Sunflowers are an embodiment of summer. Their bright yellow petals and the tall green stem is an obvious characteristic why many individuals love them. More than often, sunflowers are used to represent congratulations and happiness. The sunflower has a different meaning globally. Different cultures believe it means positivity, loyalty, strength, and admiration.
Here are some examples of what the sunflower symbolizes:
Adoration, Steadfast Loyalty, and Everlasting Faith
Science has proved that the sunflower does not follow the sun all day. However, most people associate the sunflower with the idea of following the sun all day. Therefore, throughout the ages, the sunflower has been and will continue to be a symbol of unwavering faith, dedicated love and loyalty, and adoration and devotion.
The vibrant yellow petals are a symbol of shared cheerfulness and adoration among friends. The tall stalks are used to show a friendship that stretches for miles regardless of the distance. The abundant seeds show a friendship with fulfillment and meaning.
Happiness and Optimism
The color and the shape of the head of the sunflower as well as the bright yellow, red, and orange petals symbolize the sun. Sunflowers are an indication of radiance, happiness, and everything positive. Sunflowers are perfect flowers for happy occasions. They are suitable for all joyous celebrations and events such as engagement parties, graduation, birthdays, launches, weddings, and baby showers.
Sunflowers radiate pure joy with their giant heads, tall stalks, and adorned with bright yellow petals. The flower also seems to emit optimism from the sun itself. A sunflower bouquet can be a great gift for someone who is feeling down, and it will surely cheer them up.
A Symbol of Long Life
In China, the sunflower is used as a symbol of long life or longevity. The reason is simply because the sun is seen as having an enduring life even though it will die eventually. Practically, when the stem of a sunflower is cut to make flowers for bouquets and vases, they last between 2 and 3 weeks, making them quite sturdy.
The bright yellow color is a symbol of the abundance of intelligence and vitality in China. It is also used to indicate happiness. Chinese royalty used to consume sunflower seeds as snacks, as a desire to achieve immortality. At that moment, Chinese people believed that the flower was not only used to represent longevity, but it radiated powers of immortality.
Good Luck and Good Fortune
The sunflower is believed to be a very lucky motif or symbol in dreams. It is perceived as a symbol of employment and career ambitions, good fortune, wealth, and positive opportunities. Sunflower is a lucky charm for individuals who may be starting a job or beginning on a new career path.
Sunflowers in Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, the sunflower is believed to turn towards the whole day because of the deep affection of Clytie towards Apollo, god of the sun. It is believed that Apollo was angry at Clytie and he turned her into a sunflower. This is because Clytie had caused the death of a nymph that Apollo loved because of her jealousy.