Greetings, Wizard Writers!
One way to provide visuals for your readers is with the inclusion of different types of natural elements and flowers. Personally, I love flowers and enjoy using them in writing to set up a scene and highlight a specific setting. We might also use a certain type of flower to set the mood. For example, a mansion surrounded by flourishing red roses brings forth a different mood than a mansion surrounded by a wall of dying sunflowers. Some of the problems with writing about flowers are there are just so many different kinds to choose from! It can be overwhelming to imagine and search out different types, so I've compiled a list for use in writing. I hope this list will be useful to you in your own writing endeavors!
- Rose
- Tulip
- Carnation
- Lily
- Marigold
- Azalea
- Buttercup
- Iris
- Hyacinth
- Daffodil
- Sunflower
- Hydrangea
- Daisy
- Orchid
- Lilac
- Peony
- Crocus
- Foxglove
- Lily of the Valley
- Baby's Breath
- Dusty Miller
- Geranium
- Impatiens
- Morning Glory
- Pansy
- Snapdragon
- Primrose
- Snowdrop
- Petunia
- Zinnia
- Wildflowers
- Aster
- Black-eyed Susan
- Bleeding Heart
- Poppy
- Calendula
- Chrysanthemum
- Hollyhock
- Mums
- Heather
BONUS: Rose Color Meanings
Red: Romance and Love
Pink: Grace, Thank You
White: Purity and Innocence
Yellow: Friendship and Joy
Orange: Desire, Action, Enthusiasm
Black: Death and Farewell
Blue: Emotions, Impossibilities
Peach: Appreciation and Modesty. Something New
Purple: Enchantment
What other flowers or flower meanings can you think of? Please let me know in the comments!
Check back Thursday for my next blog post: The Fantasy Ferris Wheel: 50 Carnival Terms to use in Writing
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