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 |
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| 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 ( | Enthusiasm; Desire |
| Roses (Red & White) | Unity, Flower Emblem of |
| 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 |
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