23 Mar 2011

Get Well Soon

A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of all human blessings, and learn how by his own thought to derive benefit from his illnesses.’
Hippocrates, Regimen in Health

A friend in need is a friend indeed. They are also friends that could do with a bit of cheering up via a bunch of flowers in the sickroom (unless the patients are allergic!). Yellow carnations are perfect for adding that bit of cheeriness, as are fragrant jasmine, jolly gerbera daisies and chrysanthemums, especially if the patient is an elderly person.

Chrysanthemums can also encourage the much needed rest they may need to recuperate, a message that could be bolstered by the calming influence of freesias, which additionally warn them to be more careful about their health. You can also advise more watchfulness with violets. Bestow strength through gladioli and well-being through delphinium. The invalid will need power and nourishment to speed up their recovery, so give them sunflowers for both.

Give them courage to get through their convalescence with a red rose, or with irises to support them while they burn through their difficulties. Peonies represent good health and healing, and so are the ideal flowers for poorly friends. Hyacinths can tell them that you will be praying for them to get better. But be wary in your choice of get-well flowers as some cultures link red and white flowers with ‘blood and bones’, so this combination is taboo for the sickroom.



Flowers and plants to say ‘Get well soon’


Burning through adversity
Iris
Calm
Freesia
Careful
Freesia
Cheerful
Chrysanthemum (esp. elderly); Gerbera; Jasmine; Yellow carnation
Courage
Red rose
Good health and healing
Peony
Nourishment
Sunflower
Power
Sunflower
Rest
Chrysanthemum
Strength
Gladiolus
Watchfulness
Violet
Well-being
Delphinium
‘I’ll pray for you.’
Hyacinth








Author: Alethea Dean

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