"Flowers are the sweetest things that God ever made, and forgot to put a soul into," Henry Ward Beecher, Life Thoughts, 1858

Flowers are the most generous gift of Mother Nature to the human race. Flowers have been embellishing our surroundings since time immemorial. Every flower has its own personality, traits and characteristics and like many other things man has also ascribed meaning to flowers. Flowers speak a language all their own and which not the ear but only a heart can listen to. Just like many types of flowers, the flower colors also have symbolic meaning.

Red flowers symbolize love & romance. A dozen long-stemmed red roses have been the classic romantic gift from ages. The lighter shade of red flowers is pink flowers. Think pink and you think of grace, gentility, and happiness. Pink flowers are for that special sweet and romantic part of your life. On the other hand, purple flowers represent dignity, pride and success and are presented for accomplishments or just for admiration. While yellow flowers evoke joy and are a symbol of friendship, white flowers convey a sense of peace, innocence, purity and perfection. Blue flowers are very rare and have a calming effect on people. Blue Flowers are a symbol of valued friendship. Energetic and natural, green flowers, reflect self-respect and order. Green flowers are comforting and represent good health and youth.

Flower color meanings have a lot more to say; Flower colors have a significant impact on us and our reactions. Flower colors affect our behavior and grant others an insight into our own feelings and emotions. So, be it Red flowers, Purple flowers, Blue flowers, White flowers, Yellow flowers, Green flowers or Pink flowers, flower colors convey a lot more than what we usually see.

So explore our site and discover a beautiful new way to express without words using instead the mesmerizing flower colors and the meanings symbolized within them!

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Flower Meanings can be of any nature. Be it Everlasting love, Friendship, Concealed love or Innocent love, you can express range of emotions through flowers. Flowers are meant for all occasions. When words are unable to convey thoughtfulness and love, flowers easily pass the message and express feelings on sender's behalf. It is generally believed the practice of assigning meanings to flowers began in Turkey during the seventeenth century. Lovers began using floral exchanges to convey particular messages. The Victorian era witnessed rise in the popularity of flower language and corresponding meaning assigned to different flowers. In England, dozens of dictionaries of "florography" were published during that period. Suitors carefully studied these guidebooks to select appropriate bouquets for their sweethearts. There has been common perception related to feelings and expression attributed to different flowers. Still, it's very tough to assemble a list of flower meanings as each flower has many different connotations depending on the reference. Also, different cultures ascribe different qualities to various blooms. So, you'll probably get a different answer depending on which geographical location the person belongs to whom you ask. There can be specific flower meanings that are associated with flower types or colors but mostly the flower meanings can be personalized or heartfelt. When giving the gift of flowers, people tend to personalize the experience by offering the types and/or colors that carry a significant meaning to the person or occasion. Flower meanings express a milieu of emotions and sentiments. Your love is reciprocated, Splendid Beauty, Timidity, Forsaken, Expectations, Pure of heart, Innocence, Hope in love, Felicity, Delicacy, Single blessedness, or Good luck - you name it - flowers touch every string of emotions. Similarly, sunflowers can mean either haughtiness or respect. The iris, being named for the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology, still represents a message being sent. A pansy flower means thoughts, a daffodil regard, and a string of ivy signifies fidelity.

Flower Meaning A to C Flower Meaning D to G Flower Meaning H to L

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Given below are the meanings of all flowers starting from letter A to C

	ACACIA	Concealed Love, Beauty in Retirement, Chaste Love
	AGAPANTHIS	Concealed Love, Beauty in Retirement, Chaste Love
	AMBROSIA	Your Love is Given Back/Returned
	AMARYLLIS	Pride, Pastoral Poetry
	ANEMONE	Forsaken, sincerity
	ARBUTUS	Thee Only Do I Love
	ASTER	Symbol of Love, Daintiness
	AZALEA	Take Care of Yourself for Me, Temperance, Fragile Passion, Chinese Symbol of Womanhood
	BACHELOR BUTTON	Single Blessedness
	BEGONIA	Beware
	BELLS OF IRELAND	Good Luck
	BITTERSWEET	Truth
	BLUEBELL	Humility
	CACTUS	Endurance
	CALADIUM	Great joy and delight
	CAMELLIA	Good luck gift for a man
	PINK CAMELLIA	Longing for you
	RED CAMELLIA	You're a Flame in My Heart
	WHITE CAMELLIA	You're Adorable
	CARNATION FLOWER	Fascination, Woman Love
	PINK CARNATION	I'll Never Forget You
	RED CARNATION	My Heart Aches For You, Admiration
	PURPLE CARNATION	Capriciousness, Whimsical
	SOLID COLOR CARNATION	Yes
	STRIPED CARNATION	No, Refusal, Sorry I Can't Be With You, Wish I Could Be With You
	WHITE CARNATION	Sweet and Lovely, Innocence, Pure Love, Woman's Good Luck Gift
	YELLOW CARNATION	You Have Disappointed Me, Rejection
	CATTAIL FLOWER	Peace, Prosperity
	CHRYSANTHEMUM	You're a Wonderful Friend, Cheerfulness and Rest.
	WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM	Truth
	YELLOW CHRYSANTHEMUM	Slighted Love
	CROCUS	Cheerfulness, gladness
	CYCLAMEN	Resignation and Good-bye

