Flower of the Month - April

The April Birth Flower is the Sweet pea.

The History and traditions surrounding the April Birth Flower, the Sweet pea is fascinating. There are many myths and legends about the origins of this tradition.

It is believed that birthday celebrations originated in the Roman Empire and the origins of birth month flowers, such as the Sweet pea, could be said to date back to these times. During Roman birthday celebrations family and friends offered congratulations and brought gifts. The gifts included gemstone jewelry, such as the Diamond, and also flowers – the first traditions and origins of the April Birth Flower.

The Language of Flowers

The language of flowers developed during the highly conservative period of the Victorian era. The Victorians were strongly restricted by the rules of etiquette when it was considered totally inappropriate to express feelings of love or affection. The “Language of Flowers” therefore evolved when a message was assigned to specific flower such as the Sweet pea. A lover could then send flowers which conveyed a hidden romantic meaning.

The Meaning of the April Birth Flower, the Sweet pea

The meaning of the April Birth Flower, the Sweet pea is Good-bye or Blissful Pleasure.

The Hidden message of April Birth Flower, the Sweet pea. The hidden message of the Birth Flower, the Sweet pea, so favoured during the Victorian era was “Thank You for a Lovely Time”.

Colors of the Sweet pea

The colors of the April Birth Flower, the Sweet pea, are extremely varied because so many varieties have been developed. Sweet peas therefore come in a huge mix of soft colors and bi-colors.

Birth Month Flowers – Gifts for Special Occasions

All over the World people give Birth Month Flowers as gifts to celebrate special occasions or events. Flowers, such as the Sweet pea, are always given to celebrate the birth of a new baby and included in wedding flowers or a wedding bouquet. Many people also like to give April Birth Flower, including the Sweet pea, to celebrate special events at different times and months of the year and especially during holiday periods. Knowing the flowers which are associated with the April Birth Flower and their meaning adds to the significance of the flowers. The special events where it would be appropriate to give the April Birth Flower, the Sweet pea are as follows:

• Month of April Flowers, the Sweet pea or Daisy, to celebrate Easter, Good Friday, Palm Sunday and Passover

Information about the April Birth Flower, the Sweet pea

• Definition of the Sweet Pea: A climbing garden plant having fragrant pastel-colored flowers
• The scientific name of a flower species is formed by the combination of two terms: the genus name and the species descriptor in the case of the Sweet Pea the Lathyrus odoratus
• The April Birth Flower, the Sweet Pea is also spelt sweetpea and originated in Italy in the 17th century
• The name “Sweet Pea” is derived from the Latin “Lathyrus odoratus” meaning ‘pea’ and ‘fragrant’

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