As your family embarks on the search for Easter eggs, look around and take in nature’s gifts.
Here’s a look at some of our favorite Spring bulbs along with the symbolism behind them.
EASTER LILIES
The quintessential Easter flower is, of course, the White Easter Lily. Easter lilies are trumpet-shaped flowers. They are symbolic of purity, virtue, innocence, hope and life, which makes them the go-to flower of Easter.
LILY OF THE VALLEY
Lily of the Valley is also called Mary’s tears. A charming cluster of tiny, white, bell-shaped blooms. They stand for purity, happiness, luck, and humility. Though they smell delicious, don’t be fooled: These flowers aren’t edible.
TULIP
Tulips are a classic Spring bloom. They are often called the harbingers of Spring, as they are among the first flowers to bloom. Spring flowering bulbs such as the tulip seem to come back from the dead, which is one reason they are associated with Easter. They have a unique bell-shaped blossom that resembles the spherical shape of an Easter egg.
HYACINTH
There is nothing quite like the sweet scent of hyacinth flowers. Another early Spring-blooming bulb, the hyacinth come in pink, yellow, white and shades of purple, which are also the classic colors of Easter. In the language of flowers, the hyacinth represents sport or play, while the blue hyacinth means constancy.
DAFFODIL
Daffodils, along with other floral bulbs, are symbolic of new beginnings.They’re one of the first garden plants to flower in the new year, signaling the imminence of spring. It follows that daffodils symbolize the arrival of new life.
GRAPE HYACINTH
Grape Hyacinth produces urn-shaped spikes of fragrant flowers resembling bunches of grapes. These plants are seen as a symbol of wisdom, and tranquility. In the language of flowers the various colors have different meanings ranging from white for discreet love, to mauve for mourning.
CROCUS
The arrival of the crocus signals the beginning of spring, and its pastel purple-and-gold-hued blooms make it a cheerful Easter time flower. The crocus symbolizes gladness, mirth, and youth.
