Free Flower Basket Day

Free Flower Basket Day is a great date to please others! Seriously, who doesn’t love flowers? They have an amazing aroma that spreads throughout the apartment and make us dream, create, and be inspired. What plant do you consider your favorite?

History

Scientists claim that flowers appeared 140-250 million years ago. At that time, the climate was warm, and there was much more oxygen compared to the modern world. In fact, it is easier to recreate the image of the dinosaurs that inhabited the Earth, because their bones remain and the skeleton can be assembled. Plants quickly rot, so it is rare luck to find fossils! The first such artifact is approximately 130 million years old.

Researchers collected a lot of information and determined that the first flowers were hermaphrodites and pollinated themselves. This is a strong advantage for plants entering new territories. While the appearance of flowers is clear, their origin remains a mystery—no one can determine under what conditions flowers appeared and what events led to their emergence.

The tradition of giving flowers originated during the reign of the Roman Emperor Nero. Surprisingly, even then there were specially trained people who created festive bouquets! In Europe in the 15th century, flowers became popular, and each species was given a symbol. Thus, a certain “language of flowers” appeared, through which one could confess love or ask for forgiveness.

Interesting facts

Surprisingly, flowers:

• can act as a clock! Some species open their corollas on a specific schedule and also close in a certain sequence. This was noticed back in the 18th century in Sweden, leading to the creation of a special dial;
• there are no truly white or black flowers. The former are actually colorless, and the latter are rich burgundy;
• the rose is the symbol of Great Britain;
• in the Middle Ages, Europeans added tulip bulbs to various dishes. The chefs of the East still do this today.

How to celebrate

Buy the most beautiful set on Free Flower Basket Day and give it as a gift! If you are in different cities, order delivery—now it is easy to please a loved one even at a distance. Learn more about your favorite plant and share the information with your friends.

When is Free Flower Basket Day in 2025?

Free Flower Basket Day is observed on January 4 each year.

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