Q of the Day: Mother's Day Flower Power
By DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
May 11, 2024 11:27am CST
Now, I'm not talking about the "hippies" flower power protests against the Vietnam War in the 1960's where peace and love was the message. No, I'm talking just plain "flowers," as in when you think of flowers what types of flowers come to mind as special and why?
Another reason I have flowers on my mind is Mother's Day where it is a popular tradition to give some to your mom to celebrate the day. I would always buy my mom pansies for Mother's Day as she enjoyed putting them in her garden. Very colorful with those little flower faces staring at you. 
And with spring's arrival that's when I notice the flowers blooming and the ones which come to mind first for me are daffodils and tulips. My neighbor has rows of yellow tulips in their front lawn garden. And I have daffodils that come up in mine.
Depending on your location and climate the types of flowers you notice in your neighborhood might influence the species you become fond of, or the first ones that comes to mind.
So, let's put a nice-looking garden together with some of your colorful flower picks. What are your choices and any reason for you pick? And since it's Mother's Day (at least in the U.S.), do you (or did you) have any special traditions for mom on that day?
Interesting Flower Facts- Did You Know:
***In Australia, to celebrate Mother's Day, it's Mums to Mum as chrysanthemums are a popular choice.
***Broccoli Is a Flower. Although I would not recommend you give her that for Mother's Day. 
***Tulip bulbs were more valuable than gold in Holland in the 1600s.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
And with spring's arrival that's when I notice the flowers blooming and the ones which come to mind first for me are daffodils and tulips. My neighbor has rows of yellow tulips in their front lawn garden. And I have daffodils that come up in mine.
Depending on your location and climate the types of flowers you notice in your neighborhood might influence the species you become fond of, or the first ones that comes to mind.
So, let's put a nice-looking garden together with some of your colorful flower picks. What are your choices and any reason for you pick? And since it's Mother's Day (at least in the U.S.), do you (or did you) have any special traditions for mom on that day?
Interesting Flower Facts- Did You Know:
***In Australia, to celebrate Mother's Day, it's Mums to Mum as chrysanthemums are a popular choice.
***Broccoli Is a Flower. Although I would not recommend you give her that for Mother's Day.
***Tulip bulbs were more valuable than gold in Holland in the 1600s.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!14 people like this
13 responses
@FourWalls (86940)
• United States
11 May 24
As my dear mother of blessed memory was allergic to flowers I never gave her any.
There was a song I first heard by the Carter Family, called “Give Me the Roses While I Live.” That’s always what I tried to do with my mom.
Punny joke: my favorite flower is Pillsbury self-rising. 
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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11 May 24
An interesting choice!
Interesting Flower Facts:
In Britain, Queen Victoria loved flowers so much that she wore an orange floral wreath instead of the expected crown.
Isn't that special...3 people like this
@JudyEv (382664)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 May 24
@dgobucks226 We had trouble getting a photo of sunflowers when we were in France. They were always facing the wrong way.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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12 May 24
I actually saw a commercial about that. Funny what can become valuable. Like baseball trading cards. If they are rare, they might be valuable.
Interesting Flower Facts:
In Japan, to celebrate Mother's Day, red carnations might be given to symbolize a mother's love and sacrifice.
Sunflowers move throughout the day in response to the movement of the sun from east to west.
Do you have a favorite flower you enjoy?
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@AmbiePam (121258)
• United States
11 May 24
Orange tulips are my favorite flower, no doubt. My mom passed away nine years ago May 4th, but I do get my stepmom something. My sister got her flowers, but I got her a whitewashed squirrel holding a very thin vase. She has a fight on her hands keeping the squirrels out of her bird feeders, so I thought I’d make her laugh, and give her a place to put some of the flowers she has in her garden. Those squirrels cause her grief, but they sure are funny to watch.
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@AmbiePam (121258)
• United States
13 May 24
@dgobucks226 That is a Queen Victoria fact I did not know.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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12 May 24
Orange is a unique and really cool color choice.
I sympathize with your stepmom. Those squirrels are relentless when it comes to grabbing a free meal. You just can't stop them.
More Interesting Flower Facts:
-In Thailand, to celebrate Mother's Day a gift of white jasmine flowers are given, which symbolize the purity of a mother’s love.
-In Britain, Queen Victoria loved flowers so much that she wore an orange floral wreath instead of the expected crown.
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@LadyDuck (502886)
• Italy
12 May 24
About Australia:
The traditional Mother's Day flower is Red Carnations. However, because Australia's Mother's Day date is in Autumnand Red Carnations are a spring flower, most people give White Chrysanthemums instead.