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Given below are the meanings of all flowers starting from letter D to G:

	DAFFODIL	Respect, Regard, Unrequited Love, You're the Only One, The Sun is Always Shining when I'm with You
	DAISY	Innocence, Loyal Love, I'll Never Tell, Purity
	FERN	Magic, Fascination, Confidence and Shelter
	FIR	Time
	FLAX	Domestic Symbol
	FORGET-ME-NOT	True Love, Good Memories
	FORSYTHIA	Anticipation
	FREESIA	Trust
	GARDENIA	You're Lovely, Secret Love
	GERANIUM	Stupidity, Folly
	GLADIOLI	Give Me a Break, I'm Really Sincere, Flower of the Gladiators
	GLOXINIA	Love at First Sight

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Given below are the meanings of all flowers starting from letter H to L

	HEATHER (LAVENDER)	Admiration, Solitude
	HEATHER (WHITE) FLOWER MEANINGS	Protection, Wishes Will Come True
	HOLLY FLOWER MEANINGS	Defence, Domestic Happiness
	HONEYSUCKLE FLOWER MEANINGS	Happiness
	HYACINTH FLOWER	Games and Sports, Rashness, Flower Dedicated to Apollo
	BLUE HYACINTH	Constancy
	PURPLE HYACINTH	I am Sorry, Please Forgive Me, Sorrow
	RED OR PINK HYACINTH	Play
	WHITE HYACINTH	Loveliness, I'll Pray for You
	YELLOW HYACINTH	Jealousy
	HYDRANGEA	Thank You for Understanding, Frigidity, Heartlessness
	IRIS	Fleur-de-lis, Emblem of France, Your Friendship Means so Much to Me, Faith, Hope, Wisdom and Valour, My Compliments
	IVY	Wedded Love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection
	JONQUIL	Love Me, Affection Returned, Desire, Sympathy, Desire for Affection Returned
	PINK LARKSPUR	Fickleness
	WHITE LILY	Virginity, Purity, Majesty, It's Heavenly to be with You
	YELLOW LILY	I'm Walking on Air, False and Gay
	CALLA LILY	Beauty
	DAY LILY	Coquetry, Chinese Emblem for Mother
	EUCHARIS LILY	Maiden Charms
	TIGER LILY	Wealth, Pride
	LILY OF THE VALLEY	Sweetness, Tears of the Virgin Mary, Return to Happiness, Humility, You've Made My Life Complete, beauty, gaiety

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All the flower types in nature are beautiful, but the popularity graph of flowers depends according to the eyes of beholder. Most of the flower types are popular primarily due to their unique fragrance, beauty or both; while few enjoy love of people native to different geographical region. Rose is the most popular flower type in the world followed by other flowers such as Chrysanthemums, Tulips, Lilies, Carnations, Poinsettias, Gerberas, and Narcissus etc.

Britannica.com defines flowers as a modified, short, compact branch bearing lateral appendages. Like twigs, flowers develop from buds, and the basic floral parts (sepal, petal, stamen, and carpel) are in actual fact greatly modified leaves. Flowers present a multitude of combinations of color, size, form, and anatomical arrangement. In some plants, individual flowers are very small and are borne in a distinctive cluster (inflorescence).

The refreshing beauty of flowers have always captivated and fascinated people around the globe for centuries. Flower admirers have always cultivated flowers either for their decorative beauty or for the sheer love of gardening. Flowers have always enjoyed special love and attention from lovers and poets through gifts and poems. These serene beauties have also found a distinct place in myths and religious symbols of different cultures. Nothing conveys one meaning of love, beauty and pure innocence to every individual in full essence than the different flower types.

Some flower types may not be very popular around the globe, but could be the most popular in their respective regions. Popularity index of a flower types depends mostly on their unique characteristics or some cultural traits peculiar to that region. For all fellow lovers and admirers of flowers here is some background information about different flower types.

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When it comes to beautiful flowers the Hydrangea is unrivaled in the shrub world. Hydrangeas are native to North and South America, Himalayas, and central and eastern Asia . Hydrangea flowers are considered by many as Grandmother's old-time flower. Hydrangeas produce flowers from early spring to late autumn. The flowers of Hydrangea are carried in bunches, at the ends of the stems. Hydrangeas are a very popular flower of choice with our customers. A blue hydrangea flower bouquet makes a great flower gift no matter what the occasion.

Hydrangea Care Tips

Hydrangeas are a shrub with flowers consisting of large lush clusters of many blossoms. A fresh hydrangea has most of the flowers in the cluster open, except for the lace cap variety. The hydrangea flower is sturdy and firm to the touch. Aged Hydrangeas have some blossoms on the cluster wilted and the overall head feels soft to the touch.

