Abstract:
The language of flowers is a medium that uses the characteristics of flowers, such as their color, shape, scent, and meaning, to express certain emotions or specific meanings. Every flower has its own language, and some flowers are given special meanings. This article will introduce some flowers that symbolize longevity, allowing us to understand these long-life flowers that have been passed down for thousands of years and the meaning of longevity passed down through generations.
I. Hundred-Year-Old Red Plum Blossom
The Hundred-Year-Old Red Plum Blossom is a standout among longevity flowers, and its main meaning is longevity. Although the Hundred-Year-Old Red Plum Blossom blooms in winter and its name includes "hundred years," it can actually live for over 300 years. Its red color represents enthusiasm, celebration, and blessings.
II. Fortune and Peach Blossom
The Fortune and Peach Blossom is one of the most famous longevity flowers in southern China. Its special feature is that it can produce both red and white flowers at the same time, symbolizing harmonious longevity. The language of the Fortune and Peach Blossom is mainly longevity, auspiciousness, and happiness.
III. Cyclamen
Cyclamen is an ancient ornamental plant with beautiful flowers that have deep patterns and various designs. In traditional Chinese culture, cyclamen is regarded as a symbol of longevity. Its language of flowers is mainly longevity, beauty, and auspiciousness.
IV. Lotus Flower
The lotus flower is known as the "king of flowers," and it has many meanings, including longevity. The lotus symbolizes purity, nobility, and eternity, and is also considered a symbol of longevity.
V. Begonia
In traditional Chinese culture, the begonia is called the "peach of longevity" because it blooms on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, which is the Mid-Autumn Festival. The language of the begonia is mainly longevity, auspiciousness, and reunion.
VI. Plum Blossom
The plum blossom is one of the national flowers of China and is also a flower with rich cultural heritage. The language of the plum blossom is mainly resilience, elegance, and longevity.
VII. Longan Blossom
The longan blossom is regarded as a symbol of longevity in China. Its language of flowers is mainly longevity, auspiciousness, and praying for blessings. The longan blossom has a short flowering period, but its flower shape is very special and leaves a deep impression.
VIII. Sunflower
The sunflower is a common flower in both the south and north of China and is also one of the representatives of longevity flowers. The language of the sunflower is mainly longevity, resilience, and stubbornness.
IX. Osmanthus
The osmanthus is one of the representatives of autumn, and its delicate fragrance can bring the joy of harvest. The language of the osmanthus is mainly longevity, beauty, and auspiciousness.
X. Apricot Blossom
The apricot blossom is considered one of the symbols of longevity in Chinese culture, and its language of flowers is mainly longevity, beauty, and auspiciousness. The apricot blossoms in spring, bringing hope and vitality.
XI. Red Lotus
The red lotus is a very beautiful aquatic plant with a unique flower shape and rich colors. The language of the red lotus is mainly longevity, beauty, and auspiciousness.
XII. Wisteria
Wisteria is a climbing plant, and its unique purple flowers can bring a sense of mystery and nobility. The language of wisteria is mainly longevity, beauty, and auspiciousness.
XIII. Pagoda Tree Blossom
The pagoda tree blossom is regarded as one of the symbols of longevity in traditional Chinese culture, and its language of flowers is mainly longevity, auspiciousness, and reunion. The pagoda tree blossoms in summer and has the effect of clearing heat and relieving summer heat.
XIV. Fern
Although the fern is not a common flower, it is also regarded as a flower of longevity. The language of the fern is mainly longevity, auspiciousness, and peace.
XV. Peony
The peony is the king of flowers in traditional Chinese culture and is also a very beautiful flower. The peony has many meanings, including longevity. The peony symbolizes prosperity, wealth, and longevity.
Although each longevity flower has its own unique characteristics and meaning, they all express people's longing for longevity, happiness, and a better life. No matter which longevity flower you choose as a gift of blessing, it represents your wish for others' happiness and longevity.