Flowers have a language of their own. Every emotion can be expressed by these delicate yet sturdy blossoms. Flowers beautifully tell the story of our lives.
According to legend, in the 17th century, secret mesages were conveyed by sending flowers in place of notes. Each flower had a special meaning.
To this day, flowers have become a popular way to send symbolic bouquets to communicate feelings of apology, attraction, affection, and love.
Below is a list of some of the traditional meanings of flowers. Compiled from a variety of sources, from various countries, the list provides a variety of meanings for flowers.*
Acacia Beauty in Retirement
Agapanthis Secret Love
Alstromeria Aspiring
Ambrosia Your love is returned
Amaryllis Dramatic
Anemone Sincerity, Forsaken
Apple Blossom Promise
Aster Symbol of Love
Azalea Take care of yourself
Baby's Breath Festivity
Begonia Deep Thoughts
Black-eyed Susan Encouragement
Bluebell Humility
Cactus Endurance
Caladium Great Joy, Delight
Camelia Graciousness
Chrysanthemum You're a wonderful friend
Crocus Gladness
Carnatiions Flower of Fascination Red: Passion White: Good Luck Pink: Always on my mind
Daffodil The sun always shines, when I am with you
Delphinum Boldness
Daisy Loyal Love, Innocence
Fresia Trust
Forget-Me-Not Good Memories
Gardenia Joy
Geranium Comfort
Ginger Proud
Gladiolus Strength of Character
Heather Solitude
Hibiscus Delicate Beauty
Holly Domestic Happiness
Honeysuckle Happiness
Hyacinth Please forgive me
Hydrangea Thanks for understanding
Iris Wisdom, Faith, Hope
Jasmine Grace and Elegance
Jonquil Affection returned
Larkspur Fickleness
Lavender Remember me always
Lilac First Love
Lily Calla: Regal Day: Enthusiasm Stargazer: Ambition Casablanca: Celebration
Lily of the Valley Beauty, Gaiety
Lisianthus Calming
Magnolia Nobility
Marigold Grief
Narcissus Stay as sweet as you are
Nasturtium Patriotism
Orange Blossom Fertility
Orchid Thoughtful, Charming
Pansy Loving Thoughts
Passion Flower Passion
Peony Healing
Petunia Your presense soothes
Primrose I cannot be without you
Queen Anne's Lace Delicate Feminity
Ranunculus Radiant
Rhodendron Fresh, Spring
Roses: The Flower of Love Red: Love, Passion Pink: Happiness Yellow: Friendship White: Innocence
Snapdragon Presumptious
Star of Bethlehem Hope
Statice Success
Stephanotis Happiness in Marriage
Sweet Pea Thanks for a lovely time
Sunflower Pride, Sunshine
Tuberose Pleasure
Tulip: Pink: Caring Purple: Royalty Red: I love you White: Forgiveness Yellow: Hopelessly In Love
Violet Faithfulness, Virtue
Wisteria Welcome
Yarrow Good Health
Zinnia Thoughts of Friends
* The Botanical Emporium Florist & Greenhouse, The Society of American Florists, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation