Delaware State Flower - Peach Blossom

Delaware is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The state of Delaware was established in 1787. It borders Maryland and Pennsylvania to the south, east and west, respectively, with New Jersey across the Delaware River. Delaware's largest city is Wilmington. The state's name comes from Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr, a Virginian landowner and colonial official who founded the colony of New Castle today's Wilmington in 1699. It was originally part of Pennsylvania and then Delaware before being admitted to the Union on December 7, 1797 as the first state on the Delaware River.

Delaware Official State Flower — Peach Blossom

The Delaware State Flower is the peach blossom. The peach tree is the state's official flower. It was officially designated as the state flower in 1931 by legislation introduced by Senator John Martin Du Pont of New Castle County and popularly approved on March 11, 1932. The Peach Blossom is the official state flower of Delaware. The Peach Blossom was chosen as Delaware's state flower in 1953 by a joint resolution of both houses of the Delaware legislature. The peach blossom was selected because it represents "the beauty and fragrance of nature." It is a single, white flower with five petals three on the left side and two on the right. The leaves are green and grow in pairs. They are shaped like a heart with a small leaf attached to each side. This blossom can be found in the wild throughout Delaware, but it is also grown in many gardens across the state as well.

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The hue of peach flowers can vary depending on the variety. The petals of most peach flowers are a light pink color with blushes of bright magenta or hot pink close to the center. Each petal on a flower has five edges. They have a diameter of about 2-3 cm. Peach blooms have a delicate, silky texture and a honey and almond-like sweetness to their aroma. Peach blooms have a delicate flavor that is sweet like nectar.

Delaware State Flower Symbolism in different cultures

Due to their early-spring blooming period, peach trees are strongly linked to vigor. It is believed that peach tree wood would keep off evil spirits as per the Chinese belief. Peaches were a symbol of joy, dignity, riches, and longevity in Korea. Peach branches were used as divination tools in Japan. Peach flowers are symbolic of triumph, spring, peace, and joy in Vietnam. The Victorians symbolize these blossoms with fertility and generosity.

Delaware State Flower Facts

• Peach trees grow quickly and can get up to 25 feet tall.
• Flowers from peach trees are delicious as well and can be added to salads, used as a garnish, or boiled into tea.
• Peach blossom is a sturdy tree that can be left on its own, it very well tolerates moderate drought days.
• Medicinal benefits for peach trees are numerous as well. Peach stones are used in traditional Chinese medicine as anti-inflammatories, to cure allergies, and to enhance blood flow and circulation.

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