Calla Iris and the Meaning of Flowers!
I was going to visit my friend Ammu who is soon to be Mommy. Excitement, anticipation and joy is everywhere when someone is expecting a baby, for the parents and all the near and dear!
I hardly get time to visit or have visitors over for formal lunch/dinner invitations with my hectic workweekday routine. I try to squeeze in as many social activities as possible during the weekends. This weekend our sunnyvalites-buddies called for a potluck dinner @ Ammu's.
I wanted to get some fresh flowers, beautiful and pleasant, so she would enjoy looking at them. keep the mommy as happy and she(and the baby) is as healthy. :)
Giving flowers, for whatever the occasion, I think signifies your feelings and your feelings towards the person you are giving the flowers to. I researched on the internet about flowers, their significance, appeal etc. I came across this very interesting and Exotic flower "Iris". The first time I read about the Iris is when I read the book "The Da Vinci Code".
There are so many varieties of Iris that they can be grown year round, in water and on land. Iris was most significant in history as the emblem of France - The "Fleur-de-Lis" established in the 11th century by the king of France. It is also the state flower of Tennessee. It's meanings are faith, hope and wisdom.
One more strong reason why I thought of getting these flowers for Ammu is that the Iris also stands for "Cherished Friendship" and "My Compliments". Perfect! It is most appropriate thing I was looking for.
I found the flowers in Safeway! not as rare or expensive as I thought!
I bought a bouquet of Calla Iris.
To compliment the Iris in bouquet were some gorgeous Calla lilies. These beautiful waxy white blooms stand for radiant beauty and sophistication.
Muy Bueno. Ammu happy! I very happy! :)
An amusing fact about flowers is that, each flower has a unique meaning and significance. The exotic language of flowers actually evolved in Central Asia, where people used to wile away the time by guessing the meanings attached to each individual flower. It was also employed as a secret communication between lovers. Wow!
Another fascinating fact, during the victorian era, people loved flowers and refined the language of flowers as they sent subtle messages via the arrangement of a vase or a bouquet of flowers. This sending of messages through lovely scented flowers was referred to as a 'Persian Selam'.
In that times, a man would pick a flower with a specific meaning to convey his feelings for a lady as it was improper to always convey your feelings verbally. That will be a task highly complicated or even a mission impossible to have flowers to express feelings in present times. hehe...
If this is not amusing enough.. check this out, i found on the internet. I did not know half of the names untill now! :)
Meanings Of Most Flowers:
As every flower lover knows, flowers have a language of their own. Every sentiment is expressed in one form or another by these delicate blooms. Of course, even the experts disagree on the "true meaning" of many flowers and most have different meanings to different people. So, while all flowers convey thoughtfulness and love, here are some of the more traditional flower meanings, according to one source. And, a gift of flowers for a special someone will always create its own personal meaning though.
ACACIA -
Concealed Love, Beauty in Retirement, Chaste Love
AMBROSIA -
Your Love is Reciprocated
AMARYLLIS -
Pride, Pastoral Poetry
ANEMONE -
Forsaken
ARBUTUS -
Thee Only Do I Love
ASTER -
Symbol of Love, Daintiness
AZALEA -
Take Care of Yourself for Me, Temperance, Fragile Passion, Chinese Symbol of Womanhood
BACHELOR BUTTON -
Single Blessedness
BEGONIA -
Beware
BELLS OF IRELAND -
Good Luck
BITTERSWEET -
Truth
BLUEBELL -
Humility
CACTUS -
Endurance
CAMELLIA (PINK) -
Longing for you
CAMELLIA (RED) -
You're a Flame in My Heart
CAMELLIA (WHITE) -
You're Adorable
CARNATION (GENERAL) -
Fascination, Woman Love
CARNATION (PINK) -
I'll Never Forget You
CARNATION (RED) -
My Heart Aches For You, Admiration
CARNATION (PURPLE) -
Capriciousness
CARNATION (SOLID COLOR) -
Yes
CARNATION (STRIPED) -
No, Refusal, Sorry I Can't Be With You, Wish I Could Be With You
CARNATION (WHITE) -
Sweet and Lovely, Innocence, Pure Love, Woman's Good Luck Gift
CARNATION (YELLOW) -
You Have Disappointed Me, Rejection
CATTAIL -
Peace, Prosperity
CHRYSANTHEMUM (GENERAL) -
You're a Wonderful Friend, Cheerfulness and Rest.
