Floriography of Black Butler
Ciel: White Hellebore / Christmas Rose: (scandal, anxiety, lost innocence.) In Vol. 1, it says Sterling Silver Roses are his favorite flower. Although, those were officially introduced in 1957. Ciel would had never laid an eye on these roses. Sources in the anime and later in the manga, claim Christmas Roses are his favored flavor of flower.
White Hellebore are called Christmas Roses because they bloom in (late) winter. That explains "christmas". As for "roses"... Whoever thought of that name must have had too much eggnog. This bud ain't no rose! At least you don't need to worry about any thorns. Do watch out for the cardiac and neurotoxins, tho......... Yup! Every part of this plant is TOXIC! I expect nothing less from my wittle antsy aristocrat!
Upon first google search, you would see Christmas Roses symbolize purity, peace, innocence and everything else Ciel was before his 13th b-day. Further research will uncover; a scandalous past held by the whole Hellebore family. Notably, these flowers were used by medieval witches to summon demons! I guess demons like flowers too.
Sebastian: Pomegranate: (entrapment, forbidden desire, and demonic temptation) Yana loves to draw this punk with pomegranates, but that's for a good reason! Much akin to Sebastian, pomegranates are mediocre at best. They are hard to chop up. Its juices stain and make a mess. The seeds get stuck in my teeth. Sometimes, if I eat it too fast, I end up choking on said seeds. Honestly, this fruit isn't worth being annually imprisoned for 6 months.
In Greek mythology, pomegranates grow in the underworld. They are called the "fruit of the dead". You are probably familiar with Persephone. She's the ditsy bitch who was tricked into eating pomegranate seeds. Now that Hades' seeds are in her belly, she must marry him and stay in hell with her new hubby for half of each year.
It's plain to see why Yana associates Sebastian with this plant. Both come from the underworld/hell. Both tempt people. The differences being, there is no marriage. And Ciel's soul will be consumed instead of some measly pomegranate seeds.
Grelle: Red Spider Lilies: (death, eternal separation, unrealized love) Of course it had to be RED and symbolize DEATH. But, there's more to this flower that meets the eye.
This plant is hysteranthous, meaning flowers bloom first before the leaves grow in. These flowers prioritize reproduction and looking FABULOUS, instead of that boring photosynthesize crap.
In South Korean culture this plant is known as "상사화" (Sangsahwa), meaning "flower of longing." Folklore tells a tale of a monk and a woman who fell in love, but could not be together due to their different social statuses. After they die they both grow into parts of a plant (flowers and leaves). However, the leaves can only grow as the flowers wither and die. Essentially meaning, a leaf and a bud could never coexist. The two lovers will never meet.
Well, that's sad........LET'S MAKE IT EVEN SADDER!!! The flower can represent Madam Red, and Grelle as the leaf. Just as Grelle killed Madam Red, the growth of the leaves can symbolize "reaping" the blooms. Luckily, Grelle can wear one of Madam's petals to mourn her unrealized love!
Undertaker: White Lily: (restored innocence, purity, and tranquility of a soul after death) These flowers are often seen at funerals and weddings. One plant. Two differently themed occasions; Death and Love. BOTH are related to Undertaker.
Death is obvious. However, Undertaker does value love with high regard. Take his mourning lockets for example (just don't forget to give it back to him, cough, cough, CIEL!!!) Undertaker said they were "his precious"! Now. Why would a locket full of some dead dude's hair hold so much sentimental value? ....ⓛⓞⓥⓔ ♡ ..... that's why ❤
White Lilies also symbolize "restored innocence". Undertaker is restoring something.....But it ain't no innocence...(👁 👄 👁️)
It's those bizarre dolls and their dang cinematic records!!! Undertaker is restoring roadkill with some magical duct-tape and calling that crap "pure". Take Ciel for example (the other one).
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