Are you aware that flowers have meanings associated with them? Special occasions have their own specific flower(s) with their own special meaning.

The use of different flowers for different occasions is a tradition that dates back to ancient times. In ancient Egypt and China, the meaning of flowers was significant. The symbolism of flowers has been carried from generation to generation, and the tradition also holds influence in the present day.

The Victorian era was one of the first times flower symbolism became widespread. Shakespeare made use of the symbolic meaning of flowers in many of his plays. Some of the flowers that he referenced included rosemary (remembrance), pansies (thoughts), fennel (flattery), columbine (foolishness), rue (adultery), daisies (innocence), and violets (sorrow and death, but have now come to symbolize faithfulness).

When selecting a flower for a special occasion, you can choose from several varieties, each with its own special meaning. At Nunan’s Florist & Greenhouses we know flowers and as your local Georgetown, MA florist, we can help you make the right choice when selecting the perfect flower(s) for your special occasion.

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Listed below are a few of the most common flowers and what they symbolize:

Popular flowers for the Holidays:

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Amaryllis – pride, determination, and radiant beauty

Christmas Rose – a gift for Christ

Holly – fertility and everlasting life

Mistletoe – love, and a vow to plant a kiss on all those who passed beneath it

Narcissus – rebirth and renewal

Red Poinsettia – the blood of Christ, the Star of Bethlehem

Popular flowers for Weddings & Anniversaries:

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Amaryllis – love and determination

Calla Lily – magnificence and beauty, purity, and innocence

Gardenias – joy

Hydrangeas – perseverance and heartfelt emotion

Orchid – love, beauty, charm, pride, and glorious femininity

Peony – happy life, happy marriage, good health, and prosperity

White Roses – chaste love, new love, new beginnings

Popular flowers for Birthdays:

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Bird of Paradise – joyfulness and magnificence, or exciting and wonderful anticipation

Pink Carnations – gratitude, love, pride, and admiration

Chrysanthemums – sharing, and “I love you”

Iris – eloquence, purple (wisdom and compliments), blue (faith and hope), yellow (passion), and white (purity).

Orchid – love, beauty, charm, pride, and glorious femininity

Rose – pale pink (admiration, joy), yellow (friendship), pink (appreciation and gratitude), red (love), lavender (enchantment, wonder, mystery, love at first sight)

Sunflower – pure thought, adoration, and dedication

Popular flowers for Mother’s Day:

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Carnation – pleasant memories of childhood

Daisy – sweetness and innocence

Gladiolus – strength of character, moral integrity, and sincerity

Lily – purity and refined beauty (white (modesty and virginity), orange (passion), yellow (sweetness, and purity of heart)

Rose – yellow or orange (feelings of gratitude and joy)

Tulip – declaration of a perfect love

Popular flowers for Sympathy and Funerals:

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 Carnation – red (admiration), pink (remembrance)

 Chrysanthemum – honoring a full life

 Forget-me-nots – remember me forever

 Gladiolus – strength of character, moral integrity, and sincerity

 Rose – white (respect, love, and courage), pale pink (admiration, joy), yellow (friendship), peach (sympathy to a loved one), crimson (grief and sorrow)

 Phalaenopsis Orchid – sympathy and eternal love

Nunan’s Florist & Greenhouses is a family-owned Massachusetts Flower shop, with flowers for every occasion. We have been providing flowers to our customers for over 100 years. Call us at 978-352-8172 or order online today.

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