![]() ![]() With a scientific name (roughly) translating to 'flower of love' it's no wonder carnations are a firm favourite for bouquets. FUN FACT ABOUT CHRYSANTHEMUMSĭid you know that flower's roots were used as a cure for headaches – who needs paracetamol? – its petals were eaten in salads and its leaves were turned into a celebratory drink? Delicious! THE MEANING OF CARNATIONS However, many of us simply see them for what they are, bright and beautiful flowers, so we're not afraid to enjoy them in a bouquet or vase in our home. In Italy, giving chrysanthemums means you wish the person wasn’t alive – yikes! In fact, Chrysanthemum Day has supposedly been celebrated in Japan since 910AD! CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWER MEANINGSĪcross the world, many cultures relate chrysanthemums to grief or death. It's believed that this flower originally grew in east Asian countries, including China and Japan. You're likely to see these pom-pom inspired blooms in many a bouquet, to make them bigger and bolder, there are over 150 varieties of this stunning flower to choose from! CHRYSANTHEMUM ORIGINS ![]() There's nothing basic about a chrysanthemum – these stunning blooms are the birth month flower for those born in November so they're pretty important around wintertime (and an easy gift to pick up if you forgot to wrap up something!) This means if you receive some in a bouquet, you should remove the inner stamens to enjoy them in your home and reduce the risk of making your furry friend sick. Yellow lilies are believed to symbolise gratitude – if you need to say thank you but want to offer more than words, a bunch of yellow lilies should do it!.Orange lilies are representations of confidence – give these to someone to give them a boost while going through an important life milestone.Red lilies are said to mean love and passion – if you don't want to give roses, choose lilies instead!.Pink lilies represent femininity and adoration – perfect for gifting to a close friend or loved one.White lilies are believed to symbolise rebirth and purity – this is why they're usually featured in funeral flowers but are also popular for weddings.Overall, lilies are said to represent fertility and rebirth but each colour says something a little different. Lilies have ties to many locations around the world but the first recorded picture of a lily was found in Crete and dates back to 1580BC! These stunning blooms now grow across North America, Europe and Asia. Lilies are considered to be pretty sombre flowers – typically used for funeral arrangements and sympathy bouquets – but we think they're beautiful enough to enjoy whatever the celebration! LILY ORIGINS Upon its return, a fragrance was made that could be described as out of this world. White roses represent innocence and purity – this is why they were once a very popular choice for bridal roses.Ī rose has been into space! Perfume makers wanted to see how gravity would affect a rose's scent and discovered that after it had travelled around the globe, it had a completely different smell once it landed back on earth.Yellow roses symbolise friendship – they're perfect for a surprise bouquet for a friend.Pink roses are said to represent gratitude – give them as a thoughtful thank you gift.Red roses mean love and romance – perfect for date night or anniversary.ROSE COLOUR MEANINGSĮach colour means something a little different and what you choose can depend upon who you're presenting a bouquet of these beautiful flowers to. We need these blooms to share their skincare routine! ROSE ORIGINSīut where did the always stunning rose come from? Well, it's thought that roses were first grown for gardens in China, 5,000 years ago, and have made their way around the world since. The rose is perhaps one of the most popular and well-loved flowers and has been around for a very long time – a whopping 35 million years. This instantly recognisable flower is a favourite on Valentine's Day or when you just want to say 'I love you' but there are so many more varieties of rose than the classic ruby-red bloom. ![]()
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