The word pink, being so short, hardly seems to do the variety and complexity of the colour justice. Another shade that, like yellow, is found widely in the world of flora, one or many pink varieties can be found for almost every flower popular in cut arrangements. Along with a wide variety of flowers, pink can also be found in a dizzying array of shades, from the palest pinks, to baby pinks, to hot fuchsias, to deep beautiful rose hues. This colour is associated with newborn girls, young ladies, blushing brides, and mothers alike, making flowers in these shades appropriate and popular for many occasions and sentiments.
Roses, gerberas, lilies, calla lilies, orchids, chrysanthemums, freesia, tulips, and carnations all come in multiple shades of pink, all with various meanings. Pink roses can mean grace and happiness, while pale pink roses stand for joy, and dark pink roses symbolize gratitude. Carnations, coming in either pure pink or white and pink striped or edged, can stand for remembrance or the love of a woman, while hyacinths in pink stand for playfulness. These various meanings can make pink flowers almost as popular as red varieties for romantic occasions such as engagements, weddings, and anniversaries.
The calla lily, standing for beauty, would be a very flattering sentiment if given in a bouquet of the pink variety to a loved one. Pink lilies such as the stargazer are often popular gifts for mothers on birthdays and at Mother’s Day, while pink roses and carnations are a staple for Valentine’s Day. Pink flowers often find themselves at the bedside of newborn girls and new mothers, most commonly carnations and lilies.
Pink also combines well with other colours, such as a mix of pink, yellow, and orange tulips for a birthday, or pink and white roses for an anniversary. A bouquet of pink, yellow, and white freesia would make a wonderful ‘Just Because’ gift, while the delicate shades of pink gerberas would look calm and elegant with white chrysanthemums and purple roses and tulips, for a pastel treat. Pink and white tulips would also make a beautifully simple arrangement, but if you want to make a modern twist, combine fuchsia gerberas with lime chrysanthemums and blue delphiniums for an eye-popping arrangement for any occasion. Pink roses, tulips, and gerberas often can be found in bridal bouquets, either mixed with other colours or as a stand-alone homage to this delightful hue. If you are looking for a gift with a little more longevity, the orchid comes in a variety of pink shades, and as the most popular houseplant in the UK, can last several weeks with proper care. The beauty and delicacy of the pink flowers make this shade a popular inclusion in many arrangements.
© Flowers Online.org.uk 2007.
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