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.
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The color or variety of a flower or plant could affect the meaning. According to Victorian Bazaar, lucerne means life. Lucerne, also known as British Alfalfa, is a member of the pea family and used as a forage crop. The plant produces small purple flower clusters. According to the Tokenz. The acorn is the seed of the oak tree and is an important food for many woodland creatures. It forms an important part of the wildlife forage system.
The peach blossom symbolizes long life, according to Tokenz. Peach tree blossoms appear on the tree before the leaves do. The delicate pink flowers appear in pairs or solitary. According to Helen Kirkup's article "Plant Meanings or Symbols," the apple represents forever life or immortality. Don't worry! There won't be a test. But to get a better idea of where these flower meanings come from it helps to brush up on your history.
The language of flowers is most commonly linked with the Victorian era. It was during the reign of Queen Victoria that flowers were used to communicate feelings that the strict etiquette of the era would not allow to be openly expressed. Some cheeky flirting was going on, basically! Flowers were sent in the form of small bouquets, known as tussie-mussies or nosegays. They usually featured fragrant herbs and a single, meaningful flower wrapped in a lace doily.
Suitors presented tussie-mussies to someone who took their fancy and watched to see if they were accepted. So, how did you know if a potential lover accepted your advances?
It's not as simple as swiping right on Tinder, we're afraid. Victorian dating sounds complicated but just shows that flowers have been used to send messages for centuries. We've rounded up some of the most popular flowers and their meanings to help you choose the perfect bouquet for a loved one or to convey a certain meaning. We're not sure there's any flower whose meaning is more well-known than the red rose — and we have Valentine's Day to thank for it!
Red roses are commonly given to lovers and partners as a symbol of romance and affection on the 14th February, with just a single rose doing the job. Red roses are associated with the Greek goddess Aphrodite, the goddess of love and passion.
The number of roses you send and receive also has a meaning. Dahlia flowers are considered to represent a lasting bond — making them perfect for your bridal bouquet. They're also said to mean commitment, another great reason to feature them in those wedding flowers.
Believe you've met your soulmate? That one person you intend to spend the rest of your life making happy? Then a bouquet of red tulips is the perfect romantic gesture. This favourite spring flower in a bold shade of red is said to symbolise true love. Peonies are a popular choice for summer weddings and floral arrangements when you just want to let someone know you care.
In the language of flowers, peonies are said to represent a happy marriage so are the perfect blooms for a decadent bouquet to walk down the aisle with! A staple in many floral arrangements, carnations also have an important job to play when you want to send that message of love. Each colour of carnation means something a little different, so choose wisely! We've featured their meanings below. These are given to show comforting love, at a time when you want to let someone know you are there for them.
Alchemilla is a little wild in appearance and looks incredible alongside dark shades of red and deep pinks in a bouquet. We all like that feeling of seeing our closest friends smile when we surprise them with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. There doesn't even need to be an occasion, you just love them so much you want to make them happy!
Whatever your reasoning, here are just some of your options when it comes to the meaning of friendship in the language of flowers. Roses in a bright sunshine hue represent joy and friendship, combining the symbolism of love that roses are linked to with the bright colours of happiness and summer. We love the way these roses arrive in tight buds and slowly open their petals to create a stunning display — and we know your friends will too!
Delicate freesia is a favourite amongst florists come spring and when it comes to the meaning the flower is said to symbolise thoughtfulness. This makes them the ideal choice of bloom if you just want to let a friend know you're thinking of them if they're going through a rough patch. A bright bunch of fragrant freesias will perk them up again. This pretty flower is believed to represent lasting beauty, a happy life and the bonds of affection — perfect for a best friend. It creates interest in any bouquet and no matter what their favourite colour is, you'll find a flower within this species that they'll love.
This tropical-looking bloom stands out in any bouquet and in the world of floriography is said to mean friendship as well as wealth, prosperity and fortune — all good things!
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