Thursday 29 August 2013

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meaning & symbolism of anthurium

Anthurium
With their open, heart-shaped flowers and tropical disposition, it's no wonder that anthurium have come to symbolize hospitality.

Also known as the Flamingo Flower, Boy Flower, Painted Tongue and Painter's Palette – because of their distinctive shape and color – the name anthurium comes from Greek, meaning "tail flower." Exotic and compelling, with bold, typically red flowers and shiny, dark green foliage, anthurium, like the hospitality they represent, are long-lasting and irresistibly beautiful.

Thought to bring luck and protect against evil, legend has it that when the anemone closes its petals, it's a signal that rain is approaching. Still other mythology connects the anemone to magical fairies, who were believed to sleep under the petals after they closed at sunset. Perhaps it's because of this magical and prophetic tales that today in the language of flowers, anemones represent anticipation
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Baby's Breath

"BABY's BREATH is a well-known flower normally used as a stuffing in flower store' corsages. You can find these flowers in varied colors like white, pink, or purple. Baby's Breath is a wonderful recurrent flowering for your summer garden and for use in the flower vase. Baby's Breath flowers are a tender and delicate kind of flower. Baby's breath suits well in borders, rock gardens, or in flower arrangements engrafted among the roses." ~ My Dear Valentine, Biggest Love and Romance Site Since '99 (PHP 130.00 PER KILO

The calla lilies represent charm, elegance, grace and beauty. They are mostly used when someone wants to express their feelings to a woman, due to their resemblance of the female genitalia. The Christian Easter services usually use the calla lilies to symbolize resurrection of a soul.
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THE MEANING & SYMBOLISM OF
chrysanthemum

With a history that dates back to 15th century B.C., chrysanthemum mythology is filled with a multitude of stories and symbolism. Named from the Greek prefix “chrys-“ meaning golden (its original color) and “-anthemion,” meaning flower, years of artful cultivation have produced a full range of colors, from white to purple to red. Daisy-like with a typically yellow center and a decorative pompon, chrysanthemums symbolize optimism and joy. They’re the November birth flower, the 13th wedding anniversary flower and the official flower of the city of Chicago. In Japan, there’s even a “Festival of Happiness” to celebrate this flower each year.
A symbol of the sun, the Japanese consider the orderly unfolding of the chrysanthemum’s petals to represent perfection, and Confucius once suggested they be used as an object of meditation. It’s said that a single petal of this celebrated flower placed at the bottom of a wine glass will encourage a long and Healthy Life *****(PHP 100.00 BY DOZEN


Everlasting Flower Remembrances
Eyebright (Euphrasia) Cheer up ..eternity..
Lasting forever or for a very long time
 An everlasting flower is actually an annual flower. The reason they are considered everlasting is because annual flowers continue to return year after year. Even though the stems, leaves and flowers might not be seen during the winter, the plant is still alive underneath the soil either in the form of a root system or seeds. Once spring returns, the annual everlasting flowers reappear seemingly miraculously. To ensure this takes place, you need to take proper care of the everlasting flowers in your garden.(PHP 130.00 BY DOZEN



As a symbol of grace and elegance, the pink rose is often given as an expression of admiration. Pink roses can also convey appreciation as well as joyfulness. Pink rose bouquets often impart a gentler meaning than their red counterparts.

Red roses are the traditional symbol for love and romance, and a time-honored way to say "I love you." The red rose has long symbolized beauty and perfection. A bouquet of red roses is the perfect way to express your deep feelings for someone special...
The bright, sunny color of yellow roses evokes a feeling of warmth and happiness. The warm feelings associated with the yellow rose are often akin to those shared with a true friend. As such, the yellow rose is an ideal symbol for joy and friendship. Read More – Meaning of Yellow Roses


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