The language of flowers has been written about in many, many different books. For the most part the books or articles all agree on the meaning for a particular flower. During Victorian times flowers were used to express emotions when words failed.
Red roses are the most common for a lover, or husband to give his love at Valentine’s day. Red roses symbolizes romance and love.
I want to take a look at a few of the other flowers in the garden and their meanings. Especially now with Valentine’s Day on the horizon and many of you will be receiving bouquets as expressions of love.
The Aster with its daisy like petals and sunshiny centers come in a myriad of colors. The definition of Aster is that it represents patience and a love of variety. Maybe because of the many colors?
Forget-me-not flowers are true to their name. They represent good memories and true love. A favorite of Victorian times.
Calla lilies are used in bridal bouquets quite often and no wonder as they represent magnificence, beauty, purity and innocence.
The Carnation is a symbol of many different things. The color is what determines the meaning. Here is a list I found on a flower website.
- Red means love, pride, and admiration
- A pink carnation stands for the love of a mother or woman
- Purple carnations mean capriciousness
- Yellow means rejection or disappointment
- White means innocence and pure love
- A striped carnation represents a refusal
Today it is 19 degrees and snowing. Next month will be spring and thoughts turn to what to plant in the flower bed. Maybe use the meaning of the flower to plant the garden this year?
What is your favorite flower and do you know the meaning associated with it?
