Floriography 101: 8 Flowers You Should Never Send to Your Significant Other

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When it comes to gifting flowers to your significant other, always be mindful of what blooms to send or add to your bouquet. As most florists in Singapore would say, “flowers have meanings.” Just because they are beautiful, rare, or vibrant, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they represent something positive or endearing. So, choose your flowers wisely. Here are some of the common that you should never gift to your special someone. Yellow/Purple/Striped Carnations You can send carnations to your special someone, provided that they are not yellow, purple, or striped. Here’s why. Sending yellow carnations to a loved one is one of the biggest mistakes you can make as these blooms convey “disdain” and “rejection.” It’s why most seldom have these flowers in stock. Meanwhile, violet carnations signify uncertainty, capriciousness, and insecurity. Striped carnations, despite their uniqueness, are also a no-no since they represent refusal. Yellow Hyacinths If you want to send something to y