Please Note: Hydrangeas wilt easily when cut. Hydrangeas benefit greatly from extra care and conditioning for a prolonged vase life. Place the ends of the stems in boiling water, being careful to protect the blossoms. Placed the boiled hydrangea stem approximately 1 inch in powdered alum. Gently tap the extra powder and place the hydrangeas in deep cool water. Drape the bottom of the hydrangea blossoms with a cold wet cloth, keeping the cloth moist by misting frequently during the conditioning period-about 4 hours. This will help harden the hydrangea blossoms.

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Sunflowers are hailed by the Chinese as a symbol of longevity. Universally sunflowers are hailed as the symbol of pride and cheerfulness, 1996 was designated the Year of the Sunflower by the National Garden Bureau. Kansas is known as the Sunflower State. We feature a variety of sunflower bouquets and sunflower arrangements guaranteed to lighten up any room. Sunflowers make a great floral gift for almost any occasion, and are a popular flower of choice for our customers.

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Sunflowers - Hailed by the Chinese as the symbol of longevity, the Sunflower has always been historically associated with legends of the Sun God. With a tendency to turn its head and grow towards the sun, these sun-like flowers are universally celebrated as flower of pride and cheerfulness.

Estimated Vase Life - 5 to 8 days

Meaning - sunflower promises power, warmth, and nourishment, attributes of the sun itself, Dwarf Sunflower signifies "a devout admirer."

Care Tip - Sunflowers need a lot of water, make sure you check the water level daily and replace with fresh water and more flower food if necessary. To ensure good water uptake cut stems diagonally under water upon arrival.

Arranging Tip - When the petals fade, separate them from the large disks and use the disks as an interesting touch in arrangements.

IMPORTANT - If flowers wilt or droop prematurely, cut them short and place in slightly warm water. Both the cutting and water temperature will help revive the blooms.

Buying a Sunflower Bouquet - When buying sunflowers, it is advised to choose sunflowers that are about three fourths open. The sunflower petals will still appear to be slightly turned upward. The sunflowers petals should be form to the touch. The sunflower center is the best indication for the freshness of the sunflower – there should be no pollen. Sunflowers produce quantities of yellow pollen with age. Older Sunflowers are fully open, with the petals turned downward. The sunflower petals will appear soft to the touch and may be bruised or may shed when handled. The middle of the sunflower shows signs of pollen formation. When the sunflowers start to wilt and get old, pull off the wilted sunflower petals, and use the deep grown or green disks as accents or interesting touch in flower arrangements or floral bouquets.

Sunflower Meanings and Symbolism - Sunflowers represented different meanings in many cultures. In China they symbolized longevity. In the Andes Mountains, golden images of sunflowers were found in temples. They were used by Central and North American natives to make oil for food, medicine, and dye. North America Indians in the prairies placed bowls of sunflower seeds on the graves of their dead. It is said that if a girl puts three sunflower seeds down her back, she will marry the first boy she meets. The sunflower's turning as it follows the sun symbolizes deep loyalty and constancy also symbolizes power, warmth, and nourishment (all the attributes of the sun), as well as haughtiness, false appearances and unhappy love. The dwarf sunflower stands for adoration in the language of flowers.

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 A Daisy flower has an "eye" just as its English name of day's eye suggests and primitive medical men thought it cured eye troubles. Daisies symbolize innocence and friendship. A Daisy, composed of white petals and yellow centers, can also be a pink or rose color and looks like a single flower, but has two types of flowers, disk florets in the center, and ray florets at the periphery. Gerberas, the most popular daisy variety, have large flowering heads and come in a vibrant rainbow of colors. Daisies are sweet way to show you care.

Gerberas – Discovered in 1884 near Barberton, South Africa, by Scotsman Robert Jameson, the Gerbera is the 5th most popular flower, and the most popular daisy variety. Simple yet sophisticated, the vibrant colored Gerberas are the birth flowers for the star sign Leo (July). A beautiful compliment in any flower bouquet, we ship each individual floret with a protective net and a clear tube to support the stem, to ensure that the flowers arrive and flourish to their maximum beauty and expected vase life.

Gerbera Daisy Bouquet Estimated Vase Life – 4 – 7 days

Meaning – (orange) You are the sunshine of my life, (red) Unconscious in love, (white) Innocence; Truth (yellow) I'll try harder to win your love

Gerbera Daisy Care Tip – Gently remove the protective cup from each blossom; the petals will gradually unfold to their full state. Fill your vessel with approximately 5 to 6 inches of water depending on its height. The fuzzy stems of these flowers decompose quickly in deep water. Gerbera stems are highly susceptible to bacteria blockage which may cause their heads to droop over. Therefore it is very important to use clean water and replenish their supply of flower food every 1-2 days. Bending is a natural attribute of this flower.

Gerbera Daisy Bouquet Arranging Tip – Gerberas may be prone to bent neck, which can be avoided by inserting floral wire in the stem to lend additional support to the large floret.

