#Flower language

[lualuadraw]

failed courtship

[milli-moi]

Not insane… or maybe we all are… 🤔

Surely this was deliberate, surely! The language of flowers is used in AAA and I really want to deep dive it fully…

I might be reaching here but the wallpaper in Agnes house in AAA called Pimpernel Garden has, as mentioned in the name, pimpernel flowers on it. SCARLET pimpernels to be exact and one of the meanings behind the pimpernel flower is to hide or disguise one’s identity, which is what the SCARLET witch, did to Agatha. She disguised/hid Agatha’s identity from herself and others through the use of Agnes.

I just found it interesting that the main wallpaper we see is the scarlet pimpernel and that it has this meaning of hiding one’s identity and that the pimpernel is scarlet referring to the scarlet witch who was the cause of the hidden identity. I just wonder if John Collin’s, the set designer, chose the wallpaper because of this or if it’s just a coincidence. I haven’t seen anyone else mention it but if someone did catch it then that’s cool.

Idk if they actually meant for that or if I am just reaching, but it’s interesting either way.

[finalgrllfriend]

The Chained

This, the Forget-Me-Not piece and future projects will all be available as prints and stickers eventually!!

[mimimar]

video version of my gelphie comic so you can read it while listening to the song♡

[sapin7]

daffodils

[hijinxmayhem]

(Suggestion) can you make a drawing of an embarrassed Nightmare shoving flowers into Ink's face? Lol, you don't have to, just thought it'd be fun

Had to think about the flowers a bit but I think I got it!

Nightmare would be represented with Hydrangeas because of their multiple meanings fitting him and his personal progression: purple: deep understanding and royalty (his time before eating the apple of negativity). Blue: regret, rejection, and coldness (the destruction of his au but also the loss of dream). Green: new beginnings (the gang). And pink being sincere love/emotions and admiration (ink obviously)

For ink I thought a little less on the specific meanings but ended on marigolds representing them. Their main meanings being creativity, excitement, energy and prosperity. But also their relationship with remembrance of the dead and inks own fear of being forgotten.

[hot-patootiee]

Give me welder Eddie harassing Steve with metal flowers. 🌻🌼

Just this ash and soot covered man giving clean and proper Steve Harrington beautifully made flowers.

Not roses but carnations, buttercups, and sunflowers.

Steve does not know that each day he is being handed a flower that says overall “fuck you” because he loves buttercups and sunflowers. The carnation was simply too beautiful to mean anything bad.

Steve falls in love and Eddie is just bewildered.

Like how could this man not understand his flower message?

The flowers slowly change from Petunias to Honeysuckle as Eddie also falls in love. <3

Part 1 available here

[dunmeshistash]

Shuro's Retainers and the flowers from their nicknames

I really wanted to see what these flowers look like so I compiled some information about them. I tried to find the best info I could but it might not be 100% accurate (Things like flower language can vary and I couldn't find much in English)

Maizuru

Real Name: Iyo Flower: Maizurusou (マイヅルソウ) English name: Snakeberry, False Lily Of The Valley Scientific name: Maianthemum dilatatum Flower Language (Hanakotoba): The face of a innocent girl

Hien

Real Name: Naka Flower: Hiensou (ヒエンソウ) English name: Doubtful Knight's Spur Scientific name: Consolida ajacis Flower Language (Hanakotoba): Lightness, cheerfulness, free-spirited living

Benichidori

Real Name: Matsu Flower: Benichidori (紅千鳥) English name: Japanese plum Scientific name: Prunus mume, Armeniaca mume Flower Language (Hanakotoba): Nobility, Loyalty, Elegance

Inutade

Real Name: Hijouhi Flower: Inutade (イヌタデ) English name: Bristled Knotweed Scientific name: Persicaria longiseta Flower Language (Hanakotoba): Reliant, Depedant, "I want to be helpful"

Asebi

Real Name: Unknown, Izutsumi Flower: Asebi (アセビ) English name: Japanese Andromeda, Japanese Pieris Scientific name: Pieris japonica Flower Language (Hanakotoba): Dedication, Always with you, "I want to go traveling with you"

[sweggyq]

Flower Language...

Basil unknowingly aided in Aubrey's schemes HADGH

Based on this classic!!

Hope you all enjoyed this silly comic, hehe <3

(My VA group and I will be dubbing it soon!! Keep an eye out ^^)

[aliensfoundthisblog]

MUCHA, ALFONS (19OO) Langage des Fleurs [Lenguaje de las flores][Litografía en color]

[phantomtomes]

🍂 I am utterly in love with this book and learning about Victorian flower language. 🍂

[trashchaser]

Ive been in flower hell planning bouquets you never knew you needed

[starfirexuchiha]

Danganronpa 2 Flower Language Symbolism During Chapter 3

I’m not sure if anyone else noticed this but, when I was playing Danganronpa 2, I noticed that the flowers are different in each hospital room during Chapter 3. I immediately recognized that these different flowers are associated with the respective patients, because of my knowledge on 花言葉 (hanakotoba). My knowledge is thanks to an old P5 Royal post I made regarding flowers. 😊

So I decided to go over each flower I saw for each patient!🙏

Ibuki Mioda - Sunflowers

In Ibuki’s room, there is a sunflower on the cabinet. 

Sunflowers are called 向日葵 (Himawari) or in katakana ヒマワリ in Japanese. 

In Japan, sunflowers are well-known for being a happy flower because the kanji “向日” means “facing the sun” as if they are always chasing the sun. They usually symbolize brightness, sunshine, and happiness!

