{"id":1648,"date":"2019-05-04T02:10:59","date_gmt":"2019-05-04T01:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jlwriters.com\/?p=1648"},"modified":"2019-05-04T01:43:26","modified_gmt":"2019-05-04T00:43:26","slug":"the-symbolism-of-my-seven-favorite-springtime-flowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jlwriters.com\/index.php\/2019\/05\/04\/the-symbolism-of-my-seven-favorite-springtime-flowers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Symbolism of My Seven Favorite Springtime Flowers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I don\u2019t know about you, but here in Maine, by the time\nspring flowers start peeking out, I am more than ready for their arrival.\nWinters tend to be cold and dreary here in the Pine Tree State, and there\u2019s\nnothing like that first pop of color to brighten another slushy mud-season day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although just about any flower can bring a smile to my face, I do have my favorites, and today I\u2019m going to discuss the symbolism of seven different varieties and where they might be seen in fiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flower symbolism is often used in fiction, with roses possibly being the most common floral motif. I could write a whole blog post on roses alone, but this post will be focused on flowers that bloom in the spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#7 \u2013 Peony<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I love how fluffy peonies look from a distance\u2014huge\nclumps of petals bursting with color. They can symbolize honor, beauty, shame,\nwealth, and especially romance. Their colors, which range from white to deep\nred, each have specific meanings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

White peonies symbolize both beauty and shame, making\nthem the perfect motif for a character seeking forgiveness for a past wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pink peonies (such as those in the picture above)\nsymbolize romance, the kind that leads to wedding bells\u2014they are often present\nduring wedding celebrations and would serve as a pretty backdrop to a proposal\nscene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red peonies symbolize passionate love as well as honor and wealth. They would not be out of place in a mansion or castle garden, serving as the springtime equivalent of the more frequently seen rose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#6 \u2013 Bleeding Hearts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bleeding hearts hold a special place in my heart\nthanks to a childhood memory of these bright pink flowers blooming beside the\ndriveway of my grandmother\u2019s home. I only saw them a few times, but their\nunique shape and eye-catching color are unforgettable. These flowers, as you\nmay have already guessed, symbolize love and emotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red bleeding hearts, of course, symbolize passionate\nlove just like red peonies, but they can also refer to unrequited love. Some\nsay that they first grew from the ground where a rejected prince\u2019s lifeblood\nfell\u2014a heartbreaking but evocative legend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pink bleeding hearts have a quieter but still powerful symbolism\u2014unconditional love, compassion, and spiritual connection. They might be found in the garden of a kind young lady who has yet to meet her true love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

White bleeding hearts represent purity, faith, and innocence. They are a rarer variety of the flower and would make a unique symbolic addition to a story with themes of trust and hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#5 \u2013 Bluebell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although the name bluebell always brings to mind a certain character from a beloved TV miniseries (The 10th Kingdom<\/em>), these flowers are a favorite of mine for their vivid blue color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bluebells symbolize everlasting love, gratitude, and humility\u2014the latter most likely due to the drooping nature of their flowers. They can also reference magic, as it is said that ringing them can call faeries. A fantasy novel might feature such a flower or perhaps even a character (human, fae, or otherwise) who bears its name and possibly its attributes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#4 \u2013 Magnolia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is something spectacular about a magnolia tree\nin full bloom, its rich, broad petals spread wide and glowing in the sunlight.\nThey have a variety of magnolias in the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, which I have\nhad the pleasure of visiting a few times, and their stately magnificence always\ntakes my breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though all magnolia flowers carry the symbolism of\nbeauty, each color has its own symbolism as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purple magnolia flowers symbolize royalty, dignity,\nand spirituality. A king\u2019s garden, in the right climate, might feature a few of\nthese trees, or even a small orchard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red magnolia flowers represent\u2014you guessed it\u2014passion and romance. Trees bearing these gorgeous blooms would serve well as a replacement for the common rosebush as a background to a kiss or marriage proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pink magnolia flowers symbolize both romance and femininity, making them the perfect blooms for a romantic princess to sigh over while daydreaming of her one true love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yellow magnolia flowers symbolize friendship and happiness. They would make a good centerpiece for a springtime festival or celebration feast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

White magnolia flowers symbolize innocence, spirituality, and purity. A young lady, not yet betrothed, might wear one in her hair, or they might adorn the tables at her wedding celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#3 \u2013 Lily of the Valley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These beautiful little bell-like flowers, bright against their broad green leaves, always capture my attention when I see them. Their small form and white color symbolize purity, humility, and chastity, as well as returning happiness. They would work well as a motif in a story about a woman waiting for her love to return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#2 \u2013 Snowdrop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I will admit that these beautiful white flowers almost\nmade it into the number one spot on this list. The first wildflower of the\nMaine spring, at least around my forest dwelling, these tiny blooms push their\nway through the snow, a quiet but lovely reminder that spring is on its way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snowdrops symbolize rebirth, innocence, hope, and sympathy, motifs reflected both in their white petals and delicate yet hardy nature. They can bring tears to the eyes of those who have survived a harsh winter and remind those who feel lost that there is still hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#1 \u2013 Sakura Flower (Cherry Blossoms)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I fell in love with the sakura flower the first time I\nsaw blooming cherry trees in an animated film. That love only deepened when I\nhad the chance a few years ago to visit a cherry orchard in full bloom. Their\nsoft colors, usually shades of pink but sometimes white or even yellow, are\nboth soothing and uplifting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sakura flowers symbolize both the coming of spring and\nthe shortness of youth. Though they bloom only briefly each year, they are a\nmesmerizing sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pink sakura flowers are the most common, ranging in shade from light to dark. They symbolize love and affection and would serve well as a backdrop to a sweet springtime romance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

White sakura flowers, like many white flowers, symbolize purity, spirituality, and innocence. Their presence in a princess’s or lady’s garden speaks to her pure spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yellow sakura flowers represent happiness and positive energy, as well as the bonds of friendship and family. They might be found in a story focused on a family’s trials and triumphs or in a tale following the ups and downs of a platonic relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Is Just the Beginning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The symbolism of flowers has roots in many cultures, and although this post has touched upon some of the meanings of a few beautiful varieties, it is only a small glimpse of the colorful selections that exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you done your own research on flower symbolism?\nWhat is your favorite spring flower, and what symbolism does it carry?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/flowermeanings.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.1800flowers.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.auntyflo.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.ftd.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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