IMPORTANT TIP for Gerbera Daisies- To make sure gerbera stems remain straight, support the flower heads when conditioning in water. This can be done by placing a piece of chicken wire over a deep bucket, so that the heads are supported and the stems hang free into the water. Let the flowers hydrate this way for several hours

Daisy History and Symbolism

According to an old Celtic legend, the spirits of children who died in childbirth scattered daisies on the earth to cheer their sorrowing parents. Beautiful gold hairpins, each ending in a daisy-like ornament were found when the Minoan palace on the Island of Crete was excavated. They are believed to be more than 4000 years old. Egyptian ceramics are also decorated with daisies. This flower’s English name was day's eye, referring to the way this flower opens and closes with the sun. And primitive medical men drew the obvious conclusion that it was plainly intended to cure eye troubles. Assyrians crushed daisies and mixed them with oil to turn gray hair dark again.

Marguerite, the French word for daisy, is derived from a Greek word meaning "pearl". Francis I called his sister Marguerite of Marguerites and the lady used the daisy as her device, so did Margaret of Anjou the wife of Henry IV and Margaret Beaufort, mother of Henry VII. There is an old English saying that spring has not come until you can set your foot on twelve daises. King Henry VIII ate dishes of daisies to relieve himself from his stomach-ulcer pain. And a common remedy for insanity was to drink crushed daisies steeped in wine, in small doses for 15 days.

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Iris, which in Greek means rainbow gets its name from the Greek Goddess Iris, the goddess of the rainbow, who was a messenger on Mount Olympus. The Goddess Iris would carry messages from the "eye of heaven" to the earth by the arc of the rainbow. So the Iris also symbolizes the "eye of heaven." Which means that every time we carry an iris flower we carry a piece of heaven with us. The iris is the symbol of Idea and Message. The three leaves of the Iris flower are said to represent faith, wisdom, and valor. The Iris flower has three petals often called the "standards" and three outer petal-like sepals called the "falls". The Iris has been a symbol of royalty and divine protection for centuries throughout the world.

Iris – Iris, or “rainbow” in Greek gets its name from the Greek Goddess Iris, the goddess of the rainbow. Hailed as the symbol of royalty and divine protection for centuries throughout the world, the three leaves of the Iris are said to represent faith, wisdom, and valor. We ship these sensitive flowers in tight bud form, which will open to full bloom in 1-2 days.

Iris Bouquet Expected Vase Life – 3 - 7 days.

Iris Meaning - "I have a message for you".

Iris Bouquet Care Tip – Be careful to NOT bump the tips of the irises.

Iris Bouquet Arranging Tip – Allow for space in arranging irises to open fully. Irises can be manually opened by peeling the sheath backwards approximately halfway down the bud, this pops the flower head open.

IMPORTANT TIP for Iris Flower Bouquet - Iris may arrive in your vase arrangement as tight buds. But they will open quickly and mature to open form usually within one or two days. Their vase life is wonderful, although short lived. Keep water levels in the vase full and bacteria free to optimize vase life.

Iris Flower History and Symbolism: The Greek word "Iris" means "rainbow" The iris flower got its name from the Greek goddess Iris, the goddess of the rainbow, who was a messenger on Mount Olympus. Iris would take messages from "the eye of Heaven" to earth by the arc of the rainbow. The word iris also means "eye of heaven" It was the name given to the goddess, this flower, and the center of your eye. The iris flower is the symbol of Idea and Message. Greek men would often plant an iris on the graves of their beloved women as a tribute to the goddess Iris, whose duty was to take the souls of women to the Elysian fields.

The Roman Catholic Church ascribed the lily as the special emblem of the Virgin Mary. Due to its three petals, the fleur-de-lis has also been used to represent the Holy Trinity. The three leaves of the iris flower represent faith, wisdom, and valor.  The iris has been a symbol of royalty and divine protection for centuries throughout the world. The Fleur-de-Lis, "a stylized Iris motif" has symbolized France since the 13th century. Traditionally, it has been used to represent French royalty and is said to signify perfection, light, and life. Iris is the National flower of France and has been used for the insignia and emblem of France.

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Carnations are flowering plants native to the Near East and have been cultivated for last 2,000 years. Its original color was pink but later grew to include red, yellow white, purple and green. Carnations, the national flowers of Spain, date back to ancient Greek and Roman times and were used in art and décor. Is scientific name "dianthus" translates to "flower of love" or "flower of the gods". Some people believe "carnation" comes from "coronation" used in Greek ceremonial crowns. Carnations are the birth flowers for those born in January. Their ruffled appearance, clove-like scent, and extended blooming period captivate people, and in some countries, carnations are more popular than roses.

CARNATION FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS

Carnation flower arrangements are a popular flower gift for almost any occasion. The versatile carnations, comes in a variety of colors and is basically a hardy flower making it a perfect choice for flower arrangements. Please follow the carnation flower arrangement care instructions to maximize the vase life of your flowers. Flower Arrangements need extra hydration as when the carnations flowers are in foam, they get less water than in a vase. So it is IMPERITIVE that you keep the foam moist at all times.

• Carnations – The National Flower of Spain and the birth flower of those born in January, Carnations are among the most popular flowers world wide. The pink carnation is hailed as the symbol of mother's love and the emblem of Mother's Day. Carnations are hardy flowers that can last between 7-14 days if properly cared for.
   
