Flower etiquette

How did flower etiquette appear? Probably it is rooted in the severe Middle Age when relationships were strictly regulated. The language of flowers allowed to express their own intentions and feelings without words or to add significance to the words. But it is amusing how much the flower symbolism has changed since then. If in the Middle Age white lily expressed eternity, in Renaissance it became a symbol of immorality. A brand on the shoulder of a prostitute was made in the shape of lily. Now the lily is associated with purity and virginity.
Florists of Flower store Roses2Moscow.com are ready to reveal some secrets of the choice of flower and decorative materials that are essential to make bouquets adequate for the occasion.

Meaning of color
Choosing colors for the bouquet we are usually guided by our own preferences or habit; sometimes by the preferences of bouquet recipient. The knowledge of color meanings may help you to do the right choice. For instance, red color symbolizes love, passion; pale pink – tenderness; dark pink – gratitude; yellow – joy, friendship, wealth and prosperity.

Flower as a symbol
There is “flower language”. Its interpretation depends mostly on national traditions. We shall tell you in brief about flower symbolism adopted from the art of ikebana.

Azalea – devotion
Anemone – hope
Anthurium – passion
Amaryllis – restrained beauty, pride
Aralea – intimacy
Asparagus – simple heartedness
Calla – steadiness, splendid beauty
Carnation – Platonic love
Cornflower – grace, elegance
Chrysanthemum – nobility
Dahlia – inconstancy, caprice
Freesia – affection
Forsizia - purity
Gerbera –mystery
Gladiolus - constancy
Gypsophila – caution
Eucalyptus - memory
Hydrangea – changeable heart
Iris – herald
Ivy - faithfulness
Lily white – purity
Lotus – happiness, health, long life
Monstera – aspiration
Narcissus – egoism
Orchid – sensual beauty
Palm – faithfulness
Peony – wealth and glory
Sunflower – admiration
Rose – beauty, love, heart
Tulip – mutual understanding