Flowers of admiration
Which flower to give to show admiration: respect, pride and recognition of a talent.
Saying your admiration is rarer than saying thank you, and often more striking. A flower gives it a noble form, without emphasis.
The flowers that admire
The sunflower, upright and luminous, evokes radiance and pride. The red rose can say deep admiration as well as love: the message and context make the meaning clear. The pink rose, more nuanced, expresses a gentle admiration.
For whom
A parent, a mentor, an artist, a colleague who inspired you, a friend who got through an ordeal. Admiration is said to someone close as well as to someone further away.
Naming what you admire
Say precisely what inspires you: a courage, a talent, a way of being. A detailed admiration is a compliment that stays for a long time. Written or spoken, it rings true.