Carnation
Who does not know him? Our carnation.
Since Prince Bernard, the husband of King Juliana, wore him in his lapel, hardly anyone has not noticed him.
Intense colors, sometimes a light scent and a romantic symbolism.
The carnation offers so many different colors, but besides that they are also easy to color by adding a coloring agent to their drinking water.
There are carnations with single flower and spray carnations.
And besides that, the carnation also has striking petals; with round, serrated or fringed edges.
The carnation also has various meanings. She is a symbol of passion, desire and romance.
A letterbox gift of flowers is a beautiful gift for him or her!
The origin of the carnation
The original origin of the carnation can be found off the coast of the Mediterranean.
The Latin name for carnation is Dianthus, a derivative of Dios (God) and anthos (flower).
Prince Bernhard had worn a white carnation in the left lapel of his jacket since his college days.
On June 29, 1940, his birthday, he did no different. This was a month and a half after the start of the German occupation.
That day, the Dutch people decided en masse to hang out the flag and to embellish statues of the Royal House with flowers, in order to show the occupier that their heart was with the Royal family.
This history has given the White Carnation a special meaning for veterans.
Sunflower
If something makes you happy, it is the Zonnebloem.
And besides the rose, the sunflower is also one of the best-known flower types.
With its long stems and enormous yellow flowers it is unmistakable. The sunflower, by the way, is an incredibly smart flower.
He knows exactly where the sun is and the flower turns its “face” to that side.
This is noticeable in France, for example, you see all the flowers looking in the same direction.
Where are the sunflowers from?
The sunflowers are originally from Central and South America.
Indians ate the seeds of this flower, along with beans, corn and pumpkins.
Only when the Middle Ages were drawing to a close did the sunflower come to Europe with Spanish conquerors.
The scientific name of the sunflower is Helianthus annuus, which is a compound name of the words helios and anthos.
Helios means sun and anthos flower.
The official symbolism of the sunflower is sun and love.
The meanings of the sunflower are all linked to “warm feelings”, namely: commitment, happiness, dedication or adoration, admiration and a long life.
The sunflower is used in many bouquets in the summer months.
To enjoy it for a long time, it is important that the stems are cut diagonally.
Do not put the flowers too deep in the water and make sure that no leaves get into the water.
The sunflower is actually very easy to care for. The same care tips apply here as for most flower types.
However, it is advisable not to put too much water in the vase, this will prevent the stems from becoming snotty and polluting the water.
You can cut off the bottom part after a few days.
A gift for him or her!
A nice and fun gift are the letterbox flowers of Bloompost.
The flowers are easily delivered through the letterbox and are therefore a sustainable and fun gift! Who are you sending flowers to online?