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The thought behind the pretty petals
The delicate and striking beauty of flowers has fascinated people from around the world for centuries. The language of flowers started in the harems of the Middle East, where secrecy between lovers was essential. Each flower had a meaning and secret messages could be exchanged. The Victorians took this language to their hearts and produced several dictionaries and books on the language of flowers. Romans honoured their heroes with laurel wreaths and the Ancient Greeks adorned their palaces with masses of flowers.
Today the main reason for their popularity is to bring a smile to the face of the recipient of a beautiful bouquet be it for a birthday or any special occasion. Wedding flowers are also one of the main reason for the growth and cultivation of these little beauties. Also sent for very sad occasions such as funerals and sympathy with their delicate fragrance and gentle nature they try to lift the soul a little. Flowers are the subject of many poems and myths, and some religious symbols are associated with flowers too.
For all fellow lovers of flowers here are just a few brief meanings for some of the most popular types of flowers available today.
Freesia – Named after the German physician Friedrich Heinrich Theodor Freese, freesia – with their pretty blooms and sweet, peppery scent are among the most popular fragrant flowers available in the UK today. Freesia are said to symbolize innocence and friendship.
Iris – Did you know iris can be grown in water and on land? Its biggest claim to historical fame is as the emblem of France the Fleur-de-Lis established in the 11th century by the king of France. Meaning faith, hope and wisdom.
Lilies – Lilies are associated with many ancient myths. They are mentioned in the Old Testament, and in the New Testament, they symbolise chastity and virtue. Today, lilies are associated with purity and faith, and are loved for their heady fragrance and big wide blooms.
Orchids – With more than 110,000 cultivated varieties some orchids are among the most exquisite and expensive flowers in the world. The more popular flower shop varieties available today are Cymbidium, Dendrobium, Phalaenopsis, Vanda, Miltonia and Oncidium to name a few. In antiquity, orchids were correlated with love and fertility. It was common knowledge that they would protect against diseases. Given as a gift they stand for preciousness and seduction.
Roses – The queens of flowers. Roses are one of the oldest varieties of flowers on the planet. Biologists can trace roses back some 200 million years! Although there’s a huge number of meanings and symbols associated with roses, the most common is love, which originated from Greek mythology.
Red roses: I love you, Passion.
White roses: spiritual love, purity
Yellow roses: joy, True love
Orange roses: fascinated, enthusiastic
Pink roses: grace, gentility, friendship
Sunflowers – Sunflowers love to turn their heads up toward the sun and this how they got their common name. They originate from Central and South America. Sunflowers are not only pretty to look at but their seeds are power-packed with healthy fats, protein, fibre, minerals, and vitamin E. Meaning adoration and loyalty.
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