Language and color meanings. Astra: the legend of the flower. Myths about flowers Astra is a symbol of which country

06.11.2019

The variety of flower cultures created by nature and bred by man is simply mesmerizing. It is difficult to imagine any celebration or holiday without these gifts of nature. One of these wonders of the plant world is the aster, a flower that is considered the messenger of heaven.

For a long time, people have come up with beautiful legends about the origin of flowers and their purpose, this fate has not passed and the aster. These flowers are considered stardust. There is a belief that on a clear night they talk with the twinkling stars in the sky - their twins. Astra means star in Greek. In appearance, with its thin petals and yellow core, it resembles distant radiant points in the night sky.

Astra is a flower, unpretentious in care. However, she loves the sun and owes all her properties, including healing ones, to solar energy. This is worth remembering if you want to plant a plant in your area. But, despite this, the aster is the only flower that polar explorers in Antarctica could grow in greenhouse conditions.

There are references to this flower in very ancient sources. In Simferopol, in a tomb more than 2000 years old, an image of this plant was found, which speaks of its thousand-year history. According to the color of the petals, scientists navigate and find nickel deposits. Bees, highly organized insects, are very fond of these flowers. Noticing this preference, beekeepers plant unpretentious honey asters not far from the apiary. Inspired by the color and appearance of asters, Claude Monet wrote famous painting"Aster", which has become a world masterpiece.

Astra can also be grown at home by purchasing its decorative variety. This can be an original present that replaces the usual bouquet. Care and observation of the development and growth of the plant will give a lot of positive emotions and pleasant memories.

Aster flower: what is it?

These representatives of the flora can be both annual and perennial plants. The color palette of inflorescences is very wide, which makes this flower a favorite plant in the garden or near the house. Aster blooms from 40 to 85 days, delighting with its colors and diversity. Petals can be either needle-shaped or wider, straight and curved. Astra can retain its freshness and aroma when cut for up to two weeks. You can still extend this period by carefully splitting the cut of the stem.

Bouquets of asters have a great symbolic meaning. This flora represents love, grace and sophistication. The plant blooms until the first frost, so in Russia the aster is considered a farewell to summer. This flower never carried the symbolism of sadness, but only a quiet, bright sadness for the passing summer. Astra is often called the autumn rose for its discreet beauty and resistance to cold. The Tatars have always considered this flower a symbol of eternal life and prosperity and placed its image on their coat of arms.

To whom do asters give?

These flowers are so versatile that they can be given to both men and women. They are very popular in early autumn, when the first bell of the new school year rings in schools. Florists are happy to use aster both in mono-bouquets and in flower arrangements. Beautiful asters are harmoniously combined with other representatives of the flora, complementing the bouquet with their unique charm, simplicity of lines and a variety of shades.

Such simple and harmonious plants are so loved that a bouquet will come in handy in any situation:

If a guy gives a girl a bouquet of asters, then he wants to talk about the strong feeling and value of such a relationship. If he loves his chosen one very much and considers her pure and innocent, then the bouquet consists of asters of two colors: white, symbolizing innocence and purity, and red, personifying love and affection.
Giving flower arrangement from asters to a woman, one can express a range of feelings that are difficult to describe in words, and in the language of flowers, such a gift means a desire to maintain harmony in the family and long-term and lasting relationships. Also, asters growing at the entrance to the house attract good luck.
A gift in the form of a bouquet for a man is also symbolic. This is a wish for health and longevity. In China, the aster is fully used as a medicinal plant, only the root is dug up later, when top part the flower is already dead. Dry petals, added to tea or salad, bring harmony back into relationships and bring spouses together again.

When are asters given?

Asters are among the flowers available for growing on the plot of land near the house. They are familiar to us in the flower beds, but this does not detract from their relevance as a present. Such flowers will delight any hero of the occasion with their immediacy.

Autumn is rich in various holidays that asters can decorate:

birthdays and name days;
first bell in schools;
admission to an institute, technical school, college;
Teacher's Day.

Since childhood, I remember how proudly I went to school on September 1 with a bouquet of beautiful asters! Undoubtedly - these flowers are a symbol of autumn! The name asters comes from the Greek words 'callinos' - beautiful and 'stephos' - a wreath, inflorescences resemble a wreath in structure. Astra means "star" in Greek.

Annual aster (Callistephus chinensis). © Anna Rusakova Content:

Legends about the origin and symbolism of asters

An ancient legend says that the aster grew from a speck of dust that fell from a star. Already in Ancient Greece people were familiar with the constellation Virgo, which was associated with the goddess of love, Aphrodite. According to ancient Greek myth, the aster arose from cosmic dust when the Virgin looked from the sky and wept. For the ancient Greeks, the aster symbolized love.

There is a belief that if you stand among the asters at night and listen carefully, you can hear a slight whisper: these asters are having an endless conversation with their sister stars.

There is another legend about the appearance of asters on earth: two Taoist monks decided to go to the stars. For a long time they walked through the prickly forest. We made our way through the thickets of juniper. We climbed the barely visible mountain paths. They glided over the snowy glaciers. Until they reached the top of the highest mountain in Altai. But, having reached the top, they saw that the stars were still high in the sky and did not get closer.

Long was the way back. The monks had no food or water left, they skinned the body into blood, tore their clothes. Almost without strength, they descended from the mountains, and came to a beautiful meadow, where a clear stream flowed and wonderful flowers grew. “Look,” said one of the monks, “we have come such a hard way to see the beauty of the stars in the sky, and they, it turns out, live here on earth.” They dug up and brought some plants to the monastery and began to breed these flowers, calling them asters, which in Latin means stars.

In China, asters symbolize beauty, precision, elegance, charm and modesty.

For Hungarians, this flower is associated with autumn, which is why in Hungary the aster is called the “autumn rose”. In ancient times, people believed that if a few aster leaves were thrown into a fire, the smoke from this fire could drive out snakes.

The aster flower is a symbol of women born under the astrological sign of Virgo. Astra is a symbol of sadness. This flower was considered a gift to man from the gods, his amulet, amulet, a particle of his distant star. Therefore, the sadness symbolized by him is sadness for the lost paradise, for the impossibility of ascending into the sky.

Description of asters

Chinese callistefus, or annual aster - Callistephus chinensis.

Homeland - southwest Far East, China, Mongolia, Korea.

Annual herbaceous plant with a powerful, fibrous, broadly branched root system. The stems are green, sometimes reddish, hard, erect, simple or branched. The leaves are arranged in the next order, the lower ones are on petioles, broadly oval or oval-rhombic, unevenly large-toothed, serrate or crenate along the edge; upper - seated.

