Not only yellow tulips: what bouquet can be offended – we translate from the language of flowers

The language of flowers is a complex science. And sometimes a beautiful bouquet can carry a totally unromantic message. Of course, the unlucky groom can refer to the fact that he did not know anything and chose flowers to match the color of your boots, but it is better to arm yourself with knowledge. These are the flowers that it is not customary to give – then decide for yourself whether their symbolic meaning is important to you or not!

As a gesture of attention, these flowers can be perceived ambiguously. Despite the fact that red carnations symbolize devotion and love, in Russian culture they are associated with mourning. Carnations are often placed near monuments.

According to legend, the flower comes from the blood of a young shepherd killed by the goddess Artemis. This legend changed over time – after the Second World War, and so red carnations became a symbol of innocently shed blood. In general, the choice is definitely not suitable for a date.

Someone says all yellow flowers are for money, but traditional flower language insists that the yellow lily symbolizes lies. There is a Christian legend: the fleur-de-lis was originally yellow, but as soon as the Virgin Mary touched it, the petals changed color to white. So, the yellow lily symbolizes something fleeting, for example, feelings that at any time may turn out to be wrong. And who needs it?

In addition, not everyone likes the intoxicating aroma of lilies, as well as their pollen, which is very difficult to remove from things.

Hyacinth is a primrose loved by many, but it is better to prefer white, pink or purple flowers. The exotic yellow hyacinth symbolizes jealousy and resentment.

Yes, the boyfriend is unlikely to come on a date with a bouquet of calendula, but what if he works in a pharmacy garden? Then he should know: calendula in the language of flowers means sorrow and regret. It is not customary to give them to people whose feelings for whom have not yet calmed down. On the contrary, these flowers are presented as a symbol of impending separation and disappointment in a partner. Or was that what he meant?

Azalea is considered a “feminine” flower – in the mythology of different cultures, especially Eastern ones, azalea flowers symbolized attractiveness, intoxicating beauty and charms with which girls enveloped their lovers. However, there is another interpretation of the meaning of the flower: in ancient times, the azalea was often given before an undesirable and long separation from loved ones. Therefore, a beautiful azalea should not be given without companions – you need to make a bouquet with it, which will include other flowers.

It’s no secret that the stem and buds of lily of the valley contain toxic substances in fairly high concentrations. And this flower is included in the Red Book. In the language of flowers, delicate bouquets symbolize sadness, loss, in Christianity the tears of the innocent, and in some cultures even death. In general, it would be better if he brought tulips.

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