The origin of these summer flowers
Delphinium is a typical horticultural product of the English, French and Americans. This flower has been with us ever since the gardening revolution started. The first illustration of delphinium is found in a book of the early XVII century, where it accidentally got placed within the family of the Ranunculus.
Allium is a member of the Liliaceae family. These plants grow in temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. The Romans initially only used the word ‘allium’ to refer to garlic, but later it became the family name for all onion crops. The family also includes chives and leeks.
Gladiolus originates from Africa, was loved for its roasted root. The version we know today is not edible, but eye candy only.
Symbolism of these summer flowers
These three flowers look frivolous and happy, but actually also represents strength, protection and victory.
The often blue Delphinium symbolises truth and protection (but also pleasure and frivolity), a life-long engagement. Allium was used to keep away bad luck…. and witches.
The name Gladiolus comes from the Latin ‘gladius’, which means sword and symbolises strength, victory and pride. That meaning dates all the way back to Roman times.
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