You surely know that Tulip bulbs were the first speculative bubble in history.
The tradition in Italy was to donate pink flowers to our Mothers, pink carnations, pink roses, or pink tulips were the most popular.
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@LadyDuck (502886)
• Italy
13 May 24
@dgobucks226 "Pink flowers" are associated to sweetness, gratitude. Red is for "lovers", white is the symbol of purity, you use white flowers for weddings and baptism. Yellow is great in the garden, but not a flower you buy for someone, it means jealousy.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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12 May 24
I see about Australia. Makes sense 
I surely did know that about tulips but not everyone is as informed as you and I.
Thanks for the addition about Italy. Curious: Did the color pink represent some symbolism?
I surely did know that about tulips but not everyone is as informed as you and I.
Thanks for the addition about Italy. Curious: Did the color pink represent some symbolism?1 person likes this
@AliCanary (4459)
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12 May 24
My mother was born in August, and her birth month flower is gladiolus. That's a very special flower to me!
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@AliCanary (4459)
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13 May 24
@dgobucks226 Jasmine would be a great addition - smells so good!
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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12 May 24
That's a great reason and a terrific choice. The gladiolus has a cool shape and appearance!
Originally found in South Africa and brought to Europe there are over 250 different species of gladiolus.
More Interesting Flower Facts:
-Sunflowers move throughout the day in response to the movement of the sun from east to west.
-In Thailand, to celebrate Mother's Day a gift of white jasmine flowers is given, which symbolize the purity of a mother’s love.
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@LindaOHio (222896)
• United States
12 May 24
I love carnations. So many pretty colors and such a lovely fragrance. Have a good day.
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@LindaOHio (222896)
• United States
13 May 24
@dgobucks226 Great flower facts. Have a good week.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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12 May 24
Great choice and their known as the Flower of Gods.
More Interesting Flower Facts:
-In Japan, to celebrate Mother's Day, red carnations might be given to symbolize a mother's love and sacrifice.
-Sunflowers move throughout the day in response to the movement of the sun from east to west.
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@kaylachan (84928)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 May 24
For me it'll be just another Sunday. George'll be watching yet another race and I'll probably wash my hair. Other than that nothing real special going on. My mother passed inn 2000, and his a few years ago.
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@rebelann (117283)
• El Paso, Texas
11 May 24
Ahhh yes, flowers. I don't have lots of flowers here but I do have hollyhocks right now and hopefully I can get some sunflowers to grow. Later this year my trumpet vine will blossom. I don't have any cacti growin in my yard cuz of Roscoe but I'm thinking of maybe getting a couple yuccas, the only problem with those is that they attract aphids.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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13 May 24
@rebelann Yes, who knew the Queen was such a flower enthusiast. Seems she appreciated flowers as much as the royal crown. Even more so!
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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12 May 24
Sunflowers are so cool looking and grow so high! I did not know the Hollyhocks grew so tall too.
I'm not familiar with the trumpet vine. Had to look it up. Very pretty!
More Interesting Flower Facts:
-In Britain, Queen Victoria loved flowers so much that she wore an orange floral wreath instead of the expected crown.
-Sunflowers move throughout the day in response to the movement of the sun from east to west.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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12 May 24
A dozen roses are the go-to flower to give someone special. A nice choice! I enjoy planting flowers, they really add beauty to one's yard.
More Interesting Flower Facts:
-In Japan, to celebrate Mother's Day, red carnations might be given to symbolize a mother's love and sacrifice.
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@RasmaSandra (98157)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 May 24
All I have are memories of my mom and other moms I have known, The one top song that I always enjoyed was Mama by Connie Francis.
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@nela13 (59365)
• Portugal
13 May 24
@dgobucks226 It is very difficult to know which flower is her favorite, I hink she loves all kind of flowers. Carnations are popular in Portugal because it is linked to the revolution, when we start to have a democracy.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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12 May 24
Does your mom have a favorite flower? How about you? I read lavender and Carnations are popular in Portugal.
More Interesting Flower Facts:
-In Japan, to celebrate Mother's Day, red carnations might be given to symbolize a mother's love and sacrifice.
-In Thailand, to celebrate Mother's Day a gift of white jasmine flowers are given, which symbolize the purity of a mother’s love.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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12 May 24
Is there a favorite flower you associate with Mother's Day?
More Interesting Flower Facts:
-In Japan, to celebrate Mother's Day, red carnations might be given to symbolize a mother's love and sacrifice.
-In Thailand, to celebrate Mother's Day a gift of white jasmine flowers are given, which symbolize the purity of a mother’s love.