Inflorescence - a basket consisting of reed and tubular flowers. Blooms from July to late autumn. The fruit is a seed. Seeds ripen 30-40 days after the start of flowering, remain viable for 2-3 years. In 1 g 450-500 seeds.

The wild-growing annual aster is not very decorative. The culture has long used numerous hybrid varieties, differing in shape, size, structure and color of inflorescences; according to the shape and size of the bush and flowering time.

Annual aster (Callistephus chinensis). © Sklep-Nasiona

Types of asters

There are over 600 varieties of asters in the world. They differ in height, timing of flowering, the purpose of cultivation and the structure of the flowers.

According to the timing of flowering, they are divided into 3 large groups:

Early. The period from germination to flowering is 83-115 days. Blooms from early July to September.
Medium. 116-122 days. Blooms from late July-early August to September. Most varieties belong to this group.
Late. 123-131 days. They bloom from mid-late August until late autumn.

The height is divided into 5 groups:

Dwarf. Up to 25 cm.
Undersized. Up to 35 cm.
Medium height. Up to 60 cm.
Tall. up to 80 cm.
Giant. Above 80 cm.

According to the nature of use, they are divided into 3 groups:

Cut. Tall, with large terry inflorescences and long peduncles.
Casing. Low, compact, suitable both for flower beds and for growing in pots on the window, greenhouses.
Universal. Medium-sized compact plants with long peduncles and large inflorescences. Used for cutting and in flower beds.

According to the structure of inflorescences, they are divided into 3 groups:

Growing asters

Location

The plant is light-loving, cold-resistant. It reaches the greatest decorative effect when grown in conditions of moderate temperature and humidity of air and soil, prefers open, sunny places, but also tolerates partial shade.

The soil

Grows best in light, fertile soils with acidity close to neutral. The introduction of manure under this crop leads to the defeat of plants by Fusarium. For this reason, asters should not be planted after gladioli, tulips, carnations and returned to their original site earlier than after 4-5 years. The best precursors are calendula and tagetes.

The best soils for asters are fertile, light loamy or sandy loamy, with an environmental reaction close to neutral. On empty sandy or clay soils, asters seem to be born, that is, instead of double large flowers, simple and non-double ones grow. Places prefer sunny, with moderate humidity.

Fertilizer

In autumn, for deep digging of the soil, it is recommended to add 2-4 kg of humus or compost per 1 m², before spring digging - 20-40 g of superphosphate, 15-20 g of ammonium sulfate, 15-20 g of potassium salt. Doses of fertilizers are indicated approximately. Specific doses should be calculated based on agrochemical analysis soil samples.

Reproduction of asters

Asters are best grown by seedling method - this speeds up and lengthens their flowering. To obtain seedlings, asters are sown in a room at the end of March in a box with garden soil. From above they fall asleep with a thin layer of earth (1 cm), carefully watered and covered with a film or glass. Aster seeds have a dense shell, but they germinate quickly - 3-5 days after sowing at an air temperature of 18-20 degrees. It is best to take seeds from last year's harvest.

Seedlings are moderately watered, and with the appearance of two true leaves, they dive (seat) into a box with a height of 8 cm and a distance between plants of 3 cm. When picking, the roots of asters are cut. In the future - moderate watering and loosening. As soon as possible, young plants should be taken out to fresh air.

By the time of planting, the seedlings should have a strong stem 6-10 cm high and 5-7 large green leaves. The landing time in the flower garden is from the beginning of May. Asters are not afraid of light frosts, tolerate transplantation well and quickly take root. Distance between plants when planting: high grades- 40 cm, medium - 30, low - 15 cm.

Aster seeds can also be sown directly into the ground as soon as the ground thaws. At the same time, plants are better hardened, less susceptible to diseases, but bloom later.

Asters tolerate transplanting well during flowering. After the onset of frost, you can dig up a plant with a clod of earth, plant it in a pot and put it on the window - the aster will continue to bloom.

Asters pests

Bud aphid damages young plants even in seedlings, when plants have only 3-4 true leaves. The bud aphid causes deformation of the leaves at the top of the plants. The leaves seem to be wrinkling.

Control measures: spraying with chlorophos, karbofos, depis or Inta-Vir is used. Spraying should be done early, when the plants have no more than four true leaves.

In addition to aphids, aster can be damaged by tobacco thrips, slobbering pennitsa, and meadow bugs. In the south of the country, it is severely damaged by the sunflower moth. To combat them, use approved and commercially available drugs.

Annual aster (Callistephus chinensis). © Kor!An

Diseases of asters

Fusarium wilt, or aster fusarium, is a fungal disease that is caused by one of the fungi of the Fusarium genus. The disease usually manifests itself already in adult plants, in the phase of budding and the beginning of flowering. Radical measures to combat the disease have not yet been invented. However, there are preventive measures control measures to reduce the incidence.

It is very important for the aster to create a crop rotation on the site, and crop rotation on large areas. Astra should alternate with other flower and vegetable plants so that it returns to its original place no earlier than after 5, preferably 6 years.

Manure and fresh compost should not be applied to the site that is being prepared for planting asters, but only humus and well-rotted compost. Field resistance to Fusarium is increased by all methods that increase the physiological resistance of plants, namely: presowing treatment of seeds with microelement solutions, growing healthy, strong seedlings, foliar top dressing with macro- and microfertilizers. Plants should not be planted densely, it is necessary that the aisles are well ventilated and water does not stagnate at the root collar.

Plants affected by Fusarium should be removed from the site or from the flower garden as soon as possible. In no case should they be buried in the ground or composted. They must be burned. And of course, it is very important to choose the most resistant to Fusarium varieties for planting. And there are many such varieties.

In wet summer, in addition to Fusarium, aster can be affected by gray rot, verticillium, powdery mildew. In the fight against these diseases, periodic treatments with preparations such as fundazole help.

Occasionally, viral diseases appear on the aster - jaundice and cucumber mosaic. To prevent these diseases, it is necessary to deal with periodically appearing aphids. This is the main carrier viral diseases on plants. Plants affected by viruses are removed and burned as soon as possible. They should not be buried in the ground or laid in compost.

For you, I decided to make a selection of what these or those flowers mean.

Now you will know exactly what you wanted to say by giving these or those flowers. Yes, and you yourself will choose the right flowers as a gift.

The language of flowers only at first glance it seems simple, but it is not. At different peoples the same flower can be interpreted in different ways and sometimes have a radically opposite meaning.

Take, for example, lilies.
In ancient Rome, white lilies were considered the flowers of luxury and wealth, they were even depicted on coins.

The ancient Egyptians decorated the bodies of dead young girls with these flowers.

