As Valentine’s Day draws near, romantics throughout the Philippines will be looking for heartfelt gifts to present to their loved ones. Imported blooms are a fabulous and highly popular choice. However, you can also find gorgeous Philippine flowers that’ll look absolutely wonderful in a bouquet! Try giving these 7 local blooms to the love of your life for a unique twist to your Valentine’s Day.

7 Philippine Flowers Perfect for Valentine’s Day

1. Hibiscus/Gumamela

This flower is often associated with summer scenes and tropical getaways. Aside from tucking a single gumamela behind the ear of your beloved, however, you can present a laid-back arrangement featuring these blooms for Valentine’s Day.

• • Symbolizes admiration for delicate beauty in Victorian flower language
  • Available in several colors, from pure white to deep pink to fiery reds and oranges. Some flowers have two-tone petals or dark pink centers.
  • Try giving gumamela flowers to a girl who loves the beach!

2. Jasmine/Sampaguita

The Philippines’ national flower has a romantic aspect, too! Look for a bouquet that includes the fragrant sampaguita, or use these dainty white flowers to adorn Valentine’s Day gifts.

• • Associated with love in many Southeast Asian countries
  • Symbolizes fidelity and devotion

3. Orchid

From the queenly waling-waling to the fragrant sanggumay, countless species of orchids call the Philippines their home. Have them arranged into a bouquet, or buy a potted orchid for a plant enthusiast.

• • Generally stands for love and beauty
  • Highly prized in the Victorian era, when exotic flowers translated to passionate love
  • Customize your Valentine’s Day message with orchids in different colors.
    • Purple: Royalty
    • Red: Passion
    • Orange: Enthusiasm
    • Pink: Femininity, Grace, and Happiness

4. Anthurium

With a giant bract shaped like a heart, the anthurium is right at home among other Valentine’s Day flowers in the Philippines. Get these flowers as part of an arrangement, or present an anthurium plant to a lover with a green thumb.

• • Generally symbolizes a deep romantic attraction
  • Anthuriums can carry different meanings based on their color, too.
    • Red: Passion and love
    • Pink: Motherly love – Great for friends and relatives!
    • Green: Freshness

5. Hydrangea/Milflores

Milflores, the local term for hydrangeas, literally means “thousand flowers.” Living up to such a poetic name, these flowers grow in shapely bunches that’ll surely wow your loved one.

• • Generally symbolizes grace and beauty
  • Each of the hydrangea’s different colors carries a separate meaning.
    • Purple: Deeper desire to know someone better
    • Pink: Heartfelt emotion
    • Blue: Forgiveness

6. Rose

How lovely it is to count this Valentine’s Day superstar among our local flowers! The pitimini rose in particular is a surprisingly common sight in the Philippines.

• • A classic symbol of love and romance
  • Send a personalized message through the rose’s different colors.
    • Red: Love, perfection
    • Pink: Grace, elegance
    • Orange: Fascination
    • Salmon: Desire, excitement
    • Purple: Enchantment
  • The number of roses is a message of its own!
    • 1: Love at first sight
    • 3: I love you
    • 9: Eternal love
    • 10: You’re perfect

7. Lily

Whether from Laguna or Davao, the lilies of the Philippines are all surefire head-turners. Many varieties will surround your loved one with a fragrance ranging from subtle to powerful.

• • Generally symbolizes purity, honesty, and devotion
  • Different lily colors carry specific meanings.
    • Yellow (ex. Yelloween): Happiness
    • Pink (ex. Stargazer): Prosperity
    • Red: Passion

 

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Surprise the love of your life with these 7 Philippine flowers to cap off your Valentine’s Day. Try pairing them with a handmade gift or some luxurious local chocolate for a one-of-a-kind romantic gesture.

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