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By *an4fun OP Man
over a year ago
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What's the dealio with these. How did it come to represent love/romance. There are so many more beautiful flowers out there.
Are roses the ultimate flower gift to represents your partner's affection for you? Or would you settle for some daffs? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"OK, we've got the origins. Would you rather a bunch of roses or another flower(s) on, say, valentines day?"
Not then.
Any other day of the year, as long as its heartfelt.
Anyone who knew me well enough, would know what to send. It wouldnt be roses! |
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By *an4fun OP Man
over a year ago
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"I'd prefer a house or garden plant, but love all flowers.
I think roses tend to represent 'expense' so the kinda "oh he got me roses, he must think I'm so worth it" mentality goes with them. "
I agree. On the occasions I have bought sent flowers, I've gone for colour or shape or how alien it looks. Never roses though - tight wad |
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"What's the dealio with these. How did it come to represent love/romance. There are so many more beautiful flowers out there.
Are roses the ultimate flower gift to represents your partner's affection for you? Or would you settle for some daffs?"
Much prefer daffodils |
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By *an4fun OP Man
over a year ago
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"What's the dealio with these. How did it come to represent love/romance. There are so many more beautiful flowers out there.
Are roses the ultimate flower gift to represents your partner's affection for you? Or would you settle for some daffs?
Much prefer daffodils"
I like the pale yellow outer petals with the orange center variety |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Its a safe option but not very imaginative. A bunch of roses can be a bit stiff and stuffy in terms of garage bought bunches. Id rather a rose plant, a climber,and scented, and then you just have roses all the time to remind you of who bought it. Im quite partial to a bunch of sweet peas though. |
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Nope, hate picked flowers, die in days & i'd rather they were left for the bees please.
If your gonna get flowers get potted ones, they last longer & may even bloom year on year with a little care.
Roses come potted too 
Personally dont do valentines, dont need a set day to show i care.
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By *an4fun OP Man
over a year ago
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"Nope, hate picked flowers, die in days & i'd rather they were left for the bees please.
If your gonna get flowers get potted ones, they last longer & may even bloom year on year with a little care.
Roses come potted too
Personally dont do valentines, dont need a set day to show i care.
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I get it. I should have made it more clear. The thread is about the flower/plant, wether cut and bunched or potted.
I agree with valentines |
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By *an4fun OP Man
over a year ago
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"I love daffs espcially what i call stick daffs £1 a bunch get a couple of bunches of those and they turn into beutifil trumpets"
Delicate trumpets.
Bought a bunch of Alstroemeria today. I've only discovered them recently so beautiful and delicate too |
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"Nope, hate picked flowers, die in days & i'd rather they were left for the bees please.
If your gonna get flowers get potted ones, they last longer & may even bloom year on year with a little care.
Roses come potted too
Personally dont do valentines, dont need a set day to show i care.
I get it. I should have made it more clear. The thread is about the flower/plant, wether cut and bunched or potted.
I agree with valentines"
Ahh but I'm an earth symbol I'm supposed to deter unnecessary sacrifices lol
potted always, last longer and of you want the kudo factor every thing they are looked they are reminded of you, throughout the year or however long they last, cared for can be years.
sweet peas are pretty, lavender is a lush smell.
btw just for ref some colours are not true colors they have been injected with a dye....found that out with my blue orchids I got for mothers day, son paid a fortune for them compared to a white one too. |
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By *an4fun OP Man
over a year ago
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"Nope, hate picked flowers, die in days & i'd rather they were left for the bees please.
If your gonna get flowers get potted ones, they last longer & may even bloom year on year with a little care.
Roses come potted too
Personally dont do valentines, dont need a set day to show i care.
I get it. I should have made it more clear. The thread is about the flower/plant, wether cut and bunched or potted.
I agree with valentines
Ahh but I'm an earth symbol I'm supposed to deter unnecessary sacrifices lol
potted always, last longer and of you want the kudo factor every thing they are looked they are reminded of you, throughout the year or however long they last, cared for can be years.
sweet peas are pretty, lavender is a lush smell.
btw just for ref some colours are not true colors they have been injected with a dye....found that out with my blue orchids I got for mothers day, son paid a fortune for them compared to a white one too. "
I saw a bunch of blue lilies recently. I did wonder how... |
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There's a whole language attributed to types and colours of cut flowers. Think it's another one of those Victorian practices. It's fallen out of Vogue now, though we still associate red rose with love & lilies with mourning.
My faves are orange roses, peonies, daffodils and tiger lilies. You know, if anyone is buying.... |
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The only thing I am superstitious about is lilies because they are mourning flowers and I will not have them in the house.
My partner often gives me yellow tulips to say he loves me |
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