But in Germany there is a belief that this flower grows under the influence of some unknown force on the graves of suicides and people who died a violent death.

But the French are crazy about lilies! direct evidence is the old royal coat of arms of France. It depicted a shield and three crossed lilies, symbolizing mercy, justice and compassion. If you are presented with lilies in this country, then this will be considered a show of respect.

In France pansies white color are a symbol of death, but in England pansies are given to women as a sign of devotion and recognition of love, they are a symbol of fidelity and purity.

So, what do flowers mean?

alphabetically.

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Azalea- a symbol of femininity, fragility, meekness, restraint, devotion; but at the same time - passions and sadness. It is customary to give Azalea before an unwanted separation. presenting an azalea, you seem to be saying: “I hope You wait for me”, “Take care of yourself for me”, “I believe You!”. When a man gives this flower, he admits that you are the one and only for him.

Acacia (blooming) - hidden love.

Aconite- beware, the mortal enemy is near.

Ambrosia - Your love is mutual.

Amarylis means pride, impregnability, masculinity. If you want to hint to a man that he is not just a friend for you, then give him amarylis.

Anemone means sincerity, directness.

Pansies- air kiss, fun, entertainment, "Miss you!".

Aster - a symbol of love, grace, sophistication, and also - memories. In China, aster means precision. Ancient people believed that the smell of aster leaves, when they were burned, drove out snakes. Asters were placed in the graves of French soldiers, symbolizing sorrow and memory of the dead. There is a myth that asters were created from cosmic dust when the Virgin looked down from the sky and wept. the poet Virgil believed that the altars of the gods were often decorated with asters.

Astra (white)- “I love you more than you love me!”, “Say that you love again”, “I can’t think of anything but you ...”.

Basil- disgust, hatred. A great reason to give this flower to someone who is unpleasant to you, but to whom for some reason you cannot say this!

Begonia- literally “Beware!”, “Not everyone likes you the way I do”, “Know: they envy you!”

Bouquet of dried flowers - rejected love. If you want to put an end to someone's overly persistent courtship, make the disturber of your peace of mind such original gift. Even if this person is not familiar with the language of flowers, a dried bouquet will make him think: “it seems that I am not very welcome ...”

cornflower- “I don’t dare to express my feelings to you”; delicacy, grace, simplicity, as well as gaiety and fidelity. As a rule, it is customary to give them to young girls as a sign of sympathy. Such a gift may mean an offer of friendship or a desire to renew an interrupted acquaintance. The donor of cornflowers should not be suspected of immodest desires. Blonde flowers.

vicar - "will you dance with me?"

Water lily (water lily) - eloquence, persuasiveness, sincerity; “You must never deceive me”, “Feelings in my soul are raging.” A water lily is given by a person who wants to convince you that he is your “half”. The donor asks to trust him and promises to be gentle and caring.

Bindweed- means beauty, "look at me", "I will decorate your life." They are often given by experienced womanizers. But the life of the bindweed is as short-lived as the feelings of the giver.

Gardenia - secret love, "You're beautiful!"
Gaulteria- harmony.

Carnation- female love, charm, passion, honor and freedom, fidelity ... The meaning of carnations in the language of flowers is different: it all depends on their color. Below is what the color means.

Carnation (white)- wish good luck and success in everything. "May all your wishes come true." You are considered a very charming, bright and positive person if you are presented with white carnations as a gift.

Carnation (yellow) - “Are you avoiding me?”, “Are you offended?”, “I want you to be more attentive.”

Carnation (red) - victory, success, leadership. It is customary to congratulate authoritative and respected people, leaders, directors with a large bouquet of red carnations. It is better for lovers to give red carnations in mixed bouquets.

Carnation (pink) - "I will never forget You", a symbol of motherly love. In the states, pink carnations are given on Mother's Day. The person who gives carnations wants to express his gratitude to you and assure you that under any circumstances you can count on his help and support.

Carnation (one color)- agreement, "YES!"
Carnation (striped)- refusal, "No!", "I will not be with you!"

Dahlia- whim, inconstancy, fleeting passion. The dahlia giver says: “I really like you, but I don’t promise anything”, “I’m not ready for a serious relationship”, “Why complicate things?”

Geranium- stupidity, recklessness. "You are a very frivolous person", "it's time to settle down."

Hyacinth- game, curiosity, wisdom, unpredictability, achievement, sport. The range of emotions that can be expressed with the help of these flowers is quite wide - a lot depends on the shade of hyacinths. However, be sure: you will not be bored with the person who gave you hyacinths. Thanks to him, your life will become brighter.

Hyacinth (white)- constancy. “I am enchanted forever”, “Beauty, I will pray for you!”

Hyacinth (blue) - self-confidence, calmness, balance, consistency, integrity. “I know why I like you”, “I have no doubt that you suit me.”

Hyacinth (yellow)- jealousy, distrust.

Hyacinth (red or pink) - a game, “I know what you want”, “Many pleasant surprises await you”, “Our whole life is a game ...”

Hyacinth (purple)- sadness, "Forget Me!"

Gladiolus- "I'm really sincere", "Don't be afraid", "Give me a break". Gladiolus is the flower of gladiators. The giver of gladioli is a strong, reliable person who does not accept compromises.

Wisteria- "Welcome!"
Gloxinia- love at first sight.

Hydrangea- "Remember me"; modesty, sincerity, hope. In addition, coldness, indifference, callousness, heartlessness. Many peoples believe that hydrangea is able to drive away illness and misfortune.

Delphinium- modesty, unpretentiousness; "I'm ready to be your shadow", "call me". pink delphinium- inconstancy.

Sweet pea- departure, "Goodbye!", "Thank you for a great time!"

Jasmine- sensuality, femininity, elegance and attractiveness. in India, jasmine is called "moonlight in love."

Acorn- Scandinavian symbol of life and immortality.
Jonklia- desire, sympathy, return of affection, "Love me!"

Arbutus- "I love you!"
goldenrod- success.

And

Candytuft- indifference, indifference.

Iris- “I really appreciate your friendship”, trust, wisdom, fearlessness, faith, hope.

Cactus- perseverance, purposefulness. “Aren’t you tired of loneliness?”, “I understand you like no other”, “You and I are alike.”

Calla- worship, "You are gorgeous." If a man gives you callas, be sure that you are an extraordinary person and a real gentleman.

Camellia- admiration, perfection, gratitude. "You are an unearthly being." Highly good gift man.

Camellia (white)- admiration, "You are amazing!"

Camellia (red) - fire, flame, "You are the flame in my heart!"

Camellia (pink) - longing for someone, "I miss you."

