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| Red Roses Photo by Sidney Pearce on Unsplash |
Mary Catesby Halsey is an accomplished florist and gardener in Manhattan. She founded her own business, MCH Floral Studio, in September of 2018. Previously, Mary Catesby Halsey served as manager of Spruce Flowers, overseeing a move and relaunch by the Chelsea floral shop after the loss of its previous location.
One of the busiest holidays for florists is Valentine’s Day, traditionally a day of exchanging gifts with lovers or partners. Many types of flowers are exchanged, but these are three of the most popular Valentine’s Day flowers:
1. Roses are still one of the most popular types of flowers exchanged on Valentine’s Day. Red roses are said to represent passion and love, and many other colors contain different meanings. Red roses are also the favorite flower of Venus, goddess of love and beauty, making them a popular choice for Valentine’s Day.
2. Carnations are also a popular choice. The flowers are very affordable and have a feminine appearance with their ruffled look. Carnations come in many different colors, and are quite long-lasting as a cut flower, making them a great gift.
3. Alstroemeria, or the Peruvian lily, is also a popular Valentine’s Day flower. Alstroemeria are said to symbolize devotion, and, like carnations, they are long-lasting as a cut flower. They are popular as an additional filler in large bouquets, though they are equally beautiful on their own.
