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Baby's breath is a flower that blooms with countless small, delicate flowers. It is often included in bouquets as a supporting role when combined with other flowers, but recently bouquets containing only baby's breath have been gaining attention.
This time, we will introduce the flower language of baby's breath and recommended gift occasions that you should know before giving it as a gift.
What kind of flower is baby's breath?
Baby's breath is a plant of the Caryophyllaceae family, and is found widely from the Mediterranean coast to Asia. The name "baby's breath" comes from the misty appearance of the clusters of pretty white flowers that bloom. Baby's breath is a valuable "filler flower" that fills space and adds volume in bouquets and arrangements, but recently flower gifts using only baby's breath have also become popular.
Its scientific name is "Gypsophila," which is a combination of the Greek words "Gypsos," meaning gypsum, and "Philos," meaning to love, as baby's breath grows well in calcareous soil. Its English name is also known as "Baby's breath," and its flower language seems to have been chosen because of its pure and innocent image.
The flower language of baby's breath
There are said to be over 100 varieties of baby's breath, so you can enjoy a wide variety of colors.
"Pure heart," "innocence," "adorable," "pure love," "happiness," "gratitude"
The meanings of "pure heart," "happiness," and "gratitude" are said to represent the feelings of the bride, making it a popular flower for bridal scenes. Furthermore, different colors of baby's breath have different meanings.
The flower language of white baby's breath
"Purity" "Kindness"
It is said that this flower's meaning comes from the fact that the delicate white flower's appearance perfectly evokes the image of purity, and that it is not very assertive, but rather has a modest quality that makes the surrounding flowers stand out.
The meaning of pink baby's breath flowers
"Earnest feelings" "Moving"
Pink is a color that symbolizes "hope" and "wishes," and so it is said that this is the flower language of pink baby's breath.
The meaning of light blue baby's breath flowers
"A Pure Heart"
It is said that the flower's meaning comes from its light blue color, which is reminiscent of purity and sincerity.
Three occasions when you might want to give baby's breath
Most baby's breath flowers sold in Japan are perennials, so they can be enjoyed all year round. Here are three occasions when we would particularly recommend them as flower gifts.
Birthday
The elegant and understated baby's breath is a flower loved by both men and women, making it the perfect gift for celebrating birthdays. Baby's breath is also the birth flower for April, so it would make a wonderful gift for someone born in April.
In recent years, bouquets and arrangements made entirely with baby's breath have become increasingly popular, especially among young people, so they are sure to be a welcome and stylish flower gift.
Wedding gifts and weddings
Baby's breath, which has flower meanings such as "pure heart," "happiness," and "gratitude," is also recommended as a wedding gift. Because pure white baby's breath matches wedding dresses well, it is also popular as a bouquet for natural weddings.
propose
Roses are the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of a bouquet for a proposal, but it would also be nice to give a bouquet of baby's breath, which has the flower language of "happiness." Even women who don't like flashy proposals will be happy to receive one.
Things to keep in mind when giving baby's breath
When giving a bouquet or arrangement using only baby's breath, there is one thing you should be careful of. Although baby's breath is becoming popular among young people, older people still have a strong image of it being a flower that complements other flowers. The flower language itself does not have a negative meaning, but when giving it to an older person, it is recommended to combine it with other flowers.
Give the gift of delicate and beautiful baby's breath
Baby's breath has positive meanings such as gratitude and happiness. It makes a great gift for birthdays and weddings, as well as for those graduating, starting a new job, or changing jobs.
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