Saying It Wih Fowers
The act of giving flowers is one known the world over and has been a gesture committed throughout history. To give flowers was, and still is, so much more than simply presenting a person with a pretty plant; each flower had its own meaning and therefore could be used to pass on a message. As specific flowers became symbols and others conveyed a feeling through its colour, Victorian England saw the rise of ‘flower dictionar- ies’ to help the public pass on whatever message they wish, including secrets and feelings that otherwise would have been deemed unacceptable to share openly. Victorians even coined the term ‘Floriography’ to title the language of flowers.
Meaning has been attributed to flowers for thousands of years and like any lan- guage, meanings and symbolisms develop
Victrians een coind
th trm ‘Foiography’ t tie th languag o flowers.
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and change over time. What is interesting is how certain connotations have stayed the same.
Cloroogy o Foiography It’s well known that certain colours con- vey particular feelings and messages but what about when the colour is in the form of petals?
Red flowers are usually associated with romance and passion, an obvious choice when seducing someone as they’re con- sidered as inviting and exude excitement. Red is also the colour of blood and the flowers can symbolise family ties.
Orange floral arrangements are ideal for places where people discuss ideas, while fiery blooms exude confidence and kin- ship and suggest flamboyance. Orange can also be the colour of lust.
Yellow is a hue with obvious connotations of cheerfulness and optimism. In a floral arrangement yellow flowers can represent hope and happiness, as well being given as a token of courage.
Green flowers are often used to balance floral arrangements, as the colour is in the centre of the spectrum. Traditionally emer-
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