The Symbolism of Flowers

No doubt many of you are constantly surrounded by flowers: at work, at home, in the streets, etc. But how many of you have thought about the symbolism of flowers?

Flowers have a very important effect on us and our emotions, so from Verdissimo, the leading producer of preserved flowers and plants, we want to dedicate this article to telling you about the symbolism of flowers and their origin.

Origin of the symbolism of flowers

The origin of the symbolism of flowers had its starting point a long time ago. The first clues supporting this idea were discovered in Neanderthal caves, where they found pollen. This discovery indicated that this part of the flower was used back then to honor those who had died.

This fact tells us that the symbolism of flowers began a thousand years ago.

Also, the language and the meaning of flowers isn’t limited to just one culture. Quite the opposite! This symbolism occurs around the world, for example: the Ikebana in Japan.

The symbolism of flowers as a communication method

At the end of the 19th century, many used this communication method to send messages, especially to their lovers. This communication method has endured over time, which we can see in great literary works such as “In the Name of the Rose” by Umberto Eco.

Nowadays, although many think otherwise, we continue to use flowers to communicate. When we give flowers to a loved one, we typically consider our relationship with that person and, based on that relationship, we choose one type of flower over another.

Flower symbolism: type and color

As we’ve already mentioned, it’s well established that in the past, for example in the Victorian Era, flowers were used as a communication method. However, this communication method wasn’t limited to the type of flower, as other factors came into play, such as color.

Every type of flower has a meaning and, depending on its color, it takes on other meanings. For example, the meaning of roses is very different according to color. The red rose has nothing to do with white, blue, yellow and pink roses.

However, this symbolism isn’t universal, since in some cultures a red flower may symbolize passion between two people, and in others, it could symbolize friendship.

Now that you know about the importance of the symbolism of flowers, we recommend that you keep this in mind when you give flowers to that special somebody. And remember that, for any gift, preserved flowers are a good option because they’ll keep their beauty over time for months and even years without needing hardly any maintenance, since they don’t need light or water.

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