Flowers And Their Meanings
Flowers And Their Meanings
Roses
The rose is one of the most
famous and beloved of all flowers. As William Shakespeare once wrote “What’s in
a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”
Roses have been revered for centuries. Historical evidence shows they were
grown in China about 5,000 years ago and they have continued to play a part in
history ever since.
The rose has many meanings which
vary depending on its color. However any rose can be commonly seen as a symbol
of: Love, Honor, Faith, Beauty, Balance, Passion, Wisdom, Intrigue, Devotion,
Sensuality, Timelessness.
The color of a rose also affects
its meaning. Each color offers a distinct and different meaning.
The red rose has come to be the ultimate symbol/gift to express romantic love. Pink roses are your go-to multipurpose roses. They are appropriate for sending thanks, cheering up a friend, or recognizing a romantic occasion. White roses are said to showcase the structural beauty of the rose better than any other color as there is no bright color to distract from it. They are suited to reverent occasions, and are fitting way to honor a friend or loved one in recognition of a new beginning or a farewell. The pure white color conveys respect, pays homage to new starts and expresses hope for the future. Yellow roses are considered the perfect way to toast friends, lift spirits and send a general wish for well-being.
Tulips
Rising up in the early summer to
produce cup-shaped blossoms in all colors, the Tulip plays an important role in
many home flower gardens. It has inspired downright frenzy and obsession in
historical gardeners. Whether you’ve fallen in love with Tulips after strolling
through thousands of acres in the Netherlands or a trip to the corner floral
shop, you can learn more about the history of the world’s third most
popular flower and what it symbolizes both yesterday and today.
While it’s not the fanciest
flower in the garden, the beauty and grace of a simple Tulips means the flower
has become a symbol for meanings like:
- Perfect, enduring love between partners or family members
- Undying passionate love, whether the passion is spurned or returned
- Royalty and a regal nature
- Forgotten or neglected love
- the 11th wedding anniversary
- Abundance, prosperity, and indulgence
- Charity and supporting the less fortunate
The color of a tulips also
affects its meaning. Each color offers a distinct and different meaning.
Yellow is the color of unrequited
or spurned love. Sending a yellow Tulip to someone means you love them, but you
know they don’t return your feelings. Bright red is the color of passion and
perfect love. Don’t send a bouquet of these flowers to a family member or
you’ll be sending the wrong message. Purple is tied to royalty, but also
abundance and prosperity. Pink is less intense affection and love, and
also offers a more appropriate choice for friends and family.
Sunflower
The sunflower is not the rarest
flower, but it’s still a beautiful symbol of power for many people. In many
ways, it’s more powerful in what it symbolizes because it is easy to grow in
your backyard or a patio container. Find out what this sunny gem means as a
birth flower or a happy representation of the sun.
The sunflower has developed
unique meanings across the world as it spreads in the modern age, but many
cultures share similar views of the flower thanks to its physical
characteristics. Some of the most common meanings include:
- Long life, mainly since most varieties stand in
full bloom for months on end during the hottest days of summer
- Feelings of adoration, admiration, and platonic
love towards a person, such as a family member or friend
- Loyalty and strong bonds between two people, as
represented by the strong and upright stem
- Seeking out positivity and strength, as the
bloom turns to face the sun
- Nourishing yourself and others, since the
sunflower produces an abundance of edible seeds
- Brightening your mood, through the vibrancy of
the yellow or orange petals
- Good luck and lasting happiness, especially in the Chinese culture
Gerbera
The gerbera daisy is native to
south Africa and lush with bright colors and a happy beauty about it. These
daisies are strong perennial plants with colors from deepest red to warm
yellows, creams, white and peach shades. Not surprisingly the Victorian meaning
of the gerbera daisy is happiness. The gerbera daisy seems to hold it’s rays
open to the world radiating pure happiness. Who wouldn’t get a smile on their
face when presented with a bouquet of these beauties?
Gerbera Daisies have several
meanings, but all lean to happiness. The Egyptian meaning of gerberas is
closeness to nature and devotion to the sun. The Celts believed that the
gerbera would lessen the sorrows and stresses of everyday life. Any type of
daisy equals truth or happiness of children. It is thought that if someone
gives a gift of covered gerbera daisies that it symbolizes they are hiding
something.
Gerberas are available in rich
reds, oranges, yellows peaches, creams and white and there a few distinct
meanings including:
The color meaning for orange is:
sunshine of life. Red means: unconscious in love or fully immersed in
love. White: is a symbol of purity or innocence, childlike. Pink: admiration,
adoration or high esteem. Yellow: cheerfulness
Carnation
Carnations have enjoyed a varied
and rich history filled with symbolism and legend. They are thought to be one
of the oldest cultivated flowers in the world. While the original carnation
sported petals in shades of pink and peach, today’s cultivated varieties run
the gamut from pure white and shades of pink and red to green, yellow and
purple with many striped or variegated versions, too.
What a carnation
means depends on the circumstances and the color symbolism of the bloom,
but there are some common meanings that apply to all carnations.
- Love
- Fascination
- Distinction
While all carnations symbolize
love and affection, the color of the flower also carries meaning. Consider
these meanings before presenting carnations to someone you love.
- Red: Deep Love and Admiration
- White: Pure Love and Good Luck
- Pink: A Mother’s Love
- Yellow: Disappointment or Rejection
- Purple: Capriciousness
- Striped: Rejection or Regret
Stargazer
While many of the plants called
lilies sold in the flower arrangement business are not actually related to
those plants, the Stargazer is a true lily. It is also one of the most
popular and picturesque blossoms you can use for decorating your home
or making the day of a loved one with a bouquet. The Stargazer flower
is a potent symbol of many things, so you can easily make a second or third
statement with your floral gift without saying a word.
Unlike most flowers used for
symbolism, the Stargazer has only been around for a few decades.
Despite this, the flower has already symbolizes.
- Purity, especially in the spiritual sense
instead of a religious one
- Optimism and reaching your goals, even when
they’re among the stars
- Heaven on earth, or reaching a paradise in the
afterlife
- Limitless opportunities
- Prosperity, abundance, and financial success
- Celebrating the 30th wedding anniversary of a
couple.
The most
popular Stargazer features a striking bright pink color scheme with
dark pink, white and yellow specks dotted over the petals. Yellow versions are
also available, which lend the flower more of a joyful and cheerful slant to
the meaning. White is the third common color for this type of lily, and it
carries a shared color meaning of purity and youth.
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