Roses....what do they mean?

Valentine's Day may be a SHAM HOLIDAY, but who doesn't like to get flowers!

--With that in mind, here's a basic guide to flowers and the meaning of each color:

--RED flowers symbolize romantic love, passion, desire, and eroticism. And the darker the red, the deeper the love it symbolizes.

--BLACK flowers symbolize a loss, but they can also mean elegance, power and mystery. Plus, sending black flowers is a great way to freak someone out . . . you know, if you're kind of a psycho.

--WHITE flowers symbolize purity and family. They're ideal to send to a family member or close friend.

--YELLOW flowers symbolize friendship and happiness, and can be used to express congratulations as well.

--GREEN flowers symbolize fertility.

--PINK flowers signify femininity, sweetness, and charm.

--PEACH flowers signify appreciation, and sometimes gratitude.

--ORANGE flowers symbolize fascination and maybe a hint of mischief. If you're into someone but you haven't told them yet, send orange flowers.

--LAVENDER flowers symbolize trust and nobility.

--And BLUE flowers typically symbolize peace and tranquility. But they can also be used to express trust and contentment.

And now you know!