Since the flower blooms in the fall, the chrysanthemum signifies joy and beauty despite the oncoming winter. Although beautiful, chrysanthemums hold various meanings across different time periods and cultures, both positive and negative.

• Victorians used chrysanthemums to show friendship and well-wishing.
• Buddhists use the chrysanthemum as offerings due to their powerful Yang energy.
• In China, the chrysanthemum is traditionally offered to the elderly. As they symbolize long life as well as good luck in the home.
• In Australia, chrysanthemums are the official flower for Mother’s Day due to their nickname “mums.”
• In Belgium and Austria, the chrysanthemum is almost exclusively a memorial flower. To honor loved ones and is the flower of choice for placing on graves.