Valentine’s Day is known for gifts of candy, cards, and flowers. While a bouquet of cut flowers is a wonderful expression of love and appreciation, I suggest giving a lasting gift of a flowering plant.
It occurred to me that a Valentine garden might be an interesting take on a theme garden. Below is a list of what I think of when it comes to flowers of the heart.
So, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways…with these flowering plants that can grow a garden of perennial love.
1 – Bleeding Heart: Compassion, Eternal Love
2 – Calla Lily: Faith, Beauty, Innocence
3 – Forget-Me-Nots: True Love, Remembrance
4 – Hydrangea: Heartfelt, Honest, Thankful
5 – Iris: Hope, Faith, Passion
6 – Holly: Domestic Happiness
7 – Lavender: Purity, Devotion, Calm
8 – Lilac: First Love, Innocence
9 – Lily: Passion, Fertility
10 – Lily of the Valley: Sweetness, Purity, Chastity
11 – Peony: Romantic Love, Beauty
12 – Roses: Love, Passion, Devotion
13 – Tulips: Perfect Love, Passion
14 – Violets: Loving Thoughts, Remembrance
Visit Be Mine – Romantic Flowers to Have and to Hold to see photos of each plant.
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