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POINSETTIA AS A CHRISTMAS FLOWER...

         

         Also known as the Christmas Star and Christmas Flower, it’s said that this winter flower’s association with Christmas comes from a Mexican legend. The story goes that a child, with no means for a grander gift, gathered humble weeds from the side of the road to place at the church alter on Christmas Eve. As the congregation witnessed a Christmas miracle, the weeds turned into brilliant red and green flowers.

TROPICAL FLOWER OR EXOTIC FLOWER???

          Native to the Tropics, areas of the world where the sun reaches a point directly overhead at least once during the solar year, tropical flowers are

WHY RED TULIP BECOME A SYMBOL OF PERFECT LOVE???

EXAMPLE OF TULIP

          Originally from Persia and Turkey, tulips were brought to Europe in the 16th century, where they got their common name from the Turkish word for gauze (with which turbans were wrapped). It reflecting the turban-like appearance of a tulip in full bloom.  By the 17th century, the popularity of tulips, particularly in the Netherlands, became so great that the price of a single bulb soared to new heights, causing markets to crash and putting into motion "tulip mania." 

          
          Although different tulip colors

DIFFERENT COLOR SYMBOLIZES DIFFERENT MEANINGS

       The story of lilac, according to Greek mythology, begins with a beautiful nymph named Syringa (lilac’s botanical name).  Captivated by her beauty, Pan, the god of the forests and fields, chased Syringa through the forest. Frightened by Pan’s affections, Syringa escaped him by turning herself into an aromatic bush and it become the flower we now refer to as lilac.

CARNATION AS A FLOWER THAT EXPRESS LOVE

          With a history that dates back more than 2,000 years, it's not surprising that carnations are rich with symbolism, mythology and even debate. While some scholars suggest that their name comes from the word "corone" (flower garlands) or "coronation" because of its use in Greek ceremonial crowns, others propose that it’s derived from the Latin "carnis" (flesh) referring to the flower's original pinkish-hued color or "incarnacyon" (incarnation), referring to the incarnation of God-made flesh.

BLUE FLOWER AS A SYMBOL OF....

         

      Blue flowers hold a special significance in the language of flowers and apparently – given their long-standing popularity – a special place in our hearts as well. Whether it’s the deep blue petals of an iris or the light blue lace of hydrangea, the wildflower beauty of blue star anemone and commelina or the dramatic arch of blue delphinium, blue flowers offer a cooling antidote to our over-stimulated lives and anxious days.

A ROMANTIC AND TRAGIC STORY.

          Legend has said that the amaryllis, the stunning red flower we've come to associate with the holidays began as a shy, timid nymph. Amaryllis fell deeply in love with Alteo, a shepherd with Hercules' strength and Apollo's beauty, but her affections were unrequited.  She hope  that she could win him over by bestowing upon him the thing he desired most. Then,a flower so unique it had never existed in the world before, Amaryllis sought advice from the oracle of Delphi.

WHAT KIND OF FLOWER SYMBOLIZES A FRIENDSHIP?

          Resembling a miniature lily, alstroemeria, often called the Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas, was named after its discoverer, Baron Claus von Alstromer, a Swedish baron who collected the seeds on a trip to Spain in 1753. Today, this popular flower can be found in a range of colors – from white to golden yellow, orange to apricot, pink to red, lavender and purple. 

HOW CAN THE FLOWERS GET THEIR SYMBOLISM AND MEANINGS ?

          From the origin of a flower's name to its distinctive characteristics and rich mythology, flowers are infused with symbolism and meaning. Our flower meaning guide is designed to unravel these hidden mysteries, uncover these floral gems and open you up to a whole new language – the language of flowers.