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It is that time of year again. Bouquets of red roses, chocolates and diamonds wrapped with red ribbon will be arriving at homes and offices around the world. Here, we will take a look at a different kind of gift, one that will last far longer than a box of chocolates or bouquet of cut flowers.
Victorians used flowers to share their feelings and it seems there is a bloom to represent every emotion known to man. Everyone knows the rose represents love. In the language of flowers, there are many that say love. For instance, the anemone represents unfading love, gladiolus represents love at first sight, baby's breath represents everlasting love, maidenhair fern represents secret bond of love and the list goes on. A recent Dave's Garden article, "How to make a Victorian Tussie-Mussie" by Stephanie Boles includes a list of flowers and their meanings from Victorian times.
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Valentine's Day is set aside each year as a day for people celebrate their love with gifts and togetherness. What better day than this to start a new tradition for those whose hearts beat as one? Instead of giving cut flowers and chocolates that will be gone within two weeks, bring home a plant for the yard or patio that will last for many years to come.
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This will become your Love Garden. Each year, adding another ‘Love' plant to the collection will create a wonderful garden of memories. Imagine strolling through the garden with your special someone several years into the future and sharing these memories.
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Here are some plants that are not on the typical language of flowers lists. These plants have the word ‘love' in their name, rather than a meaning paired with the flower itself.
Scientific Name
Common Name
‘Love' Name
Type of Plant
Zone Hardiness
Achillea sibirica var. camtschatica
Siberian Yarrow
'Love Parade'
Perennial
3 - 9
Amaranthus caudatus
Green Tassel Flower
Love-Lies-Bleeding
Annual
-
Artemisia abrotanum
Southern Wormwood
Lad's Love
Perennial/Herb
5 - 8
Brugmansia
Angel Trumpet
'Pure Love'
Tender perennial Tropical/Subtropical
7 - 11
Canna
Canna Lily
'Forbidden Love'
Tropical/Tender perennial
8 - 11
Cardiospermum halicacabum
Heartseed
Love in a Puff Tropical
Tender perennial
8 - 11 *May be invasive
Catananche caerulea
Cupid's Dart
Love Plant
Perennial
4 - 9
Cercis siliquastrum
Judas Tree
Love Tree
Deciduous tree
5 - 9
Clematis chiisanensis
Clematis
'Love Child'
Perennial vine
5 - 9
Clematis tangutica
Clematis
'Radar Love'
Perennial vine
3 - 8
Comesperma volubile
Blue Love Creeper
Love Creeper
Perennial vine
9 +
Dahlia
'Crazy Love' 'My Love'
Annual bulb Semi-Dinnerplate Cactus type
4 - 10
Dianthus
Cheddar Pink
'First Love'
Perennial
7 - 10
Eragrostis curvula
Weeping Love grass
Weeping Love grass
Perennial Ornamental Grasses
9 - 10
Fuchsia
Fuchsia
'First Love'
Perennial
9 - 11
Hemerocallis
Daylily
'Bound To Love' 'Born To Love' 'Be My Love' 'Promise of Love' 'Precious Love' 'Prelude To Love' 'Passionate Love' 'Our Love Song' 'Old Fashion Love' 'Thy True Love' 'Whisper of Love' 'Unconditional Love'
These are only a few of the plants with the word love in their name. There are thousands to choose from. With so many choices, there should never be a year pass that one can not add a Love Plant to their Love Garden.
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Further expand the search for ‘Love Plants' by choosing plants that represent a special occasion like the ‘Golden Anniversary' hibiscus, Wedding bush (Ricinocarpus pinifolius) or daylilies such as; Silver Anniversary rose, Wedding Blessing, White Anniversary, Tenth Anniversary or Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary. To find these and many other plants with the word love in their name, go to Dave's Garden Plant Files, type "love" in the search bar and settle in for a long reading list.
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This is one way to create special memories. Start now for a lifetime of shared memories.
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Happy Gardening
The photo at the top right is Primula auricula "Indian Love Call" taken by DG member kniphofia.
About Jacqueline Cross
I'm a native Floridian...feet planted in the shifting sands of northwest FL. but my heart strings are tightly knotted to the hills of Tennessee.
I live with my poodle, Minnie Pearl, Zsa Zsa the cat who runs the whole show and a new addition, Kitty Belle.
I'm a writer, gardener, quilter, cross stitcher, soapmaker and nature lover. Mother to 3 wonderful daughters & Nana to 6 perfect grandchildren.
I also write for Suite101.com and was promoted to Feature Writer in the vegetable gardens section in 2008.
