Symbolic Meaning Of The Tulip

Tulips are symbolic of perfect love and they are the flower for an 11th wedding

anniversary, especially red tulips. There are different meanings for the different colors

of tulips.

But flowers aren't always gifts; they make beautiful home decorations, too. So why not fill

your home with symbols of perseverance, vivacity or aspiration? We have a range of

artificial flowers so realistic that you'll be hard-pressed to tell the difference between

them and their natural counterparts. Below is a description of the symbolic meanings of

each of the species that we have in stock.

The amaryllis has traditionally been symbolic of success after a struggle. This could range

from academic success to artistic achievement. So a bouquet of amaryllis makes a perfect

gift in recognition of a friend or family member's achievement in the face of adversity;

these flowers show your support for their endeavours and your belief in their abilities. Or

treat yourself to some artificial amaryllis to have in your home as a self-confidence

booster, as a reminder of a time when you overcame a difficult challenge.

Like the sunflower, tulips turn their heads towards the sun in search of light. Because of

this distinctive trait, they have come to be seen as symbolic of aspiration, of

opportunity, and of the willingness to change and adjust in search of growth. This

voracious search for light could be read as a spiritual metaphor, moreover, and so tulips

are often associated with the search for spiritual enlightenment.

Because they flower every year from the same once-planted bulb, tulips are also a symbol of

re-birth, re-growth and regeneration. They are the perfect flower for Spring, beckoning to

the light and symbolising new beginnings. Our artificial tulips will fill your home with

the hope of Spring, and remind you and your family of the importance of flexibility and

adjustment in the search for growth and opportunity.

Magnolias, their blossoms being so large, have come to stand for great natural beauty,

while the trees on which they grow are a symbol of magnificence because of its great height

and impressive blooms. In Chinese art, the magnolia is used as a symbol of feminine

sweetness and beauty. In Japan, the magnolia is used as a medicinal and ornamental plant.

The poppy is the flower of the Greek god Morpheus, god of dreams, and is also, of course,

the bloom from which we derive opium, with its sleep-inducing and hallucinogenic

properties. In Christianity, the poppy represents death as a period of slumber, with the

red petals serving as a metaphor for the blood of Christ. As the flower renews itself, so

does the soul after death, and so poppies symbolise resurrection and immortality. And then,

of course, the poppies sprinkling the fields of the Somme conjure associations of peace

after war, rest after struggle, renewal and re-growth after death.