With Saint Patrick’s Day around the corner, we found it only fitting to bring you an article based on luck. As the premier florist in Hampton, NH, our team knows the ins and outs of flora and fauna. With the ins and outs comes the knowledge of the flower’s symbolism. This knowledge is crucial when crafting custom arrangements for specific events.
For example, consider placing a delivery order to a co-worker who just lost a loved one. While you trust your florist to create an appropriate custom arrangement, you’re left shocked at what’s delivered. As you walk by your co-worker’s desk, there it is. A vase bouquet of red roses complimented with soft pink carnations and white baby breath. Not really what you had in mind, was it? Not only does color choice matter, but the meaning behind the flower does as well. Sending the utterly wrong message may leave some scratching their heads while creating a devastatingly embarrassing situation.
If you’re looking to surprise someone this Saint Patty’s Day with a gift of luck, consider the following options.
Narcissus
If wealth and luck are two things you’re looking for, then the Narcissus is your flower. Otherwise known as paperwhites, these blooms are symbolic of wealth and opulence. However, in Chinese culture, this flower is a symbol of good fortune and often passed to people as wishes of good luck.
Peach Blossoms
Considered sacred in some parts of the world, peach blossoms are believed by many to awaken romantic luck. This belief comes from ancient times when Taoist magicians are said to have used peach blossom petals to put men into a deep trance of love.
Bamboo
Of course, we must mention lucky bamboo! This common household plant is believed to increase feng shui within the home. According to Chinese traditions, luck lies within the number of stalks given or received. Below is a list of stalks and what they’re considered to mean.
·Two stalks represent love
- Three stalks represent happiness, wealth, and long life (Fu, Lu, Soh)
- Five stalks represent the areas of your life which impact your wealth
- Six stalks represent good luck
- Nine stalks represent great luck
- Ten stalks represent perfection
One interesting fact about lucky bamboo is that you’ll never find an arrangement of four stalks. If you are to receive such a gift, be warned – as four bamboo stalks are considered a wish of death.
Stop sifting through long lists of local flower shops and call the premier florist for Hampton, NH – Marianne’s Flowers. For decades our family has carefully created custom arrangements that are not only appropriate in color choice, but symbolism as well.
Send someone a little good luck this year, call Mariann’s Flowers today at (603) 601-6312.
