Flower Meanings List
Flower meanings have been around for many years. In Victorian times flowers were limited so people used the ones available to communicate their feelings by giving them a meaning. Today people have their own personal reasons for giving a particular flower. Below is a table of some of the more popular flower meanings including herbs, shrubs and trees. Use this table to create your own bouquet with a special message hidden in it to 'Say it with flowers' (in the language of flowers). |
| Flower | Flower Meanings |
| Acacia | Platonic Love, Concealed Love |
| Aconite, Monkshood | Poisonous Words |
| Adam's Needle, Yucca | A Friend In Need |
| Aloe | Wisdom, Integrity |
| Allspice | Compassion |
| Amaryllis | Pride |
| Anemone | Abandonment, Forsaken |
| Antirrhinum, Snapdragon | Presumption, Deception, Gracious lady |
| Apricot Blossom | Timid Love |
| Aster | Daintiness, Symbol of Love |
| Azalea | Fragile, Ephemeral Passion |
| Begonia | Beware! I am Fanciful! |
| Bluebell | Delicacy, Humility |
| Bouquet of Withered Flowers | Rejected Love |
| Buttercup | Childishness |
| Cactus | Bravery, Endurance |
| Camellia | Excellence, Steadfastness |
| Camellia, Red | You're a Flame in My Heart |
| Camellia, White | You're Adorable |
| Camomile | Initiative, Ingenuity |
| Candytuft | Indifference |
| Canterbury Bell | Constancy, Warning |
| Cardinal Flower | Distinction, Splendor |
| Carnation | Fascination |
| Carnation, Pink | Emblem of Mothers Day, I Will Never Forget You |
| Carnation, Purple | Antipathy, Capriciousness |
| Carnation, Red | Admiration, My Heart Aches For You |
| Carnation, White | Pure Love, Sweet Love, Innocence |
| Carnation, Yellow | Rejection |
| China Aster | Jealousy, After-thought |
| Chrysanthemum | You Are A Wonderful Friend |
| Chrysanthemum, Red | I Love You |
| Chrysanthemum, White | Truth |
| Chrysanthemum, Yellow | Slighted Love |
| Clematis | Artifice, Ingenuity |
| Clover | Fertility, Domestic Virtue |
| Clover, Four Leafed | Symbol of Good Luck |
| Clover, Five Leafed | Symbol of Bad Luck |
| Columbine | Deserted Love |
| Coreopsis | Always Cheerful |
| Cornflower | Delicacy |
| Cranes-bill/Wild Geranium | Constancy, Availability |
| Crocus | Youthful, Gladness, Cheerfulness |
| Cyclamen | Resignation, Goodbye |
| Daffodil | Regard, Unrequited Love |
| Dahlia | Good Taste |
| Daisy | Gentleness, Innocence, Loyal Love |
| Dandelion | Oracle of Time and Love, Faithfulness, Happiness |
| Day Lily/Hemerocallis | Emblem of The Mother |
| Delphinium | Airy |
| Edelweiss | Daring, Noble Courage |
| Eglantine, wild rose | Spring |
| Everlasting | Constancy |
| Fern | Sincerity, Fascination, Confidence |
| Forget-me-not | Faithful Love, Memories |
| Forsythia | Anticipation |
| Fuchsia | Amiability |
| Gardenia | I Love You In Secret |
| Geranium, Oak-leaf | Friendship |
| Geranium, Rose | Preference |
| Gladiolus | Strength of Character, I Am Really Sincere |
| Gloxinia | Love At First Sight |
| Goldenrod | Treasure, Good Fortune |
| Heather, Purple | Admiration, Beauty, Solitude |
| Heather, Pink | Good Luck |
| Heather, White | Protection From Danger |
| Heliotrope | Devotion, Eternal Love |
| Hibiscus | Delicate Beauty |
| Hollyhock | Ambition, Liberality |
| Honeysuckle | Sweetness of Disposition |
| Hyacinth | Games, Sports |
| Hyacinth, Purple | I Am Sorry, Please Forgive Me, Sorrow |
| Hyacinth, White | Loveliness, I Will Pray For You |
| Hyacinth, Yellow | Jealousy |
| Hydrangea | Vanity, Thank You For Understanding |
| Iris | Faith, Wisdom, Your Friendship Means So Much To Me |
| Ivy | Friendship, Wedded love, Fidelity, Affection |
| Jasmine, Red | Folly, Glee |
| Jasmine, White | Amiability, Cheerfulness |
| Jasmine, Yellow | Timidity, Modesty |
| Jonquil | Desire, Love me, Affection returned |
| Lady's Slipper | Capricious Beauty |
| Larkspur | Open Heart |
| Lavender | Constancy |
| Lilac, Mauve | Do You Still Love Me |
| Lilac, Pink | Youth, Acceptance |
| Lilac, White | My First Dream Of Love |
| Lily, Calla | Majestic Beauty |
| Lily, Day | Coquetry |
| Lily, Orange | Hatred and Disdain, Wealth, Pride |
| Lily, White | Majesty, Purity, Virginity |
| Lily-Of-The-Valley | Purity, Humility, Sweetness |
| Lotus | Mystery, Truth |
| Love-In-The-Mist/Nigell | Delicacy, Perplexity |
| Magnolia | Dignity, Splendid Beauty |
| Marigold | Sacred Affection, Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy |
| Marjoram | Comfort, Consolation |
| Marvel-Of-Peru | Flame of Love |
| Mistletoe | Affection, Love |
| Mimosa | Sensitivity |
| Myrtle | Love, Mirth, Joy |
| Narcissus | Egotism, Formality |
| Nasturtium | Patriotism |
| Orange Blossom | Innocence, Eternal Love |
| Orange, Mock | Deceit |
| Orchid | Magnificence, Love, Beauty, Refinement |
| Pansy | Thoughtful Recollection |
| Passionflower | Faith, Piety |
| Peach Blossom | Generosity, Bridal Hope |
| Pear Blossom | Health, Hope |
| Peony | Healing, Life, Happy Marriage |
| Peppermint | Warmth of Feelings |
| Periwinkle, Blue | Early Friendship |
| Periwinkle, White | Pleasures of Memory |
| Petunia | Anger, Resentment |
| Phlox | Sweet Dreams |
| Plum Blossom | Beauty, Longevity |
| Poinsettia | Be of Good Cheer |
| Poppy | Imagination, Dreaminess, Eternal Sleep |
| Poppy, Yellow | Wealth, Success |
| Primrose | Young Love, I Cannot Live Without You |
| Primrose, Evening | Inconstancy |
| Queen Anne's Lace | Fantasy |
| Rose, Bridal | Happy Love |
| Rose, Carolina | Love Is Dangerous |
| Rose, Christmas | Peace, Tranquility |
| Rose, Coral/Orange | Enthusiasm, Desire |
| Rose, Dark Pink | Thank you |
| Rose, Light Pink | Admiration |
| Rose, Musk | Capricious Beauty |
| Rose, Pale | Friendship |
| Rose, Peach | Let's Get Together, Closing of The Deal |
| Rose, Pink | Love, You're So Lovely, Perfect Happiness, Please Believe Me |
| Rose, Pink and White | I Love You Still and Always Will |
| Rose, Red | One of the most popular flower gifts. Flower meanings include - Love, Desire, Respect, Courage |
| Rose, Red & Yellow | Congratulations |
| Rose, White | Charm, Secrecy, Silence, You're Heavenly, Reverence, Innocence |
| Rose, White on Red | Unity |
| Rose, Yellow | Joy, Gladness, Friendship, Welcome Back, Remember Me |
| Rose, Yellow and Orange | Passionate Thoughts |
| Rosemary | Constancy, Fidelity, Loyalty |
| Salvia, Blue | I Think of You |
| Snowdrop | Hope, Consolation |
| Spearmint | Warmth Of Sentiment |
| Spider Flower | Elope With Me |
| Stock | Bonds of Affection, You Will Always Be Beautiful To Me |
| Sunflower | Homage, Devotion |
| Sweet Basil | Good Luck |
| Sweet Pea | Departure, Blissful pleasure, Thanks For A Lovely Time |
| Sweet William | Gallantry, Finesse, Perfection |
| Thrift | Sympathy |
| Thyme | Courage, Activity |
| Tiger Lily | Wealth, Pride |
| Tulip | Symbol Of The Perfect Lover |
| Tulip, Red | Believe me, Declaration of Love |
| Tulip, Variegated | Beautiful Eyes |
| Violet | Modesty, Simplicity |
| Wallflower | Friendship, Adversity |
| Water Lily | Eloquence, Persuasion |
| Wisteria | Youth, Poetry |
| Xeranthemum | Eternity, Immortality |
| Yarrow | Healing |
| Zinnia | Thoughts of Absent Friends |
| Zinnia, Pink | Lasting Affection |
We hope this table of flower meanings helps you to say exactly what you want with the gift of flowers. Remember that certain trees or shrubs also have meanings. Although not strictly Flower Meanings we have added them to the table for your convenience. We will also be updating this table of flower meanings on a regular basis.
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