• Estimated Vase Life – 7 – 14 days
   
• Meaning -  (pink) symbol of mother's love, (yellow) disdain, (purple) antipathy, (white) ipure and ardent love, (red) "Alas my poor heart."
   
• Care Tip – When re-cutting the stems, cut just above one of the nodes that run up the flower's stalk. This will allow the stem to draw water more easily.
   
• Arranging Tip – Carnations can be manipulated to take on an elegant look by massing them together in a tight bunch, or adding them to simple greenery.
   
• IMPORTANT TIP – Carnations are very sensitive to ethylene gas, a naturally produced gas, released by fruits, vegetables and decaying floral material. Keep carnations away from ethylene producing substances.

Carnation Flower – January Birth Flower

Just as there is a birth stone associated with each month so is true of birth flowers. Carnations are the birth flower for the month of January. Carnation originated in the Near East  at least 200 years ago, and was originally only found in a light pink color. There has been debate as to the origin of the word carnation, some saying it came from the Latin word "carnis" which means flesh and referring to the original color of the flower while others believe that it comes from the word "incarnation" referring to the incarnation of God made flesh. Still others believe that "carnation" was derived from the word "coronation" and that it was used in early Greek ceremonial crowns. Carnations symbolize different meanings depending on the color of the carnations. Red carnations signify admiration or a deep sense of love. White carnations symbolize both pure love and luck, while Striped Carnations symbolize regret. Purple Carnations are said to indicate capriciousness while the ever popular Pink Carnations are said to be a symbol of a mother's undying love, going back to biblical times when Carnations sprang up out of the ground where the Virgin Mary's tears fell as Jesus was carrying the cross.

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Orchid flowers have always been admired for their elegant, exotic and refined appearance making them a sophisticated floral gift for any occasion. The intricate beauty of the orchids symbolize a wide variety of meanings. Historically orchids have symbolized wealth, love and beauty, while today orchids are treasured as symbols of rare and delicate beauty. To the early Greeks, the orchid represented virility, and the Chinese called it "the plant of the king's fragrance." During the Middle Ages, orchids were considered an aphrodisiac and were used in love potions.

Orchids Need Special Care

Orchids benefit from extra special care. Contrary to popular belief, orchids have a good vase life, as long as they are kept in water. When u buy orchids, the stems may come in water tube or wrapped in wet cotton wool. This should be removed, and the stems re-cut and placed in fresh water with flower food as soon as possible. Orchids should be kept away from heat, draughts, fans, air conditioning units and anything that may cause moisture loss. Frequent misting of the flowers with water is recommended. If they look limp, place them in water – flower head and all – for up to one hour. Orchids should also be kept away from fruit, vegetables and decaying flowers, as orchids are especially susceptible to ethylene gas.

Orchid Flower History, Symbolism and Origin

The orchid's name originates from the Greek orchis, meaning "testicle," and its history is one of lust, greed, and wealth. Some orchids are called "ladies' fingers," "ladies' tresses," or "long purples." Orchids were collected extensively during the 1800s; once, four thousand trees were cut down for the orchids growing on their branches.

There are nearly 25,000 varieties of orchids. Greek women thought they could control the sex of their unborn children with orchid roots. If the father ate large, new tubers, the child would be male; if the mother ate small tubers, the child would be female

The paphiopedilum orchid was named for Phaphos, a temple on Cyprus where the love goddess Aphrodite was worshipped. The most famous orchid, the vanilla orchid, was said to give strength to the Aztecs, who drank vanilla mixed with chocolate.

The orchid is a flower of magnificence that brings a universal message of love, beauty, wisdom, and thoughtfulness. In China it signifies refinement, and the innocence of children. A pink orchid conveys pure affection; the popular cattalya orchid denotes mature charm, and is often used in corsages for Mother's Day.

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The Calla Lily which is originally from the continent of Africa, is rich with history, and has been treasured as a flower of celebration since the ancient roman times. The Calla Lily is unparalleled in its sophistication, simple beauty and innate grace. The Calla Lily, first cherished as a celebration of light, then a funeral flower, in today's world the Calla Lily has become one of the most desired flowers brides use to celebrate their wedding day. Calla lilies make an elegant addition to any home, and are symbolic of purity and beauty. As a cut flower, Calla Lilies last a long time making the Calla Lily's bloom is a show-stopper with its wide range of colors make it a special flower to enjoy. The Calla Lily is a thing of timeless beauty that excels in celebration of weddings, sympathy or just to celebrate the joy of living.

Buying a Calla Lilies Bouquet (Tips for choosing and caring for Calla lilies)

Calla lilies are exquisite flowers with long trumpet-shaped blossoms and thick fibrous stems. Fresh Calla lilies are mostly open but with the outer petal still reaching upward. The middle of the flower is clean with no signs of pollination. The calla lilies show good color with no bruising. Older Calla lilies have the outer petal curving downward with the middle of the flower exposed, with the middle showing signs of pollen. The calla lilies may also have bruising or discoloration, especially on the outer edges of the petal. Calla lilies have thick, fibrous stems that act much like a sponge. The stems absorb and hold water. This is why calla lilies have such a long vase life and are such a low maintenance flower. Be sure to cut the calla lilies stems every few days to allow fresh water to penetrate the blossom. Calla lilies stems sometimes turn to mush because the stems hold water and the ends become clogged. Calla lilies need a constant water flow to remain fresh.

