the language of flowers

The language of flowers also known as floriography, can be traced back to the early Chinese dynasties. However, it wasn’t until the   18th Century when Lady Mary Wortley Montague, wife of the British ambassador to Constantinople introduced the “Secret     language of Flowers” to Europe that the language of flowers flourished between couples. European lovers embraced this book and thus, the tradition of sending secret messages through flowers began. The floristry industry grew in this period as the demand for more flowers especially exotic flowers grew.
The secret meaning of flowers has been forgotten over time but here are few hidden meanings of some flowers for when a text message isn’t enough.

In days gone by lovers would communicate with the secret language of flowers. Red roses for passion, jasmine for grace or a pink camellia for longing are just a few secret meanings that could be communicated between lovers.

Sending flowers must be one of the most special ways to brighten up someone’s day.  Its made extra special if the flower meanings send a message too.  There is more to just giving or receiving flowers as every flower lover knows but even the experts can’t agree on the real meaning of many blooms. Here are a general guide for a few of the more traditional ones.

Note: Cats are highly alergic to lillies, if your recipient has a cat please choose another flower.