, which helps to explain why they’re so popular.
Back in the 15th century, roses were used in Persia to help communicate messages, and as their properties became well-known, by the 19th century, they became considerably more popular throughout the world. In the Victorian era, bouquets of roses were used convey a variety of messages, some of them love, while the red rose is used by many left-wing political parties as a symbol of socialism.

Today, roses are seen as the flower of love, hence why Valentine's roses at Interflora are seen as great gifts for occasions such as Valentine’s Day as well as birthdays, weddings and anniversaries. Whether it’s red roses to signify passion, lavender-coloured ones to show grace and gentleness or even pink roses which signify friendship, they can have all manner of meanings. This property alone is why they make such great gifts for anyone be they a friend, lover or relative who’s feeling down in the dumps.