Meaning of Flowers

The Meanings Of Most Flowers

As every flower lover knows, flowers have a language of their own. Every sentiment is expressed in one form or another by these fragile blooms. Of course, even the experts disagree on the true meaning of many flowers and most have different meanings to different people. So, while all flowers convey thoughtfulness and love, here are some of the more traditional meanings, according to one source. See, if you agree.

Flower

Meaning

 

Flower

Meaning

Acacia Blossom

Concealed love; Beauty in retirement; Chaste love

 

Acorn

Nordic symbol of life and immortality

Ambrosia

Your love is reciprocated

 

Amaryllis

Pastoral poetry

Arbutus

Thee only do I love

 

Aster

Symbol of love; Daintiness

Azalea

Take care of yourself for me; Temperance; Fragile passion; Chinese symbol of womanhood

 

Bachelor Button

Single blessedness

Bells of Ireland

Good luck

 

Bittersweet

Truth

Bluebell

Humility

 

Cactus

Endurance

Camellia

Admiration; Perfection; Good luck; Gift to a man

 

Camellia, Pink

Longing for you

Camellia, Red

You're a flame in my heart

 

Camellia, White

You're adorable

Carnation, General

Fascination; Divine love

 

Carnation, Pink

I'll never forget you

Carnation, Purple

Capriciousness

 

Carnation, Red

My heart aches for you; Admiration

Carnation, Solid color

Yes

 

Carnation, Striped

No; Sorry I can't be with you; Wish I could be with you

Carnation, White

Sweet and Lovely; Innocence; Pure love; Woman's good luck gift

 

Cattail

Peace; Prosperity

Chrysanthemum, General

You're a wonderful friend; Cheerfulness and rest

 

Chrysanthemum, Red

I love

Chrysanthemum, White

Truth

 

Coreopsis

Always Cheerful

Crocus

Cheerfulness

 

Daffodil

Regard; You're the only one; The sun is always shining when I'm with you

Daisy

Innocence; Loyal love; I'll never tell; Purity

 

Dandelion

Faithfulness; Happiness

Fern

Magic; Fascination; Confidence and shelter

 

Fern, Maidenhair

Secret bond of love

Fir

Time

 

Flax

Domestic symbol

Forget-Me-Not

True love; Memories

 

Forsythia

Anticipation

Gardenia

You're lovely; Secret love

 

Garlic

Courage; Strength

Gladiolus

Give me a break…I'm really sincere; Flower of the Gladiators

 

Gloxinia

Love at first sight

Heather, Lavender

Admiration; Solitude

 

Heather, White

Protection; Wishes will come true

Holly

Defense; Domestic Happiness

 

Hyacinth, General

Games and sports; Flower dedicated to Apollo

Hyacinth, Blue

Constancy

 

Hyacinth, Purple

I am sorry; Please forgive me

Hyacinth, Red or Pink

Play

 

Hyacinth, White

Loveliness; I'll pray for you

Hydrangea

Thank you for understanding

 

Iris

Fleur-de-lis, Emblem of France; Your friendship means so much to me; Faith; Hope; Wisdom and valor; My compliments

Ivy

Wedded love; Fidelity; Friendship; Affection

 

Ivy Sprig of White Tendrils

Anxious to please; Affection

Jonquil

Love me; Affection returned; Desire; Sympathy; Desire for affection returned

 

Lily, Calla

Beauty

Lily, Day

Coquetry; Chinese emblem for mothers

 

Lily, Eucharis

Maiden charms

Lily, Tiger

Wealth

 

Lily, White

Virginity; Purity; Majesty; It's heavenly to be with you

Lily, Yellow

I'm walking on air

 

Lily-of-the-Valley

Sweetness; Tears of the Virgin Mary; Return to happiness; Humility; You've made my life complete

Magnolia

Nobility

 

Mistletoe

Kiss me; Affection; To surmount difficulties; Sacred plant of India; Magic plant of the Druids

Moss

Maternal love; Charity

 

Myrtle

Love; Hebrew emblem of marriage

Narcissus

Egotism; Formality; Stay as sweet as you are

 

Nasturtium

Conquest; Victory in battle

Orange Blossom

Innocence; Eternal love; Marriage and fruitfulness

 

Orchid

Love; Beauty; Refinement; Beautiful lady; Chinese symbol for many children

Orchid, Cattleya

Mature charm

 

Palm leaves

Victory and success

Peony

Happy marriage

 

Petunia

Your presence soothes me

Pine

Hope

 

Poppy, General

Eternal sleep; Imagination

Poppy, Red

Pleasure

 

Poppy, White

Consolation

Poppy, Yellow

Wealth; Success

 

Primrose

I can't live without you

Rose, Bridal

Happy love

 

Rose, Damask

Persian ambassador of love

Rose, Coral

Desire

 

Rose, Dark Pink

Thankfulness

Rose, Dark Crimson

Mourning

 

Rose Leaf

You may hope

Rose, Lavender

Enchantment

 

Rose, Pale Peach

Modesty

Rose, Orange

Fascination

 

Rose, Red

Love; Respect

Rose, Pale Pink

Grace; Joy

 

Rose, Tea

I'll remember; Always

Rose, Single Full Bloom

I love you; I still love you

 

Rose, White

Innocence and secrecy

Rose, Thornless

Love at first sight

 

Rose, Yellow

Joy; Friendship

Rose, White and Red Together

Unity white on red together - flower emblem of England

 

Rosebud, Moss

Confessions of love

Rosebud

Beauty and youth; A heart innocent of love

 

Rosebud, White

Girlhood

Rosebud, Red

Pure and lovely

 

Roses, Garland or Crown of

Reward of merit; Crown; Symbol of superior merit

Roses, Bouquet in Full Bloom

Gratitude

 

Smilax

Loveliness

Roses, Musk Cluster

Charming

 

Spider Flower

Elope with me

Snapdragon

Gracious Lady

 

Stock

Bonds of affection; Promptness; You'll always be beautiful to me

Stephanotis

Happiness in marriage; Desire to travel

 

Tulip, General

Perfect lover; Fame; Flower emblem of Holland

Sweet Pea

Good-bye; Departure; Blissful pleasure; Thank you for a lovely time

 

Tulip, Variegated

Beautiful Eyes

Tulip, Red

Believe me; Declaration of love

 

Violet

Modesty

Tulip, Yellow

There's sunshine in your smile

 

Violet, White

Let's take a chance on happiness

Violet, Blue

Watchfulness; Faithfulness; I'll always be there

 

Zinnia, Magenta

Lasting affection

Viscaria

Will you dance with me?

 

Zinnia, Scarlet

Constancy

Zinnia, Mixed

Thinking (or in memory) of an absent friend

 

Zinnia, Yellow

Daily Remembrance

Zinnia, White

Goodness