Freesia is a plant from South Africa. It has fragrant flowers with a delicate and expressive aroma and a huge palette of shades - from snow-white to purple. This perennial plant can be grown in a greenhouse or in open ground in a subtropical climate.
A bit of history
The fragrant freesia flower got its name in honor of the botanist and doctor Frez. In its homeland (South Africa), it grows on a humid shore near water. Leaves are completely absent on the stem, only its top is crowned with inflorescences of 3-5 pieces. The idea to collect these flowers in bouquets was born relatively recently - at the beginning of the nineteenth century. But in those days, not everyone could afford a bouquet of freesia - it was very expensive.
Flower meaning
These wonderful flowers have long been a symbol of sincerity and trust. Florists use it when someone needs to say words of appreciation and gratitude in the language of flowers .
From the history of a wedding bouquet
If today the bride’s bouquet is a romantic attribute, then earlier it had magical meaning. In Russia, the bride collected a bouquet of garlic and other strong-smelling plants to scare away evil spirits. In ancient Greece, ivy was woven into the bride’s hair, symbolizing eternal love. In Spain, in the hands of the girl were supposed to be twigs of citrus trees. Since the eighteenth century in Europe, the bride has certainly been decorated with the flowers of an orange tree. And today, in many countries, folk traditions are carefully preserved. For example, all English brides still go out to guests with a small bouquet of forget-me-nots or charming pansies. A bride from high society will definitely add a myrtle twig to her bouquet. They say that Queen Victoria introduced this tradition .
Bouquet of freesia at the wedding
In recent years, in our country, a strict and elegant wedding bouquet of freesia has become very popular. This is not just a flower arrangement, it is a symbol of sophistication, aristocracy and tenderness. A freesia bride’s bouquet will give her a unique charm and lightness, turn her into a fabulous princess. These are unique flowers - they are able to maintain their unique flavor and freshness for ten days after cutting.
Bouquet of white freesia
If the wedding bouquet of freesia is made only of white flowers, then it will become a symbol of the angelic purity and innocence of the bride, during the whole celebration will attract the eyes of all those present.
Combination with other colorsYou can make a luxurious wedding bouquet of freesia, adding roses, orchids and a little green to them. The rigor and aristocracy of freesia, the chic of roses and the tenderness of orchids will create an unsurpassed composition.
Freesia allergy
As mentioned earlier, freesia is a tropical flower that has a delicate, but strong enough smell. The bride will inhale it throughout the celebration, therefore, when acquiring a wedding bouquet of freesia, you must take into account the characteristics of your body. If once you had manifestations of allergic reactions, then it is better to refuse such a bouquet.