Amaryllis
Amaryllis is known for its large, showy flowers, available in a variety of eye-catching colors and exquisite shades
It is a gift appreciated for its beauty and its visual impact, the trumpet-shaped flower is very large and extremely elegant, often used during the Christmas period for decorations and centerpieces
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In the 19th century, amaryllis was a very popular flower in the language of flowers
Legend tells of a nymph named Amarylli, in love with a shepherd named Alteo. Her beauty was such that the god Apollo was enchanted by her, triggering the jealousy of Alteo. To punish him, Apollo transformed him into a flower, the amaryllis. In this myth, the flower symbolizes eternal love and the hope of union, even beyond adversity
Below are some indications on the meaning of the colors
Red amaryllis: passionate love, pride, desire
White amaryllis: purity, shyness, hope
Pink amaryllis: affection, kindness, gratitude
Amaryllis striata: ambition, success, perseverance