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Flowers for any occasion.
Looking for the perfect flower for any occasion? Pixabay.com

For thousands of years, flowers have been used to express different emotions as well as commemorate various occasions. Depending on the flower, it can symbolize love, loyalty, sympathy and appreciation.

If you have something to express that goes beyond words, say it with flowers. Here's a flower shopping guide to help you with every occasion.

Anniversary

1. Lavender Flowers

Lovely Lavender Medley
Express the lovely memories you made with your loved one with these Lavender Medley. 1800Flowers.ca

Known to represent devotion, lavender flowers are valued for their beauty and various purposes. Its color -- associated with grace -- exudes refinement.

Gift your special someone with the Lovely Lavender Medley, which comes in charming arrangements perfect for celebrating love.

2. White Carnations

White Carnations
Give them a case of puppy love with our very own Love Pup. 1800flowers.ca

Purity and good luck -- that's what white carnations symbolize. Carnations have become a growing favorite for gifts and decorations as it's one of the more long-lasting flowers.

The Love Pup is crafted from white carnations, super cute and adorably expresses how strong your love is.

Birthday

3. Yellow Roses

Happy Birthday Bundle
Brighten up someones day with the fun and festive Happy Birthday Bundle. 1800flowers.com

Native to Asia, yellow roses symbolize warmth, joy and wisdom. It is a perfect way to show love on someone’s birthday as it reflects gratitude and grace. Its vibrant hue will bring out a smile on every birthday celebrant's face.

Check out the Happy Birthday Bundle which also comes with a cute plush bear for a truly sweet gift.

4. Daisies

Happy Daisy
The Happy Daisy is perfect gift to cheer someone up. 1800flowers.ca

Daisies are widely known to symbolize purity and innocence and adds a cheery vibe to any room. These make for a sweet gift especially for those born in April as it is their birth month flower.

Get this Happy Daisy arrangement for a wonderful birthday gift for your loved one.

Funeral

5. White Lillies

Classic All White Arrangement
The timeless and elegant white flowers are perfect for expressing your condolences. 1800flowers.com

Ironically a favorite for both weddings and funerals, white lilies represent commitment as well as rebirth.

Its delicate white blossoms are a popular choice for sympathy flowers as its fragrance evokes a feeling of peace and tranquility.

6. Healing Tears Blue and White

Healing Tears Blue and White
The soothing and comforting flowers is a great choice for showing sympathy. 1800flowers.com

Healing Tears make for good sympathy flowers as these symbolize love and loyalty. Fragrant and long-lasting, these aim to provide comfort and represent healing to the recipient.

Express your heartfelt sympathies with a bouquet of these beautiful flowers.

Valentines

7. Red Roses

Red Roses
The radiant and timeless romantic red roses. 1800flowers.com

One can never go wrong with red roses. Symbolizing passion, true love and romance, it is the perfect way to express love.

A bouquet of roses is always a classic choice. For a modern twist, boxed roses are another gift idea you'd want to explore.

8. Pink and White Blooms

Cherished Blooms Bonquet
Express how you cherish your loved one with the pink and white blooms. 1800flowers.com

An alternative to red roses for Valentine’s Day are pink and white blooms, which are just as romantic.

Symbolizing admiration and loyalty, a bouquet of blooms in these pretty hues is a thoughtful gift that will bring joy to your significant other.