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Throughout history, lilies have inspired storytellers, poets and artists, pictures of the lily flower can be found on Egyptian tombs, Cretan wall paintings and Assyrian carvings dating back to the 1580 BC. Lilies were also a popular flower in ancient Jewish civilization, and the lily flower is mentioned in both the old and new testament. In Christianity, lilies are the symbol of chastity and virtue. Greek brides wear a crown of lilies to symbolize purity and abundance. In Feng Shui lilies are symbolic of summer and abundance, while the Chinese consider lilies to mean “forever in love.” The intrinsic beauty and symbolic purity of lilies, makes the lily flower a perfect gift for any occasion.

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Tulips are one of the most popular spring flowers of all time, and the third most popular flower world-wide next only to the Rose and Chrysanthemum. It is believed that the Middle East was responsible for the emergence of tulips over 1 thousand years ago. Tulips were the symbol for the Turkish Empire. It is said that tulips got their name due to the resemblance to the headgear worn by people in the Middle East, such as the Persians -- the turban, that was also written as "toliban". Changed into Latin, this became "tulipa," hence the name tulips. Tulips symbolize imagination, dreaminess, perfect lover, and a declaration of love.

Red Tulips

Red tulips are a declaration of love, and make a perfect flower gift for a loved one. Red tulips are a great Feng Shui flower to display in ones home. Red Tulips are said to increase the power of the tulip to bring fame into your life.

Pink Tulips

Tulips are very popular to an extent that during the 17th century, most of Europe, particularly Holland, was gripped in a craze for Tulips as a result of which many had to even sell off their fortunes, a time referred to as Tulipomania. With various sentiments and meaning that tulips convey, Pink Tulips are favorite for almost any occasion. The colour pink is symbolic of perfect happiness and confidence.  Since tulips are large, showy, and usually solitary, flowers, a “tulip’ has come to mean ‘a showy person’.

Yellow Tulips

Tulips are one of the most popular spring flowers of all time, and the third most popular flower world-wide next only to the Rose and Chrysanthemum. The meaning of Yellow tulips has evolved from once representing hopeless love to now being a common expression for cheerful thoughts and sunshine. With all of the sentiments and meanings of tulips, it's not surprising that the popularity of tulips continues to endure.

Orange Tulips

Tulips are very popular to an extent that during the 17th century, most of Europe, particularly Holland, was gripped in a craze for Tulips as a result of which many had to even sell off their fortunes, a time referred to as Tulipomania. With various sentiments and meaning that tulips convey, Orange Tulips are favorite for almost any occasion. The colour orange is symbolic of warmth, happiness and fascination.

Mixed Tulips

Tulips are one of the most popular spring flowers of all time, and the third most popular flower world-wide next only to the Rose and Chrysanthemum. Holland is most known for these showy and colorful flowers. In the 17th century Tulips were used as currency. Holland loved the tulips, and tulips became a status of wealth and prestige. The tulip bulbs became so popular that “tulipomania” developed early in the 17th century between 1634 and 1637. Tulips symbolize imagination, dreaminess, perfect lover, and a declaration of love.

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There are over 600 species of asters, the most popular being the Monte Casino. Ancient societies believed that the odorof its leaves, when burnt, drove away serpents. While this might not be as applicable today, perhaps its connotation is still relevant: Giving asters means, "I am not sure whether you have been faithful to me". Be careful who you send asters to!

Meaning of the Aster Flower : charming, patience

Celebrate September birthdays with asters, the "herb of Venus."   Named for the stars because of the shape of its blossoms, the aster symbolizes elegance and refinement.  It is also considered a love charm and was thought to have mystical powers that could ward of evil serpents.   It is said they came to be when the Greek goddess Asterea cried from the lack of stars on earth.  Where her tears fell, asters grew.  

Cuttings from these plants were laid on the graves of French soldiers to symbolize the longing for a revised ending to their battle.   This flower's unique beauty continues to perpetuate present-day folklore and have even been used medicinally.  These ancient wildflowers are closely related to mums, marigolds, daisies, and even artichokes.   They are considered native plants in many parts of the U.S., but the China aster is the most common variety used by florists.

Asters have previously gone by other names, such as "Michaelmas Daisy" and "starwort."    Commonly sporting purple or blue blossoms, these flowers are popular in garden borders and floral arrangements.  There are both annual and perennial varieties.   Often seen around a cornucopia announcing a plentiful harvest, these are fall-blooming plants of half a foot to three feet in height.  Like most stars, asters enjoy the spotlight, so grow them in a sunny location in just about any hardiness zone.  Soil should be kept moist, especially in warmer weather.

