Since ancient times, flowers have been used as a motion of kindness. We usually present them to those we care for. We give flowers to show them how special they are, to show appreciation, to celebrate occasions, or even to sympathize. What we don’t know is that sending certain kinds of flowers, and even their colors, actually have definitions of their own.
Floriography: (Language Of Flowers)
During medieval & Renaissance times, flowers were often given moral meanings. This is evident in art where saints are often depicted with flowers that symbolize the saints’ virtues. “Some of the Christian symbols for Virginity or Chastity are the white rose, the myrtle, a vessel or vase, the lily, and the unicorn,” says Liana DeGirolami Cheney in an edition of Sixteenth Century Journal.
Back in the Victorian era, flowers began to create or add emotion. The language of flowers, sometimes referred to as floriography, began being used as a discreet form of communication. During the 18th century, sending coded messages using flowers became popular. Based on Persian Salaam, a Turkish secret language of flowers, a coded flower arrangement was sent to announce feelings of attraction, even love.
Back in 1819, a book entirely about meanings of flowers called “Le Language des Fleurs,” was written by Madame Charlotte de la Tour. Another book was written in 1884, called “Language of Flowers” by Kate Greenaway, and it is still being used nowadays.
Japan also has their version of floriography, called “Hanakotoba.” Greeting cards created in Japan use the Hanakotoba code, and still apply the flower-language in popular culture such as in movies and animation, like the anime program “Wei Kreuz.”
Popular Flower Meanings
Buy or borrow a dictionary of flowers to see the various interpretations and meanings of flowers. Some of the most popular flowers and their significances are written below:
Buttercup - riches Pink carnations - a woman’s love Chrysanthemum - love in general Forget-me-not - true love Lavender - devotion, distrust Purple lilac - first emotion of love White lily - purity Peach blossom- long-life Red rose - true love Sunflower - pure and lofty thoughts Yellow tulip - hopeless love
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