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 FLOWER MEANINGS
Over the centuries, various meanings have
been given to flowers. These meanings have developed, changed or
been lost altogether through the years.
Of course, flowers only have meaning if the person receiving them understands.
Today, the meaning of giving and receiving flowers is as simple as 'I care for you'.
The flower meanings below are derived from Greek and Roman mythology, the middle ages, the Victorian era and a few from modern day.
Choose a letter below or simply scroll
down for flower meanings.
| Alstromeria |
Devotion |
| Alyssym |
Excellence beyond beauty |
| Amaryllis Lily |
Pride and Beauty |
| Anemone |
Forsaken, Fading Hope |
| Apple Blossom |
Preference |
| Arum Lily |
Ardour |
| Aster |
Afterthoughts, love of variety |
| Azalea |
Temperance |
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| Baby’s Breath |
Pure of Heart |
| Belladonna Lily |
Silence |
| Bluebell |
Constancy |
| Bridal Rose |
Happy Love |
| Bridal Rose White Bud |
Awakening Love |
| Buttercup |
Ingratitude |
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| Camellias: Red |
Unpretentious |
| Camellias: White |
Exquisite Loveliness |
| Calla Lily |
Magnificent beauty |
| Carnations: Red |
Poor Heart |
| Carnations: Striped |
Refusal |
| Carnations: Yellow |
Disdain |
| China Rose |
Ever New Beauty |
| Christmas Rose |
Help for Anxiety |
| Chrysanthemum: Red |
I Love |
| Chrysanthemum: White |
Truth |
| Chrysanthemum: Yellow |
Slighted Love |
| Clematis |
Mental Beauty |
| Columbine |
Folly |
| Convolvulus |
Bonds |
| Convolvulus: Blue |
Repose |
| Convolvulus: Pink |
Tender Affection |
| Cornflower |
Delicacy, refinement |
| Crocus |
Abuse Not |
| Crocus (in Spring) |
Spring – Youthful Gladness |
Cyclamen
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Diffidence |
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| Daffodils |
Regard, Hope, Unrequited love |
| Dahlia |
Changeable |
| Daisy |
Innocence |
| Damask Rose |
Freshness |
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| Everlasting Daisy |
Increasing Remembrance |
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| Fern |
Fascination, Sincerity |
| Forget-Me-Not |
Constant Love |
| Foxglove |
Insincere |
| French Marigold |
Jealousy, Discontent |
| Freesia |
Innocence |
| Fuschia |
Discernment |
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| Garden Daisy |
Sentiment Shared |
| Gardenia |
Refinement, Joy |
| Garland of Roses |
Heroes Reward |
| Geranium Dark |
Sadness |
| Geranium Ivy |
Bridal Tribute |
| Geranium Lemon |
Surprise Meeting |
| Geranium Scarlet |
Comfort |
| Gerbera: Red |
Unconscious in love |
| Gerbera: White |
Truth, Innocence |
| Gerbera: Yellow |
I’ll try harder to win you |
| Gerbera: Orange |
You’re the sunshine of my life |
| Gladiolus |
Readily armed |
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| Heliotrope |
Faithful Devotion |
| Hibiscus |
Rare Beauty |
| Honeysuckle |
Country Beauty |
| Hyacinth |
Sporting, Constancy |
| Hyacinth: White |
Discreet Loveliness |
| Hydrangea |
Callous |
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| Iris |
Communication, Eloquence |
| Ivy |
Friendship, Wedded love |
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| Jasmine |
Conviviality |
| Jonquils |
Seeking Affection |
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| Laburnum |
Forsaken |
| Lady’s Slipper |
Flighty |
| Larkspur |
Fickleness, Haughtiness |
| Lavender |
Cautious |
| Lilac: Field |
Charity |
| Lilac: Purple |
First Love |
| Lilac: White |
Youthful Innocence |
| Lily-of-the-Valley |
Increased Happiness |
| Lily White |
Purity |
| Lotus Flower |
Rejected Love |
| Love-in-a-Mist |
Uncertainty |
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| Magnolia |
Perseverance, Benevolence |
| Marigold |
Ill at ease |
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| Narcissus |
Egotistical |
| Nasturtium |
Loyalty |
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| Palm |
Victorious |
| Pansies |
Consideration |
| Peony |
Bashfulness, Indignation |
| Poinsettias |
Flowers of Christmas Eve or Flower of the Holy Night |
| Polyanthus |
Price of Riches |
| Poppies: Red |
Consolation |
| Poppies: Scarlet |
Extravagance |
| Poppies: White |
White |
| Primroses |
Youth, Inconsistency |
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| Ranunculas |
Radiant Charm |
| Rhodadendron |
Dangerous |
| Rosebuds: Red |
Purity |
| Rosebuds: White |
Youth |
| Rosemary |
Sweet Remembrance |
| Roses |
Love |
| Roses: Bridal |
Happy Love |
| Roses: Cabbage |
Ambassador of Love |
| Roses: China |
Fresh Beauty |
| Roses: Yellow |
Jealousy |
| Rose-leaf |
You may hope |
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| Snapdragon |
Presumption |
| Snowdrop |
Consolation, Friendship in trouble |
| Statice |
Sea Lavender - To Stand |
| Stock |
Lasting beauty |
| Sunflower: Tall |
Pride |
| Sunflower: Dwarf |
Worship |
| Sweet Peas |
Delicacy |
| Sweet William |
Bravery |
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| Tiger Flower |
Declaration |
| Tuberosa |
Illicit Pleasures, Dangerous |
| Tulip |
Fame |
| Tulip: Red |
Declaration of Love |
| Tulip: Yellow |
Unrequited Love |
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| Violet: Sweet |
Modesty |
| Violet: Blue |
Faithful Devotion |
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| Wallflower |
Heart’s Ease |
| Water Lily |
Chastity and Virtue |
| Wattle: Yellow |
Secret Love |
| Wattle: Rose or White |
Elegance, Friendship |
| Wax Flower |
Riches |
| Wisteria |
Cordial welcome |
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| Xanthium |
Pertinacity, Rudeness |
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| Zinnias |
Thoughtful and Recollection |
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