Flowers That Symbolize Hope And Strength

by Paul Ciocoiu · Published July 29, 2015 · Updated July 29, 2015

Beyond their natural beauty, flowers have also carried with them different messages through a specific symbolism associated with each of them. Depending on this symbol, flowers can be offered to suit various situations, sending the person that receives them a message of love, loyalty or encouragement. Out of the myriad of flowers, we have singled out those one symbolizing hope and strength. If you have the opportunity, offer them to someone going through a difficult period in which he or she feels hope is lost and needs strength to carry on.

Iris is a plant sending as many messages as many colors its blooms have. Thus, the iris symbolizes eloquence in general, but the purple one is a symbol of intelligence, the yellow iris sends out a message of passion while the white iris stands for purity. The blue iris is the one symbolizing hope and faith.

On a darker note, anemone indicates fading hope and a feeling of having been forsaken.

Flowers that symbolize hope and strength as a message

Flowers that symbolize hope and strength – blue iris

Aquilegia or columbine flowers are often seen in Christian symbolism. A motif of three columbine flowers, which is often found, symbolizes the three Christian virtues: fides, spes, and caritas (faith, hope, and love or charity).

Flowers that symbolize hope and strength – aquilegia or columbine

Hope is also the symbolism behind the almond blossom and daisies, two plants with beautiful flowers.

Flowers that symbolize hope and strength – almond flower

As fragile as it may look, snowdrop also embodies hope, but also consolation for those who have lost it.

Flowers that symbolize hope and strength – snowdrop

Moving on to the other message, strength, this one is sent out by gladiolas, along generosity and love at first sight. Honor and faithfulness are another symbols associated with these flowers, going hand in hand with strength.

Flowers that symbolize hope and strength – gladiolas

As expected, strength is the symbol snapdragons carry with their variously colored flowers, but very fragrant. Its negative connotations include deception and presumption.

Flowers that symbolize hope and strength – snapdragon

Courage and strength are the symbols behind the thyme while the mistletoe stands for the capacity to surmount hardships in life. Of course, strength and courage are also the messages associated with the garlic, but you may want to choose another plant or flower to send this message to someone!