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Flower Meanings

Flower meanings and symbolisation were a key element to flower choice many years ago. In Victorian times, flowers communicated romantic messages. Sending flowers must be one of the most special ways to brighten up someones day. It made extra special if the flower meanings send a message too. As a fantastic way to personalize your present, choose the flower meaning that is closest to the message you're trying to convey and let your loved ones know that you wanted their gift to be extra-special. Here are a few of the more traditional ones.

Common Name

Meanings

Acacia

Beauty in retirement; Friendship; Concealed love: Chaste love

Aconite

Beware, a deadly foe is near

Agapanthis

Secret Love

Allium

Unity; Humility; Patience

Alstroemeria

Wealth; Prosperity; Fortune

Ambrosia

Your love is reciprocated

Amaryllis

Pride; Splendid Beauty; Timidity

Anenome

Forsaken; Expectations

Arbutus

Thee Only Do I Love

Aster

Symbol of love; Daintiness; Afterthought

Azalea


Baby's Breath

Pure of heart; Innocence

Bachelor's Button

Hope in love; Felicity; Delicacy; Single blessedness

Begonia

Beware

Bells of Ireland

Good luck

Bittersweet

Truth

Bluebell

Humility; Everlasting love

Bouvardia

Enthusiasm

Buttercup

Childishness

Cactus

Endurance

Caladium

Great joy and delight

Camellia

Gratitude; Perfection

Camellia (blue)

You're a flame in my heart

Camellia (pink)

Longing for you

Camelia (white)

You're adorable; Perfected lovliness

Camellia (red)

Unpretending excellance

Carnation

Fascination; Womanly love; Devoted love

Carnation (Red)

My heart aches for you; Admiration

Carnation ( Pink)

I'll never forget you; Woman's love

Carnation (Purple)

Capriciousness

Carnation (Striped)

Sorry I can't be with you; No; Refusal; Wish I could be with you

Carnation (White)

Innocence; Sweet and lovely; Pure love; Woman's good luck gift; You're adorable

Carnation (Yellow)

Rejection; You have disappointed me

Cattail

Peace, Prosperity

Chrysanthemum

Cheerfulness; You're a wonderful friend; Rest; Lovliness; Abundance; Wealth

Chrysanthemum (Red)

I love

Chrysanthemum (Yellow)

Slighted love

Chrysanthemum (White)

Truth

Crocus

Youthful gladness; Cheerfulness

Cyclamen

Resignation; Goodbye

Daffodil

You're the only one; Regard; Unrequited love; The sun shines when I'm with you

Dahlia

Dignity; Elegance; Good taste; Instability

Daisy

Innocence; Loyal love; I'll never tell; Purity; Gentleness; Romance

Delphinium

Flight of fancy; Ardent attachment

Dandelion

Faithfulness, Happiness

Fern

Secret bond of love; Fascination; Sincerity; Magic

Fir

Time

Flax

Domestic Symbol

Fleur De Lis

Flame; Burning

Forget-Me-Not

Faithful love; Undying hope; Memories; Do not forget; True love

Forsythia

Good nature; Innocence; Anticipation

Freesia

Innocence; Trust; Friendship

Galax

Encouragement

Gardenia

Purity; Sweet love; You're lovely; Secret love; Refinement

Geranium

Folly; Stupidity

Gladiolus

Strength of character; Sincerity; Generosity; Natural grace

Gloxinia

Love at first sight

Grass

Submission

Heather (Lavender)

Admiration; Solitude

Heather (White)

Protection; Wishes will come true

Hibiscus

Delicate beauty

Holly

Foresight; Domestic happiness; Defense

Honeysuckle

Happiness

Hyacinth

Games; Sports; Rashness

Hyacinth (Blue)

Constancy

Hyacinth (Purple)

Please forgive me; Sorrow

Hyacinth (Red / Pink)

Play

Hyacinth (White)

Lovliness; I'll pray for you

Hyacinth (Yellow)

Jealousy

Hydrangea

Thank-you for understanding; Frigidity; Heartlessness

Iris

Faith; Wisdom; Valor; Promise; My compliments; Hope; Message

Ivy

Wedded love; Fidelity; Friendship; Affection

Jonquil

Affection returned; Sympathy; Desire; Love me

Lakspur (Pink)

Fickleness

Lilac (Purple)

First emotion of love

Lilac (White)

Youthful innocence; Purity; Modesty; Virginity; Majesty

Lily ( Calla)

