Many flowers carry with them a specific meaning that can help convey emotions not easily said. Deciding which kind to send in order to covey a message can be difficult, but with a little research and a good florist, any message can be spelled out using fresh flowers instead of words.

An Amaryllis is a timeless flower filled with color and beauty. The bulb of an Amaryllis is an excellent choice for the garden lover because it will produce flowers for up to 75 years. It is meant to represent radiant beauty, so this is appropriate for someone who shines both inside and out.

Freesia brings with it the heavenly scent of fresh flowers and the representation of innocence and friendship. It's an appropriate gift for a close friend or the parents of a newborn baby, full of innocence and wonder. Its fragrant scent and lovely yellow color bring to mind sunshine and purity, always appropriate messages for supportive friends or new loving parents.

Lilies carry with them a variety of meanings, depending on the color. The White Lily symbolizes purity and chasteness, an appropriate message to send to a young girl or a bride. The Pink Stargazer Lilies, however, represent wealth and prosperity, appropriate for a new business owner or someone who has received a promotion. Yet another type of Lily, the Lily of the Valley, represents humility and devotion and is most often given from one lover to another on anniversaries or special occasions.

If a person is in love but unable to express their desires, the Peony is a suitable choice. The light pink color and rounded bloom symbolize romance and love. It is a traditional choice in China and India and can be given to lovers, newly weds, or people having a wedding anniversary to show love, good fortune, and a happy marriage.

Who can resist a smile when looking at a sunflower? Sunflower bouquets are appropriate for almost anyone because they convey warmth and happiness on various levels. Sunflowers are appropriate for someone in the hospital, children, friends, or colleagues since they are not romantic in any way and merely represent pure thoughts and sunshine.

Whether needing to send a message for a true love or a platonic relationship, there are appropriate choices available in a variety of fresh flowers. A florist is sure to know an appropriate flower to match any emotion, regardless of how strong. Flowers can speak volumes about the sender's feelings, whether the receiver understands the message or not.