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Flower Meanings
Floriography is the 'language of flowers'. Dating back to the Victorian times floriography was used as a means of coded communication through various flowers and floral arrangements, allowing people to express feelings which otherwise could not be spoken.
Through the years people have used flowers to express their feelings to others in many ways and in modern times flowers still have various different meanings:
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| Abor Vitae |
Unchanging friendship |
| Acacia |
Friendship, Beauty inÊretirement |
| Acacia (Rose or White) |
Elegance, friendship |
| Acacia (yellow) |
Secret love |
| Aconite |
Beware |
| Agapanthus |
Secret love |
| Agrimony |
Thankfulness |
| Allium |
Unity, Humility, Patience |
| Almond blossom |
Hope |
| Alstroemeria |
Devotion, Wealth, Prosperity,ÊFortune |
| Alyssum |
Worth beyond beauty |
| Amaryllis |
Pride, Timidity, Splendid beauty |
| Ambrosia |
Your love is reciprocated |
| Anemone |
Forsaken, Expectations |
| Apple Blossom |
Better things to come, Good fortune |
| Arbutus |
Thee only do i love |
| Arum |
Ardour |
| Asparagus |
Fern fascination |
| Asphodel |
My regrets follow you to the grave |
| Aster |
Symbol of Love, Daintiness |
| Aster (China) |
Fidelity, Variety, I will think of thee |
| Azalea |
Take care of yourself, Temperance, Fragile, Chinese symbol of womanhood |
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| Baby's Breath |
Innocence, Pure of heart |
| Bachelor Button |
Single blessedness, Hope |
| Balloon Flower |
Endless love, honesty |
| Balm |
Sympathy |
| Balsam |
Ardent Love |
| Barberry |
Bad temper |
| Begonia |
A fanciful nature |
| Bells of Ireland |
Good luck |
| Bird of Paradise |
Symbol of faithfulness |
| Bittersweet |
Truth |
| Black Bryont/Lady's Seal |
Be my support |
| Bluebell |
Humility, Constancy |
| Bouvardia |
Enthusiasm |
| Broom |
Humility, Neatness |
| Buck Bean |
Calm repose |
| Burdock |
Touch me not |
| Buttercup |
Childishness |
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| Cactus |
Endurance |
| Caladium |
Great joy and delight |
| Calendula |
Considered sacred |
| Calla Lily |
Magnificent beauty |
| Calycanthus |
Benevolence |
| Canterbury Bell |
Gratitude |
| Camellia (General) |
Gratitude, Perfection |
| Camellia (Red) |
Unpretending excellence, You're a flame in my heart |
| Camellia (White) |
You're adorable, Perfected loveliness |
| Camellia (Pink) |
Longing for you |
| Candy-Tuff |
Indifference |
| Cardinal Flower |
Distinction |
| Catchfly (Red) |
Youthful Love, I fall victim |
| Cattleya |
Mature charms |
| Carnation (General) |
Fascination, Woman love |
| Carnation (Red) |
Alas poor heart, Admiration |
| Carnation (White) |
Sweet, Lovely, Innocence, Pure love, Adoration |
| Carnation (Pink) |
I'll never forget you |
| Carnation (Purple) |
Capriciousness |
| Carnation (Solid Colour) |
Yes |
| Carnation (Striped) |
No, Refusal, Sorry I can't be with you |
| Carnation (Yellow) |
Disappointment, Rejection |
| Cattail |
Peace, Prosperity |
| Cedar |
I live but for thee, Think of me |
| Celandine |
Future joy |
| Chamomile |
Energy in action |
| Cherry Blossom (Single) |
Education |
| Chickweed |
I cling to thee |
| Chicory |
Frugality |
| China-Aster |
Variety |
| Christmas Rose |
Relieve my anxiety |
| Chrysanthemum (General) |
You're a wonderful friend, Rest, Cheerfulness |
| Chrysanthemum (Red) |
I love you |
| Chrysanthemum (White) |
Truth |
| Chrysanthemum (Yellow) |
Slighted love |
| Cinquefoil |
Beloved child |
| Clematis |
Artifice (ingenuity) |
| Clover (Four Leaf) |
Be mine |
| Clover (Red) |
Industry |
| Clover (White) |
Think of me |
| Colchicum |
My best days fled |
| Columbine (Red) |
Anxious |
| Columbine (White) |
Folly |
| Columbine (Purple) |
Resolved to win |
| Compass Flower |
Faith |
| Corchorus |
Impatience of happiness |
| Coreopsios |
Always cheerful |
| Cornflower |
Delicacy, Refinement |
| Coronilla |
Success to you |
| Cowslip |
