April's primary birth flower is the daisy, commonly referred to in English as "day's eye." Daisies represent purity, innocence and new beginnings.
Sweet pea is the birth flower for April. This aromatic blossom symbolizes happiness and can serve as an appropriate farewell message.
The Daisy
The daisy is one of the world's five most-beloved flowers and remains timeless. One of the easiest flowers to grow, its stunning blooms often serve as a sign from nature to spread joy into people's lives.
Flowers also represent innocence and are associated with children and infants as they represent new beginnings and hope for the future. Additionally, they serve as a symbol of faithfulness between loved ones.
The name 'daisy' derives from an Old English phrase "daes eage," which translates as day's eye. This name derives from how they open during the day and close at night like eyes; historically they were thought to provide protection from lightning storms due to blooming during such storms; additionally the story goes that Roman Goddess Belides transformed herself into a daisy in order to escape being pursued by Vertumnus god of autumn, hence its association.
The Sweet Pea
Sweet peas are one of the official birth flowers for April and their delightful fragrance make them an essential must-have for gardeners everywhere. Lathyrus odoratus climbing plants (grown as climbing roses or on fences, trellises and frames), bloom beautifully into an array of color and fragrance as they climb upward.
Flowers represent blissful pleasure and tender farewells, making them suitable for many different events and celebrations. White sweet peas can represent innocence and purity while pink ones symbolize love but without romantic connotations; red sweet peas symbolize passion and strength.
Daisies make beautiful bouquets and thoughtful gifts for someone starting a new endeavor or transitioning from an old place. A blue daisy represents happiness - making these an especially meaningful present. Plus, their bright hue makes an excellent decoration at summer dinner tables!
The History and Symbolism of Daisies
Daisy flowers evoke innocence and youth, serving as a gentle reminder to appreciate life's simple pleasures that often go overlooked or underappreciated. Additionally, the daisy represents modesty and beauty found in simple things - making it an excellent gift choice for birthdays, graduations or other special events.
The word daisy comes from Old English "day's eye," referencing its petals' habit of closing at night and opening during the day, likening their appearance to that of sun's eyes. White daisies traditionally symbolize purity and innocence while pink and red daisies signify loyal love.
Modernly, daisies have come to symbolize rebirth and new beginnings; new mothers often give daisy blooms as symbols of innocence and purity for their newborn children. Spiritually speaking, daisies represent faith and eternal life while their joyous bloom is associated with celebration and pleasure.
The History and Symbolism of Sweet Peas
Sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) symbolize the spirit of love and friendship. Their delicate and fragrant blooms evoke feelings of grace and charm, symbolizing gentle emotions as well as spring's awakening.
Sweet pea flowers' delicate appearance evokes pleasure, making them the ideal choice for weddings and anniversaries, thank you gifts or to show gratitude. Sweet peas have long been associated with luck, purity, truth and loyalty - qualities which sweet peas are also known to represent.
Named for two Greek words -- lathyros, meaning pea or pulse, and Latin odoratus, fragrant -- the sweet pea is one of many members of the legume family that are related to beans, lentils and peanuts - known for their ruffled blooms which resemble butterfly wings; legend states they were first developed by monk Gregor Mendel who studied basic principles of heredity. According to legend, its creation began under Gregor Mendel's supervision on St Patrick's Day by monk Gregor Mendel himself! According to legend, its creation began under monk Gregor Mendel who studied basic principles of heredity principles on heredity principles of heredity principles in relation to genetic inheritance principles of heredity principles in heredity principles of heredity principles and worked on basic principles of heredity principles of heredity principles of heredity principles of heredity principles as related to herdity principles of heredity principles of heredity principles of heredity principles when studying genetic principles of heredity principles related to heredity principles of heredity theory related to beans, lentils, peanuts related beans family that belongs in fact related as its member of legume family related beans lentils peanuts etc; its name comes from being described as being butterfly shaped. Superstitions states that seeds planted on St Patrick's Day will grow larger with increased fragrance levels!