Clover- expectation, fertility, homeliness, "I would like to know."

Clover (white)- “Think of me”, “It is unlikely that you will find someone better than me!”

Clover (four leaf) - a symbol of good luck. If you find a four leaf clover, then make a wish and it will come true!

Irish bells - luck.

Bell- constancy, humility, humility, "I will always be with you", "Why do you torment me with whims?"

Coreopsis- cheerful always.

Crocus- joy, fun, rebirth, freshness of feelings. "You gave me unforgettable moments."

Lavender- admiration, loneliness, "I will never forget you", "No one will replace you."

Lavender (white)- fulfillment of desires, protection.
Kelp- sadness.
Linen- family symbol.

Lily (white)- purity, majesty, nobility, virginity, "It's something divine - to be next to you!"

Lily (yellow)- gratitude, extravagance, brightness, frivolity, capriciousness, lies, "I want you to notice me", "I'm not like the others."

Lily (calla) -"Gorgeous!"

Lily (orange) - curiosity, coquetry. “You are a mystery to me”, “Is your heart free?”

Lily (sacred) -girl charms.

Lily (tiger)- arrogance, pride, abundance, prosperity, well-being.

palm leaves- Victory, victory, success. Palm leaves in a mixed bouquet mean: "You are the very best, the best in everything"

Lotus- happiness, health, long life, wisdom. It is customary to give a lotus only to well-known people as a sign of kindred and friendly feelings.

Snapdragon- strength, cunning, deceit, flattery, condescension. The giver of this flower believes that you can be useful to him, he is looking for your patronage.

Magnolia- nobility, perseverance, perseverance, "You will be with me anyway", "I am your destiny."

Poppy (regular)- imagination, oblivion, eternal sleep, reverie, youth, sociability.

Poppy (red) - desire for pleasure.

Poppy (white) - consolation.

Poppy (yellow) - wealth, success.

Daisy- innocence, purity, true love, "I am happy when you are happy." The person who brings daisies deserves your reciprocity.

Coltsfoot- maternal love and care; proven justice. "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."

Mimosa- sensitivity, modesty, shyness, also banality, mediocrity, "I hide my feelings", "March 8 is coming soon."

Myrtle- love, fun, joy, it is also the Jewish emblem of the wedding.

Monstera- purposefulness, sophistication, chic. "You are perfect!"

Moss -mercy, motherly love.

Mint- chastity, kindness, sincerity.

Narcissus- strong feelings, chivalry, formality, unrequited love, deceived hopes, "Stay as beautiful as you are", "The sun always shines when I'm with you."

Narcissus (white)- attention, annunciation, meekness, humility.

Narcissus (yellow)- attention, non-reciprocal love, "You are the only one", "When I am next to you, the sun always shines."

Nasturtium- conquest, victory in the struggle. The person who gave you nasturtium is sincerely happy about your success. However, most likely, he does not think about any romantic relationship with you.

forget-me-not- memories, sincere, true love, constancy, fidelity.

Marigold- cruelty, sadness, jealousy.

Dandelion- happiness, smile, joy of life, devotion, fidelity. The person who gives a dandelion is cheerful and sociable, a little frivolous. For you, such a gift means: “Do not be sad”, “I am glad that we are together now”, “I want to stop this moment”.

Oleander - attention.

orange flowers - eternal love, innocence, wedding.

Nut- stupidity.

mistletoe- “kiss me”, affection, overcoming difficulties. In general, this is a sacred plant of India, magic flower druids.

Orchid- love, tenderness, sophistication, intimacy, beauty. It is customary to give an orchid only to loved ones. The orchid is a Chinese symbol of childhood.

fern- charm, magic, grace, patronage, trust. “Life is beautiful when you are with me!”, “You are a witch.” it is better to give a fern to an extraordinary, mysterious girl. This will help you gain her trust.

petunia- irritation, anger. “You don’t hear me”, “I’m not happy with your behavior!”

peony- a happy wedding, a fun life, "I have nothing more to dream about."

snowdrop- hope, tenderness, youth. "I like your innocence." Giving snowdrops wants to emphasize your fragility and femininity.

ivy- harmonious love, affection, fidelity, friendship.
ivy (twig)- attachment, desire to please.

sunflower- pride, but also worship. “You are a miracle!”, “I have never met someone like you”, “I am proud that you are with me.”

primrose- “I can’t live without you”, “We will never part”, “Let's live together!”

primrose (evening)- Incompatibility.

Rose (white)- purity and innocence, modesty and tenderness, mystery. "I will get you", "You are an angel."

Rose (bud) - innocent heart.

Rose (bud, white) - youth, inexperience, charm, girlhood, "I'm ready to wait for you", "I don't want to lose you."

Rose (bud, red) - purity, charm, love, “It seems to me that I fell in love with you”, “I am glad that we met”, “Every day my feelings for you are getting stronger”

Rose (yellow)- happiness joy. "You are my sun". A flower that expresses the most positive emotions. According to the language of flowers, yellow roses have nothing to do with treason, jealousy or separation (although this interpretation of their symbolic meaning is very common).

Rose (red and white together) - unity, tenderness and passion. "You are the whole world for me!"

Red rose)- love, passion. "I love you", "I can't live without you", "You must be mine".

Rose (cream)- elegance, harmony, perfection, constancy. "I remember! Always!”, “You and I are the perfect couple”, “You are beyond praise!”

Rose (pink)- the highest happiness, "trust me."

Rose (wedding) - happy love, reciprocity, "We are together forever."

Rosa Grand Prix- respect, generosity, love, trust, "You deserve the best." Rose Grand Prix expresses the noblest feelings.

Chamomile- youth, innocence, incredulity, romance.

With

Lilac- beauty, falling in love, the first excitement of love.

Lilac (white)- first love, "Let's love each other!".

Lilac (purple)- "Do you still love me?"

Lilac (pink)- love and recognition.

Lilac (purple) - "My heart Belongs to you!"

Tulip- a symbol of pure love, great happiness; glory, pride; harmony, excellent lover. The flower is the emblem of Holland.

Tulip (yellow)“Your smile is like sunshine.”

Tulip (red) - declaration of love, congratulations, "trust me", "I wish you happiness."

Tulip (variegated) C

Cyclamen- resignation, "Goodbye!"
Zinnia (red)- long-term attachment.
Zinnia (mixed)"Thinking about my missing friend."
Zinnia (scarlet)- constancy.
Zinnia (white)- kindness, generosity.
Zinnia (yellow)- "I remember you every day!"

I hope that from this article you have now learned what do your favorite flowers mean!

