
Cyprus is said to be the birthplace of Aphrodite (Venus), and the national flower is as beautiful as the goddess of love. The cyclamen was chosen not only for its beauty but also for its strength of survival. The small plants can often be found growing on hillsides in rough, sandy soil. While the red cyclamen is the most common, there are actually 23 different varieties each with the plant’s unique blooms. Springtime in Cyprus brings out many of the regions species of orchids, including the stunning bee orchid. Residents warn against picking these orchids though, as many of the bulbs will not survive a transplanting. Flowers have always played an important role on Aphrodite’s island and are used for decorating churches, homes, and even the capital city. During the Easter celebration, church altars are covered in colorful blossoms celebrating Jesus’s defeat over death, but it is during the Anthestiria Flower Festival that all that island’s beautiful flowers are displayed. The festival celebrates the ancient god Dionysus using flowers and plants to celebrate the birth of mankind. The parade route follows Poseidon Avenue, filling the city with the fragrant scent of thousands of flowers.
![]() Modesty 8 Roses, lilies and gypsophila |
![]() Holy Love Lilies , roses and carnations |
![]() Reward For Goodness 36 Roses |
![]() Love Me More Lilies, gerberas , carnations and lavenders |
![]() Youthfulness Roses and carnations |
![]() I Belong To Thee 3 Gerberas , carnations and gypsophila |
![]() Tranquility 8 roses |
![]() Unity 24 roses |
![]() Sweet Humility Roses, gerberas , chrysanthemum and orchids |
![]() Love At First Sight Lilies, gerberas and roses |
![]() Capricious Beauty Roses and gypsophila |
![]() Safeguard Lilies, roses , orchids , and lavanders |
![]() Deep In Love Roses and heathers |
![]() Mature Charm Roses |
![]() Lasting Beauty Roses |
![]() Fascination Lilies , roses, gerneras , carnatons and orchids |
![]() Hope Gerberas |
![]() Warm Feelings Lilies and roses |
![]() Elope With Me Roses |
![]() Marvellous Roses |
![]() Gracious Lady Lilies , roses and gypsophila |
![]() Luxury Roses and lilies |
![]() Acceptance sunflowers and carnations |
![]() Responsible Love Roses , lilies and carnations |
![]() Thank You For Your Friendship 12 Roses, lilies and gypsophila |
![]() Splendid Beauty Lilies, gerberas , carnations and chrysanthemums |
![]() I Crave For You Roses |
![]() Deserted Love Roses, lilies and orchids |
![]() Majestic Lilies and roses |
![]() Comfort Lilies, carnations , orchids , gerberas |
![]() Let's Take a Chance Carnations , button poms and statice |
![]() Ego Roses, carnations and gypsophila |
![]() Acknowledgement Lilies, roses, gerberas and carnations |
![]() Resentment Roses, carnations, lilies and gypsophila |
![]() Character Roses, gypsophila |
![]() Heavenly Thoughts Lilies , roses and carnations |
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