The meaning of flower colours and how flowers influence our emotions!
Flowers have always been a favourite subject for painters and poets. They say that beauty is not only in the eyes of the beholder, but also exists in nature, where each type of flower has its own message and meaning. The most common meanings of flower colours:
Red: love, seduction, passion, desire, lust, red roses are often sent to express affection.
White: purity, chastity, innocence, sweetness. White flowers such as roses and lilies are often presented at weddings to express a sense of unity and happiness. White lilacs symbolise innocence, while forget-me-nots symbolise true friendship and eternal memories.
Yellow: joy, friendship, gladness. Yellow daisies symbolise friendship and joy. Beware that yellow is also associated with infidelity.
Purple: mystery and spirituality (purple), royalty (amaranth), wisdom (lavender). Purple represents imagination while lavender is synonymous with refinement. Amaranth was the emblem of immortality in ancient Greece, as it never wilted when woven into a garland.
Blue: peace, calm, confidence. Blue or blue-edged flowers are a symbol of faith, loyalty and peace. For example, forget-me-nots mean 'don't forget me' while cornflowers are synonymous with reliability. Hyacinths express regret while violets symbolise modesty. Blue flower bouquets are popular in the UK for engagements.
Orange: energy, enthusiasm, warmth. Iris give a sense of freshness and vitality while pineapple guava is used for stimulation and power.
Green: fertility, luck. Green flowers such as geranium or basil correlate with growth, harmony, health or fertility.
Brown: stability, fatigue, apathy. Clearly, except in autumn, brown is not a recommended colour.
Pink: Pink flowers such as carnations, roses or sweet peas symbolise grace or admiration. They can also signify gratitude or apology.
In addition to their colours, flowers have different meanings depending on the shape of their petals. For example, tulips with twisted petals mean 'you make me crazy'. Conversely, open tulips symbolise the beginning of a romance. In this case, light pink tulips signify innocence while dark red tulips represent desire or passionate love.
Carnation bouquets with curved edges represent flirtation while ruffled carnations represent courage. If the edges are finely serrated, it is a sign of 'just being friends'.
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