| Many women have hesitated to send their special | | | | something and if your guy is up on such things (or |
| guy flowers on special occasions.. According to many | | | | has a female friend that is) you may create a |
| behavioral studies, not only do men enjoy receiving | | | | disaster by sending the wrong color/message. |
| flowers as a gift, but they also show an increase in | | | | When it comes to the color of roses, they usually |
| social interaction and appear to be generally happier. | | | | mean the following: |
| This also had been proven in studies done years | | | | - Red stands for romance |
| before on women who received flowers. In fact, it is | | | | - Yellow symbolize friendship |
| said that over 60% of men surveyed by the Society | | | | - Peach are to convey sincerity or gratitude |
| of American Florists said that they would very much | | | | - Orange means desire |
| like to receive flowers for Valentine's Day. So with | | | | - Pink is to symbolize happiness or a secret love |
| this part of the mystery solved, how do we know | | | | crush |
| what the best flowers are to send to a man? | | | | - White stands for purity |
| Because it is not yet a common practice to send | | | | - Blue means unattainable or impossible |
| flowers to men, there are no steadfast rules. | | | | Other than roses, there are still a host of wonderful |
| However, there are a few proven preferences. For | | | | flowers out there that can do the job. |
| example, men seem to prefer more vibrant colored | | | | Chrysanthemums, carnations, irises, lilies are all popular |
| flowers as opposed to the softer shades of pink or | | | | with the guys and come in a host of bright colors. |
| yellow. They like reds, blues, purples and oranges. | | | | With all of this being said, if you are still nervous |
| Stick to vibrant colors and steer away from pastels, | | | | about how your guy will react to getting flowers it |
| unless you know them to be a favorite. | | | | can be toned down by adding something to the mix |
| Tropical flowers are also popular with the gents. | | | | such as incorporating one of his hobbies into the |
| They seem to find the angular lines of exotic and | | | | bouquet. For example, if your guy likes fish, arrange a |
| tropical flowers appealing. Adding a bit of greenery | | | | single flower or small bunch of flowers fastened to a |
| may make the arrangement of flowers appear to be | | | | new fishing rod with a bow. Try to be creative |
| more masculine. If the guy receiving the gift is good | | | | because after all, there are no rules here other than |
| with plants in general, consideration may want to be | | | | he has to be pleased with his gift. |
| given to something that is potted as opposed to cut | | | | It is also suggested that if you are unsure of what |
| flowers. | | | | to send, you can contact a reputable florist who will |
| You will want to consider the role this man plays in | | | | have a good grasp on not only what flowers to use |
| your life as well as the occasion for which you are | | | | in the bouquet, but also how to dress them up. They |
| sending the flowers. If you want to be romantic or | | | | will know how to help you send the perfect bouquet |
| convey that message, roses are popular. To make it | | | | to the man in your life. Be brave because after all, |
| more masculine, trying an unusual color may help. An | | | | men love to receive gift just like the girls do and for |
| example would be blue roses. Be careful when | | | | the same reasons. Most importantly, sending flowers |
| sending roses because the color does mean | | | | shows that you are thinking about them! |