On June 21 every year, the world celebrates the holiday of beauty and nature – International Flower Day. The date of the celebration is chosen in honor of the summer equinox. In addition, it is in June that the earth is covered with the greatest number of flowers.

The purpose of International Flower Day

purpose International Flower Day is drawing human attention to our nature, involvement in the preservation of vegetation.

Interesting Facts

• The most popular flower is a rose.
• Flowers have their own language, which is called floriography.
• Orchids can live for about 100 years.
• Each US state can boast a flower mascot (for example, the symbol of New York is a rose).

How is International Flower Day celebrated?

June 21 is a great opportunity to spend time surrounded by plants, somewhere outside the city. Festivals of floristry or design are often organized before the holiday. The English town of Chelsea annually organizes a beautiful festival, which is traditionally attended by the queen.