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.
Delightful Memories Carnations, lilies and larkspur |
Comfort Lilies, carnations , orchids , gerberas |
Glamourous 12 Roses and carnations |
Peace 12 Roses and gypsophila |
Elope With Me Roses |
Hugs Roses and gypsophila |
Gracious Lady Lilies , roses and gypsophila |
Maternal Care 6 Roses , orchids and carnations |
Smiling Roses |
Eternity Lilies, roses, gerberas , orchids and carnations |
Fascination Lilies , roses, gerneras , carnatons and orchids |
Temptation Lilies , carnations and gypsophila |
Gratitude 10 Roses and gypsophila |
Yummy Lilies and roses |
Ego Roses, carnations and gypsophila |
Love For Nature 16 Roses and gypsophila |
I Can't Live Without You 3 lilies , carnations , roses, daisies and orchids |
Shelter Roses and carnations |
Strength 9 Roses and carnations |
Unforgettable 6 Roses and small flowers |
Thank You For Your Friendship 12 Roses, lilies and gypsophila |
Austerity Roses and gladiolus |
Pure Love 36 Roses |
Perfection 24 Roses |
Love At First Sight Lilies, gerberas and roses |
Woman's Love 6 Roses and gypsophila |
Solitude Orchids , lilies , carnations |
Proud 12 Roses |
Good Taste Roses , button poms and carnations |
Melodic 24 Roses |
Exquisite 12 Roses and gypsophila |
Immortality Carnations , roses and gypsophila |
Grant Me One Smile 9 roses and gypsophila |
Marvellous Roses |
Safeguard Lilies, roses , orchids , and lavanders |
I Crave For You Roses |
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