Balloon - Peach Hydrangeas

The color peach represents immortality in Chinese civilization because the peach tree of immortality, long thought to be on a mountainside somewhere in the Tian Shan mountains in western China, is a key concept in the mythology of the Taoist religion. Often associated with a fourth wedding anniversary, the hydrangea symbolizes heartfelt emotions and can be used to express gratitude for being understood. The hydrangea was first discovered in Japan, and according to a Japanese legend, a proud emperor used a bouquet of hydrangeas as an apology to the family of a girl with whom he was in love. Since then, the flowers have served as a representation of heartfelt feelings, whether of joy or sadness. With its wooden stems and lacy, star-shaped flowers packed closely together in a pompom, the hydrangea’s color ranges from white to blue to pink, peach and purple, depending on soil acidity. This lovely, stick balloon makes a terrific addition for Mother's Day or to a Mother's Day floral arrangement. It's equally appropriate for birthdays and anniversaries.