Chrysanthemum Meanings and Symbolism
- Chrysanthemums symbolize loyalty, friendship, and joy, but each colour conveys a specific meaning. For example, red represents true love, white signifies innocence and honesty, and yellow symbolizes a wounded heart or neglected love.
- In parts of Europe, the chrysanthemum is seen as an expression of sorrow and a symbol of death and mourning.
- The Chinese and Japanese view the chrysanthemum as a sign of youth. It was believed to allow people to live longer and keep their bodies healthier. According to folklore, one chrysanthemum petal at the bottom of a glass of wine promotes longevity.
- According to Chinese tradition, the flower prevents grey hair.
The Chrysanthemum in History
The chrysanthemum dates back to the 15th century B.C. in China, where it was grown as a flowering herb and used in salads and teas. In Chinese art, the chrysanthemum is one of the four plants that make up the Four Gentlemen, representing the four seasons, along with the plum blossom, the orchid, and the bamboo. It has been used in China for a long time as a remedy for headaches, to reduce blood pressure, and as an anti-inflammatory. It has also been offered to the elderly as a symbol of long life and good luck.
By the 17th century, chrysanthemums were introduced to Europe and then the United States.
It is the national flower of Japan, and each year, the Festival of Happiness is held on September 9 to celebrate the chrysanthemum. It has long represented royalty and nobleness in Japan and is used on the emperor’s official seal and crest.
The chrysanthemum is the flower given for a 13th anniversary and a traditional flower given on Mother’s Day in Australia. It is the official flower of Chicago, Illinois, too.
The National Chrysanthemum Society was incorporated as a nonprofit in 1954. Since then, the society has created a classification system—13 groups in all—for the diverse blooms.
Above words and image from here
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All the best Jan
36 comments:
It's a good flower for this month - which happens to be my birthday month!
An interesting read Jan, thank you.
The colours in that flower picture look lovely.
Tina
Wonderful information about this lovely flower 🌼 🌸 Jan. Beautiful photo as well.
I love chrysanthemums and wonder if the snails and slugs etc would leave them alone if I dared to plant any. I'll have to try at least.
Bellas flores. Te mando un beso.
the hubs and his sister, both born in november. i love mums, this time of year, all of mine are fading. i enjoyed this!!
Beautiful colours
We have a lot of birthdays this month too!
I like them for being colorful and for blooming in autumn.
I love this beautiful chrysanthemum,
I didn't know all this, thank you for this interesting information!!!
Hugs Elke
To the beautiful flowers - interesting backgrounds.
Chrysanthemums in a bouquet are the longest lasting flowers I find and come in such pretty colours.
Why is chrysanthemum difficult to spell?
Thanx Jan for your varied and interesting posts here.
God bless.
Lovely image of the flowers and a great page to read xx
They are a lovely flower.
The mums are so pretty!
Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.
I love chrysanthemums - the colours, the forms, the scent. Wonderful, long-lasting blooms indoors and out, and a much needed bright presence in the sometimes dreary days of November.
It's interesting how the west and the east have different views of chrysanthemums symbolism. I love chrysanthemums. They are so lovely when everything else is passed.
I've never paid a lot of attention to the chrysanthemum but I love the one you're showing. Such a beautiful colour and perfect for this time of year. Have a great week ahead.
Fantastic picture of these wonderful flowers.
Very nice!!
Greetings, Marco
...and they come in an amazing array of colors.
That's such a lovely deep dive into the chrysanthemum! 🌼
It's a perfect November reminder that even as things wind down, there's still beauty and history to be found.
They are so pretty and I love how long lasting they are.
They really are pretty flowers! Love me some orange and also yellow.
An interesting read Jan, love the bit about one petal in the bottom of the wine glass for longevity - I'll have to give that a try! Avril xx
Bel post,buonanotte!Olga
Mum's they are so fun, full of color and last a long time during the autumn season. Sadly, mine were a treat for the bunnies!!
I enjoy mums, too. I have some in my yard and they are among my favorites.
I did find this very interesting. When eggs were high sky in price here, I bough eggs at Costco. I noticed that the yoke were a deep orange. I looked it up and I read that the orange color is due to chrysanthemums in the chickens feed.
It's gorgeous :-D
Such a pretty flower seen all over in the fall.
So beautiful.
The chrysanthemum truly weaves together beauty, symbolism, and tradition across cultures and centuries
When I think of Autumn Flowers I do think of chrysanthemums. I had no idea that was Chicago's flower. Beautiful picture!
Los crisantemos me parecen preciosos y los hay de muchas formas y colores. Me encantó todo lo que nos cuentas sobre ellos. Besos.
I don't have any chrysanthemums in our garden, which is a shame. They are such a lovely colourful flower for this time of year. I should find a spot and grow a variety next year.
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