Meanings
The meaning of peonies (and why they are so hard to find)
Romance, prosperity and an availability window of just a few weeks a year in Argentina.
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The meaning of flowers, flower by flower
What each flower says depending on its color, how many you give and its history. Roses, gerberas, carnations, lilies, tulips and twenty more species, explained so you know exactly what you are saying.
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Meanings
The meaning of chrysanthemums
Longevity and affection, but with a cultural weight worth knowing before you give them.
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The language of flowers: what each color says
A quick guide by color, where the tradition came from, and how to use it without putting your foot in it.
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Flowers that mean eternal love
Which ones symbolize a love that never ends, and why the combination matters more than the species.
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Blue, Black and Rainbow Roses: What They Really Are
Which ones exist, which ones are dyed, and the only one that is genetically modified. No marketing.
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Anthurium Meaning
Hospitality, abundance, and the indoor plant that blooms all year with almost no effort.
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Dahlia Meaning
Dignity, commitment and a flower with thousands of varieties. The star of the Argentine summer.
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Cherry Blossom (Sakura) Meaning
The beauty of what does not last. What sakura represents and where to see it bloom in Buenos Aires.
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Violet Meaning
Modesty, faithful love and remembrance. The tiny flower with the densest symbolism.
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Daffodil (Narcissus) Meaning
Rebirth and new beginnings. Also the Greek myth, and why you should not put them in with other flowers.
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Lavender Meaning
Calm, devotion and purity. The one flower you give as much for what it means as for what it does.
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Camellia Meaning
Perfect admiration and unspoken love. The flower that blooms in the dead of winter and that Chanel made its emblem.
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Gladiolus Meaning
Strength of character, honor, and the flower of tall spikes. When it works and when it feels out of place.
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Freesia Meaning
Trust, friendship and innocence. The spring flower with the best balance of price, fragrance and elegance.
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Tuberose Meaning
The most intense fragrance you can bring into a home. Sensuality, remembrance, and a practical warning.
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Lotus Flower Meaning
It grows from the mud and comes out clean. The most symbol-laden flower in the world, and what it really is in Argentina.
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Calla Lily Meaning
Geometric elegance, rebirth, and why it shows up at weddings as often as at funerals.
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Alstroemeria Meaning
The friendship flower, and the longest-lasting one in the vase. Why it is in almost every bouquet without anyone naming it.
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Jasmine Meaning
The flower that scents the night: sensuality, purity, and a huge presence in Argentine patios.
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Orchid Meaning
Refinement, strength, and why for centuries it was the most expensive flower in the world.
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Hydrangea Meaning
Gratitude, abundance, and a flower whose color literally depends on the pH of the soil.
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What Daisies Mean
Innocence, loyalty and the "he loves me, he loves me not" game. The simplest flower, and one of the hardest to get wrong.
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Carnation Meaning by Color
The most underrated flower in the trade: what each color says, why it lasts so long, and when it is the right pick.
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What tulips mean
Perfect love, understated elegance and a flower that keeps growing after it is cut.
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Lilies: meaning and care
Elegance, renewal and an important warning if you have cats at home.
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What sunflowers mean (and how much they cost)
Loyalty, admiration and sunshine. What sunflowers symbolize, when they are in season and what determines their price.
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What gerbera daisies mean
The flower of joy: its origin, its colors and why it is the best choice for lifting someone’s spirits.
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What rose colors mean
Red, white, yellow, pink or orange: what each color says and which one fits each occasion.
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