For example, the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite, as well as her Roman equivalent, Venus, were associated with roses. In medieval art, lilies came to be represent the Virgin Mary, and therefore purity. This "symbolic language of flowers" was used in literature, too, including the works of William Shakespeare. In act IV of Hamlet, poor Ophelia hands out posies including rosemary remembrance , columbine foolishness , and violets faithfulness to communicate feelings and thoughts she could not.
So, the next time your plan your flower garden , or send a beautiful bouquet to a loved one, think about what you're really saying. Are you sending a not-so-hidden message? The Victorians were experts at this, using flowers rather than words to reveal their emotions. Why go through the uncomfortable process of turning down a suitor, after all, when you could just send a yellow carnation to express disdain?
Want to learn more about what those bewitching blooms you just received really mean? Dependable and classic, these white daises grow every spring and and continue to bloom until fall. They represent innocence and hope, making them the perfect option for gifting to someone who may need some support and encouragement.
As the name implies, these small and delicate beauties symbolize true love memories. They're a sweet gesture and reminder of never-ending love. Named for the dragon's mouth shape the flower makes when its sides are gently pressed together, snapdragons are said to symbolize graciousness, as well as deception.
The latter attribute might have something to do with the old wives' tale that concealing a snapdragon somewhere on your body makes you fascinating to others. In Victorian times, bluebells stood for kindness. Now they're known for representing care and warmth, as well as humility.
The quintessential Valentine's classic is the gold standard for a reason: The red rose symbolizes love, making it a truly romantic keepsake.
Named after the Greek world for dolphin, these lovely conical-shaped flowers—which are said to resemble the playful sea mammal—are also known as larkspurs. Perfect for the romantic at heart!
They also signify joy and purity, and are associated with thoughts of beauty. Remembrance, faithfulness, and sincerity all are represented by the gladiolus.
Their tall, strong stems symbolize a strength of character as well. This vibrant, long lasting bloom is available in a large range of hues and is popular in floral arrangements. They are native to tropical climates and are typically hardy outdoor plants. Loosely translated, this means they are a water vessel, in reference to their need for plenty of water to flourish. Often used to express a thank you for understanding and other deeper, heartfelt emotions. All colors of Iris represent eloquence.
Different hues have different specific meanings too. Faith and hope both are expressed with the blue iris. Wisdom and my compliments are associated with the purple iris. Yellow iris can represent passion, while white represents purity.
Purity of the heart and refined beauty. White lilies symbolize innocence and sweetness, while yellow lilies convey gratitude. This breathtaking bloom has two meanings: one as a sign of purity and magnificent beauty, and the other as a symbol of rebirth or resurrection. In ancient Greek mythology, the calla lily represented the goddess Hera. Often used in both weddings and funerals, they are beautiful alone and require few additional flowers or greenery to create stunning bouquets for special events.
Lily of the Valley means the return of happiness, and is considered a sign of purity. Also known as May Bells or May Lilies, sweetly scented and delicate blooms make this flower particularly charming. Remember, look but don't touch! It's lovely blooms, leaves, and the whole plant are highly toxic.
Known as "the herb of the sun", Marigolds symbolize passion and creativity. Two varieties are most commonplace today; the calendula and tagetes. The calendula is anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti-fungal. You can find it used in lotions and ointments it is helpful for eczema, bug bites, and even sunburns.
The tagetes variety is inedible and some are toxic, so before you drop a bloom in your dish, be sure it's a calendula variety! Happy marriage. Lasting beauty and a happy life are both represented by Stock. Bonds of affection and promptness are also associated with these lovely blooms.
The way a sunflower stands with its petals towards the sun should be an indicator of the symbolism of the sunflower.
Spiritual attainment, along with good luck and ambition, can bring warmth to someone moving into a new place, starting a new job, or just because. Do you ever need a reason to send flowers? Sweet Peas signify blissful pleasure, but are also used to say good-bye.
They are a native flower plant of the eastern Mediterranean region from Sicily to Crete. Like the daisy, they are seen in a variety of colors.
Gardeners often enjoy them for their lovely fragrance and large blooming range March to November. Each colour means something a little different and what you choose can depend upon who you're presenting a bouquet of these beautiful flowers to.
A rose has been into space! Perfume makers wanted to see how gravity would affect a rose's scent and discovered that after it had travelled around the globe, it had a completely different smell once it landed back on earth. Upon its return, a fragrance was made that could be described as out of this world. Lilies are considered to be pretty sombre flowers — typically used for funeral arrangements and sympathy bouquets — but we think they're beautiful enough to enjoy whatever the celebration!
Lilies have ties to many locations around the world but the first recorded picture of a lily was found in Crete and dates back to BC! These stunning blooms now grow across North America, Europe and Asia. Overall, lilies are said to represent fertility and rebirth but each colour says something a little different. Lily pollen is poisonous to kitties. This means if you receive some in a bouquet, you should remove the inner stamens to enjoy them in your home and reduce the risk of making your furry friend sick.
There's nothing basic about a chrysanthemum — these stunning blooms are the birth month flower for those born in November so they're pretty important around wintertime and an easy gift to pick up if you forgot to wrap up something! You're likely to see these pom-pom inspired blooms in many a bouquet, to make them bigger and bolder, there are over varieties of this stunning flower to choose from!
It's believed that this flower originally grew in east Asian countries, including China and Japan. Across the world, many cultures relate chrysanthemums to grief or death.
However, many of us simply see them for what they are, bright and beautiful flowers, so we're not afraid to enjoy them in a bouquet or vase in our home. Did you know that flower's roots were used as a cure for headaches — who needs paracetamol?
With a scientific name roughly translating to 'flower of love' it's no wonder carnations are a firm favourite for bouquets. These ruffled flowers were also believed to have been picked to feature in coronation ceremony crowns as their everyday name comes from the Greek word 'corone'. We see what they did there. Carnations have been cultivated now for over 2, years and were enjoyed in ancient Greek and Roman times. You'll find wild carnations blooming now across the Mediterranean, in countries such as Greece, Italy and Spain.
If you're sitting your exams at the prestigious Oxford University, it's tradition to wear a carnation. White carnations are worn for the first test, pink carnations for an intermediate test and a red carnation for a final test. And there's us just turning up to our exams in jeans and a t-shirt! We know spring is finally underway when tulips start to spring up from the ground, with these stunning flowers featuring in standalone bouquets or added to other seasonal blooms. Tulips have stood the test of time since they were first grown way back in the 10th century and once were so popular in the 17th century they were worth more than gold!
Each coloured tulip means something a little different when given to someone close to you. Here's a quick round-up. Tulips bloom for a short period — between three and seven days! So if you want to enjoy these beautiful flowers you'll need to be quick. Standing tall along garden fences and in fields across the UK in late August, the ever bright and cheerful sunflower is a favourite as summer draws to a close.
We also love them featured in vases as a standalone bunch of blooms, adding a little sunshine to any space. Sunflowers have been grown in North America for over 2, years where it was cultivated for its tasty seeds.
Sunflowers are said to represent adoration and loyalty. However, for many of us, they're simply symbols of pure happiness and joy. As young plants, they turn their faces towards the sun to soak up all that goodness then share that warmth with us when we take them home.
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