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Meaning of Flowers & The Different Types of Flowers
 
The meaning of flowers dates back as far as antiquity and has been used as a means of communication in many cultures. During the Vitorian period historians believe, various floral arrangements were often used to send coded messages, to express feelings which otherwise could not be spoken. Today flowers are still being used as way of conveying a message for a range of feelings from love to sympathy. Use our Flower Guide below to find the right bouquet to express yourself or convey a message.
 

The Symbolic Meanings of Different Flowers

A

Alstroemeria - friendship and devotion

Amaryllis - dramatic

Anemone - fragile

Anthurium - hospitality

Apple Blossom - promis

Aster - patience, contentment

Azalea - abundance

B

Baby's Breath - festivity

Bachelor Button - anticipation

Begonia - deep thoughts

Birds of Paradise - joyfulness

Black-Eyed Susan - encouragement

C

Camellia - graciousness

Carnation

  • pink - gratitude
  • red - affection, admiration
  • purple - capriciousness; whimsical; changeable
  • striped - refusal
  • white - remembrance, pure
  • yellow - cheerful

Chrysanthemum

  • bronze -excitement
  • white - truth
  • red - sharing
  • yellow - secret admirer

Cosmos - peaceful

Crocus - foresight

 

 

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D

Daffodil - chivalry

Delphinium - boldness

Daisy - innocence

F

Freesia - friendship, trust

Forget-Me-Not - remember me forever

G

Gardenia - joy

Geranium - comfort

Ginger - proud

Gladiolus - strength of character

H

Heather - good luck

Hibiscus - delicate beauty

Holly - domestic happiness

Hyacinth - sincerity

Hydrangea - freindship, understanding, perseverance

 

 

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I

Iris - inspiration

Ivy - fidelity

J

Jasmine - grace and elegance

L

Larkspur - beautiful spirit

Lavender - distrust

Lilac - first love

Lily

  • Calla regal
  • Casablanca celebration
  • Day enthusiasm
  • Stargazer ambition

Lisianthus - appreciation

 

 

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M

Magnolia - dignity

Marigold - desire for riches

N

Nasturtium - patriotism

O

Orange Blossom - fertility

Orchid - delicate beauty

 

 

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P

Pansy - loving thoughts

Passion - flower passion

Peony - healing

Poppy - consolation

Q

Queen Anne's Lace - delicate femininity

R

Ranunculus - radiant

Rhododendron - beware

Rose

  • pink - friendship
  • red - passionate love
  • red & white - unity
  • white - purity
  • yellow - zealous
  • orange - desire, passion

 

 

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S

Snapdragon - presumptuous

Star of Bethlehem - hope

Stephanotis - good luck

Statice - success

Sunflower - adoration

Sweetpea - shyness

T

Tuberose - pleasure

Tulip

  • pink caring
  • purple royalty
  • red declaration of love
  • white forgiveness
  • yellow hopelessly in love

 

 

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V

Violet - faithfulness

W

Wisteria - steadfast

Y

Yarrow - good health

Z

Zinnia - thoughts of friends