It's almost spring planting time!
It's almost spring planting time!
Floriography has been recorded throughout history, the fervor for this form of communication was undoubtedly the strongest during the Victorian era, which lasted from 1837 to 1901. In response to conservative social constructs of the time that placed value on chastity, Victorian-era courtship relied on secret flirtations and affairs. To openly communicate about such activities was an act against both God and the law, so couples often turned to creative communication techniques.
When designing our bouquets and arrangements, we pay careful attention to be sure that flowers we send truly express the sentiments of the senders.
The following is a list of flowers and their symbolic meanings...
Agapanthus - love for many
Alstromeria - devotion & friendship
Allium - good fortune & prosperity
Amaranthus - immortality & unending love
Amaryllis - determination, beauty & love, success
Anemone - anticipation & fragility
Astilbe - patience & dedication to a beloved
Astrantia - strength, courage & protection
Brunia - chivalry
Calla lily - rebirth & resurrection
Calcynia (heather) - good luck, admiration & protection
Carnations - white - pure love & good luck
Carnation - red - admiration, deep love & affection
Carnation - pink - mother's undying love
Celosia - silliness & affection
Chamomile - may all of our dreams be fulfilled
Chrysanthemum - happiness, love, longevity & joy
Crocosmia - confidence & love
Cymbidium orchid - morality, virtue, beauty, refinement & love
Dahlia - commitment, ever-lasting bond or union
Delphinium - cheerfulness & goodwill, encouragement & joy
Dendrobium orchid - love & pure affection, refinement, innocence
Dusty miller - joy
Eucalyptus - healing
Freesia - innocence and friendship
Gerber daisy - innocence, purity & cheerfulness
Gladiola - strength & integrity, infatuation
Gypsophilia - long lasting love
Heather - good luck, admiration & protection
Hellebores - serenity, tranquility & peace
Hydrangea - green - renewal & rebirth, purple - deep understanding, white - grace & purity, blue - frigidity & apology, pink - heartfelt emotion
Hypericum - healing, calming, fights depression & anxiety
Iris - wisdom, hope, truth & valor
Kangaroo paw - unequal
Liatris - joy, bliss & happiness
Lily - devotion & purity, rebirth, motherhood
Lisianthus - appreication, gratefulness & charisma
Myrtle - good luck in a marriage
Orchid - love, luxury, beauty & strength
Peony - romance, prosperity, honor & compassion
Phlox - good partnership, harmony & sweet dreams
Protea - diversity, courage, change & transformation
Queen Annes Lace - sanctuary
Ranunculus - charm & atractiveness
Rice flower - everlasting beauty
Rose - red - love, passion
Rose - white - purity, innocence
Rose - light pink - admiration, grace, joy & sympathy
Rose - yellow - joy, delight & friendship
Rose - orange - fascination, desire & enthusiasm
Rose - lavender - love at first sight, enchantment
Rose - coral - desire
Rose - peach - appreication & sincerity
Rosemary - remembrance, love, happiness & longevity
Scabiosa - pure love, purity & peace
Snapdragon - deception & graciousness
Statice - fond memories & sympathy
Strawflower - immortality
Sunflower - adoration, loyalty & longevity
Sweet pea - delicate pleasure
Tansy - immortality & hope for good health
Thistle - might & brilliance
Trachilium - unnoticed beauty
Tulip - red - true love
Tulip - white & purple - royalty
Tulip - yellow - cheerful thoughts & sunshine
Tweedia - peace & harmony
Veronica - fidelity & love
Viburnum - delicate attentions
Wax flower - riches & long-lasting love
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