Moody Spring + Floriology

 

 

We often associate Springtime flowers with sweet pastel tones. We created a moody Spring-inspired arrangement, based on death, mourning, and rebirth meanings of floriology.

A black heart is found at the centre of the anemone. Fritillaria persica with its warm yellow stamen. Grey reflexed tulips with hints of its pale yellow stamen. Black cherry scoop scabiosa. Black ligustrum berries. Black ranunculus. And thin black branching.

 

In the language of flowers, the Fritillaria flower can mean sorrow, mourning, passion, devotion, humbleness, royalty, or persecution. Certain species of Scabiosa flowers feature dark petals representing death or widowhood, like our black Cherry Scoop Scabiosa, which has contributed to this floral also being called mourning bride and mourning widow. In this deep colour, the symbolism of the scabiosa flower is unfortunate love. The most significant meaning for the anemone flower can mean anticipation. This is because the anemone flowers close up at night and open back up in the morning. Ranunculus symbolizes charm and attraction. Because tulips are one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring, they can mean rebirth. 

 

Even in their dark hues, these flowers serve as a reminder to enjoy the moment and to celebrate rebirth with Spring after a long winter.

 

Do you love black and white anemones? Find more inspiration in our Flower Profile: Panda Anemone.