More at the Water Lily Pond

JULY BIRTH FLOWER #1: THE WATERLILY 

The serene water lily traces back to the Amazonian regions, and unlike most flowers that grow in soil, the water lily thrives in gentle bodies of water. Think lakes, ponds and aquariums.

Their roots run deep into the bed of soil, while their leaves and flowers emerge and float on the water’s surface, creating a vision so tranquil even Monet himself featured them in his iconic paintings. 

Just by looking at these flowers, you know the water lily means something special. How often do you see a flower thriving in water? Not very often! So it’s no surprise that these birth flowers are one of a kind. 

Because water lilies are so unique, you’ll find they symbolise a range of things, all stemming from a pure, majestic place.

For example, water lilies are often associated with birth and resurrection because of their striking ability to emerge from the water.

Because of their often white petals, you’ll also find them symbolising purity and majesty. But the most interesting thing the water lily symbolises is enlightenment.

Water lilies symbolise enlightenment because of the environment they grow from. Deep below the water’s surface, water lilies grow from the sludge of the water bed, which is not the most aesthetically pleasing conditions to grow in. Yet despite that, they blossom into a beautiful flower and defy all the difficulties any other flower would face. All without a streak of sludge or mud on the lily pad or flower itself to show where they’ve come from. https://www.floraly.com.au/blogs/news/july-birth-flowers-water-lily-larkspur#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20water%20lilies%20are,water%20lily%20symbolises%20is%20enlightenment.