Blooms That Tell A Story

Flowers have always spoken to us with their fragrance, colour and shape – and we in turn have used them to share emotions and messages with each other. But how much do you know about blossom vernacular? Answer all 15 questions correctly and a US$50 Karma Concierge Voucher could be yours. We’ll reveal our lucky winners on 10 November

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    1. What message does a red rose send?

    2. Which flower represents a secret love in Victorian floriography?

    3. What does gifting a yellow rose mean?

    4. Which flower is used to say I am sorry?

    5. What do white lilies mean at a funeral?

    6. Which flower means bad luck or a warning of danger?

    7. What is the meaning of a pink carnation?

    8. Which flower symbolises courage and strength?

    9. What does a hydrangea symbolise in floral language?

    10. Which flower means pure innocence?

    11. What message does a red tulip carry?

    12. Which flower symbolises high wealth and royalty?

    13. What emotion does a yellow carnation stand for?

    14. Which herb is added to arrangements to mean remembrance?

    15. What does a fluffy peony represent in luxury floristry?

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    1. In Victorian era, people couldn’t say love directly, so they sent flowers. Each flower = secret code. Still used today for gifting.

      Most Common Meanings:

      *Love & Romance*
      – *Red Rose:* I love you, deep passion
      – *Pink Rose:* Admiration, sweetness
      – *White Rose:* Pure love, new beginnings, sorry
      – *Tulip Red:* Perfect love
      – *Lotus:* Spiritual love, detachment

      *Friendship & Joy*
      – *Yellow Rose:* Friendship (in India sometimes jealousy)
      – *Sunflower:* Loyalty, you brighten my life
      – *Daisy:* Innocence, new friendship
      – *Marigold (Genda):* In India – prosperity, positivity. In West – grief.

      *Apology & Healing*
      – *White Lily:* Sympathy, I am with you
      – *White Chrysanthemum:* Truth, loyal grief
      – *Lavender:* Calm, I am devoted
      – *Jasmine (Mogra):* In Konkan/Maharashtra – sensuality, respect, gift for thanks

      *Warning / Negative*
      – *Yellow Carnation:* Rejection, disappointment
      – *Striped Carnation:* Sorry I can’t be with you
      – *Black Rose:* Farewell, rebirth (not real, dyed)

      Indian Vernacular Flower Language:

      We don’t use Victorian code much, we have our own:

      – *Lotus (Kamal):* Knowledge, Goddess Laxmi, used for puja not romance
      – *Mogra / Jasmine:* Love for mother, gift to wife in Maharashtra, hair flower
      – *Hibiscus (Jaswand):* Offered to Ganpati & Devi – means devotion
      – *Marigold:* Welcome, celebration – why we use at weddings & temple doors
      – *Mango Mohar (Blossom):* New year, arrival of Vasant, sweetness coming

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      1. Hello Rajendra, thank you for sharing such an informative take on the language of flowers and for engaging with us. We hope you had fun taking part in our quiz.

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