An iris can mean two things – a delicate part of the eyes or a beautiful flower. In this case, it is all about the meaning and symbolism of the floral iris! You can probably say that what is hidden behind its beauty is something as close to the wonders of the rainbow. Its history … Read more
Roses are red and indeed some violets are blue! Amidst this very famous childhood rhyme, the violets in both that rhyme and this article are not about the color but beautiful flowers! Oftentimes confused for the color, violets are not your ordinary everyday flower. It is popularly used as a garden ornamental as well as … Read more
Now, now there – this is not the lavender color that falls between shades of pink or purple. In fact, it is actually a very special fragrant flower! You may have seen a lot of this flower not only in floral gardens but culinary uses, medicinal uses, and cosmetic products! That’s right! The lavenders are … Read more
These flowers look very similar to the snapdragons, but don’t let their appearance fool you because this is an entirely different flower! You read that right! When you take a closer look, foxgloves are definitely close relatives to snapdragons, but they are unalike in many ways. For one, the meaning and symbolism behind foxgloves and … Read more
Ever tried picking flowers and playing the game he loves me, he loves me not? Bet you didn’t know that the flower plucked in this little game was a daisy flower or a Gerbera daisy! It’s a popular ornamental and folkloric medicine. The marvelous thing about these flowers is that it does not just come … Read more
The nasturtiums are charming dainty flowers that will surely get you intrigued with its warm colors. The name itself is already an interesting catch! The flowers are mostly simple and not as out of the ordinary as the rest of the flora out there, but the meaning and symbolism behind these will definitely make them … Read more
This is not a common flower you hear about every day. If you also haven’t heard of the Cape of Good Hope in Africa, it’s about time you did too! This wondrous paradise is home to some of the most beautiful and colorful blooms ever seen. One of these vibrant flowers includes the freesias – … Read more
Long after the trend of the tulips in the 1600s the craze of the beautiful flower dahlia came to light. These stunning blooms came to fame in the 1800s. Would you have guessed that long before being fawned over as an ornamental, these flowers were actually first commonly cultivated as a vegetable? Bet you didn’t! … Read more
Cue in Build Me Up, Buttercup by The Foundations – so build me up, Buttercup doesn’t break my heart! If you love wildflowers, then the buttercup is the one for you. If this doesn’t ring a bell yet, this floral name is actually also associated with one of the famous animated characters from the PowerPuff … Read more
Plumerias are easily recognized as the flowers decorated alongside hibiscus flowers in traditional Hawaiian making leis. Or perhaps even remember its powerful fragrance in some lines of cologne and perfume like the jasmine flowers! These blossoms beam with beautiful colors and a delicate fragrance that will make a great addition to your already lovely garden … Read more