The history of the creation of the language of flowers begins in the East, where women deprived of communication came up with the idea of using flowers, attributing to them a certain symbolism. This is the official theory, however, the symbolism of flowers cannot arise from scratch. It is simply impossible to come up with a language of flowers. Of course, something is fictional and far-fetched, but basically the symbolism of flowers is collected from myths, legends and magical knowledge.
In Europe, they learned about the language of flowers in the 18th century from published notes on oriental knowledge by two authors Aubrey de la Mottray (1727) and Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1763). In Russia, oriental knowledge about colors appeared with the publication in 1830 of the book of the poet D.P. Oznobishin - "Selam, or the Language of Flowers".

COLORS OF FLOWERS

White color is a symbol of youth, purity, tenderness, innocence and triumph.
Red is the color of life, love, freedom, the color of blood, a symbol of anger, anarchy and revenge, the color of war and revolution.
Pink is the most versatile color. Pink flowers can be given to people of any age and gender, for any occasion.
Orange is a symbol of strength, power, pride, thrift, happiness and celebration.
Yellow is a symbol of the family hearth and marriage, prosperity and wealth, light and sun.
Green is a symbol of hope, life, tranquility and peace.
Greenish-yellow, sulphurous - hatred, envy, infidelity, willfulness.
Blue is the symbol of the family.
Light blue is the color of faith and hope.
Blue is the color of longing and fidelity.
Blue and lilac are the colors of gentle and touchy people. Flowers of such colors are not considered festive and therefore are not given for a wedding.
Violet color - Solemn, a sign of friendship, greatness, dignity and luxury.
Blue is a symbol of fidelity;
Purple is a symbol of greatness.
Purple - expresses humility
Motley - this color, like pink, is universal. Flowers of this color can be safely given for a wedding.
Black is the color of sadness and mourning.

Azalea(Azalea, Rhododendron) a delicate, elegant, refined flower and the one who received this flower as a gift, in the opinion of the giver, has these qualities. Azalea is a symbol of femininity, fragility, meekness, restraint, devotion, moderation, fidelity, passion and sadness. Azaleas are given by lovers before the necessary separation, wanting to remain faithful to each other, they do not say goodbye, but look forward to meeting. Azalea can also be given as a token of sincere love. You can give not only in a bouquet, but also live, and this indoor plant will remember you for a long time.

Acanthus(Acanthus, Branca ursina, Bear Paw, Bear Claws, Holly) inspires creativity. Ornamental, horticultural plants suitable for making fresh cut and dry bouquets, appropriate in a man's bouquet. Many creative people have been inspired by seeing this flower.

Acacia(Robinia pseudoacacia). Giving a bouquet with acacia you confess your love, hope for reciprocity, want to restore relationships and regret the lost love. The color of acacia matters, so white acacia speaks of platonic love, pink emphasizes elegance and charm, yellow speaks of departed love. If acacia flowers are blooming in a bouquet, this also speaks of secret love, chastity and loneliness.

Aconite, Wrestler (Aconitum) - According to legend, Aconite grew out of the spilled blood of the three-headed guardian of the underworld Cerberus, captured and led out of the kingdom of Hades by Hercules. Aconite is given as a sign of sympathy and friendship. This flower is suitable for men and women, for colleagues and business partners. Despite the beauty of the flower, aconite is very poisonous and you should be careful with the bouquet and possibly with the person who gave it. In ancient Greece and Rome, aconite poisoned those sentenced to death. There is a hypothesis according to which Tamerlane was poisoned with Aconite.

alpine rose, Mountain dope (Rhododendron) - "Be careful." The shortest and highest mountain rhododendrons.

alpine star, Edelweiss (Leontopodium) - is the flower of Happiness, Love and Courage. Only sincerely loving hearts of the mountains are allowed to pick edelweiss with impunity.

Alstroemeria(Alstroemeria) - this flower is given in order to make an unobtrusive compliment, for example, to say that the person is cute, charming. Alstroemeria is a beautiful ornamental plant that sellers often pass off as a hybrid of orchids and lilies.

amazon lily, Eucharis (Eucharis) - "Love is dangerous." The name of the flower is translated into Russian as beautiful.

Amaranth- a symbol of immortality, faith, fidelity, constancy in love.

Amaryllis(Amaryllis belladonna) means pride, impregnability, masculinity. A man who received amaryllis as a gift can count on more than just friendship. Previously, the genus Amaryllis included species that are now isolated in the genus Hippeastrum (Hippeastrum), they are usually now called amaryllis.

A pineapple(Ananas) - perfection. The person who gives a pineapple in a bouquet is an extraordinary person who understands and appreciates your relationship. The Indians used Pineapple in magical rituals and treated many diseases with it, they compared it with a beautiful girl.

Angrekum(Angraecum) - greatness.

Anemone, Anemone, "daughter of the winds" (Anemone) - emotionality, sincerity, hope, joy. The one who gives these flowers wants to try to start a relationship and hopes for reciprocity. According to legend, anemones appeared from the shed tears of Aphrodite at the site of the death of her beloved Adonis.

Anthurium(Anthurium), "Tailed flower", male happiness expresses courage and passion. Anthurium is usually given to mature men.

Pansies, Violet tricolor, Ivan da Marya (Viola tricolor) - “All my thoughts are about you”, I miss you, fun, entertainment. The shape and color of the flower resembles a little man. In French, the name of this flower is Pensée and is translated as thoughts, thoughts. In Russia, it was believed that pansies were not for the living, and it was not customary to plant them in the garden. In England, it was believed that if you pick these flowers on a clear day, then it will certainly rain (although rain is not uncommon there).

Aralia, "Devil's tree" (Aralia) - Giving this flower hints at intimacy. Aralia was called a devil's tree because of the tooth-like thorns that cover the stems.

arbutus, Strawberry tree (Arbutus) - "I love only you." Present in the symbols of the capital of Spain - Madrid.

Asparagus, Asparagus (Asparagus) - in the language of flowers symbolizes gullibility and innocence. Asparagus has decorative leaves thanks to which sprigs of asparagus are added to bouquets and compositions.

Arum(Arum) - male power, eloquence. Aronnik can be presented to a good speaker. Some types of Aronnik are listed in the Red Books.

Artemisia, Wormwood, grass of witches (Artemisia) - feminine, dignity. It was believed that wormwood protects from witches and mermaids, expels all evil spirits from the house. However, magicians use the smoke of wormwood to communicate with otherworldly entities.

Aster(Aster) is a symbol of love, grace, sophistication and nostalgia. The giver of white asters thereby confesses his love and waits for confirmation of reciprocity. Asters, according to one legend, grew on the site of the Appearance of the Weeping Virgin. In folk beliefs, the smoke of burning asters drives out reptiles.

