While it's certainly true that all flowers can express a multitude of sentiments, it is important to realize that different blooms represent varying meanings and emotions – be it sympathy, respect, love, innocence or passion.

Not sure which flowers say it best? Use this as a guide:

Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (the best flowers to apologise):

Geraniums – stupidity, folly

Yellow Gerberas – I'll try harder to win your love

Orange Gerberas – You are the sunshine of my life

Don't Worry, Be Happy (the best flowers to brighten someone's day):

Freesias - thoughtfulness

Orange Roses – feelings of enthusiasm, fascination

Sunflowers – adoration, following the sun

Yellow Tulips – there's sunshine in your smile

Thank You For Being a Friend (the best flowers to say thank you):

Pink Roses – gratitude, admiration, appreciation, friendship, thankfulness

Peach Roses – gratitude, appreciation, admiration

Yellow Roses – joy, friendship

Be My Baby (the best flowers to express new love):

Red Tulips – declaration of love, believe me.

White Roses – spiritual love, happy love

Lavender Roses – love at first sight, enchantment

I Will Remember You (the best flowers to express sympathy/condolences):

Forget-Me-Nots – memories, remembrance

Crimson Roses – mourning

Pink Roses – sympathy

White Roses – reverence

Lily of the Valley – humility, new life

Chrysanthemums – passing of a life

An Apple A Day (the best flowers to express Get Well wishes):

Sunflowers – sunshine, following the sun

Orange Gerberas – you are the sunshine of my life

Freesias – thoughtfulness

Celebrate Good Times (the best flowers to say Congratulations):

Birds Of Paradise – magnificence

Lilies – magnificent beauty, wealth, pride, majestic

Sunflowers – adoration

Yellow & Red Roses - congratulations

I Will Always Love You (the best flowers to express true love):

Yellow & Orange Roses – passionate thoughts

Thornless Roses – love at first sight

Red Roses – love, passion, respect, courage, I love you

Orange Lilies – flame, I burn for you