Sometimes, words seem too superficial to express our deepest feelings or maybe they are not enough to encompass them. On occasions like these when the heart is too full, and words fall short, expressing our feeling through the language of flowers seems like a good idea. This might sound like something straight from the movies, but do not jump to conclusions just yet. Keep on reading to find out just what is the language of flowers and how long has it been around.
Historical Background
The language of flowers or floriography has been around for centuries. Let’s explore the origins of floriography.
1. Les language des fleurs By Charlotte de la Tour
Floriography became popular in France in the early 19th century. Charlotte de la Tour wrote a book called Les language des fleurs which contains almost three hundred meanings for flowers to be made into a bouquet.
2. Victorian Era
Around the same time in Britain, a fascination with floriography was blooming. Memorising and recognizing the meanings behind flowers became a hobby, and many English writers wrote several books about it, targeting the young female audience. It was a method of communicating silent messages during the Victorian era.The right hand would hand a flower if it meant ‘yes’, while the left one meant ‘no’.
3. Shakespeare
In his famed play “Hamlet”, Shakespeare used flower symbolism to portray the feelings of Ophelia, a character in the play. When her Father, Polonius killed Hamlet, Ophelia used flowers to express her grief. There are many instances in Literature where authors have taken the aid of flowers to describe emotions.
Meanings
You might be curious about the meanings of different flowers and how you might have sent messages to people without knowing. Here is a list of a few flowers and what they symbolise.
Rose: There are different colours of roses and each one represents a different meaning.
- Red Rose: It symbolizes deep love.
- Pink Rose: It represents happiness.
- White Rose: A white rose conveys a message of Innocence.
- Yellow Rose: A yellow rose can mean jealousy or even infidelity.
Daisies: These beautiful flowers represent loyalty and innocence.
Lillies: Like roses, lilies also come in various hues; let us explore what each colour represents.
- White: Symbolizes virginity and purity.
- Yellow: This particular shade of Lillies stands for happiness and being pleased.
- Orange: Orange Lillies represent hatred, now this is one flower you would never want to receive.
Willow: Willows stand for sadness and grief.
Lotus Flower: Lotus flower stands for rebirth, enlightenment and regeneration.
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