#fringed galax

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Saturday 31 August 2024

The glossy dark green leaves of Shortia soldanelloides (fringed galax) turn a deep red in the early autumn. This Japanese woodland plant needs a cool, moist acid soil with a high humus content in light shade. The leaf shape contrasts with the fronds of Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae' (tatting fern).

Jill Raggett

[melodiouswhite]

Here a small floriography dictionary for you - E-H

E.

Edelweiss - daring, courage, devotion

Eglantine - poetry, I wound to heal

Elder Flower - zeal

Endine - frugality

Epigaea (Mayflower) - budding

Eremurus - endurance

Eupatorium - delay

Euphorbia - persistence

Everlasting - never ceasing memory 

F.

Fennel - flattery

Fern - fascination, sincerity, magic, confidence, shelter

Fern (Maidenhair) - secret bond of love

Fern (Royal) - reverie

Filbert - reconciliation

Fir - time

Flax - domestic symbol

Fleur-de-lis - emblem of France, passion, faith, hope, wisdom, My compliments, Your friendship means so much to me

Flora's Bell - without pretention

Flowering Almond - hope

Flowering Reed - confide in Heaven

Forget-me-not - true love, memories

Forsythia - anticipation

Foxglove - stateliness, youth

Foxtail Grass - sporting

Freesia - innocence, trust, friendship

Fuchsia (Scarlet) - taste, confiding love

Furze - love for all occasions

G.

Galax - encouragement

Gardenia - You’re lovely, secret love

Garlic - courage, protection, strength

Gentian (Fringed) - autumn, intrinsic worth, I look to Heaven

Gentian (Closed) - Sweet be thy dreams

Geranium - stupidity, folly

Geranium (Apple) - present preference

Geranium (Ivy) - Your hand for the next dance

Geranium (Lemon) - unexpected meeting

Geranium (Nutmeg) - I expect a meeting

Geranium (Oak-leaved) - true friendship

Geranium (Pencilled) - ingenuity

Geranium (Rose) - preference

Geranium (Scarlet) - consolation

Geranium (Silver-leaf) - recall

Gerbera - innocence

Gladiolus - I’m really sincere, strength of character, flower of the gladiators

Globe (Amaranth) - unfading love

Gloxinia - love at first sight

Goldenrod - encouragement, good fortune, Be cautious

Gooseberry - anticipation

Goosefoot - goodness

Gorse - endearing affection

Grass - submission

Gypsophila - fertility

H.

Harebell - humility, grief

Hawthorn - hope

Heartese Pansy - Think of me

Heart’s Easer - You occupy my thoughts

Heather (General) - good luck

Heather (Lavender) - admiration, solitude

Heather (White) - protection, Wishes will come true

Heliotrope - eternal love

Hellebore - scandal

Henbane - for males to attract love from females

Hibiscus - delicate beauty

Holly - domestic happiness, defense, foresight

Hollyhock - fruitfulness

Hollyhock (White) - female ambition

Honey Flower - sweetness, secret love

Honeysuckle - generosity

Honeysuckle (Coral) - I love you

Horehound - health

Hoya (Wax Plant) - sculpture

Huckleberry - faith, simple pleasure

Hyacinth (General) - game and sport, rashness, playfulness

Hyacinth (Blue) - constancy

Hyacinth (Purple) - sorrow, I’m sorry, Please forgive me

Hyacinth (Red or Pink) - play

Hyacinth (White) - I’ll pray for you, unobtrusive loveliness

Hyacinth (Yellow) - jealousy

Hydrangea - Thank you for understanding, frigidity, heartlessness

Hyssop - sacrifice, cleanliness