Water lilies are popularly known as two completely different plants: the yellow-flowering swamp iris (Iris pseudacorus) and the water lily (Nymphaea alba). In this article we clarify what symbolism the two plants have in the language of flowers and to whom you can give the flowers as a gift.
What is the meaning of the water lily?
The water lily has different meanings depending on the species: the water lily symbolizes purity, clarity, optimism and grace, while the iris stands for luck, loy alty, stability, energy and creativity. Both plants therefore have a positive symbolism.
What does the water lily stand for?
The radiant, fascinatingly shaped flowers of the water lily are considered a symbol ofPurity, clarity, optimism and graceThe tradition of the white wedding dress is derived from this aquatic plant. Because its flowers appear on the surface of the water every year as if by magic, the water lily is a symbol of rebirth.
However, old folklore warns against picking water lily blossoms. For a long time it was considered bad luck to give them away or to keep them in the house, as the souls of drowned people live in them.
On what occasions can water lilies be given as a gift?
If you don't knowwhat symbolism the recipient is associated withwith a water lily flower,you shouldbetter not have the distinctive water lilies give away.
If you are less spiritual and know that the person receiving the gift finds water lilies fascinating, you can present the flowers with roots in a large, water-filled container. This means that the floating flower wonders last longer and are a fairytale enrichment that you can give as a gift on many occasions.
Iris (water lily): What does it mean?
Since they stand forhappiness, loy alty, stability, energy and creativity in the language of flowers, irises always express something positive. The expression of the flowers is so great that the French monarchs use them as a symbol of roy alty.
If you receive these water lilies as a gift, someone wants to tell you that they are ready to fight for you. A bouquet of irises is also often given when there has been an argument and a person wants to express their regret and ask for reconciliation.
Water lilies: What occasions are irises suitable for?
Since these water lilies represent good news, you can make a bouquet of irises
- for birth,
- as a thank you,
- for Mother's Day,
- happy birthday
give away. If you have had an argument with your partner or even separated, a bouquet of irises is a popular reconciliation offer.
Tip
The language of flowers has not gone out of fashion
In our technology-driven times, the language of flowers is experiencing a renaissance. So people still give a bouquet of irises as an apology, express love with roses and decorate the graves with chrysanthemums on All Saints Day.