CHRYSANTHEMUM (WHITE) -
Truth
CHRYSANTHEMUM (YELLOW) -
Slighted Love
CROCUS -
Cheerfulness
CYCLAMEN -
Resignation and Good-bye
DAFFODIL -
Regard, Unrequited Love, You're the Only One, The Sun is Always Shining when I'm with You
DAISY -
Innocence, Loyal Love, I'll Never Tell, Purity
DANDELION -
Faithfulness, Happiness
FERN -
Magic, Fascination, Confidence and Shelter
FIR -
Time
FLAX -
Domestic Symbol
FORGET-ME-NOT -
True Love, Memories
FORSYTHIA -
Anticipation
GARDENIA -
You're Lovely, Secret Love
GERANIUM -
Stupidity, Folly
GLADIOLI -
Give Me a Break, I'm Really Sincere, Flower of the Gladiators
GLOXINIA -
Love at First Sight
HEATHER (LAVENDER) -
Admiration, Solitude
HEATHER (WHITE) -
Protection, Wishes Will Come True
HOLLY -
Defense, Domestic Happiness
HYACINTH (GENERAL) -
Games and Sports, Rashness, Flower Dedicated to Apollo
HYACINTH (BLUE) -
Constancy
HYACINTH (PURPLE) -
I am Sorry, Please Forgive Me, Sorrow
HYACINTH (RED OR PINK) -
Play
HYACINTH (WHITE) -
Loveliness, I'll Pray for You
HYACINTH (YELLOW) -
Jealousy
HYDRANGEA -
Thank You for Understanding, Frigidity, Heartlessness
IRIS -
Fleur-de-lis, Emblem of France, Your Friendship Means so Much to Me, Faith, Hope, Wisdom and Valor, My Compliments
IVY -
Wedded Love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection
JONQUIL -
Love Me, Affection Returned, Desire, Sympathy, Desire for Affection Returned
LARKSPUR (PINK) -
Fickleness
LILY (WHITE) -
Virginity, Purity, Majesty, It's Heavenly to be with You
LILY (YELLOW) -
I'm Walking on Air, False and Gay
LILY (CALLA) -
Beauty
LILY (DAY) -
Coquetry, Chinese Emblem for Mother
LILY (EUCHARIS) -
Maiden Charms
LILY (TIGER) -
Wealth, Pride
LILY OF THE VALLEY -
Sweetness, Tears of the Virgin Mary, Return to Happiness, Humility, You've Made My Life Complete
MAGNOLIA -
Nobility
MARIGOLD -
Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy
MISTLETOE -
Kiss me, Affection, To Surmount Difficulties, Sacred Plant of India
MONKSHOOD -
Beware, A Deadly Foe is Near
MOSS -
Maternal Love, Charity
MYRTLE -
Love, Hebrew Emblem of Marriage
NARCISSUS -
Egotism, Formality, Stay as Sweet as You Are
NASTURTIUM -
Conquest, Victory in Battle
OLEANDER -
Caution
ORANGE BLOSSOM -
Innocence, Eternal Love, Marriage and Fruitfulness
ORANGE MOCK -
Deceit
ORCHID -
Love, Beauty, Refinement, Beautiful Lady, Chinese Symbol for Many Children
ORCHID (CATTLEYA) -
Mature Charm
PALM LEAVES -
Victory and Success
PEONY -
Shame, Happy Life, Happy Marriage
PETUNIA -
Resentment, Anger, Your Presence Sooths Me
PINE -
Hope, Pity
POPPY (GENERAL) -
Eternal Sleep, Oblivion, Imagination
POPPY (RED) -
Pleasure
POPPY (WHITE) -
Consolation
POPPY (YELLOW) -
Wealth, Success
PRIMROSE -
I Can't Live Without You
PRIMROSE (EVENING) -
Inconstancy
ROSE (BRIDAL) -
Happy Love
ROSE (DARK CRIMSON) -
Mourning
ROSE (HIBISCUS) -
Delicate Beauty
ROSE (LEAF) -
You May Hope
ROSE (PINK) -
Perfect Happiness, Please Believe Me
ROSE (RED) -
Love, I Love You
ROSE (TEA) -
I'll Remember Always
ROSE (THORNLESS) -
Love at First Sight
ROSE (WHITE) -
Innocence and Purity, I am Worthy of You, You're Heavenly, Secrecy and Silence
ROSE (WHITE AND RED MIXED) -
Unity, Flower Emblem of England
ROSE (WHITE-DRIED) -
Death is Preferable to Loss of Virtue
ROSE (YELLOW) -
Decrease of Love, Jealousy, Try to Care
