What Types of Different Red Flowers Are There?
The color red and its various shades are popular for use year round and can represent different meanings. You will find certain types of red flowers in gardens, at weddings or other special events, during holidays (like Christmas or Valentine's Day), or used to symbolize a concept or convey an emotion. Does this Spark an idea?
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Carnations
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Theophrastus, a Greek botanist, gave carnations the scientific name of Dianthus, which translates to "flowers of god." These flowers last a long time even when cut, which makes them popular for bouquets, corsages, and floral arrangements. Light red carnations symbolize admiration, while dark red conveys a woman's affection and deep love.
Chrysanthemums
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Yellow is the traditional color of chrysanthemums, but they also come in white, purple and red. A Swedish naturalist named Carolus Linnaeus gave these flowers their name, which translates to "golden flower" ('Chrys' means golden and 'anthemon' means flower). Chrysanthemums symbolize optimism, joy, fidelity, and longevity, and the red version represents love.
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Dahlias
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There are 30 dahlia species, and their sizes range from little, solitary flowers to dinner plate sized spectacles. Named after Anders Dahl, an 18th century Swedish botanist, these flowers are native to the mountainous regions of Mexico. Despite their warm origins, however, these temperate plants prefer cooler conditions.
Peonies
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There are 30 species of these herbaceous perennials. Named after Paeon, the doctor of the gods in Greek-Roman mythology, peonies bloom in late spring and early summer to grow into large, fragrant flowers. These flowers require little care, have little to no maintenance problems, and can survive severe winter climates; clusters of peonies can even live as long as 50 years. They're native to southern Europe, Asia, and western North Africa and also come in shades of white and yellow.
Roses
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Red roses symbolize a myriad of emotions, like longing, desire and love. They can also represent respect, devotion and admiration. Deep red roses convey sadness and regret. Even the number of red roses has a special meaning: a bunch of 12 red-colored roses means "I love you."
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