When we need an exceptionally beautiful and different flower, we cannot help but think of amaryllis. This elegant flower, with its tall stem and large, brightly colored flowers, has easily become one of florists' favorite choices for bouquets or arrangements. In addition to the eye-catching visuals, amaryllis as a flower has a very interesting history and meaning, which we will talk about now.
History and Origin:
Amaryllis is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family, whose history dates back centuries. For the first time, this flower was cultivated in South America, namely in Peru, where there is an ideal tropical and subtropical weather for this flower to grow.
This flower was found in Europe only in the 18th century, after it was brought by European travelers after one of their visits. Amaryllis easily won the hearts of European people with its wide range of colors and characteristic visuals.
Mythology:
As we mentioned above, amaryllis is interesting not only because of its visuals, the origin of its name is related to Greek mythology. It is believed that it was given this name in honor of the nymph mentioned in the work of the ancient Greek poet - Virgil. According to legend, Amaryllis fell in love with a shepherd named Alteo, but the feeling was one-sided. On the advice of the Oracle of Delphi, Amaryllis visited her lover's house every day, and pierced her own heart with an arrow so that a few drops of blood spilled on the ground. On the 30th day, a beautiful red flower - amaryllis rose, in the place where the woman's blood was spilled. This beautiful, fresh flower easily caught the attention of the flower-loving Alteo, and he eventually fell in love with the nymph.
Bouquets, compositions, and decoration:
Amiril is often used as a center flower in bouquets because of its large size and bright color. Even a single branch can add an elegant and sometimes even dramatic touch to a composition.
Red amaryllis is one of the symbols of Christmas and New Year. You will often find it in holiday bouquets during the winter season. With its star-shaped plum blossom and bright red color, it adds a magical New Year's mood to any composition.Unsurprisingly, Amaryllis is often used in wedding bouquets as well, especially in winter. There is an opinion that this flower is a symbol of love and strength, so this elegant flower, in addition to the visual effect, may also give a symbolic load to the bride's bouquet.
Colorful amaryllis is a very good choice for decorating corporate evenings, official dinners, or other event decorations. If we use this flower correctly, it can make any environment more luxurious and give it a cozy feel.
Interesting fact:
We have mentioned several times that amaryllis is mainly used in winter bouquets, compositions or decoration. But, surprisingly, it blooms until the end of June, so along with other colorful summer flowers, amaryllis will be perfect to add color and liveliness to your bouquet.
Amaryllis goes well with many flowers, but in mixed bouquets we most often see it with roses, in addition, you can see pictures of rose bouquets and mixed bouquets in the catalog.
With us at Lovely Roses, you can see how the elegant amaryllis flower can be used as the centerpiece of a variety of bouquets or as an additional element in a busy arrangement. Each amaryllis branch tells a story of pride, love, strength or resilience and helps you celebrate the moments that are important to you in a special way.
