What are the symbolic meanings of chrysanthemums? An interpretation of the embodiment of understated elegance
Chrysanthemums have long been regarded as a symbol of noble purity and longevity, and are one of the favorites of literati. Beyond this, what else do chrysanthemums represent? We have gathered the symbolic meanings of chrysanthemums for you.
The symbolic meanings of chrysanthemums:
Purity, noble purity, longevity, auspiciousness, I love you, true affection.
The symbolic meanings of chrysanthemums by color:
Red: represents passion, boldness, joy, celebration, vitality, health, warmth, hope. Red symbolizes blood and represents vigorous blood energy; people who like red devote themselves fully to work and love, have a strong desire for possession, and are not easily deterred from anything. Red chrysanthemums represent joyful love.
Black: represents seriousness, night, steadiness. It also carries meanings of death, crime, horror, severity, solemnity, and suffering. Therefore, black chrysanthemums should not be given casually.
Yellow: represents nobility, wealth, gentleness, brightness, happiness. Rich in humor, it symbolizes the human spiritual realm; people who like yellow tend to be clever and have strong analytical skills. Yellow chrysanthemums also represent the meaning of lost love.
White: represents purity, simplicity, purity, sacredness, freshness. Pure and spotless, it reminds one of wedding dresses; it usually indicates consistency between appearance and inner self, no pretense, and high adaptability.
Green: health, freshness, delicacy, life, grace, hope, nurturing, nature, harmony. It symbolizes freshness, excitement, and peace.
The symbolic meanings of chrysanthemums by common varieties:
China aster: remembrance, reliable love, please believe in us
June chrysanthemum: parting
Winter chrysanthemum: parting from France
Small chrysanthemum: patience
Cineraria: happiness
Cosmos: wild beauty
Large cosmos: girlish innocence, strength
Marigold: friendship
Cornflower: delicacy, elegance
Strawflower: eternal memory, engraved on the heart
Rhodanthe: eternal love
Chrysanthemums come in many varieties and colors too numerous to list one by one here. It should be noted that in Japan chrysanthemums are the exclusive flower of the imperial family, and people hold them in great respect; however, in some Western countries they are regarded as "devil flowers" and can only be used before the spirit tablet or at cemeteries. In international social settings, it is taboo to present yellow flowers such as chrysanthemums, azaleas, and carnations to guests; this has become a convention, otherwise it will cause a bad impression.
Chrysanthemums are delicately fragrant and elegantly graceful. Besides being ornamental, some varieties can also be used in cooking and for brewing tea. Although chrysanthemums are beautiful, pay attention to the appropriate occasion; causing embarrassment or even misunderstanding would be more trouble than it is worth. Picking chrysanthemums by the eastern hedge, I gaze leisurely at the southern mountains. The presence of chrysanthemums always brings a calm state of mind; plant a chrysanthemum at home and reap a share of tranquility.