Asphodelus, Asphodelus, Asphodel (Asphodelus) - is a symbol of oblivion, death, mourning, sorrow and the afterlife. It was also believed that Asphodel could expel evil spirits from dwellings.

Basil(Ocimum basilicum) - disgust, hatred. Basil is presented as a gift, to put it mildly, to a person unpleasant to you, if for some reason you cannot speak or remain silent. Hindus believe that basil helps the dead to get into the best place after death. Basil was often used in magic and alchemy.

Balsam, Impatiens ordinary (Impatiens noli-tangere) - impatience.

Bamboo(Bambusa) - is a symbol of grace, constancy, flexibility, longevity, modesty, good breeding and friendship. Young bamboo shoots symbolize eternal youth and indomitable strength. In the East, they believe that bamboo attracts happiness and drives out evil forces. This plant will be very happy people keen on the East.

periwinkle(Vinca) - symbolizes the happiness and consent of the young spouses, excites passion. The periwinkle is also a symbol of vitality. If you put a periwinkle in a bouquet of flowers, you will achieve love. Periwinkle helps to keep love in the family, makes the marriage strong, expels evil spirits from the home.

(Tagetes) - beauty, fidelity, longevity. It was believed that marigolds ignite a love interest, passion.

Begonia(Begonia) - means "Beware!", "You can trust me with the rest, be careful", a proposal of friendship. The asteroid (943) Begonia, discovered in 1920, is named after the begonia.

Elder(Sambucus) - sympathy.

Bouquet of dry flowers- rejected love, we can't be together.

cornflower, Cornflowers (Centaurea) - “I don’t dare to express my feelings to you”, delicacy, grace, simplicity, and also - gaiety and fidelity, in some nations - hatred. It is customary to give cornflowers to young girls, preferably blondes, as a sign of sympathy. Give this flower if you want to offer just friendship for now. The name of the flower comes from the mythical Centaur Chiron, who knew the medicinal properties of all plants. In Christianity, cornflowers indicated the hiding place of the cross on which Christ was crucified.

lady's slipper(Cypripedium calceolus) - capriciousness, inconstancy. The slipper giving a lady's slipper says that you are a capricious, windy person and he accepts you like that but is full of readiness to tame. The lady's slipper is listed in the Red Books of Europe and Russia.

Verbena, pigeon grass, iron grass (Verbena) - sensitivity. Like the herb of love, verbena helps against anger, extinguishes emotions, and puts you in a cheerful frame of mind. It was believed that vervain attracts wealth and is able to fulfill any desire, for which it is enough to rub it, and was used to cleanse the home.

Heather, Heather (Calluna vulgaris) - protection, wishes come true.

birch branch(Betula) - On the one hand, the birch symbolizes sadness and death, on the other hand, the beginning of life and a talisman. Among the Slavs, birch is a symbol of light, purity, femininity, an image of Russian nature, a symbol of Russia.

hawthorn branch(Crataegus) - hope. The name comes from the Greek. κραθαιος ("strong")

pomegranate branch(Punica) - love and marriage with fertility, wealth, the grace of God, heavenly love. You can also give a flowering pomegranate tree in a pot.

pear branch(Pyrus) - beauty, sadness, eternity, strong friendship.

oak branch(Quercus). Oak is a symbol of longevity, mental and physical strength. The oak branch in ancient Greece symbolized the strength, power and nobility of the family, the bravest warriors were awarded with oak wreaths. Oak leaves symbolize friendship. The oak (Pirun tree) among the Slavs personified strength and power. Among the Gauls, the oak symbolized the axis of the world. The acorn is a Scandinavian symbol of life and immortality. Oak is present in the symbolism of the cities of Russia and Europe.

spruce branch, Christmas tree (Picea) - Hope for change.

almond branch(Amygdalus) - sweet hopes, charm, sensitivity, virginity, fertility, hope, caution. In Christianity, almonds are a symbol of the purity of the Virgin Mary and divine blessing. In China, this plant represents feminine beauty and patience.

Blossoming apple tree branch(Malus) Preference, eternal youth, fertility, peace and beauty. The Latin word malum, from which the name of the apple tree comes, means "evil". The apple tree is guarded by all the deities and lightning does not fall into it. In one version of the interpretation of the Bible, the apple tree is the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Many myths and legends are associated with the fruits of this tree - apples. In general, apples symbolize immortality, salvation, strength, youth and beauty.

evergreens- eternal life, youth. Palm leaves - victory and success. Branches and leaves of evergreens are often added to bouquets to give a decorative effect.

Water lily, Water lily (Nymphaea) symbolizes eloquence, persuasiveness, sincerity, says "You must never deceive me", "Feelings in my soul are raging." They give as a sign of the seriousness of the intention to link their future fate with you.

Bindweed(Convolvulus) - beauty, pomposity. The bindweed giver invites you to spend this wonderful evening with him, nothing more.

Vine(Vitis) - a symbol of truth, abundance, wealth and fertility, fun, joy, vitality, healing and transformation. According to the words of Jesus Christ, the Bible says: “I am the Vine” (“Gospel of John”, 15:1). The vine is present in the symbolism of the countries and peoples of the East and West.

catchment(Aquilegia) - a symbol of healing from greed (greed) and quarrelsomeness, in Christianity a symbol of the holy spirit. Among different peoples, the catchment flower was associated with an angel, a dove, or an elf shoe.

Cherry, Sakura (Cerasus) symbolizes the fragility of life, death, sacrifice and at the same time this plant is a symbol of female beauty, youth and hope.

Gardenia(Gardenia jasminoides) - admiration, secret love, grace, fragility. Gardenia is suitable for creative, artistic natures. In nature, Gardenia flowers are pollinated mainly by bats.

Gaulteria, Gotieria (Gaultheria) - harmony.

Carnation(Dianthus) - charm, female love, happiness, engagement and marriage. The color of the carnation in symbolism matters, so pink means "I will never forget you"; red - admiration, sensual love, marriage, "My heart aches for you"; purple - impermanence; striped - “No !!!”, “I will not be with you”; monochrome - consent, approval, yes; white - sweet and beloved, pure love, a symbol of talent; yellow - "You are avoiding me", refusal, neglect. Carnation attracts the attention of the opposite sex, protects from negativity, stops gossip, gives energy, attracts wealth, helps in the realization of what is desired.

Heliotrope(Heliotropium) - devotion, passion, eternal love.

Dahlia(Dahlia) - whim, inconstancy, fleeting passion. Having received Dahlias as a gift, do not hope for a serious relationship.

