Symbolism and various meanings associated with flowers have been a topic throughout the history, as humankind observed and cherished the timeless beauty of flowers.
Flower meanings have been expressed by many ancient cultures, including Egyptians, Celts, Japanese, Greeks, and Native American Indians. In Japan, it’s an age-old art form called Hanakotoba, which means assigning different meanings to certain flowers.
During the Victorian era, the selection of flowers was limited, and certain flowers were given specific meanings to help communicate intentions and feelings. Floriography, a lavish name for the language of flowers, was born. Today, the concept of expressing what we want to say (and may not always say in person) with flower symbolism still holds true. Here are some of the most popular flowers that hold symbolic meanings:
AMARYLLIS
Talked about in legends, this stunning red flower is symbolic of success that comes after a struggle.
Often given in recognition of a job well done, particularly in academic and artistic endeavors.
If you want to encourage someone’s creativity - give them a bunch of Amaryllis. Most commonly, amaryllis is associated with the holidays
BIRDS OF PARADISE
Also known as Crane, this flower truly resembles a brightly colored bird in flight, and represents joyfulness and paradise on Earth.
Other meanings associated with the Bird of Paradise are magnificence, excellence, success, royalty, joy through challenges, faithfulness in romantic relationships, and optimism towards the future.
It is often given for the 9th wedding anniversary to a married couple.
DAHLIA
Dahlia is a spicy flower that comes in a wide range of colors as well as symbolic meanings.
They symbolize elegance, inner strength, creativity, change, and dignity. They can even be a sign of warning. Dahlias can also represent one’s strong stand in his or her sacred values.
LILY
Lilies are majestic flowers that have long held a role in ancient mythology and are believed to be the flowers of the spiritually advanced.
Lilies are lovely flowers to present to brides, with their symbolic meanings of unions, partnerships, and long lasting relationships. They also represent fertility and nurturing, and are given to new mothers.
ORCHID
The most popular of ornamental plants, this delicate, exotic and graceful flower is both genteel and wild at the same time.
Orchid is a symbol of royalty, nobility, power, and strength, but also represents love, luxury, and beauty.
Symbolic meanings of orchid will also depend on its color. White orchid symbolizes purity, clarity, and healing; pink is symbolic of healing and of tenderness, connection, friendship and love; purple is symbolic of authority and elegant expression of power.
ROSE
Rose is, above all, a symbol of love and passion. Even the ancient Greeks and Romans associated them with Aphrodite and Venus, goddesses of love.
Roses are multifaceted in their features, and their symbolic meanings are equally complex. They are certainly much more than just Valentine's Day favorites. Roses offer the message of deep love and passion, but also of honor, devotion, intelligence, harmony and commitment. Sometimes, they can symbolize a wish for healing, revitalization, rejuvenation, and courage.
Even though today there’s an abundance of floral choices - the sentiment that gives the gift of flower its meaning still lives, and the language of flowers continues to be used and interpreted throughout the world. Florists and floral designers can help select the right flower to symbolize love, respect, birth, sympathy, and much more. For all your wholesale flowers and wholesale florist supplies, turn to Schaefer Wholesale Florist - your trustworthy one stop shop serving the Event/Wedding Planners, Retail Flower Shops and Wholesale Flower Shops in the Mid-Atlantic region since 1958.
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