Say it With Flowers
By Sherril Steele-Carlin
Just about everyone knows that red roses are a symbol of love and affection. Just think of that most romantic of holidays, Valentine's Day, and red roses just have to pop into the picture.
Flowers are loving symbols, but did you know there were some pretty bizarre messages being sent along with your auntie's birthday bouquet? Learn more about the real language of flowers, here:
- Yellow Carnations: Despite their sweet spicy scent, sending these flowers means "disdain," or "you have disappointed me." Looks like these might not be the best match for Mother's Day.
- Yellow Chrysanthemums: These cheery fall blooms really signify "dejection" and "slighted love." That's enough to keep them out of anybody's garden!
- Yellow Roses: Many people may know these beauties signify "jealousy," but they can also mean a "decrease of love." Watch out if you get a big bouquet of these from your loved one on your next birthday!
- Marigolds: Are you feeling a little cranky with your significant other? You might want to send a big bunch of these less than aromatic blooms, which signify "cruelty in love, despair, and grief."
- Meadowsweet: Here are a couple of blooms that might just give the message you want to that boss who drives you crazy. This herb means "uselessness."
- Mistletoe: Here's another straightfoward plant. Mistletoe grows in trees and eventually takes over the host plant, making this holiday favorite a parasite. Send this to your boss, and tell him once and for all, "you're a parasite."
- Petunias: Better think again before you plant these trumpet-shaped favorites in your garden. They signify "anger," and just think about how your other plants will feel....
- Carolina Roses: If you're feeling a little frisky, and want to let your mate know, send these special blooms, which mean "love is dangerous." They can't say you didn't warn them.
- Rhododendron: These evergreens mean "beware I'm dangerous."