Flowers
Flower meanings and symbolism throughout history
Rose – Flower Symbolism
Rose – The rose has come to have a number of different meanings and hold an important place in society above all other flowers. It was been linked to youth, purity, perfection, earthly love, rebirth, courtship and marriage. Western tradition says that a rose hung over a dinner table meant that all discussions were... »
Poppy – Flower Symbolism
Poppy – As an opiate, the poppy is associated with death – the lasting and ultimate sleep. Popular lore holds that red poppies sprung up after the Battle of Waterloo and were spawned from the blood of the dead. Source: Bruce-Mitford, Miranda. “The Ilustrated Book of Signs and Symbols,” Dorling Kindersley Limited, London, 2004. »
Carnation – Flower Symbolism
Carnation – The carnation held a special importance during the Renaissance, when painters used it as a symbol of a betrothed person in their works. The carnation also stands as a symbol for marriage in China. Source: Bruce-Mitford, Miranda. “The Ilustrated Book of Signs and Symbols,” Dorling Kindersley Limited, London, 2004. »
Orchid – Flower Symbolism
Orchid – The Orchid is thought to symbolize perfection in China. In the Christian world, the orchid’s purple spots represent drops of Christ’s blood. Source: Bruce-Mitford, Miranda. “The Ilustrated Book of Signs and Symbols,” Dorling Kindersley Limited, London, 2004. »
Cyclamen – Flower Symbolism
Cyclamen – The spot at the center of the cyclamen is thought to represent the Virgin Mary’s bleeding heart, and the flower has been dedicated to her. Nowadays, it has come to be associated with voluptuousness. Source: Bruce-Mitford, Miranda. “The Ilustrated Book of Signs and Symbols,” Dorling Kindersley Limited, London, 2004. »