Say It With Flowers
Gardening is very therapeutic. Those of us lucky to have enough space can grow fruit, veg and flowers.
I have always enjoyed time outside tending flowerbeds. It’s a great way to clear your mind and just enjoy some fresh air and gentle exercise.
Many flowers make wonderful cut flowers, to bring into the house or to give away to friends, relatives, or neighbours.
And there is a whole language of flowers - known as floriography - and so many flowers have hidden meanings when given by one person to another.
We all know red roses mean romantic love, with the number of roses adding a deeper meaning to a bouquet. But what about the other colours of roses?
Yellow roses are a warm and happy colour, so they are used to convey friendship.
Orange is a stronger form of the same happy and energetic colour, so orange roses are used to emphasise something exciting!
White roses convey purity, positivity, and eternity, so they are used for weddings, anniversaries, and to wish someone luck with a new start in life or a new job. White flowers are also very popular in sympathy bouquets.
Pink roses are also used to convey love, particularly for good friends and family, and are a great way to say thanks!
Lavender roses symbolise admiration, whether for a possible romance or just to say what a great person you are!
Other flowers that convey love are dahlias, red tulips, peonies, carnations, and lady’s mantle.
Freesias, stocks, and lilies symbolise friendship.
Gratitude is easily conveyed using hydrangeas, both blue and pink.
Orchids, camellias, and amaryllis convey platonic or romantic admiration for another person. And if that person is a male, sweet Williams are the ideal choice to give to any knight in shining armour!
And nothing brightens a home up more than sunflowers, gerbera, chrysanthemums, daffodils, yellow tulips or pink hyacinths.
And we mustn’t forget nature’s own contributions in the form of wildflowers. I can never call those weeds!
Do you grow flowers in your garden, buy them for your home, or give them to someone dear to you?
What are your favourite flowers?
Today’s theme is anything floral, so post images, gifs, and music and chat with friends.
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