Gift angelic Alstroemeria for blossoming friendships16 January 2021The Alstroemeria symbolises enduring friendship, love, strength and devotion. Each petal is said to represent a different characteristic associated with the special bonds we cherish in life. A bouquet featuring the Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas, as they are also known, is the perfect gift to send friends near and far to let them know you value their precious place in your life. All about the alluring Alstroemeria Originating from South America, the Alstroemeria is found growing on the mountains of Brazil, Chile and Peru. The Alstroemeria is one of the most beloved of all cut flowers because of its delicate petals, wonderful variety of colours and it’s long vase-life (up to three weeks). With shades of pink, purple, white, yellow, orange and red, many petals of the Inca Lily are adorned with flecks or stripes and streaked with darker colours. Each petal and colour of the Alstroemeria has a deep meaning Pink and red Alstroemerias show your love and affection towards a friend, while orange is said to symbolise passion and shared values. Yellow, white and blue hues express your care for a loved one who isn’t feeling well. Each Alstroemeria has six petals, up to five centimetres in length. The individual petals represent a particular value that holds dear in our friendships and relationships: understanding, humour, patience, empathy, commitment and respect. The Alstroemeria in a bouquet for next day delivery or same-day delivery The Alstroemeria is a wonderful choice in bouquets and arrangements because of its abundant mix of colours, combined with subtle long, lush green foliage. The Peruvian lily is often combined with other flowers to accentuate its beauty, such as roses and chrysanthemums. The Alstroemeria adds a pretty flair to any flower arrangement without overpowering the rest of the display. In recent years, Alstroemeria has become associated with romance too which has made it a hugely popular addition to wedding floral arrangements. The Alstroemeria - until we meet again The perfect way to send an Alstroemeria bouquet from a flower delivery specialist is to add a pretty heartfelt card to explain your own chosen meaning on what each flower, colour and petal represents to a those we cherish. Of all cut flowers, perhaps the Alstroemeria is simply the most wonderful way to convey what those special bonds mean to us, particularly to those we may be separated from - for now.