The chrysanthemum stands for loyalty, joy and long life. Blooming late into the cold, it has long been honoured in East Asia as a flower of quiet integrity — the perfect companion for deep autumn.
The chrysanthemum stands for loyalty, joy and long life. Blooming late into the cold, it has long been honoured in East Asia as a flower of quiet integrity — the perfect companion for deep autumn.
November-born people are principled and deeply loyal, preferring substance over show. Like a chrysanthemum in late autumn, they hold steady when conditions turn harsh — and their true worth becomes clearer with time.
Chrysanthemums have been cultivated in China for close to three thousand years and rank among the 'Four Gentlemen' of East Asian art. In Japan the flower is the emblem of the imperial family — the throne itself is called the Chrysanthemum Throne — and autumn flower festivals still celebrate it every year.
A potted yellow chrysanthemum is a long-lasting autumn greeting. One thoughtful note: in parts of Europe the flower is tied to remembrance, so if your recipient lives abroad, a colourful potted variety with a word about its East Asian meaning travels best.