Flower meanings
Chrysanthemum: longevity and loyal friendship
The chrysanthemum stands for long life, truth and loyal friendship. It is the flower of autumn, honoured in Japan as a symbol of the sun, and given to say "I wish you many more years".
What a chrysanthemum looks like
A deep dome of many curved petals spiralling inward, so the head looks endless from the front. It holds colour richly, which is why the wine and gold variants read as autumn.
When people send chrysanthemums
Birthdays, especially milestone ones, and thank yous meant to last. Worth knowing: in much of Europe and East Asia, white chrysanthemums are strongly associated with funerals.
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The chrysanthemum stands for long life, truth and loyal friendship. It is the flower of autumn, honoured in Japan as a symbol of the sun, and given to say "I wish you many more years".
What does a chrysanthemum look like?
A deep dome of many curved petals spiralling inward, so the head looks endless from the front. It holds colour richly, which is why the wine and gold variants read as autumn.
When should I give someone chrysanthemums?
Birthdays, especially milestone ones, and thank yous meant to last. Worth knowing: in much of Europe and East Asia, white chrysanthemums are strongly associated with funerals. Chrysanthemums say "longevity and loyal friendship", so they fit any moment where that is the message you want to send without spelling it out.