Geranium(Geranium) - stupidity, recklessness. Know that if you were given a geranium, then most likely you are considered too frivolous. In some nations, geranium symbolizes vigor, health and strength. In Russia, it was believed that white geranium repels reptiles and evil spirits, red protects the crop.

Gerbera(Gerbera) - euphoria, flirting, optimism. The gerbera giver expresses his sincere sympathy and wishes a good mood.

Hyacinth(Hyacinthus) - purposefulness, games and sports. Blue hyacinth - consistency, integrity; purple - farewell, sadness; red and pink - game; white - "I will pray for you, beauty"; yellow - "I'm jealous." From the program "Blind" - "Get a bouquet of hyacinths to a big deception", in that case there was a blue hyacinth. According to some reports, the smell of hyacinth stimulates positive emotions, relieves stress and increases efficiency.

hibicus(Hibiscus) - means long and eternal love, fragility and beauty. In the west, hibiscus is considered the flower of death and the culprit of family quarrels and celibacy, while in the east they believe that hibiscus energizes lazy people and pessimists, awakens the fading feelings of couples living together for a long time.

gypsophila, Kachim (Gypsophila) - caution, shyness. In a mixed bouquet or in a composition, the meaning of Kachima is lost.

, Spazhnik (Gladiolus) - sincerity, courage. Carnal love. The name Gladiolus is translated as a sword or a small sword, in Russian it is called a sword because of the shape of the leaves similar to a sword or sword. Gladiators carried a gladiolus bulb with them, believing that it would protect them from injury.

Wisteria(Wisteria) - "Welcome", "I'm very glad to see you."

Gloxinia(Gloxinia) - love at first sight, charm.

Hydrangea(Hydrangea) - coldness, modesty, heartlessness. Hydrangea is believed to ward off illness and misfortune.

Elecampane, Devyatisil (Inula) - mutual love, strength, sacrifice, health. It was believed that elecampane attracts grooms to the house. Among the Slavs, elecampane has nine super powers and cures nine diseases, in China they talk about 99 diseases.

Decembrist, Schlumbergera (Schlumbergera) - "Reduce my suffering!". There are several signs: if a Decembrist dies - to death in this house; the flower withers in the presence of a negative person; healthy and blooms on time - there will be happiness and prosperity in the house.

Delphinium, Larkspur (Delphinium) - modesty, sadness, unpretentiousness. Pink delphinium - inconstancy. All parts of the plant are poisonous.

Sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) - "Goodbye", farewell, thank you for a great time.

Oregano, Oregano (Origanum) - joy, significance. Zeus got his strength from the milk of a goat that ate oregano.

Angelica, Angelica (Angelica) - inspiration. Grass Angel.

Jasmine(Jasminum) - sensuality, femininity, grace, elegance and attractiveness, "Will you ever love me?". In India, jasmine is called "moonlight in love." Jasmine white - friendliness; yellow - modesty, timidity; red - stupidity, fun. Do not confuse with mock orange. Jasmine attracts a loved one and well-being.

Honeysuckle(Lonicera) - generosity, generosity, sweet character, "You make the world a better place."

Jonquilia, Narcissus jonquilla, jonquil (Narcissus jonquilla) - return of affection, "Let's be together again", desire, sympathy.

St. John's wort(Hypericum) - hostility. It pacifies the beast in a person, heals, brings happiness, courage, love, protection and good luck.

strawberries(Fragaria) - perfect superiority, a hint, "Pay attention: your happiness is near!". A symbol of prosperity and abundance.

goldenrod(Solidago) - success, "Appreciate any luck."

Candytuft(Iberis) - indifference, indifference.

Iris, Kasatik (Iris) - friendship, wisdom, trust, faith, hope, fearlessness, eloquence, sadness. The Japanese character for "warrior spirit" is written in the same way as Iris. Iris was often used in the symbolism of different peoples, including the Slavs.

Cactus(Family - Cactaceae) - perseverance, determination, self-sufficiency, constancy.

Calendula, marigolds (Calendula) - victory of grace, "I am subdued", jealousy, anxiety, fear, "Explain your behavior", sadness, cruelty, despair.

(Viburnum) - uncontrollable emotions, painful attachment, addiction, "I can't live without you!".

Calla- poise, "You're gorgeous"

Camellia(Camellia) - admiration, perfection. Camellia pink - "I miss you"; red - "You are a flame in my heart"; white - "You are amazing." The Japanese camellia is a modest superiority.

reeds(Scirpus) - obedience.

Cabbage(Brassica) - utility.

potato flowers(Solanum) - "You outshine everything!", originality. The Indians not only ate the potato, but also worshiped it, considering it to be an animated being.

Chestnut(Castanea) - independence, injustice, straightforwardness, "You need to be kinder", "Learn to love."

Cypress(Cupressus) - grief, sadness, mourning. In Christianity, Cypress is a symbol of eternal life.

Clover(Trifolium) - "I would like to know ...", expectation, fertility, housekeeping, a symbol of good luck. White clover - "Think of me." Four leaf clover - good luck and fulfillment of the desired.

Bell(Campanula) - humility, humility, constancy; talkativeness; "Why are you torturing me with whims?"

Coreopsis, Lenok, or Parisian beauty (Coreopsis) - cheerfulness, fun, optimism. “Everything will be fine!”, “The best is ahead!”.

Coriander, Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) - burning desire.

Mullein(Verbascum) - good nature.

Nettle(Urtica) - slander, hostility.

Crocus(Crocus) - fun, freshness, joy, cheerfulness, rebirth, affection. Yellow Crocus - "Are your feelings true?"; purple - "Are you sorry that you fell in love with me?".

Corn(Zea) - abundance, wealth, generosity.

Irish bells Moluccella smooth (Moluccella laevis) - good luck.

Lavender(Lavandula) - admiration, loneliness, chastity, longevity, happiness, peace of mind, money. White Lavender - fulfillment of desires, protection.

laurel(Laurus) - success, triumph, victory, triumph, glory, peace, protection, purification, secret knowledge and immortality.

Lime(Citrus aurantiifolia) - fornication, treason.

Kelp(Laminaria) - sadness.

Lily of the valley(Convallaria) - reliability, reliability.

Linen(Linum) - a family symbol, household chores, fate, stability, constancy.

Lily(Lilium). In the symbolism of lilies, color is very important, as follows: orange symbolizes hatred, disgust; white - purity, virginity, majesty, it's divine to be next to you; yellow - frivolity, lies, brightness, gratitude.
Calla lily - beauty. Lily sacred - girlish charms. Lily tiger - pride, abundance, prosperity, well-being.

