Meanings and origins of flowers
From the ‘From Colombia, with love’ collection
The ‘From Colombia, with love’ collection is very special to me as it is the first collection that I have painted in my ‘other’ home, Colombia.
Creating the collection has opened my eyes up to the abundance of talent, skill and resources in Colombia. It is the beginning of some very exciting projects that I can’t wait to share with you in the near future.
The flower painting collection was born as my mind was blown away by the variety of flowers available all-year round in the local Paloquemao market. Some are tropical and exotic, but most are familiar varieties such as roses, carnations and ranunculus.
Below is a guide to the flowers in the collection, sharing what their meaning is and where they are grown in Colombia. From this, the name ‘From Colombia, with love’ was inspired.
Flowers in the From Colombia, with love collection
- their meanings and origins.
Roses
Meaning: These are the favourite to show love, affection and tenderness.
Colombian origin: High altitude, mountainous savanna region near Bogota.
Carnations
Meaning: Their meanings are love and innocence. A perfect gift to start a love affair with.
Colombian origin: High altitude, mountainous savanna region near Bogota.
Calla Lilies
Meaning: Lilies stand for purity, they mean joy and happiness in love.
Colombian origin: Warmer climates in Antioquia (capital is Medellin).
Snapdragon
Meaning: Named many centuries ago, this flower is often used as a gift between friends and loved ones. Red snapdragons are usually used to symbolise love, passion, and positive energy.
Colombian origin: High altitude, mountainous savanna region near Bogota.
Ranunculus (pink)
Meaning: Generally symbolise charm and attractiveness. Pink ranunculus also symbolise love, romance, sympathy, and admiration.
Colombian origin: High altitude, mountainous savanna region near Bogota.
Ranunculus (orange)
Meaning: Orange blooms symbolise positive energy, joy, and happiness. Radiant orange flowers make any area in a home brighter.
Colombian origin: High altitude, mountainous savanna region near Bogota.
Hope this guide helps you when selecting your favourite piece from the new collection.
‘From Colombia, with love’ launching on Wednesday 22 June at 8pm UK time to mailing list subscribers for the first 24hrs.
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Finally, you can watch the video I made about the market here.
