Not just roses: Alternative flowers to express your love

When thinking of expressing your love to your dearest one, what flower will you pick to gift? We’ve surveyed the figures of our flower delivery Klang Valley and found that everyone’s go to choice for Valentines Day flowers and anniversary flowers is still the traditional red roses.

While roses are certainly the most popular flower that symbolises love, there are also many beautiful alternative blooms that do the job. Let Flower Nation, your trusted Kuala Lumpur florist, walk you through some loving and lovely flower choices that you can use to show your love.

Irises

Looking for Valentine’s Day flowers from a florist near me? Does your significant other’s birthday happen to fall in February? Double up your celebration of love, with a beautiful hand bouquet that’s got their birth month flower.

Iris is the gorgeous birth flower for the month of February, and they make for really lovely floral decorations. It’s an added bonus that the irises represent true love and devotion. Perfect for the occasion, no? 

Tulips

Do you go together like two peas in a pod? Are they the yin to your yang (or vice versa)? Do your friends always comment that you two are inseparable? Then no doubt tulips make a good representation of your relationship.

The flower buds of tulips are known for being almost perfectly symmetrical – just like the perfect match you two lovebirds are together. Tulips are among the top three most popular flowers in the world and they come in a variety of colours, each carrying different meanings. A great choice to convey your romantic interest is the red tulip, which signifies undying love and devotion. 

Forget-Me-Nots

No other flower says “I think about you all the time” quite as literal as the one that’s actually named “The Forget-Me-Not”. Forget-Me-Nots represent true love, fidelity and is a celebration of long-lasting connections. 

Giving the one you love a bouquet consisting of Forget-Me-Nots means you truly care for and respect them. It is a testament to your relationship, and is a promise that they will always remain in your mind and thoughts.

Orchids

If you’re looking for floral decorations or arrangements that your special one can enjoy for a long time, then orchids are definitely the way to go. While most orchids come around yearly, a well-maintained arrangement of orchids can stay in bloom for a good 6 to 10 weeks.

Orchids not only stay in bloom for a longer period than most other flowers, they are arguably one of the most elegant stems you will find. If your special someone enjoys house plants, an orchid will likely make a great gift. Orchid means “delicate beauty” and they are typically attractive to imaginative, quirky, funny and trendsetting personalities.

Carnations

The carnation’s formal name – dianthus – is derived from the Greek word for “heavenly flower”, which is an accurate description of the flower’s intricate folds. Pretty pink carnations are reminiscent of a mother’s eternal love, while dark red ones vividly convey feelings of deep love and affection.

Lilies

Make it white lilies. Adored by both men and women, a hand bouquet with white lilies makes an excellent rose alternative. Mixing white lilies up with other floral varieties to create a colourful and romantic arrangement is a great idea, and they look aesthetically great as well. Typically symbolising a rejuvenation of the soul, white lilies also represent purity and commitment, and can be flexibly used to express your innate love and affection.

Sunflowers

Ah… The bright and glorious sunflower that is loved by all. Large yellow sunflowers always bring much cheer to whoever receives them, and depending on your relationship with the recipient, can represent anything from adoration to rich passion, through to unwavering faith and unconditional love. Sunflowers naturally carry with it a warm and homey feeling, plus they last for a pretty long time, making them perfect as floral gifts to express your love and desires.

Pick your love and have it delivered with Flower Nation

Looking for a florist near me for a bespoke hand bouquet to gift to your significant other to express your love? Shop conveniently online at Flower Nation!

We are a Kuala Lumpur florist, carrying a wide variety of flower types and hand bouquets, where you can also choose to customise your floral decorations and arrangements. Pick your blooms and have them sent with the best flower delivery Klang Valley. Flower Nation is proud to offer express same-day service available around selected regions. 

Shop for your Valentines Day flowers, anniversary flowers, or any other floral gifts at Flower Nation, your preferred online florist in Malaysia.