Calla Lily When you think of flowers to send loved ones and friends, roses and carnations are usually the first to pop up in your mind, right? It’s more common than you think, which is why we want to help educate you on the various flowers we can use in your arrangements! We believe your flower bouquets should be extra special and want to help you create the perfect arrangement to get your message across. So whether you want to say “I Love You,” or “Thank You,” know that we want to make the most beautiful and appealing arrangement around, which is why we’re providing you some more insight on various flowers, including the lovely Calla Lily! They are known as elegant additions to any bouquets and are admirable stand-alone flowers. They are thought to be good luck charms for weddings and have the ability to bloom all year when they are cared for right. Here is the 411 on a flower that might have not come on your radar until now: Calla Lily Meanings & Colors Symbolism Calla means beauty in Greek, and it’s fitting given how the flower has a very interesting mythological history! According to ancient Greek mythology, these types of flowers are a gift from the ancient goddess Hera, the wife of Zeus. According to the myth, Zeus brought his demi-god son Hercules to nurse from Hera while she was sleeping in order to have the strength of the gods. But when she woke up, she pushed him away from her and the drops of milk from her bosom flew across the sky and created the milky way. And where the droplets of milk dropped on earth is said to be the origin of Calla Lilies. But they’re not limited to Greek mythology and also have associations to Roman mythology and are tied to the goddess Venus. According to the myth, when she saw the flower, she felt that her beauty was being threatened by its blossom and cursed it with an unpleasant pistil in the middle. The Victorian period is when flowers and their colors were first given meaning, so suitors would give a certain color of flowers based on what they wanted to say to their lover. There are many different colors of Calla Lilies, with white being the most popular. The white color symbolizes innocence and purity, while the yellow means gratitude. The pink Calla Lily symbolizes romance and appreciation; the purple meaning admiration and royalty; the black suggesting mystery and elegance; and the red can mean courage and beauty. Traditions & Calla Lilies This type of flower plays a huge role in Christianity, especially during Easter since it serves as a symbol of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. And it’s been depicted in many religious paintings involving the Virgin Mary or the Angel of Annunciation, which is why Calla Lilies have long been associated with the Christian religion and can symbolize faith, purity and holiness. White Calla Lilies are also a wedding flower favorite because of its associations with devotion, marital bliss and divinity. And it’s the official flower for a couple’s 6th wedding anniversary. But some also use them at funerals since they can also represent sympathy. Basically, the Calla Lily is the perfect flower for any occasion that involves major transitions in life, as well as new beginnings and rebirth. Give us a call today at 480-994-1758 for a beautiful Calla Lily bouquet arrangement for that special occasion that requires just the right flower for the right meaning! For flowers online go to: https://www.enchantedfloristaz.com/types-of-flowers/calla-lily.html to get same day flower delivery in Scottsdale or order in advance for your calla lily flowers.