Rusticity, Winning grace, Healing, Youth, Pensiveness |
| Coxcomb |
Foppery, Unfading love |
| Crocus |
Youthful gladness, Cheerfulness |
| Crown |
Imperial Majesty |
| Cyclamen |
Resignation, Good-bye |
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| Daffodil |
Regard, Unrequited love, Respect |
| Dahlia |
Dignity and Elegance |
| Daisy |
Loyal Love, Gentleness, Innocence |
| Dandelion |
Faithfulness, Happiness, Love's oracle |
| Dead leaves |
Sadness |
| Deadly Nightshade |
Falsehood |
| Delphinium |
Flight of fancy |
| Dill |
Lust |
| Diosma |
Your simple elegance charms me |
| Dog Rose |
Pleasure and pain |
| Dogwood |
Durability |
| Dogwood (Flowering) |
Am I indifferent to you? |
| Dracaena |
Inner power |
| Dragon Root |
Ardour |
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| Edelweiss |
Daring, Courage, Noble purity |
| Eglantine |
Poetry, I wound to heal |
| Elder Flower |
Zeal |
| Endine |
Frugality |
| Epigaea (Mayflower) |
Budding |
| Eremurus |
Endurance |
| Eupatorium |
Delay |
| Euphorbia |
Persistence |
| Everlasting |
Never ceasing memory |
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| Fern |
Fascination, Sincerity, Magic |
| Fern (Maidenhair) |
Secret bond of love, Discretion |
| Fern (Royal) |
Reverie |
| Filbert |
Reconciliation |
| Fir |
Time |
| Flax |
Domestic symbol |
| Fleur De Lis |
Flame, Burning |
| Flora's Bell |
Without Pretension |
| Flowering Almond |
Hope |
| Flowering Reed |
Confide in heaven |
| Forget Me Not |
True love, Faithfulness, Remembrance |
| Forsythia |
Anticipation, Innocence |
| Foxglove |
Stateliness, Youth |
| Foxtail Grass |
Sporting |
| Freesia |
Innocence, Trust, Friendship |
| Fuchsia (Scarlet) |
Confiding love, Taste |
| Furze |
Love for all occasions |
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| Galax |
Encouragement |
| Gardenia |
Purity, Sweet love, You're lovely |
| Gentian (Fringed) |
Intrinsic worth, I Look to heaven, Autumn |
| Gentian (Closed) |
Sweet be thy dreams |
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| Geranium |
Stupidity, Folly |
| Geranium (Apple) |
Present preference |
| Geranium (Ivy) |
Your hand for the next dance |
| Geranium (Lemon) |
Unexpected meeting |
| Geranium (Nutmeg) |
I expect a meeting |
| Geranium (Oak-Leaved) |
True friendship, Lady |
| Geranium (Pencilled) |
Ingenuity |
| Geranium (Rose) |
Preference |
| Geranium (Scarlet) |
Consolation |
| Geranium (Silver-Leaf) |
Recall |
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| Gerbera |
Innocence |
| Gladioli |
I'm really sincere, Flower of the Gladiators |
| Gladiolus |
Strength of character, Generosity |
| Globe (Amaranth) |
Unfading Love |
| Gloxinia |
Love at first sight |
| Golden-Rod |
Be cautious |
| Gooseberry |
Anticipation |
| Goosefoot |
Goodness |
| Gorse |
Endearing affection |
| Grass |
Submission |
| Gypsophila |
Fertility |
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| Harebell |
Humility, Grief |
| Hawthorn |
Hope |
| Heartese pansy |
Think of me |
| Hearts Easr |
You occupy my thoughts |
| Heather |
Good luck |
| Heather (White) |
Protection, Wishes will come true |
| Heather (Lavender) |
Admiration, Solitude |
| Heliotrope |
Devotion, Faithfulness |
| Hellebore |
Scandal |
| Henbane |
For males to attract love from females |
| Hibiscus |
Delicate beauty |
| Holly |
Domestic Happiness, Defence, Foresight |
| Hollyhock |
Fruitfulness |
| Hollyhock (White) |
Female ambition |
| Honey Flower |
Secret Love, Sweet |
| Honeysuckle |
Generosity |
| Honeysuckle (Coral) |
I Love You |
| Hoya (Wax Plant) |
Sculpture |
| Huckleberry |
Faith, Simple pleasures |
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| Hyacinth |
Playful, Loveliness |
| Hyacinth (White) |
Unobtrusive loveliness |
| Hyacinth (Red Or Pink) |
Playful |
| Hyacinth (Blue) |
Constancy |
| Hyacinth (Purple) |
Sorrow, Please forgive me |
| Hyacinth (Yellow) |
Jealousy |
| Hydrangea |
Thank you for understanding, Boastfulness, Heartlessness |
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| Indian Cress |
Resignation |
| Ipomaca |
