Flower Talk

Roses, especially red, are most often used to express love. Deep pink roses symbolise gratitude and appreciation, while lighter shades represent joy and hapiness. In the Victorian era, yellow roses used to mean jealousy. Nowadays, they mean friendship and joy.

The most common meanings are innocence and purity, but it can differ depending on the colour. White lilies mean purity and rebirth and are used for both weddings and funerals. Pink lilies represent femininity and admiration, while orange represent confidence.

The symbolism of hyacinths dates back to Greek mythology. Apollo, the god of the sun, and Zephyrus, god of the west winds, were both fighting for the divine hero Hyakinthos. Overcome with jealousy, Zephyrus accidentally struck Hyakinthos and killed him. It is said that a flower bloomed from his spilled blood, which Apollo named after him. Purple hyacinths, therefore, symbolise regret and sorrow.