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Floriography 101

Flowers, Bouquets, and their Meanings

No history of flowers is complete without knowing about the stories behind it. Given that, we're here to give you a run-through on flower meanings and different arrangements! 

This crash course will help you understand the meanings behind both rare and popular flowers. Then, we consider the progress of its place in ancient history. 

In this article, we discuss a quick overview on the history of flower meanings. Then, we look at how it formed human behavior and culture across history.

Peaking in the Victorian times, flowers still play a huge role in human connections. In fact, it plays a role in our relationships with friends and special someones. Of course, people also found its value as a way to express one's emotions.

Flowers also remain important to creative works for their symbolic meanings. This involved legends in ancient mythologies and folklore. Later, this also involved sonnets, plays, and productions in the Renaissance era.

Interested in a formal class on floristry? Want to get certified as an expert on everything flower related? We suggest looking into professional bodies and colleges in floristry.

These include American Institute of Floral Designers of the AIFD (www.aifd.org), the Society of American Florists (www.safnow.org), the American Floral Endowment (www.endowment.org). You can also check out similar organizations offering classes in floristry.

Brief History on Flower Meanings

The language of flowers, from The Natural Wedding Company

Ever wonder about violets and their significance to Sapphic relationships? How about daisies and sunflowers and their popularity in friendly floral bouquets? Or the climb of roses to their position as a favorite flower?

Whatever it is, we're here to help you. This blog will take you through the development of flower meanings throughout time.

Since its peak in the Victorian period, flowers have influenced the production and retelling of many art forms. This consisted of mythologies and legends in ancient societies. Later on, it turned up in plays written by world famous artists like William Shakespeare.

In reality, the Victorians were so into flower meanings that they wrote entire manuals for it. It was one way for people to make sure they got their bouquets and floral arrangements right. 

Today, flowers have the same importance in expressing one's emotions. This of course, extends to showing sentiments to their special someones and loved ones.

Everyone knows the basics of the language of flowers. Red flowers, especially roses, show your love and passion for that special someone. Yellow flowers symbolize friendship. White symbolizes purity and innocence. And so on, so forth.

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Holland Nurseries Florist & Flower Delivery proudly serves St John's and surrounding communities, including Mount Pearl, Torbay, Portugal Cove-St. Philips, Paradise and Conception Bay South. Family owned and operated, we are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.

Widely recognized as a leading florist and garden center in Newfoundland, we have more than 75 years experience working with fresh cut flowers and flowering plants, and producing high quality floral designs. Many of our ornamental and flowering plants are grown on site in our own greenhouses. We understand intimately what is required to ensure the highest quality in everything we sell.

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