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The cherry blossom symbolises feminine beauty in China whilst also representing the feminine principle and love. Cherry blossoms symbolize the shortness of life in Japan due to the shortness of their blooming time. In Japan, falling blossoms are metaphors for the warrior who died bravely in battle, linking them with the samurai. The daffodil is usually associated with chivalry, sunshine, respect, and unrequited love. The traditional daffodil as found in poetry and folklore is usually golden-yellow in colour but there does exist a wide variety of colours that the daffodil can come in. In Greek mythology, daffodils are the food of the dead.

The edelweiss flower symbolises noble purity, daring, and courage. Woolly with white hairs, edelweiss have a characteristic bloom of five to six yellow flower heads which are surrounded by leaflets. The name ‘edelweiss’ derives from the German ‘edel’ which means ‘noble’ and ‘weiss’, meaning ‘white’. It is a truly beautiful flower which is well worth having in your house via a flower delivery service.