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.
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| Flower Name | Meaning |
| 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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| Flower Name | Meaning |
| 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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| Flower Name | Meaning |
| 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 |
Diffidence |
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| Flower Name | Meaning |
| Daffodils | Regard, Hope, Unrequited love |
| Dahlia | Changeable |
| Daisy | Innocence |
| Damask Rose | Freshness |
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| Flower Name | Meaning |
| Everlasting Daisy | Increasing Remembrance |
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| Flower Name | Meaning |
| Fern | Fascination, Sincerity |
| Forget-Me-Not | Constant Love |
| Foxglove | Insincere |
| French Marigold | Jealousy, Discontent |
| Freesia | Innocence |
| Fuschia | Discernment |
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| Flower Name | Meaning |
| 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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| Flower Name | Meaning |
| Heliotrope | Faithful Devotion |
| Hibiscus | Rare Beauty |
| Honeysuckle | Country Beauty |
| Hyacinth | Sporting, Constancy |
| Hyacinth: White | Discreet Loveliness |
| Hydrangea | Callous |
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| Flower Name | Meaning |
| Iris | Communication, Eloquence |
| Ivy | Friendship, Wedded love |
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| Flower Name | Meaning |
| Jasmine | Conviviality |
| Jonquils | Seeking Affection |
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| Flower Name | Meaning |
| 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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| Flower Name | Meaning |
| Magnolia | Perseverance, Benevolence |
| Marigold | Ill at ease |
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| Flower Name | Meaning |
| Narcissus | Egotistical |
| Nasturtium | Loyalty |
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| Flower Name | Meaning |
| 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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| Flower Name | Meaning |
| 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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| Flower Name | Meaning |
| 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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| Flower Name | Meaning |
| Tiger Flower | Declaration |
| Tuberosa | Illicit Pleasures, Dangerous |
| Tulip | Fame |
| Tulip: Red | Declaration of Love |
| Tulip: Yellow | Unrequited Love |
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| Flower Name | Meaning |
| Violet: Sweet | Modesty |
| Violet: Blue | Faithful Devotion |
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| Flower Name | Meaning |
| 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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| Flower Name | Meaning |
| Xanthium | Pertinacity, Rudeness |
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| Flower Name | Meaning |
| Zinnias | Thoughtful and Recollection |
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