ROSEBUD -
Beauty and Youth, A Heart Innocent of Love
ROSEBUD (RED) -
Pure and Lovely
ROSEBUD (WHITE) -
Girlhood
ROSEBUD (MOSS) -
Confessions of Love
ROSES (Bouquet of Mature Blooms) -
Gratitude
ROSES (Single Full Bloom) -
I Love You, I Still Love You
SMILAX -
Loveliness
SNAPDRAGON -
Deception, Gracious Lady
SPIDER FLOWER -
Elope with Me
STEPHANOTIS -
Happiness in Marriage, Desire to Travel
STOCK -
Bonds of Affection, Promptness, You'll Always Be Beautiful to Me
SWEETPEA -
Good-bye, Departure, Blissful Pleasure, Thank You for a Lovely Time
TULIP (GENERAL) -
Perfect Lover, Frame, Flower Emblem of Holland
TULIP (RED) -
Believe Me, Declaration of Love
TULIP (VARIEGATED) -
Beautiful Eyes
TULIP (YELLOW) -
There's Sunshine in Your Smile
VIOLET -
Modesty
VIOLET (BLUE) -
Watchfulness, Faithfulness, I'll Always Be True
VIOLET (WHITE) -
Let's Take a Chance
ZINNIA (MAGENTA) -
Lasting Affection
ZINNIA (MIXED) -
Thinking (or In Memory) of an Absent Friend
ZINNIA (SCARLET) -
Constancy
ZINNIA (WHITE) -
Goodness
ZINNIA (YELLOW) -
Daily Remembrance
I hardly get time to visit or have visitors over for formal lunch/dinner invitations with my hectic workweekday routine. I try to squeeze in as many social activities as possible during the weekends. This weekend our sunnyvalites-buddies called for a potluck dinner @ Ammu's.
I wanted to get some fresh flowers, beautiful and pleasant, so she would enjoy looking at them. keep the mommy as happy and she(and the baby) is as healthy. :)
Giving flowers, for whatever the occasion, I think signifies your feelings and your feelings towards the person you are giving the flowers to. I researched on the internet about flowers, their significance, appeal etc. I came across this very interesting and Exotic flower "Iris". The first time I read about the Iris is when I read the book "The Da Vinci Code".
There are so many varieties of Iris that they can be grown year round, in water and on land. Iris was most significant in history as the emblem of France - The "Fleur-de-Lis" established in the 11th century by the king of France. It is also the state flower of Tennessee. It's meanings are faith, hope and wisdom.
One more strong reason why I thought of getting these flowers for Ammu is that the Iris also stands for "Cherished Friendship" and "My Compliments". Perfect! It is most appropriate thing I was looking for.
I found the flowers in Safeway! not as rare or expensive as I thought!
I bought a bouquet of Calla Iris.
To compliment the Iris in bouquet were some gorgeous Calla lilies. These beautiful waxy white blooms stand for radiant beauty and sophistication.
Muy Bueno. Ammu happy! I very happy! :)
An amusing fact about flowers is that, each flower has a unique meaning and significance. The exotic language of flowers actually evolved in Central Asia, where people used to wile away the time by guessing the meanings attached to each individual flower. It was also employed as a secret communication between lovers. Wow!
Another fascinating fact, during the victorian era, people loved flowers and refined the language of flowers as they sent subtle messages via the arrangement of a vase or a bouquet of flowers. This sending of messages through lovely scented flowers was referred to as a 'Persian Selam'.
