The Sun Is No More Scorching & Harsh
While The Wind Feels Like A Curse
With Starry Long Nights-Shorter Days
& Laughter Of Santa Claus
Can You Hear The Knock Of Winter Chills?
Winter – the season of love and laughter is just raising its curtains slowly. By November end, it would be a full blown winter season. For 9 whole months, we experience either summer or summer-like weather and thus winter is hugely awaited. Bright sweaters, steaming tea/coffee, sweets made with dry fruits & jaggery are some of the identification of this season. Another striking feature of this season is the vivacious flowers blooming in various parts of the country. Apart from a fabulous gift for upcoming winter festivities, winter flowers also add much beauty to a home. Placing bright flowers at the dining table, study table, or at the work table would bring more focus and eliminate negative thoughts too.
Here are some of the winter flowers that you must bring to your garden or balcony and soak in its beauty.
Carnations:
As per the ancient Roman tales, carnations appeared after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Mother Mary was crying for the death of her son and her teardrops gave birth to carnations. It is also believed that carnations are the oldest cultivated flowers in the world. This flower signifies love, fascination, and distinction. Carnation is one of those winter flowers that outlast the season and are available almost all around the year. Red, pink, white, yellow, orange, and purple are some of the colors of carnations. Some carnations also come in bi-color. The fragrance of carnations is “rich spice”. You can tie the white and red carnations in a bunch or bouquet for an amazing Christmas gift. You may use the bi-colored carnations as center table décor.
Lilies:
Lily is one of the iconic winter flowers which is often seen as wedding décor, housewarming gift, or home décor flower. Lilies are seen all over the world and in various cultures, its importance varies. As it is native all over the world – it led to early breeding programs, resulting in thousands of color variations & petal structure. Among all the flower bouquets made from lilies, Stargazer & Casablanca lily bouquets are the most famous ones. People in Greece & Rome, associate lily with religious myths and cultivate lily extensively. People in China gift lily as a wedding gift because it symbolizes eternal union. In China, people also gift lily to someone who has lost someone precious recently because lilies have a healing power that helps someone overcome heartaches. Yellow, white, pink, red, orange, etc. – there are many colors of lilies. Lilies refer to royalty, motherhood, purity, renewal, fertility, and passion.
A lily can be a wonderful addition to your home garden. The mesmerizing smell of lily would fill your home and neighborhood beautifully. Walk in your garden feeling the fresh dewdrops on the grass cover and meditate amongst the lily – welcome winter wholeheartedly!
Poppies:
The poppy flower has its origin in Asia and it is a popular wildflower in the United States of America. Purple, red, white, orange, pink, and yellow are some of the notable colors of the poppy flower. This flower grows along roadside ditches and doesn’t require much care. Poppy has remained a major inspiration for poets and a source of treating patients for doctors for centuries. You can collect the edible seeds from this flower which has medicinal properties. In China & Japan, poppy flower represents couple love. Poppy flower symbolizes consolation for a death, messages received in dreams, beauty, success, luxury, extravagance, restful sleep, and recovery. The cute, small, and bright flowers would brighten up your winter garden. These flowers would provide some really good insta posts!
Roses:
The world has more than 100 species of roses and they were first grown in China at least 5000 years ago. You may say that rose is the star in the world of flowers. Rose is the most widely recognized flower in the world. In Indian winters, roses are safe. The sweet fragrance of roses along with a heavenly beauty are the prime reasons behind its popularity. Winter also means Christmas and Valentine’s Day celebration and roses are the most famous flowers of both these events. Every color of rose has a specific meaning attached to it. For example, red roses refer to romance, pink refers to admiration & appreciation, while yellow refers to cheerfulness and friendship.
Place the rose pots in your balcony that would make your neighbors jealous for sure. Once fully bloomed, bring some of the roses to your bedroom and sleep well. Combine the white and red roses and decorate your house during Christmas. Also, remember that you can prepare the beauty enhancing home-made rose water and rose tea if you have a rose flower plant at home.
Gerbera Daisies:
Gerbera daisy has its roots in South Africa and is a notable winter flower. This big flower would brighten up your garden. Choose any color like orange, yellow, red, white, or pink and make your garden festival ready this winter. Gerbera daisies are available in all colors except blue. This flower suggests a beautiful and happy life. Either bring it to your home or gift this flowering plant to a loved one. Orange gerbera means “you are the sunshine of my life”; yellow means cheerfulness; red means “fully immersed in love”; and pink means “I appreciate you”. As the flower is quite big in size, you can use it as a front door décor or a center table décor. Remember that it is a long lasting flower and thus would look fresh for a long time wherever you keep it.
Amaryllis:
The blooming amaryllis is a treat to the eyes and thus this winter season you must not forget this special winter flower. It originally belongs to the tropical lands of the Caribbean, South Africa, and the islands in the South Seas. Do you know that an amaryllis means a strong, self-confident and very beautiful woman? A star-shaped or a trumpet-shaped amaryllis is the symbol of pride and honor. Red, yellow, purple, orange, white, and pink are the colors of this flower. This flower is also available in bi-color. Add more love and mystery to your garden with this winter flowers.
Ranunculus:
Ranunculus has an appearance like roses but the petals are thinner. Now, there is an interesting story behind the name of this flower. The name is a culmination of two Latin words; “rana” meaning frogs and “unculus” meaning little. Actually, ranunculus flowers grew along the streams where there were plenty of little frogs and thus the name is given. This ranunculus flower symbolizes charm and attractiveness and thus it lends the message to the recipient that he/she is charming & attractive. It would make a wonderful home décor gift.
You may place a bowl of water and pluck some ranunculus from your garden and simply keep them floating on this bowl of water. Add some floating candles too if you have and give a cozy and warm look to your home.
There is hardly anyone on this planet who doesn’t like flowers. Winter is a great time to bring flower seeds home and cultivate them. The bright colored flowers boost up confidence in people and of course, attaches beauty to any place. So, bring these amazing winter flowers home or gift it to your loved ones.
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