Dating back to historical times, flowers have been a gesture of kindness. We usually present them to those we love. We send flowers to show them how special they are, to show appreciation, to celebrate an occasion, or even to sympathize. What we don't know is that giving certain types of flowers, and even their colors, actually have meanings of their own.
Floriography - the unique language of flowers
During medieval and Renaissance times, flowers were often given moral meanings. This is apparent in art where saints are often portrayed with flowers that symbolize the saints' virtues. In an edition of Sixteenth Century Journal, Liana DeGirolami Cheney stated that "some of the Christian symbols for Virginity or Chastity are the white rose, the myrtle, a vessel or vase, the lily, and the unicorn."
Back in Victorian times, flowers were used initially to create or add emotion. The language of flowers, sometimes called floriography, began being used as a discreet form of communication. In the 18th century, sending cyphered messages using flowers became popular. Based on Persian Salaam, a Turkish secret language of flowers, a coded flower arrangement was sent to show feelings of attraction, even love.
A book entirely about flower interpretations by Madame Charlotte de la Tour, "Le Language des Fleurs," dates back to 1819. Another book was written in 1884, titled "Language of Flowers" by Kate Greenaway, and it is still being used today.
Japan also has a language of flowers, which they call "Hanakotoba." Greeting cards in Japan use the Hanakotoba code, and still use the flower-language in popular culture such as in movies and animation, like the anime series "Wei Kreuz."
Favorite Meanings of Flowers
Purchase or borrow a flower dictionary to see the several meanings and interpretations of flowers. Some very popular flowers and their interpretations 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
Floriography - the unique language of flowers
During medieval and Renaissance times, flowers were often given moral meanings. This is apparent in art where saints are often portrayed with flowers that symbolize the saints' virtues. In an edition of Sixteenth Century Journal, Liana DeGirolami Cheney stated that "some of the Christian symbols for Virginity or Chastity are the white rose, the myrtle, a vessel or vase, the lily, and the unicorn."
Back in Victorian times, flowers were used initially to create or add emotion. The language of flowers, sometimes called floriography, began being used as a discreet form of communication. In the 18th century, sending cyphered messages using flowers became popular. Based on Persian Salaam, a Turkish secret language of flowers, a coded flower arrangement was sent to show feelings of attraction, even love.
A book entirely about flower interpretations by Madame Charlotte de la Tour, "Le Language des Fleurs," dates back to 1819. Another book was written in 1884, titled "Language of Flowers" by Kate Greenaway, and it is still being used today.
Japan also has a language of flowers, which they call "Hanakotoba." Greeting cards in Japan use the Hanakotoba code, and still use the flower-language in popular culture such as in movies and animation, like the anime series "Wei Kreuz."
Favorite Meanings of Flowers
Purchase or borrow a flower dictionary to see the several meanings and interpretations of flowers. Some very popular flowers and their interpretations 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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