In that times, a man would pick a flower with a specific meaning to convey his feelings for a lady as it was improper to always convey your feelings verbally. That will be a task highly complicated or even a mission impossible to have flowers to express feelings in present times. hehe...
If this is not amusing enough.. check this out, i found on the internet. I did not know half of the names untill now! :)
Meanings Of Most Flowers:
As every flower lover knows, flowers have a language of their own. Every sentiment is expressed in one form or another by these delicate blooms. Of course, even the experts disagree on the "true meaning" of many flowers and most have different meanings to different people. So, while all flowers convey thoughtfulness and love, here are some of the more traditional flower meanings, according to one source. And, a gift of flowers for a special someone will always create its own personal meaning though.
ACACIA -
Concealed Love, Beauty in Retirement, Chaste Love
AMBROSIA -
Your Love is Reciprocated
AMARYLLIS -
Pride, Pastoral Poetry
ANEMONE -
Forsaken
ARBUTUS -
Thee Only Do I Love
ASTER -
Symbol of Love, Daintiness
AZALEA -
Take Care of Yourself for Me, Temperance, Fragile Passion, Chinese Symbol of Womanhood
BACHELOR BUTTON -
Single Blessedness
BEGONIA -
Beware
BELLS OF IRELAND -
Good Luck
BITTERSWEET -
Truth
BLUEBELL -
Humility
CACTUS -
Endurance
CAMELLIA (PINK) -
Longing for you
CAMELLIA (RED) -
You're a Flame in My Heart
CAMELLIA (WHITE) -
You're Adorable
CARNATION (GENERAL) -
Fascination, Woman Love
CARNATION (PINK) -
I'll Never Forget You
CARNATION (RED) -
My Heart Aches For You, Admiration
CARNATION (PURPLE) -
Capriciousness
CARNATION (SOLID COLOR) -
Yes
CARNATION (STRIPED) -
No, Refusal, Sorry I Can't Be With You, Wish I Could Be With You
CARNATION (WHITE) -
Sweet and Lovely, Innocence, Pure Love, Woman's Good Luck Gift
CARNATION (YELLOW) -
You Have Disappointed Me, Rejection
CATTAIL -
Peace, Prosperity
CHRYSANTHEMUM (GENERAL) -
You're a Wonderful Friend, Cheerfulness and Rest.
CHRYSANTHEMUM (WHITE) -
Truth
CHRYSANTHEMUM (YELLOW) -
Slighted Love
CROCUS -
Cheerfulness
CYCLAMEN -
Resignation and Good-bye
DAFFODIL -
Regard, Unrequited Love, You're the Only One, The Sun is Always Shining when I'm with You
DAISY -
Innocence, Loyal Love, I'll Never Tell, Purity
DANDELION -
Faithfulness, Happiness
FERN -
Magic, Fascination, Confidence and Shelter
FIR -
Time
FLAX -
Domestic Symbol
FORGET-ME-NOT -
True Love, Memories
FORSYTHIA -
Anticipation
GARDENIA -
You're Lovely, Secret Love
GERANIUM -
Stupidity, Folly
GLADIOLI -
Give Me a Break, I'm Really Sincere, Flower of the Gladiators
GLOXINIA -
Love at First Sight
HEATHER (LAVENDER) -
Admiration, Solitude
HEATHER (WHITE) -
Protection, Wishes Will Come True
HOLLY -
Defense, Domestic Happiness
HYACINTH (GENERAL) -
Games and Sports, Rashness, Flower Dedicated to Apollo
HYACINTH (BLUE) -
Constancy
HYACINTH (PURPLE) -
I am Sorry, Please Forgive Me, Sorrow
HYACINTH (RED OR PINK) -
Play
HYACINTH (WHITE) -
Loveliness, I'll Pray for You
HYACINTH (YELLOW) -
Jealousy
HYDRANGEA -
Thank You for Understanding, Frigidity, Heartlessness
IRIS -
Fleur-de-lis, Emblem of France, Your Friendship Means so Much to Me, Faith, Hope, Wisdom and Valor, My Compliments
