By Ashley Dyer
Fresh flowers are a fantastic way to celebrate Easter! Here are seven of the most popular Easter flowers and their meanings:
1. Easter Lily
The Easter lily is the obvious #1 choice since it's named for the holiday. Easter lilies are white with trumpet-shaped flowers. Traditionally, they are associated with purity and resurrection. This comes from Christian legend, which says that after Jesus' death and resurrection, these flowers were found growing in the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed the night before the crucifixion.
* Please Note: Easter Lilies are highly toxic and should be kept out of reach of pets and children.
2. Daffodils
Daffodils are usually the first flowers you see blooming in early spring! They are a siren to let gardeners know a new season of gardening has begun and because they bloom so close to Easter, they have become a holiday symbol as well. As an early spring bloomer, daffodils represent the arrival of new life.
3. Hyacinth
As with many Easter flowers, hyacinth blooms early and in shades of purple, pink, light yellow, lavender and white. These annual flowers traditionally symbolize constancy and sincerity.
4. Tulips
Spring flowers like tulips carry a meaning of rebirth since they're among the first flowers to emerge from the winter dormancy. They also represent love, belief and forgiveness. Plus, people sometimes associate them with Easter eggs because of their somewhat egg-shaped blossoms.
5. Hellebore
Hellebore is possibly the earliest bloomer on the list, emerging in the later parts of winter and early spring. This perennial goes by several names: Winter rose, Christmas rose, and Lenten rose. It is associated with Lent, because in many areas, it emerges during this season, and as with many early spring flowers it also represents rebirth.
6. Hydrangea
Hydrangeas are another popular spring flower that are often grown as landscape shrubs, producing beautiful snowballs of flowers. They come in colors ranging from white to pink to blue. In our local climate area they tend to start blooming in later spring. They are always available in cut flowers throughout the year. During the Easter season they are available in potted form as a gift. Hydrangeas represent gratitude and understanding.
7. Azalea
Azaleas are among the earliest spring blooming shrubs. They come in all sorts of colors, and the flowers are quite popular during Easter as a symbol of temperance, moderation and love.
Happy Flower-ful Easter!!
FAQs
One of the most popular flowers to send or receive for Easter is an Easter Lily. Much like the holiday itself, Easter lilies symbolize purity and rebirth. Easter lilies are are often associated with Christianity and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as observed on Easter.
What is the most popular Easter flower? ›
The Easter lily is the obvious #1 choice since it's named for the holiday. Easter lilies are white with trumpet-shaped flowers. Traditionally, they are associated with purity and resurrection.
Which of the following is the most popular flower at Easter? ›
The Easter Lily
They are often sent as gifts or used as home decorations during the Easter season. Their large blooms stand out when compared to other varieties of lilies. They have white flowers and yellow bulbs, that create a beautiful sight during the holidays.
Which flower is often associated with Easter and symbolizes rebirth and renewal? ›
Easter Lilies: Symbol of Resurrection
These elegant blooms have long been associated with Easter, symbolising renewal and rebirth. Historically, the lily has been linked to various mythologies and religious tales, representing purity, hope, and the promise of new beginnings.
What flower represents Jesus? ›
The Passion Flower with its various parts is seen as a symbols of Jesus' scourging, crowning with thorns and crucifixion.
What are the purple Easter flowers called? ›
Crocus. The crocus is another early spring bloom, characteristic for its delicate purple and gold flowers that you'll sometimes see poking up through the last of the snow. These are an all-time Easter favorite, perfect for joyous celebrations since they symbolize youth and happiness.
What is the national flower of Easter? ›
1. Easter Lily. The Easter Lily (Lilium longiflorum) is a traditional Easter flower. These trumpet-shaped blooms have come to represent spring.
What are the colors of the Easter flowers? ›
Traditionally, the colours associated with Easter flowers include bright, fresh yellow and white, together with the vivid tones of spring flowers, which come in blues, reds, oranges, cerise and purples.
What is the flower for Sunday before Easter? ›
In some Eastern Orthodox traditions, the Palm Sunday service includes the procession of a Palm Sunday icon that depicts Christ's entry into Jerusalem. In parts of Wales and England, the holiday is known as Flowering Sunday, and people traditionally place flowers on the graves of loved ones on this day.
What are the yellow Easter flowers called? ›
Daffodil. These cheery yellow flowers will brighten any spring day, especially Easter Sunday! One of the first flowers to bloom at the end of winter, daffodils are thought to represent rebirth and new beginnings—much like the meaning of Easter itself.
The Rose of Jericho is known for its ability to come back to life after being desiccated for a long period of time, therefore given the name Resurrection Plant. In spiritual practices, the Jericho flower is used for bringing peace, prosperity and abundance into your home as well as protection against negative energy.
What is the name of the resurrection flower? ›
Selaginella lepidophylla (syn. Lycopodium lepidophyllum), also known as a resurrection plant, is a species of desert plant in the spikemoss family (Selaginellaceae). It is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of the United States and Mexico.
What are 2 reasons why white lilies are a symbol of Easter? ›
Mentioned many times in the Bible, the white lily symbolizes purity, rebirth, new beginnings and hope and is most often associated with the resurrection of Jesus Christ as observed on Easter. In Pagan traditions, the Easter lily is associated with motherhood and is often gifted to mothers as a symbol of gratitude.
What is the story of the Easter flower? ›
Easter lilies are known as the, “white-robed apostles of hope” and were allegedly found in the Garden of Gethsemane after the crucifixion of Christ. It is said that white lilies popped up where Jesus' tears fell to the ground while still on the cross.
Why do you give flowers on Easter? ›
Flowers are a symbol of life, new beginnings, and joy. They also represent renewal, hope, and faith. For Christians, the Easter season is a reminder of Jesus' resurrection and his victory over death. Giving flowers at Easter is an expression of faith in Jesus' victory and eternal life.
Why do churches put flowers on the cross at Easter? ›
In the Christian faith, the cross symbolizes the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday. The flowering of the cross symbolizes his resurrection three days later. The folk tradition, by some accounts, dates to the sixth century.