I attach myself to you |
| Iris |
Faith, Valour, Wisdom, Friendship |
| Iris (Yellow) |
Passion |
| Iris (German) |
Flame |
| Ivy |
Fidelity, Wedded Love, Affection, Friendship |
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| Japonica |
Loveliness |
| Jasmine (White) |
Amiability |
| Jasmine (Yellow) |
Modesty, Grace, Elegance |
| Jasmine (Indian) |
Attachment |
| Jasmine (Spanish) |
Sensuality |
| Jerusalem Oak |
Your love is reciprocated |
| Jonquil |
Affection returned, Desire, Love me |
| Juniper |
Protection |
| K |
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| Kennedia |
Intellectual beauty |
| King's Cup |
I wish I were rich |
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| Lady's Slipper |
Win me |
| Larkspur |
An open heart |
| Larkspur (Pink) |
Fickleness |
| Lavender |
Loyalty, Love, Devotion |
| Lemon Leaves |
Everlasting love |
| Lemon Blossom |
Fidelity in love |
| Lilac (White) |
Youthful innocence, Purity |
| Lilac (Purple) |
First emotion of love |
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| Lily of the Valley |
Return of happiness, Humility |
| Lily (Orange) |
Wealth |
| Lily (White) |
Sweetness, Purity |
| Lily (Yellow) |
I'm walking on air, Gaiety |
| Lily (Calla) |
Beauty |
| Lily (Day) |
Coquetry |
| Lily (Eucharis) |
Maiden charms |
| Lily (Tiger) |
Wealth, Pride |
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| Linden Tree |
Matrimony |
| Liverwort |
Confidence |
| Longi Lily |
Pure, Modest |
| Lotus Flower |
Estranged love |
| Love In a Mist |
You puzzle me |
| Lucerne |
Life |
| Lungwort |
Thou art my life |
| Lupine |
Imagination |
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| Magnolia |
Love of nature, Nobility |
| Maidenhair |
Discretion |
| Mallow |
Sweet disposition |
| Marigold |
Grief, Despair, Jealousy |
| Marigold (Common) |
Pretty love, Sacred, Affection, Caress, Sorrow |
| Marjoram |
Joy, Happiness |
| Meadow Saffron |
My best days are past |
| Mezereon |
Desire to please |
| Mignonette |
Your qualities surpass your charms, Health |
| Milk Vetch |
Your presence softens my pain |
| Mimosa |
Sensitivity |
| Mint |
Virtue |
| Mistletoe |
Kiss me, Affection, Difficulties |
| Monkshood |
Beware, A deadly foe is near |
| Morning Glory |
Affection |
| Moss |
Maternal love, Charity |
| Motherwort |
Secret Love |
| Mullein |
Good nature |
| Mum |
Hope |
| Myrtle |
Love, Home, Duty |
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| Narcissus |
Egotism, Formality |
| Nasturtium |
Patriotism, Conquest, Victory in battle |
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| Oleander |
Caution |
| Olive Branch |
Peace |
| Orange Blossom |
Innocence, Purity, Eternal love, Marriage |
| Orange Mock |
Deceit |
| Orchid |
Love, Beauty |
| Orchid (Cattleya) |
Mature charm |
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| Palm Leaves |
Victory, Success |
| Pansy |
Thoughtful reflection, Merriment |
| Parsley |
Useful knowledge |
| Pasque Flower |
Unpretentious, You have no claims |
| Passion Flower |
Faith |
| Peach Blossom |
I am your captive |
| Pear Blossom |
Affection |
| Peony |
Happy marriage, Prosperity, Bashfulness |
| Petunia |
Resentment, Anger, Your presence soothes me |
| Phlox |
Our souls are united |
| Pimpernel |
Change |
| Pine |
Hope, Pity |
| Pink |
Pure affection |
| Pink (Mountain) |
You are aspiring |
| Poinsettia |
Be of good cheer |
| Pomegranate Flower |
Elegance |
| Poppy (General) |
Eternal sleep, Oblivion, Imagination |
| Poppy (Red) |
Pleasure |
| Poppy (White) |
Consolation |
| Poppy (Yellow) |
Wealth, Success |
| Pride Of China |
Dissension |
| Primrose |
I can't live without you |
| Primrose (Red) |
Un patronized merit |
| Primrose (Evening) |
Inconstancy |
| Prince's Feather |
Unfading love |
| Pussy Willow |
Motherhood |
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| Quaking Grass |
Agitation |
| Queen Anne's Lace |
Haven |
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| Ragged-Robin |
Wit |
| Ranunculus |
Radiant, Charming |
| Rhubarb |
Advice |
| Rhododendron |
