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Blue
A unique colour for flowers. It represents tranquillity, depth, harmony, loyalty, security, and wealth. |
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Pink
Signifies fresh beginnings, friendship, sweetness of youth and maturity. Pale pinks suggest femininity, while bright pinks stand for friendship and romance. |
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Purple
Often used to denote royalty, power, wisdom, luxury, and evokes feelings of romance and nostalgia. |
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Red
The colour of love, desire, passion, fun, pulse-quickening excitement, and a traditional gesture of romance. |
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Yellow
Signifies joy, hope, happiness, wealth, prestige and is a symbol of courage and friendship. |
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White
Shows innocence, truth in love, purity, elegance, simplicity, cleanliness, and signifies respect. |
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Antirrhinum
Commonly known as the snapdragon, the flowers resemble the face of a dragon that opens and closes its mouth when properly squeezed (hence ‘snap’). Their large, blossom-laden flower heads are faintly fragrant and come in a wide assortment of bright colours.
The scientific name comes from a combination of the Greek anti which means opposite, and rhis, referring to the lopsided petals. |
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Carnation
Carnations got the name Dianthus from two Greek Words - "dios", referring to the god Zeus, and "anthos", meaning flower. Carnations are thus "The Flowers of God". According to Christian legend, Carnations first appeared on earth as Jesus carried the Cross, springing up wherever the Virgin Mary's tears fell as she cried over her son's plight.
Miss Anna Jarvis (The Founder of Mother's Day) used Carnations at the first Mother's Day celebration, because Carnations were her mother's favorite flower. In Ireland, white carnations are dyed green on St. Patrick’s Day as a symbol of good luck. |
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Narcissus/Daffodil
Native to the Mediterranean. These flowers bloom in early to mid-spring and are the true harbingers of Spring. For the Chinese, it symbolises the rewarding of hidden talents, and is an excellent gift for luck and prosperity. |
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Pansy
Pansies are delicate looking but durable. A "flower for all seasons", its edible blooms have been used by the Greeks since the 4th century B.C. as herbal medicine. Pansies are believed to be one of the earliest flowering plants and its name was derived from the French word pensée, meaning “thought” or “remembrance” as the flower resembles a human face.
Some pansies have a delicate perfume-like aroma, which is unforgettable. It exudes the most fragrance during early morning and dusk, with the strongest scents coming from yellow or blue pansy flowers. |
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