Flower Power
Flower Power
Allow me to pose Mr. Shakespeare's acclaimed brilliance, "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet."
True or False?
The other day I left my house skipping. My neighbor saw the abundant bouquet of pink peonies I was trekking; (somehow when things have a beautiful intrinsic value they don't seem as heavy:) “Are those from a special someone or to?” I grinned; “to” I replied, and realized both would bring me equal joy — scratch that. I’d choose calla lilies.
Flowers promote such depth; like eyes, flowers have the power to convey innermost feelings without saying a word.
The meaning behind: Iris
are a symbol of eloquence. Irises are most commonly known for their purple and blue varieties which symbolize wisdom and hope, respectively.
Iris time? Graduation, academic, and career achievements.
The meaning behind: Carnations
represent love and pride, and come in many types. E.g., red is respect/admiration, white is innocence and pure love, and interestingly striped carnations convey refusal.
Carnation time? At the cusp of a new relationship.
The meaning behind:
Calla Lily
symbolize magnificence and beauty, which make them ideal for weddings and elegant affairs. According to The Knot, calla lilies are the third most popular wedding bouquet flower after roses and tulips.
Calla Lily time? The quintessential flower to add elegance and sophistication to a bridal bouquet.
The meaning behind: Hydrangea
symbolize heartfelt emotions, and can be used to express gratitude for being understood. In its negative sense, hydrangeas symbolize frigidity and heartlessness.
Hydrangeas can be given during times of extreme emotion, whether a funeral or that of more joyous, e.g., an engagement.
The meaning behind: Bird of Paradise
symbolize joyfulness; It also symbolizes magnificence, and is used to convey exciting and beautiful anticipation. Bird or Paradise time? Someone does something exceptional and goes above an beyond.
The meaning behind: Amaryllis
is symbolic of splendid beauty. It is also used to indicate worth beyond beauty. Amaryllis is gifted to someone that words can't convey how extraordinary they are to you, whether it's a close friend or special someone.
The meaning behind: Lily
symbolizes purity and refined elegance. The white lily is a symbol of modesty; orange lily symbolizes passion, yellow lily symbolizes gaiety while Lily of the Valley symbolizes sweetness and purity of heart. You can't go wrong with a bouquet of lilies.
The meaning behind: Orchid
are exotically beautiful. It is a symbol of refinement and mature charm, with over 25,000 varieties- the only color in nonexistence is a black orchid. When you gift someone with an orchid, no card is necessary to convey you think this person is special.
The meaning behind: Peony
are a symbol of bashfulness and compassion. Peonies can also be used to express anger or shame, and they signify a happy life, happy marriage, good health, and prosperity. Peonies are a neutral display of emotions; in the best way.
The meaning behind: Sunflower
signifies pure thoughts. It symbolizes adoration and dedication. It is symbolic of dedicated love. Sunflowers are obtrusive and have the power to transform a rooms aura.
The meaning behind: Rose
a red rose is an unmistakable expression of love. Red Roses can also be used to convey respect, admiration, or devotion. The number of red roses also bears significance, e.g., a single rose or a dozen red roses are the most popular of all which conveys "Be mine" and "I love you."
The meaning behind: Tulips
are a declaration of love and not necessarily in the romantic sense, this makes tulips the perfect gift to give to a friend, sibling, or parent.
The meaning behind: Alstroemeria
flower is symbolic of wealth, prosperity, and fortune. Alstroemerias is also the flower of friendship.
