Who loves flowers?
(a small thread for no reason)

Red Rose: In Greek mythology, the rose was a symbol of deep love and sorrow. Symbolizes enduring love.

Pink Dahlia: symbolizes grace and kindness.

Red Carnation: referred to as God's flowers. Symbolizes deep love.

Peony: named after the Greek God of medicine, Paeon. The Chinese name is sho yu, which means 'most beautiful'. Symbolizes prosperity and beauty.

Purple Orchid: symbolizes admiration, respect, dignity and royalty.

Pink Hydrangea: symbolizes sincere emotions, especially love.

Blue Hydrangea: symbolizes forgiveness, regret, deep sorrow or rejection.

Blue Iris: named after the ancient Greek goddess Iris, who was a messenger to the Gods, traveling between heaven and earth using a rainbow as a bringe. Symbolizes hope and faith.

White Tulip: symbolizes heaven and eternity.

Purple Lilac: Botanical name is Syringa & derives from an ancient Greek legend about the God of the forests, who was besotted with the beauty of a nymph named Syringa, who turned herself into a lilac bush to hide from his relentless advances. Symbolizes the loss of a great love.

White Lilac: symbolizes purity and innocence, either in childhood or in heaven.

Sunflower: symbolizes adoration, loyalty and provision.

Michaelmas(Aster)Daisy: according to Greek legend, when the God Jupiter flooded the earth to destroy the warring men, the goddess Astraea was so upset she asked to be turned into a star. Aster is the Greek word for star-the shape of this flower. Means "Farewell... I will miss you

Chrysanthemum: derived from the Greek word chrysos (meaning gold) and anthemon (meaning flower) to reflect the beauty and value of this blossom. Symbolizes deep grief.

Red Daisy: derived from an old English word meaning "day's eye" because daisy flowers only open during the daytime. Symbolizes deep love.