What the Color of Your Flowers Says About You

What is the first thing you notice about a flower?  For most people, it is the color.  Many people are unaware of the impact colors have on our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in everyday life. When planting a garden, many people choose flowers instinctively, drawn to shades that subconsciously may be revealing their true personalities. Here is what the color of flowers you choose says about you!

Red.  Red geraniums, dahlias, roses, tulips and more are some plants red loving gardeners may choose.  Chances are, if you love the color red, you are an extrovert.  Other traits you may possess include enthusiasm, passion, and  adventure seeking.  Red lovers may also be bold, impulsive, and sometimes intimidating! 

Blue.  Delphiniums, irises, forget-me-nots, agapanthus, and phlox are flowers blue loving gardeners may select.  Blue lovers are generally strong, conservative, peaceful, and trustworthy.  People may look up to you due to your sensitivity, gentleness, stability, compassion. and loyalty.

Green.  Green flowers include: bells of ireland, zinnias, chrysanthemums, hellebores and hydrangeas. Those who prefer the color green in their gardens are likely practical and down-to-earth.  They are often sought out for their advice.  They enjoy nature and find balance in life important.  Green lovers are also problem solvers and often think outside the box.

Orange.  Orange lovers may like poppies, marigolds, bird of paradise, tiger lilies and dahlias.  Gardeners who love orange tend to be fun and playful, nurturing, social butterflies, cheerful, and love to get things done in a timely fashion. 

Purple.  Verbena, lavender, clematis, bellflower, and iris are flowers purple lovers may choose. Purple loving gardeners are highly individualistic and quick-witted.  They thrive on creativity, uniqueness, and random inspiration.  They are not afraid to dance to the beat of their own drum.

Yellow.  Sunflowers, marigolds, yarrow, calendula and day lilies are favorites of yellow loving gardeners.  Yellow is a color associated with optimism, cheerfulness, and imagination.  You may tend to exert a calming influence on others.  Those who love this color often have a positive spirit and are faithful friends.

Pink.  Pink roses, peonies, sweet peas, zinnias, stocks, and clematis are admired by pink loving gardeners. If you are drawn to pink, you tend to be warm, charming and embrace romance.  Having fun and being playful are also qualities associated with pink lovers.  Pink lovers are also tend be family oriented and feel comfortable showing their emotions.  The expression “wearing your heart on your sleeve” may apply to you if you love pink. 

White.  Baby’s breath, cleome, cosmos, jasmine, daisies and calla lilies are flowers white loving gardeners may be drawn to.  If you love white flowers, you tend to be a calm and peaceful person, searching for the perfect zen in your garden.  You like things clean, simple, and orderly.  White is also associated with innocence and naivety. 

What color flowers do you like?  It is interesting to learn about how color and personality are linked!   You may want to explore this topic further by reading Garden Flower Folklore, by Laura C. Martin.  You may also enjoy  Prettiest Wildflowers in Monterey County, From A-Z and The Secret Gardens of Historic Monterey.  Thank you for visiting my blog!  Wishing you peace, joy, happiness, and beautiful vistas!