In Hanakotoba (花言葉) Sunflowers mean:

私はあなただけを見つめる (I only have my eyes on you)

あなたを幸福にする (I will make you happy)

崇拝 (Admiration / Adoration)

光輝 (Brightness)

あなたは素晴らしい (You are amazing)

This connects well with Ibuki’s personality because she is usually cheerful, carefree, and happy. She is also loud and full of life and energy, something that sunflowers also represent. 🌻🌻🌻

Not only are sunflowers full of sunshine, they also produce some tasty seeds! Sunflower seeds are my favorite seeds to eat. 😄

Nagito Komaeda - Red Spider Lilies

In Nagito’s room, there are red spider lilies on the cabinet.

Red Spider Lilies are called 彼岸花 (Higanbana) in Japanese. 

In Japan, red spider lilies are well-known to be associated with the themes of death, departure, and the afterlife. The kanji “彼岸” (Higan), can mean “the afterlife” which is why this flower is referred to as the “Death Flower”. The bulbs of these flowers are also poisonous, which adds on to the ominous and dangerous symbolism it holds. In Japanese media, these flowers would usually appear when someone dies or when someone goes through a new transformation. In addition to that, these flowers are also often seen in graveyards as a way of mourning the dead.

So these flowers usually symbolize “Death”,  “Rebirth from Death”, and “Change/Metamorphosis”. 

In Hanakotoba (花言葉) Red Spider Lilies mean:

死と再生 (Death and Rebirth)

生と死 (Life and Death)

変化 (Change)

悲しき思い出 (Sad memories)

諦め (Resignation)

It’s not surprising that Nagito represents this ominous flower, because it actually makes sense for his character. It can also portray his near-death experience when he had the Despair Disease, because those red spider lilies were there during that time. Nagito has always been dancing around life and death due to his Ultimate Luck. In his FTEs, he mentioned that his Luck can bring death to others, and it also gave him a life threatening illness. It’s as if his Luck is a curse that poisoned him like a poisonous red spider lily. 😔

and well what do you know? Red spider lilies are actually my favorite flower because I love red, I love its beautifully creepy shape, and I love the foreboding symbolism it holds! 💖

Akane Owari - Bananas

In Akane’s room, there are bananas on the cabinet.

Bananas are called バナナ (banana) in Japanese.

Bananas are not flowers so there is no Hanakotoba (花言葉) for them. It can just mean that Akane loves food, but I think there is some symbolism behind them. 

Bananas can symbolize transformation and personal growth, because the ripening process of bananas, from green to yellow to brown can portray that. This can probably symbolize Akane’s growth as a character after witnessing Nekomaru’s “first death” during that time, and her willingness to get stronger. Bananas are also good to eat after a good workout to prevent sore muscles, so maybe that can relate to Akane’s athletic nature. 🍌🍌🍌

Bananas were actually my favorite fruit back when I was a kid, and nowadays I usually eat them after going to the gym too! 😊

Fuyuhiko Kuzuryu - Pink Carnations

It’s hard for me to tell what kind of flower is on the cabinet in Fuyuhiko’s room, so I’m guessing that it is a pink carnation flower with white tips. Please correct me if I am wrong! 😣🙏

Carnations are called カーネーション (Carnation) in Japanese. 

In Japan, pink carnations are the most commonly found color and they can symbolize gratitude. Although carnations, usually the red ones, are used to represent a mother’s love, a pink carnation in particular can represent a woman’s love in general. 

In Hanakotoba (花言葉), Pink Carnations mean:

感謝 (Gratitude)

あなたを決して忘れません (I’ll never forget you)

女性の愛 (A woman’s love)

温かい心 (A warm heart)

美しい仕草 (Beautiful behavior)

気品 (Elegance)

I think these flowers represent Fuyuhiko’s feelings towards Peko after her execution. He must have been grateful for all the things she did for him, and for saving his life during her execution. What happened to her had made him change into a better person with a “warmer heart”. He of course will never forget her, in fact Peko was the first thought in his mind when he learned that his “dead” classmates are actually not physically “dead” in reality. As for the “woman’s love” meaning, it’s pretty obvious that it is regarding Peko. It was revealed in her FTEs that she has feelings for Fuyuhiko, which means that her actions and her desire to protect him, stems from that as well as her duty.

If I am correct that the flower in Fuyuhiko's room is a pink carnation, then I am once again hitting myself in the feels with the KuzuPeko angst 😭😭😭

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I can never look at flowers the same way anymore in anime/video games after delving into Hanakotoba years ago. I might end up making another flower-related post in the future at this rate. 🥴

[artistmarchalius]

Happy Belated Pride Month! Like… super belated.

Blue Clematis - Loyalty

Blue/Purple Pansy - Platonic Love, Admiration and Affectionate Thoughts

Daffodil - New Beginnings

Eastern Bluestar - Steadfastness and Affection

Heliotrope - Devoted Affection

Orange Rose - Fascination and Deep Admiration

Orange Zinnia - Friendship and Affection

Periwinkle - Immortality

Purple Rose - “I look up to you and value your opinion”

White Rose - A Heart Unacquainted With Love

Yellow Rose - Friendship

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Flowers have multiple meanings, but these meanings felt very true to my ace experience. As a bonus, periwinkles also mean “Flower of Death” which felt appropriate to mention because, you know, it’s Alastor.

[friszil]

episode 2: making adjustments.

[moog-enthusiast]

basil’s love- my piece for the flower language zine 💚