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

Flower

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

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