Flower Meanings
In Victorian times, certain flowers had specific meanings because the flower selection was limited and people used more symbols and gestures to communicate than words. But today, with so many flower choices, there are no rules - it's the sentiment that gives the gift its meaning. Many people assign their own personal meanings - a flower or color that might remind them of a special event or moment in their lives.
Flowers and their meanings
Meaning |
|
|---|---|
| Alstroemeria | aspiring |
| Amaryllis | dramatic |
| Anemone | fragile |
| Apple Blossom | promise |
| Aster | contentment |
| Azalea | abundance |
| Baby's Breath | festivity |
| Bachelor Button | anticipation |
| Begonia | deep thoughts |
| Black-Eyed Susan | encouragement |
| Camellia | graciousness |
| Carnation pink red striped white yellow |
gratitude flashy refusal remembrance cheerful |
| Chrysanthemum bronze white red yellow |
excitement truth sharing secret admirer |
| Cosmos | peaceful |
| Crocus | foresight |
| Daffodil | chivalry |
| Delphinium | boldness |
| Daisy | innocence |
| Freesia | spirited |
| Forget-Me-Not | remember me forever |
| Gardenia | joy |
| Geranium | comfort |
| Ginger | proud |
| Gladiolus | strength of character |
| Heather | solitude |
| Hibiscus | delicate beauty |
| Holly | domestic happiness |
| Hyacinth | sincerity |
| Hydrangea | perseverance |
| Iris | inspiration |
| Ivy | fidelity |
| Jasmine | grace and elegance |
| Larkspur | beautiful spirit |
| Lavender | distrust |
| Lilac | first love |
| Lily Calla Casablanca Day Stargazer Tiger |
regal celebration enthusiasm ambition wealth & pride |
| Lisianthus | calming |
| Magnolia | dignity |
| Marigold | desire for riches |
| Nasturtium | patriotism |
| Oleander | beauty and grace |
| Orange Blossom | fertility |
| Orchid | delicate beauty |
| Pansy | loving thoughts |
| Passion flower | passion |
| Peony | healing |
| Poppy | consolation |
| Queen Anne's Lace | delicate femininity |
| Ranunculus | radiant |
| Rhododendron | beware |
| Rose orange/coral pink red red & white white yellow |
enthusiasm, desire friendship passionate love unity purity zealous, jealousy, friendship |
| Snapdragon | presumptuous |
| Star of Bethlehem | hope |
| Stephanotis | good luck |
| Statice | success |
| Sunflower | adoration and devotion |
| Sweetpea | shyness |
| Tuberose | pleasure |
| Tulip pink purple red white yellow |
caring royalty declaration of love forgiveness hopelessly in love |
| Violet | faithfulness |
| Wisteria | steadfast |
| Yarrow | good health |
| Zinnia | thoughts of friends |