When I was growing up, I was absolutely, totally mesmerized by books that claimed to ‘read your fortune’ or predict your character/future in some way. Of course my idea of who I was a little sketchy at 14 and 15, as perhaps your’s was?!
Maybe you’re like me… Linda Goodman’s LOVE SIGNS, Baby Name Books, Birth Stone Meanings, Horoscopes, Rising Signs… they all featured (rather selectively) in forming my view of myself as a tetchy teenager.
I’m kind of glad I know who I am now, but I felt a pang of that old ‘fitting-in-ness‘ when I found this listing of ‘The Symbolic Meaning of Flowers’. Of course I had to search for my favourites and see if they affirmed the kind of Pip that I am. I’m sure you’ll enjoy reading these! And I’m sure it will help you choose your flowers nicely over the Festive Season!
I DO wonder if you are a Peony or a Peach Blossom?
xx Pip
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Amaryllis – Pride
Apple Blossom – Hope, good fortune, better things to come
Bellflower – Gratitude
Blue Periwinkle – Friendship
Blue Violet – Modesty, faithfulness
Bluebells – Constancy
Cala Lily – Splendid Beauty
Camellia – Loveliness, gratitude
Carnation – Distinction, fascination
Chrysanthemum (red) – I love you
Chrysanthemum (white) – Truth
Cyclamen – Modesty and shyness
Daffodil – Regard
Daisy – Beauty & Innocence
Fern – Fascination and sincerity
Flowering Almond – Hope
Forget-Me-Not – True love and remembrance
Gardenia – Secret Untold Love
Honeysuckle – Devoted affection, generosity
Hyacinth – Loveliness
Hydrangea – Boastfulness
Iris – Warmth of affection
Ivy – Eternal fidelity
Jasmine – Amiability
Larkspur – Laughter
Lemon Blossom – Fidelity in love
Lilac – First Love
Lilac (white) – Youthful innocence
Lily – Majesty
Lily-of-the-Valley – Return of happiness
Magnolia – Perseverance
Marigold – Affection
Mimosa – Secret love
Myrtle – Love and remembrance
Orange Blossoms – Purity or fertility
Orchid – Rare beauty
Peach Blossom – Captive
Peony – Bashfulness
Red Chrysanthemum – Love
Red Rose – Passion
All roses say, I Love You, but each color has it’s own meaning:
- Burgundy – Unconscious Beauty
- Orange or Coral – Desire
- Pink – Grace and gentility
- Red & White Together – Unity
- Red – Passion
- Sweetheart Roses – Darling, Dear or Honey
- White – Worthiness
- White Rosebuds – You’re too young for love
- Yellow – Joy Rosemary – Remembrance
Sweet Pea – Delicate pleasures
Tulip – Love
Violet – Modesty, affection, faithfulness
Yellow Tulip – Hopeless love