Lemon(Citrus limon) - freedom, prudence.

burdock, Burdock (Arctium) - importunity and boredom.

Lobelia(Lobelia) - malice, malevolence.

Lotus(Nelumbo) - symbolizes happiness, health and long life. Lotus is given to the closest and dearest people.

Onion(Allium) - benefit, male power.

Lunaria, Lunnik (Lunaria) - wealth.

Buttercup(Ranunculus) - childishness, wealth.

Snapdragon(Antirrhinum) - deceit, condescension, strength, cunning, flattery. The one who gives these flowers fawns over you.

Lyadvenets(Lotus) - revenge.

Magnolia(Magnolia) - nobility, perseverance, perseverance, "I intend to achieve your location."

Marjoram(Origanum majorana) - soothing and comforting.

Poppy(Papaver) - eternal sleep, oblivion, imagination, reverie, youth, sociability, desire for pleasure. Red poppy - pleasure; white - consolation; yellow - wealth, success.

Raspberry(Rubus idaeus) - repentance.

Mallow(Malva) - "tormented by love."

Daisy(Bellis) - purity, innocence, fidelity, love, "I'll do anything for you."

Coltsfoot(Tussilago) - maternal love and care; proven justice.

Mimosa(Mimosa) - sensitivity, modesty, shyness, "I hide my feelings."

Myrtle(Myrtus) - love, the Jewish emblem of the wedding.

rejuvenated, Zhivuchka, Stone rose (Sempervivum) - frugality, thriftiness.

Monstera(Monstera) - purposefulness.

Moss(Department: Bryophytes - Bryophyta) - maternal love, mercy.

Mint(Mentha) - chastity. Peppermint - warm feelings.

(Narcissus) - formality, "Stay as beautiful as you are", strong feelings, unrequited love, deceived hopes, narcissism. Yellow Narcissus - attention unrequited love, “You are my only one”, “When I am next to you, the sun always shines”, “Be my knight”. Pale yellow narcissus - meekness, humility, nobility, respect, unrequited love.

forget-me-not(Myosotis) - memories, true love, sincerity, constancy, fidelity.

, Capuchin (Tropaeolum) - conquest, victory in the struggle, patriotism.

Dandelion(Taraxacum) - happiness, fidelity, devotion. The person who gives a dandelion is cheerful and sociable, a little frivolous. For you, such a gift means: “Do not be sad”, “I am glad that we are together now”, “I want to stop this moment”.

Oleander(Nerium) - attention. Poisonous plant.

mistletoe(Viscum) - "Kiss me", affection, overcoming difficulties, the sacred plant of India, the magic flower of the druids.

Orchid(Family: Orchid - Orchidaceae) - love, sophistication, beauty, Chinese symbol of childhood, intimacy. It is customary to give an orchid only to loved ones.

Holly, Holly (Ilex) - family happiness, protection, hope, deity.

Fern(Department: Ferns - Polypodiophyta) - charm, magic, grace, trust and patronage. Fern will emphasize female magic and mystery.

Parsley- fun.

Petunia(Petunia) - irritation, anger, "Your gift calms me." Having received petunias as a gift, you should reconsider your behavior.

Peony(Paeonia) - a happy wedding, a cheerful life, compassion, shyness.

Astra belongs to the Asteraceae or Asteraceae family. This plant has been known to people for a long time. So it is known that during the excavations of a tomb in the Crimea, whose age was about 2 thousand years, archaeologists found an image of an aster.

A flower with history

This plant came to Europe from China. A botanist from France, A. Zhussier, was presented with its seeds in 1728. Of these, he was the first to grow this plant in the royal garden of Trianon.

In appearance, the flowers were similar to daisies, but were much larger in size. Therefore, the botanist called them "royal daisies."

A few decades later, breeders from Europe received a large number of both annual and perennial.

The Latin name Aster is translated as "star", as the thin petals of the flowers look a little like the rays of distant stars. According to an ancient belief, when you go out into the garden at midnight and stand between the asters, you can hear a quiet whisper. This is how flowers communicate with the stars.

Even in ancient Greece, people knew the constellation Virgo, which meant the goddess of love, Aphrodite. In accordance with ancient Greek myths, the aster appeared from cosmic dust at the moment when the Virgin was crying and looking at the Earth from the sky. For the ancient Greeks, the aster meant love.

Your attention is a lot of photos of asters:

In China, she is a symbol of beauty, elegance, modesty and charm. The Hungarians associate this flower with autumn, which is why it is called “autumn rose” there.

In ancient times, people believed that the smoke from a fire where several aster leaves were burned could drive away snakes. Astra is a symbol of women who were born under the sign of the zodiac Virgo.

Astra: agricultural technology and plant species

The genus Astra includes about 600 plant species. These are annual or perennial herbaceous bushy plants with a straight green (rarely reddish) stem.

Plant height is from 30 centimeters to one and a half meters. The root system of asters is small, so it needs good nutrition.

The leaves are simple. Flowering time is different and depends on the variety and type of plants. Most often they bloom from August to the end of autumn.

Inflorescences of basket asters, which are sometimes collected in a panicle. The color of the flowers is different: white, pink, red, lilac, cream, purple, blue. It depends on the type and variety of the plant. Breeders have now bred more than 4 thousand varieties.

All asters are unpretentious, but their decorative appearance depends on growing conditions. They love a sunny location.

They are undemanding to the soil, but do not like excessive moisture. This can cause root rot. Perennial asters are propagated vegetatively and by seeds, and annual asters are propagated only by seeds. perennial plants wonderful honeysuckle.

Different varieties used to decorate flower beds and balconies. They are planted in groups, in mixborders, borders or discounts. Used for cutting for bouquets.

In Tibetan folk medicine, some asters are used as medicinal plants.

To whom - ducats and piastres
Fill your pocket with music
Purple smoky fog.
They, without disturbing madness,
They bloom at the edge of summer.
Their ugliness is like
For my restlessness.
They will fade - it's clear:
Nothing is eternal under the Moon.
And the asters nod their heads,
In everything agree with me.
But we still have to wash ourselves with rain,
Find copper in the sun
And through wet eyelashes
Look at this world, look...
Blue shadows, sharper sounds,
Increasingly bitter spicy aroma.
And the asters are asking for my hands -
And they stand still.
And we do not ask with pain:
Where has autumn taken us? -
Only the petals tremble involuntarily,
Like ripples from a quiet oar...
To whom - ducats and piastres
Fill your pocket with music
And to me - the asters will warm the heart -
Purple smoky fog.
They, without disturbing madness,
They bloom at the edge of summer.
Their ugliness is like
For my restlessness.