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With their far-reaching popularity, roses are the queens of flowers. After buttercup, the roses are the second oldest variety of flowers on the planet. Biologists can trace roses back some 200 million years! Although there is a huge number of meanings and symbols associated with roses, the most common of course is love, which originated in Greek mythology. When Aphrodite cried about the death of her lover Adonis, she had red "Adonis Roses" grown with his blood, - thus red roses are the symbol of never-ending love. Important to mention are the roses' thorns, of which we all probably have some painful memory. Symbolically, love can be painful and full of suffering when not treated carefully. RED ROSES : I love you, unconscious beauty   WHITE ROSES : Spiritual love, purity   YELLOW ROSES : Joy, gladness   ORANGE ROSES : Fascinated, enthusiastic   PINK ROSES : Grace, gentility   TEA ROSE : I'll Remember Always   THORNLESS ROSE : Love at First Sight   WHITE AND RED ROSES MIXED : Unity, Flower Emblem of England   ROSEBUDS : Beauty and Youth, A Heart Innocent of Love   RED ROSEBUDS : Pure and Lovely   WHITE ROSEBUDS : Girlhood   ROSE BOUQUET OF MATURE BLOOMS : Gratitude   ROSE SINGLE FULL BLOOM: I Love You, I Still Love You

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Spring Flowers

Spring flowering bulbs are planted in the fall. They require a freeze and period of dormancy -- when the spring thaw comes, they will be among the first to bloom and provide early season color in your garden, while your other plants are still developing. Because they can withstand (and even require) a frost, they are often referred to as hardy bulbs. Some popular spring flowers are: Tulips, Crocuses, Hyacinths, Irises and Daffodils or Narcissi

Tropical Flowers

Tropical flowers normally grow in warmer region of earth. In US they often found in Hawaii, Florida and other warm weather states. Tropical flowers tend to live longer than other kind of flowers. Some popular tropical flowers are: Anthurium, Bird of Paradise, Ginger, Pineapple, Pincushion Protea, Pink Mink Protea, Calla Lily and Calla Lily Mini

Rose Flowers

Roses are probably the most popular flower in the country. Roses are usually classed into two general categories according to their habit of growth-- bush roses and climbing roses. The following classification is taken in part from "Roses for the Home," (Home and Garden Bulletin No. 25, USDA). Some popular types of Roses are: Bush Roses, Hybrid Teas, Floribunda, Grandifloras, Tree Roses and Climbing Roses

Exotic Flowers

Exotic flowers often names as rare flowers because they grow in difficult conditions and not found easily. They can be found in blistering deserts, remote tropical rainforests or on little known places on earth's primordial continents. A typical example of exotic flowers are Orchid's and Tulip's.

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There are many different color traditions and these can be affected by culture, function, application etc. The following is a general rule of thumb in regard to choosing the right colored flowers to portray the correct sentiment.

You can base your color choice on traditional associations or scientific choices.

Traditional Color Choice
These traditional color choices mainly apply to roses but may also be applied to other flower types. This may be further examined by looking at the different meaning of different flower types taking into account the color as well.

Scientific Color Choice
People respond to different colors in different ways, and these responses take place on a subconscious, emotional level. Specific colors have different effects on the human brain.

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Yellow flowers as with most light colors bloom the earliest, so is naturally associated with spring. Spring Bouquets often feature yellow and white flowers such as tulips or lilies. Yellow daffodils symbolize unrequited love, a yellow rose stands for friendship and yellow flowers are often associated with Easter and Passover. We feature a mix of all types of yellow flowers, either artfully combined or featured separately as bouquets of a particular flower type, as yellow roses, yellow oriental lilies or yellow tulips.

About Yellow Flowers

Yellow, is the color of joy and yellow flowers tend to be sunny and easy to combine. Yellow symbolizes summer, warmth and vitality, yellow flowers especially if bright yellow seem to radiate this same golden solar energy. Most yellow flowers tend to enlarge a space and need little light due to their strong reflection and iridescent nature.

Yellow flowers are synonymous with feelings of cheerfulness, joy, warmth and happiness. A bouquet of yellow flowers is a perfect floral gift for a friend or as a get well flower bouquet to cheer someone up. Yellow flowers also make great I'm sorry flowers when you want to apologize or show you care. A fresh yellow flower bouquet, be it a single flower bouquet of yellow roses or yellow lilies or mixed yellow spring flower bouquet creates an energy of happiness and cheer, guaranteed to brighten your loved ones day.

Yellow Flower Meanings

• Yellow Sunflower – Ambition, Pride
• Yellow Rose Flower – joy and friendship.
• Yellow Tulip Flower – cheerful thoughts
• Yellow Gerbera Flower – "I will try hard to earn your love."  
• Yellow Lily Flower – I'm walking on air, false, gay.
• Yellow Carnation Flower - Disdain

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Red Flowers are synonymous with romance and love, particularly associated with Christmas and Valentines Day. The red rose is the eternal symbol of love, making red roses a popular favorite all year around. Red Flowers are amongst the most popular flowers ordered, because of their romantic connotation, all the romantics use red roses to tell their special someone's that their hear that belongs to them. We have all kinds of red flowers, blood red lilies, deep velvet roses, bright red freedom roses, red tulips and a whole lot more!

