Flower Facts
			March 10, 2010

Provincial Flowers These are the official flowers of the Provinces and Territories of Canada: British Columbia Pacific Dogwood Alberta Wild Rose Saskatchewan Western Red Lily Manitoba Prairie Crocus Ontario Trillium Quebec Madonna Lily New Brunswick Purple Violet Nova Scotia Mayflower Prince Edward Island Lady Slipper Newfoundland Pitcher Plant Yukon Fireweed Northwest Territories Mountain Avens Nunavut Arctic Poppy (proposed) Back to Top Flowers of the Zodiac Did you know there are flowers and plants associated with the Zodiac? Here's a listing: Sign Flower Plants Aquarius Daffodil Primrose, Ivy Pisces Freesia Cineraria, Ferns Aires Tulip Calceolaria, Monstera Taurus Iris Hydrangea, Croton Gemini Alstroemeria Geranium, Dracaena Cancer Rose Gloxinia, Dieffenbachia Leo Carnation Begonia, Peperomia Virgo Gladiolus Chrysanthemum, Philodendron Libra Dahlia Cyclamen, Rhoicissus Scorpio Gerbera African Violet, Maranta Sagittarius Anemone Azalea, Ficus Capricorn Chrysanthemum Poinsettia, mixed plants Back to Top Flowers of the Month Just as there are birthstones associated with each month, so too are flowers: January Carnation, Snowdrop February Violet, Primrose March Jonquil, Daffodil April Daisy, Sweet Pea May Lily of the valley, Hawthorne June Rose, Honeysuckle July Larkspur, Water Lily August Poppy, Gladiolus September Aster, Morning Glory October Calendula, Cosmos November Chrysanthemum December Narcissus, Holly Back to Top The Language of Flowers Since the beginning of time, flowers have been used to express human emotions. They have been found in Neanderthal graves and have been an important part of many cultures and religions throughout the world. However, the Language of Flowers reached its climax in Victorian England -"flower readers" commanded a high price for their knowledgeable interpretation of the 'meanings' of flower bouquets sent between friends, enemies, and lovers. The following list has been compliled from several leading sources. Note though that there are variations according to culture, region, faith, or decade. Most importantly, we miss the 'flower readers' - you may send a message that is either not understood or perhaps might be misconstrued! So......have fun with the following list but, regardless of the varieties, remember: "with a gift of flowers, the feeling never ends". Acacia Friendship Allium Unity, humility, patience Amaryllis Pride, splendid beauty Aster Love, daintiness Bells Of Ireland Good luck Calla Lily Magnificent beauty Carnation Fascination Chrysanthemum Cheerfulness Daffodil Regard Daisy Innocence Freesia Innocence Gladiolus Strength of character Heather Admiration Iris Wisdom Ivy Fidelity Larkspur Lightness, levity Lavender Distrust Narcissus Egotism Orchid Love, refinement Snapdragon Presumption Star of Bethlehem Purity Statice Remembrance Stock Lasting beauty Sunflower Adoration Tulip Fame (red = declaration of love) Wheat Friendliness, riches Back to Top The Meaning of Rose Colours Whether it's the serenity & elegance of a single rose or the drama & opulence of thirty-six, the rose has a majestic power all its own. Red love, respect and courage Pink happiness and gentleness Deep Pink thankfulness Pale Pink grace and joy Yellow joy and friendship Orange fascination and enthusiasm White innocence and secrecy, purity and happy love Coral desire Peach modesty Bi-Colour unity and gladness Remember, the language of colour is not universal and your personal colour preferences always speak eloquently. Combinations of colour are suitable for any and every occasion. The Rose has a majestic power all its own. Back to Top