Beauty

Lily (Day)

Conquetry

Lily (Eucharis)

Maiden charms

Lily (Tiger)

Wealth; Pride; Prosperity

Lily of the Valley

Sweetness; Humility; Return of happiness

Longi Lily

Pure; Modest

Magnolia

Love of nature; Nobility; Dignity

Marigold

Grief; Cruelty; Jealousy; Sacred affection; Despair

Mistletoe

Kiss me, Affection, To Surmount Difficulties, Sacred Plant of India

Mimosa, Bloom

Concealed love; Sensitivity

Monkshood

Chivalry; Beware; A deadly foe is near

Moss

Maternal love; Charity

Myrtle

Duty; Affection; Home; Love; Discipline; Instruction

Narcissus

Stay as sweet as you are; Egotism; Formality

Nasturtium

Patriotism; Conquest; Victory in battle

Oleander

Caution; Beauty; Grace

Orange Blossom

Purity; Innocence; Eternal love; Marriage; Fruitfulness; Lovliness

Orchid

Love; Beauty; Refinement; Beautiful lady; Flower of magnificence

Orchid (Cattleaya)

Mature charm

Palm Leaves

Victory; Success

Pansy

Thoughtful reflection; Merriment

Peony

Bashfulness; Happy marriage; Prosperity

Petunia

Resentment; Anger; Your presence soothes me

Phlox

Our souls are united

Pine

Hope; Pity

Poinsettia

Be of good cheer

Poppy

Eternal sleep; Imagination; Oblivion

Poppy ( Red)

Pleasure

Poppy ( White)

Consolation

Poppy (Yellow)

Wealth; Success

Primrose

I can't live without you

Primrose (Evening)

Inconstancy

Queen Anne's Lace

Haven

Ranunculus

Radiant; Charming

Rose (Red)

Love; I love you; Respect; Courage

Rose (Pink)

Perfect happiness; Gentility; Grace; Please believe me

Rose (Deep Pink)

Thank you

Rose (Light Pink)

Admiration

Rose (Yellow)

Friendship; Joy and happiness; Jealousy; Trying to care; Gladness

Rose (White)

Innocence; Purity; Heavenly; Secrecy; Silence; Charm

Rose (Peach / Coral)

Enthusiasm; Desire

Rose (Orange)

Enthusiasm; Desire

Roses (Red & White)

Unity, Flower Emblem of England

Rose (Single Red)

Simplicity; I love you

Rose (Long Stemmed)

I will remember you always

Rose (Short Stemmed)

Sweetheart; Girlhood

Roses (Assorted Colours)

You're everything to me

Roses (Mature Blooms)

Gratitude

Roses (Single Full Bloom)

I love you; I still love you

Rosebud

Beauty; Youth; A heart innocent of love

Rosebud (Red)

Pure; Lovely

Rosebud (White)

Girlhood

Smilax

Loveliness

Snapdragon

Gracious lady; Deception; Presumption

Spider Flower

Elope with me

Statice

Sympathy; Rememberance

Stephanotis

Happiness in marriage; Desire to travel; Come to me

Stock

Lasting beauty; Bonds of affection; Promptness; You'll always be beautiful to me

Sunflower

Adoration; Pride; Sunshine

Sweet Pea

Delicate pleasures; Goodbye; Blissful pleasure; Departure; Thank you for a lovely time

Sweet William

Grant me one smile; Gallantry

Tulip

Perfect lover; Fame; Love; Passion

Tulip (Red)

Believe me; Declaration of love

Tulip (Yellow)

There is sunshine in your smile; Hopeless love

Tulip (Variegated)

Beautiful eyes

Verbena

Will you get your wish?

Veronica

Fidelity

Violet

Modesty; Faithfulness; Virtue

Violet (Blue)

I'll always be true; Watchfulness

Violet (White)

Let's take a chance on happiness

Viscaria

Will you dance with me?

Wallflower

Fidelity in adversity

Water Lily

Purity of heart

Wisteria

Welcome

Xeranthemum

Eternity; Immortality

Yarrow

Healing

Zinnia

Thoughts of absent friends

Zinnia (Magenta)

Lasting affection

Zinnia (Scarlet)

Constancy

Zinnia (White)

Goodness

Zinnia (Yellow)

Daily rememberance

Zinnia (Mixed)

Thinking / In memory of an absent friend

1 comment:

Jamie Sue said...

Excellent Reference material. Thanks!