Display Patriotic Blooms
It is no surprise that flowers are one of our favorite ways to commemorate special occasions, especially patriotic holidays. With fun, festive, and bright feelings in the air, red, white, and blue blooms are the perfect addition to set a patriotic tone. Bring along a floral arrangement to Fourth of July parties, place flowers on the graves of soldiers in honor and remembrance, and send bouquets to loved ones and veterans. With an abundance of alluring summer flowers to select, consider a few symbolic ones:
- Rose – America’s national flower
- Freesias – these flowy and beautiful blooms symbolize freedom
- Edelweiss – charming white flowers shaped like stars that signify strength and courage
- Guernsey Lilies – unique flowers that resemble fireworks and represent freedom and good fortune
- Black-Eyed Susans – these bright yellow star-burst-like blooms with a striking dark round center symbolize justice.