Flowers present a stunning display of spectrum whenever varieties of them flourish on a field, on the market, on the street, and even in a vase. This wonder of a sight is particularly explained by the bright colors, patterns, and overtones of their petals which give each flower its unique character.
Scientifically, flowers possess chemical pigments in their petals, leaves, and stems. The variation of colors of one flower to another is due to the type of pigment present. The water-soluble anthocyanin gives flowers the red, blue, or purple color in accordance to pH. The higher the pH or the more basic the pigment is, the bluer the petals are; while the lower the pH or the more acidic the pigment is, the redder they get. Anthoxanthin, on the other hand, is the white, creamy to yellow counterpart of anthocyanin. Acidity also renders anthoxanthin to its whiter form, while basicity causes the pigment to deviate more to yellow. There’s also betalain, which is similar to anthocyanin and antoxanthin in giving red and yellow colors, respectively, only that it never occurs alongside with anthocyanin. It’s one of the plant pigments known for its commercial use as a coloring agent in many foods.
Colors are the greatest delight we can get from flowers and the reason why they’re most loved among the plant kingdom and why people continue to buy flowers, send them as gifts, and prop them for decors. Literally, flowers can be found in every color imaginable and sometimes even multiple of colors can also be present in a single flower.
We also understand that colors establish certain moods. They provoke emotions, give meanings to all matters, and make life interesting. This is why a playful symphony of flowers in different colors is important in creating a balance within a garden or in a mere flower arrangement.
Here’s a shortlist of flowers according to your favorite colors that may help you if you need to order flowers to serve as gifts or home decors:
Feisty Reds: Enhancing Strength, Vigour, and Alertness
- Amaryllis
- Anemone
- Anthurium
- Canna
- Crocosmia
- Gerbera Daisy
- Poppy
- Rhododendron
- Rose
- Weigela
Bright Oranges: For A Sociable and Confident Spirit
- Asiatic Lily
- Azalea
- Calendula
- Cosmos
- Marigold
- Nasturtium
- Zinnia
Sunny Yellow: Developing Mental Clarity and Cheerfulness
- Black-eyed Susan
- Coreopsis
- Dahlia
- Daylily
- Forsythia
- Snapdragon
- Sunflower
- Yarrow
Pretty Pink: Great Stress Relief and Source of Relaxation
- Carnation
- Cherry Blossom
- Cymbidium Orchid
- Dianthus
- Daphne
- Foxglove
- Magnolia
- Peony
- Stargazer Lily
- Tulip
Dreamy Lavenders and Purples: To Deepen Inspiration and Creativity
- Aster
- Heather
- Hollyhock Mallow
- Hyacinth
- Larkspur
- Lavender
- Lilac
- Lupine
- Redbud
- Sedum
True Blues: Attaining Holistic Thoughts and Serenity
- Clematis
- Delphinium
- Forget Me Not
- Gentiana
- Hydrangea
- Iris
- Nigella
- Monkshood
- Statice
- Veronica
Heavenly White: Discovering Enlightenment and Consciousness
- Baby’s Breath
- Calla Lily
- Camellia
- Candytuft
- Cattleya Orchid
- Freesia
- Lily of the Valley
- Phlox
- Queen Anne’s Lace
- Riceflower
- Stephanotis
- Tuberose
- Viburnum
Lucky Limes: Realizing Balance and Harmony in Essence
- Bells of Ireland
- Equisetum
- Lady’s Mantle
- Snow on the Mountain