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Flowers are the most popular gift for lovers on Valentine’s Day. In fact, giving flowers on this special holiday is a tradition from the 1700´s, when the Swede Charles II introduced the flower language to the Persians. But there are so many flowers to choose from… what kind of colorful bouquet should you get your sweetheart this year? Below is a list of the top five flowers that lovers send on Valentine’s Day:

Roses. Easily the most popular flower for Valentine’s Day is the rose – and it’s no wonder! The tradition of giving roses to the one you love is so deeply rooted in Western culture that hardly any woman can smell an aromatic bouquet of roses without smiling and sighing with pleasure. They might seem cliche, but you don’t have to stick to the common red-rose routine: there are over 150 kinds of rose to choose from!

Carnations. These darling flowers have a ruffled look, almost like Valentine lace, making them seem feminine and romantic – a perfect gift for any woman. Carnations are also popular because they’re sold at discount prices (they’re cheaper than roses). Much like the rose, carnations come in a wide variety of colors, allowing for some creativity in your traditional gift.

Lilies. These romantic flowers are elegant and classy, making your gift chic and luxuriant. Because they’re not as common as the rose, but still just as romantic, this is a popular way to make your Valentine’s gift unique and precious. Lilies come in a variety of colors, such as pink, white, orange, and red.

Alstoemeria. Your darling might not be able to say the name three times fast, but she can definitely appreciate the beauty of these delicate flowers. Alstroemeria is similar to the lily and is often called the “Peruvian Lily.” Unlike the lily, however, the alstromeria is often spotted or variegated, guaranteeing that you gift will pack an extra punch of originality

Tulips. Simple, elegant, romantic… what woman doesn’t love tulips? There are more varieties of tulip than just about any other flower. You can give a bouquet of red, pink, and white flowers – a popular choice this time of year – or you can spice things up by mixing and matching any color you can imagine. With the tulip, you’ll never be hard-pressed for ideas.