By Russ Phillip Jr.

Fresh cut flowers are a wondrous creation of nature. Their beautiful and vibrant colors are revered by every culture in the world. Their fragrance is amazing and their use is associated with nearly all holidays and events. Flowers just make us feel better. Flowers are symbolic. Many different cultures around the world see flowers as symbolic, and have deeper meaning than just pretty colors.

Carnations, originally from the Near East, are symbolic of love and reverence, prosperity and will. The lighter varieties symbolize admiration, while darker ones stand for deep attraction. Green carnations are very prevalent in celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, while Striped carnations have historically been associated with stories of lost or forbidden love.

The common buttercup, which pops out a small yellow blossom across lawns all over America, symbolizes happiness and cheer.

Magnolias, whose medicinal qualities have been used in China for well over 900 years is said to symbolize perseverance and accomplishment.

Rosemary is a flower that has been said to have qualities for improving memory has been used in celebrations of remembrance such as Weddings, funerals, and war commemorations.

Bellis perennis or the common lawn daisy originated in Western Europe, and symbolizes youth and innocence. Daisy is also a nickname for girls named Margaret, which is Latin for daisy.

Roses are probably the most common symbolic flower and represents emotion. Red roses evoke feelings of passion and love. Yellow variety roses symbolize friendship, while white roses symbolize humility and faith.

Cultures across the world symbolize different flower verities with different moods, emotions and associations. When we give these flowers symbolic meaning we give it a personality of its own. Flowers have historically been a very common way of symbolizing our emotions and have become an international language that we can all speak.

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