WOMEN'S STRENGTH - Mimosa

Mimosa – The Symbol of Spring and Femininity

Description: The intense yellow of the mimosa is the light that announces spring, a true joy for the heart. With its elegant bearing and fragrant flowering, the mimosa is the symbol of strength and femininity. From its romantic meaning, given by the American Indians to their beloved, to the symbol of independence chosen by English women in the last century, the mimosa contains many feminine facets.

Characteristics:

• Symbol of Women's Day: The mimosa is the flower chosen for March 8, International Women's Day, in memory of the 129 workers who died in a fire during a protest in 1908.
• Elegant bearing: With its yellow flowers, the mimosa brings joy and light to every environment.
• Fragrant Blooming: It blooms in March and, if cared for properly, its flowers can last until summer, making gardens and balconies lively and bright.

Why are mimosas given as gifts on Women's Day? Mimosas became the symbol of Women's Day to commemorate the courage of the 129 female workers who died in a fire in New York in 1908. Legend has it that a mimosa tree grew in front of the factory, making this flower the perfect symbol for women's struggle and strength.

How to care for Mimosa: Mimosa loves the sun and light, but does not tolerate excess water. It must be protected from the wind to grow healthy and lush. With the right care, its flowering can last until summer, giving gardens and balconies cheerful and bright.