Danger, Beware, I am dangerous |
| Rose (Red) |
Love, I love you, Desire |
| Rose (Single red) |
I Love You |
| Rose (White) |
Charm, Innocence |
| Rose (White and Red) |
Unity |
| Rose (Pink) |
Perfect happiness |
| Rose (Pale Pink) |
Grace |
| Rose (Dark Pink) |
Thankfulness |
| Rose (Burgundy) |
Unconscious beauty |
| Rose (Coral) |
Desire |
| Rose (Dark Crimson) |
Mourning |
| Rose (Orange) |
Fascination |
| Rose (Peach) |
Immortality, Modesty |
| Rose (White-Dried) |
Death is preferable to loss of virtue |
| Rose (Yellow) |
Friendship, Joy, Gladness |
| Rose (Bridal) |
Happiness |
| Rose (Christmas) |
Relieve my anxiety |
| Rose (Damask) |
Freshness, Persian ambassador of love |
| Rose (Dog) |
Pleasure, Pain |
| Rose (Hibiscus) |
Delicate, Beauty |
| Rose (Lavender) |
Enchantment |
| Rose (Leaf) |
You may hope |
| Rose (Musk Cluster) |
Charming |
| Rose (Tea) |
I'll remember always |
| Rose (Thornless) |
Love at first sight |
| Rose-Of-Sharon |
Consumed by love |
| Rosebud |
Beauty, Youth |
| Rosebud (Red) |
Pure, Lovely |
| Rosebud (White) |
Girlhood |
| Rosebud (Moss) |
Confessions of love |
| Roses (Assorted Colours) |
You're everything to me |
| Roses (Single Full Bloom) |
I Love You, I still love you |
| Roses (Bouquet Mature Blooms) |
Gratitude |
| Roses (Garland or Crown of) |
Beware of virtue, Reward of merit, Symbol of superior merit |
| Rosemary |
Remembrance |
| Rush |
Docility |
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| Satin-Flower |
Sincerity |
| Scarlet Ipomoea |
Attachment |
| Sensitive Plant |
Timidity |
| Shamrock |
Light heartedness |
| Sloe |
Difficulty |
| Smilax |
Loveliness |
| Snapdragon |
Presumption, Deception, Gracious lady |
| Snowball |
Thoughts of heaven |
| Snowdrop |
Hope |
| Solidago |
Success |
| SpanishÊ Jasmine |
Sensuality |
| Spearmint |
Warm sentiment |
| Spider Flower |
Elope with me |
| Star of Bethlehem |
Atonement, Reconciliation |
| Starwort |
Welcome to a Stranger |
| Statice |
Remembrance |
| Stephanotis |
Marital happiness |
| Stock |
Affection, Lasting beauty, You'll always be beautiful to me |
| Stonecrop |
Tranquillity |
| Straw Flower |
Agreement |
| Straw (Broken) |
Broken agreement |
| Sunflower (Tall) |
False riches, Pride |
| Sunflower (Dwarf) |
Adoration, Pride |
| Sweet Pea |
Blissful pleasure, Good-bye, Departure |
| Sweet-Sultan |
Felicity, Happiness |
| Sweet William |
Grant me one smile |
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| Thornapple |
I dreamed of thee |
| Thrift (Armeria) |
Sympathy |
| Tiger Lily |
Prosperity |
| Traveller's Joy |
Rest, Safety |
| Trumpet Flower |
Separation |
| Tuberose |
Dangerous Pleasure |
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| Tulip |
Love and Passion |
| Tulip (Red) |
Declaration of love |
| Tulip (White) |
I am worthy of you |
| Tulip (Variegated) |
Beautiful eyes |
| Tulip (Yellow) |
There's sunshine in your smile |
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| Venus Flytrap |
Caught at last |
| Verbena |
Pray for me |
| Veronica |
Fidelity |
| Vervain |
Enchantment |
| Vine |
Intoxicating |
| Violet |
Faithfulness, Modesty |
| Violet (Blue) |
Watchfulness, Faithfulness, I'll always be true |
| Violet (White) |
Let's take a chance |
| Viscaria |
Will you dance with me? |
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| Wallflower |
Fidelity in adversity |
| Water Lily |
Purity of heart |
| Wax Flower |
Riches |
| Windflower |
Sincerity, Symbol of love |
| Wintergreens |
Harmony |
| Wisteria |
Welcome |
| Witch Hazel |
A spell |
| Wolfbane |
Misanthropy, Chivalry, Knight |
| Woodbine |
Fraternal love |
| Wormwood |
Absence, Do not be discouraged |
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| Zephyr Flower |
Sincerity, Symbol of love |
| Zinnia |
Thoughts of an absent friend |
| Zinnia (Yellow) |
Daily remembrance |
| Zinnia (Magenta) |
Lasting affection |
| Zinnia (Mixed) |
Thinking / In memory of an absent friend |
| Zinnia (Scarlet) |
Constancy |
| Zinnia (White) |
Goodness |
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