About Red Flowers

Red is the first spectral color our eyes see and red flowers tend to have the same attention grabbing allure. Red, powerful yet warm is believed to increase enthusiasm and interest making red flowers hard to miss. Red flowers may tend to make a space look smaller, as red absorbs light creating an almost intimate atmosphere.

Red is the universal color for love, passion, desire and eroticism, making red flowers a popular choice for occasion such as Valentine's Day, an anniversary or a birthday of a loved one. Red flowers are the most popular flower color at FlowerFresh, while red rose flowers are the most flower gift of choice, making our dozen long stemmed red roses the No. I choice for a romantic floral gift. While Red is traditionally the color of love and romance, Dark red is the color of beauty and love. Dark red flowers are a great way let your partner know how truly beautiful she is, while still telling her how much you love her. Red when combined with white is symbolic of Unity, togetherness, long-lasting love and bonding, while red combined with yellow is symbolic of falling in love or the start of a new romance. We feature a variety of red flower bouquets and red flower arrangements at FlowerFresh, elegant red tulip bouquets, mixed red flower bouquets of red carnations, red roses and red gerberas; find a variety of mixed red flowers or single red flower bouquets.

Red Flower Meanings

• Red Rose Flower - Love and Desire, passionate love
• Red Long Stem Roses - Love and Desire
• Single Red Rose - I Love You
• Red Tulip Flower - declaration of love
• Red Gerbera Flower - joy and beauty
• Red Carnation Flower - Alas poor heart, Flashy
• Red Chrysanthemum Flower - Sharing

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A tropical flower extravaganza featuring tropical flowers from all over the world from Africa to Brazil. Find information for each tropical flower type, their origin, thier family, thier native country, seasonality and more! Open the door to this exotic world of colors and experience tropical flowers in a whole new dimension - a dimension filled with natural beauty grown in their natural state - a blend of colors only mother nature could produce and the tropical flower lovers who truly appreciate the visual experience.

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A wildflower is a flower that is able to grow independently, in a natural environment without human assistance. Wildflowers grow and bloom without a seed, and are found in many regions of the world. Each continent has indigenous species, and some also have species that have been introduced from other continents. The first are called "natives", the latter are referred to as "naturized", the common element between the both is they can grow unaided.
There are over 20,000 species of wildflowers growing in America belonging to more than 300 different families. The species are identified by their colour, the shape of the flower and it's geographic origin.
All flowering plants, including wildflowers, are called Angiosperms. These flowering plants appeared suddenly and miraculously 80-90 million years ago, and today they are the most abundant plant on earth.

During the Middle Ages, research was carried out that that identified over 6000 species of Angiosperms, some of them being wildflowers. From the 17th to 19th centuries there was a boom in botany research and more species of plants and flora were classified. One of the famous works was carried out by Charles Darwin who produced Origin of the Species however many other botanists also conducted research on American wildflowers.

In the 1900s the English and Europeans developed a fascination with growing these flowers of the wild. This interest developed primarily from wealthy people who were accustomed to having their garden maintained, and could afford to experiment with new ideas. One of the famous works written in this time was written by Gertrude Jeckyll who encouraged the idea of growing the wildflower in a natural environment.

Today there is a strong interest in growing wildflowers, so much so that it is possible to buy them in packs of seed mixture.

Uses of Wildflowers

For centuries the American Indians used American wildflowers for medicinal purposes, and their practices have been adopted by western practitioners and herbalists. Of the 20,0000 species growing in America, 10% of them are used for medicinal purposes. The Indians used wildflowers to cure a range of different illnesses.

While it was the American Indians who were experts in the use of wildflowers for medicinal purposes, one English physician and botonist, William Withering, also discovered that American wildflowers could be used medicinally. In 1775 he treated a woman suffering from fluid retention by creating a melée of herbal ingredients. Not only did he cure the woman, but he was also able to discover which wildflower in his concoction was the one plant that worked the miracle. The special ingredient was the Foxgrove plant, which is still used today to treat heart diseases.

These flowers are still crucial today, constituting up to 25% of the basic ingredients for today's medicines. Herbal medicines have become more and more popular and now many people opt for herbal remedies and supplements over prescription medications.
Not only can the wildflower be used medicinally, but it has also been used as a rich source of food, and like trees, is also a source of oxygen.

How do wildflowers get their names

A system called plant Taxonomy is used for the naming of a wildflower . This system has four crucial parts - describing, classifying, identifying and naming. For centuries this system of naming plants has been used, with evidence from archaeological studies indicating that the earliest humans used the classifying stage to decipher poisonsess plants from non-poisoness plants, which was crucial to their survival.

 All plants have two names, one being a scientific name spelled using the Roman alphabet. Some of the names relate to the way the wildflowers look and feel. The Sandpaper plant (Petalonyx Thurberi) received it`s name due to the feel of it`s leaves. The Cheese Bush (Hymenoclea Salsola) received its name simply because it smells like cheese.

There are hundreds of names of wildflowers, some are of the names are logical, some some them not, and many of them have bizarre, humerous and interesting names, all of which are worth reading about.

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