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5 Popular Flowers for Mother's Day and Their Meanings
When it comes to flowers, the possibilities are endless. Here we'll highlight just a few spring blooms that have historically been most associated with celebrating Mom, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society.
Carnations: Carnations are traditionally the official flower of Mother’s Day. It has come to signify purity, faith, love, beauty and all the traits that represents the virtue of Motherhood.
Tulips: Tulips are an elegant choice for gifting as they are the heralds of spring and represent new life. This flower represent perfect love, affection, good wishes and good health.
Lilies: Lilies are one of the most beloved flowers by many mothers due to their large blooms and beautiful shape. Coming in a variety of colors and species, they are associated with good fortune, happiness and Motherhood. White lilies represent purity and majesty, Pink lilies symbolise admiration, love and abundance.
Roses: The rose, or the Queen of Flowers, has played a major role in poetry, religion, art, literature, music, medicine, fashion design, perfume, and home decoration for centuries. Deep pink roses represent appreciation and gratitude, light pink roses represent happiness, joy, admiration, peach roses symbolize thanks and gratitude.
Chrysanthemums: These stunning flowers were first cultivated in China in as early as the 15th century BC, where it was believed to have “the power of life”. They also symbolize friendship, happiness, and well-being. In Australia and the UK, chrysanthemums are the official flower for Mother’s Day due to their nickname “Mums.”
- Reference: "The Botany Studio"