IVY -
Wedded Love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection
JONQUIL -
Love Me, Affection Returned, Desire, Sympathy, Desire for Affection Returned
LARKSPUR (PINK) -
Fickleness
LILY (WHITE) -
Virginity, Purity, Majesty, It's Heavenly to be with You
LILY (YELLOW) -
I'm Walking on Air, False and Gay
LILY (CALLA) -
Beauty
LILY (DAY) -
Coquetry, Chinese Emblem for Mother
LILY (EUCHARIS) -
Maiden Charms
LILY (TIGER) -
Wealth, Pride
LILY OF THE VALLEY -
Sweetness, Tears of the Virgin Mary, Return to Happiness, Humility, You've Made My Life Complete
MAGNOLIA -
Nobility
MARIGOLD -
Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy
MISTLETOE -
Kiss me, Affection, To Surmount Difficulties, Sacred Plant of India
MONKSHOOD -
Beware, A Deadly Foe is Near
MOSS -
Maternal Love, Charity
MYRTLE -
Love, Hebrew Emblem of Marriage
NARCISSUS -
Egotism, Formality, Stay as Sweet as You Are
NASTURTIUM -
Conquest, Victory in Battle
OLEANDER -
Caution
ORANGE BLOSSOM -
Innocence, Eternal Love, Marriage and Fruitfulness
ORANGE MOCK -
Deceit
ORCHID -
Love, Beauty, Refinement, Beautiful Lady, Chinese Symbol for Many Children
ORCHID (CATTLEYA) -
Mature Charm
PALM LEAVES -
Victory and Success
PEONY -
Shame, Happy Life, Happy Marriage
PETUNIA -
Resentment, Anger, Your Presence Sooths Me
PINE -
Hope, Pity
POPPY (GENERAL) -
Eternal Sleep, Oblivion, Imagination
POPPY (RED) -
Pleasure
POPPY (WHITE) -
Consolation
POPPY (YELLOW) -
Wealth, Success
PRIMROSE -
I Can't Live Without You
PRIMROSE (EVENING) -
Inconstancy
ROSE (BRIDAL) -
Happy Love
ROSE (DARK CRIMSON) -
Mourning
ROSE (HIBISCUS) -
Delicate Beauty
ROSE (LEAF) -
You May Hope
ROSE (PINK) -
Perfect Happiness, Please Believe Me
ROSE (RED) -
Love, I Love You
ROSE (TEA) -
I'll Remember Always
ROSE (THORNLESS) -
Love at First Sight
ROSE (WHITE) -
Innocence and Purity, I am Worthy of You, You're Heavenly, Secrecy and Silence
ROSE (WHITE AND RED MIXED) -
Unity, Flower Emblem of England
ROSE (WHITE-DRIED) -
Death is Preferable to Loss of Virtue
ROSE (YELLOW) -
Decrease of Love, Jealousy, Try to Care
ROSEBUD -
Beauty and Youth, A Heart Innocent of Love
ROSEBUD (RED) -
Pure and Lovely
ROSEBUD (WHITE) -
Girlhood
ROSEBUD (MOSS) -
Confessions of Love
ROSES (Bouquet of Mature Blooms) -
Gratitude
ROSES (Single Full Bloom) -
I Love You, I Still Love You
SMILAX -
Loveliness
SNAPDRAGON -
Deception, Gracious Lady
SPIDER FLOWER -
Elope with Me
STEPHANOTIS -
Happiness in Marriage, Desire to Travel
STOCK -
Bonds of Affection, Promptness, You'll Always Be Beautiful to Me
SWEETPEA -
Good-bye, Departure, Blissful Pleasure, Thank You for a Lovely Time
TULIP (GENERAL) -
Perfect Lover, Frame, Flower Emblem of Holland
TULIP (RED) -
Believe Me, Declaration of Love
TULIP (VARIEGATED) -
Beautiful Eyes
TULIP (YELLOW) -
There's Sunshine in Your Smile
VIOLET -
Modesty
VIOLET (BLUE) -
Watchfulness, Faithfulness, I'll Always Be True
VIOLET (WHITE) -
Let's Take a Chance
ZINNIA (MAGENTA) -
Lasting Affection
ZINNIA (MIXED) -
Thinking (or In Memory) of an Absent Friend
ZINNIA (SCARLET) -
Constancy
ZINNIA (WHITE) -
Goodness
ZINNIA (YELLOW) -
Daily Remembrance
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