Flowers And Their Meanings: Q&A 'What are flower meanings - do flowers have meanings?
Here's a list of flowers and their meanings.....husbands/ boyfriends beware!!! :rotfl:
Acacia – Beauty in retirement; Chaste love; Concealed love; Friendship
Aconite – Beware, a deadly foe is near!
Agapanthus – Love; Love letters
Allium – Humility; Patience; Strength; Unity
Alstroemeria – Fortune; Prosperity; Wealth
Amaryllis – Pride; Splendid beauty; Timidity
Ambrosia – Your love is reciprocated
Anemone – Expectations; Forsaken
Anthurium – Lover
Apple blossom – Good fortune
Arbutus – I only love you
Asparagus fern - Fascination
Aster – Afterthought; Daintiness; Elegance; Symbol of love; Variety
Astilbe – I’ll still be waiting
Azalea – First love; Fragil passion; Love; Romance; Temperance
Baby’s breath – Innocence; Pure of heart
Bachelor’s button – Delicacy; Felicity; Hope in love; Single blessedness
Balsam – Ardent love
Begonia – Beware!
Bells of Ireland – Good luck
Bird of paradise – Magnificence
Bittersweet - Truth
Bluebell – Everlasting love; Humility
Bouvardia – Enthusiasm
Broom - Humility
Buttercup – Childishness
Cactus – Endurance
Caladium – Great joy and delight
Calendula – Grief; Jealousy
Camellia – Gratitude; Perfection
Camellia, blue – You’re a flame in my heart
Camellia, pink – Longing for you
Camellia, red – Unpretending excellence
Camellia, white – You are adorable; Perfected loveliness
Carnation – Devoted love; Distiction; Divine love; Fascination; Womanly love; Yes
Carnation, pink – I shall never forget you; Mother’s love; Woman’s love
Carnation, purple - Capriciousness
Carnation, red – Admiration; Fascination; My heart aches for you
Carnation, striped –No; Refusal; Sorry, I can’t be with you; Wish I could be with you
Carnation, white – Ardent love; Faithfulness; Innocence; Pure love; Sweet and lovely; Woman’s good luck gift; You’re adorable; Also worn as a sign of respect and love to deceased mothers
Carnation, yellow – Disdain; Rejection; You have disappointed me
Cattail – Peace; Prosperity
Chrysanthemum – Abundance; Cheerfulness; Loveliness; Optimism; Rest; Truth; Wealth; You’re a wonderful friend
Chrysanthemum, red – I love
Chrysanthemum, white – Loyal love; Truth
Chrysanthemum, yellow – Slighted love
Clematis – Clever; Intellectual
Cornflower - Delicacy
Crocus – Abuse not; Cheerfulness; Youthful gladness
Cyclamen – Goodbye; Resignation
Daffodil – Chivalry; New beginnings; Rebirth; Regard; The sun shines when I’m with you; Unrequited love; You’re the only one
Daffodil, single – Misfortune
Daffodil, bunch – Happiness and joy
Dahlia – Dignity; Elegance; Good taste; Instability
Daisy – Gentleness; Innocence; I will never tell; Loyal love; Purity; Romance
Dandelion – Faithfulness; Happiness; Love’s oracle
Delphinium – Ardent attachment; Big hearted; Flight of fancy; Fun
Ebony – Blackness
Eremurus – Endurance
Euphorbia - Persistence
Evening Primrose – Happy love; Inconstancy
Fern – Confidence; Fascination; Magic; Secret bond of love; Sincerity; Shelter
Fir – Time
Flax – Domestic symbolism
Fleur De Lis – Flame; Burning
Flytrap - Deceit
Forget-Me-Not – Faithful love; Memories; Remembrance; True love; Undying hope
Forsythia – Anticipation; Good nature; Innocence
Four-leaf clover – Be mine; Good luck
Foxglove – Insincerity
Freesia – Friendship; Innocence; Thoughtfulness; Trust
Galax – Encouragement
Gardenia – Good luck; Joy; Purity; Refinement; Sweet love; Secret love; You’re lovely
Geranium –Comfort; Folly; Gentility; Stupidity
Ginger - Strength
Gladiolus – Admiration; Generosity; Give me a break; Infatuation; Natural grace; Remembrance; Sincerity; Splendid beauty; Strength of character
Gloxinia – Love at first sight
Grass – Submission
Heather, purple – Admiration; Beauty; Solitude
Heather, white – Protection; Wishes will come true
Hibiscus – Delicate beauty
Holly – Domestic happiness; Defence; Enchantment; Foresight
Hollyhock – Ambition; Fruitfulness
Honeysuckle – Bonds of love
Hyacinth – Games; Play; Rashness; Sports
Hyacinth, blue – Constancy
Hyacinth, purple – Please forgive me; Sorrow
Hyacinth, red/pink – Play
Hyacinth, white – I shall pray for you; Loveliness
Hyacinth, yellow – Jealousy
Hydrangea – Frigidity; Heartlessness; Thank you for understanding
Iris – Faith; Hope; My compliments; Promise; Valour; Wisdom, Your friendship means so much to me
Iris, blue – Faith; Hope
Iris, Purple – Compliments; Wisdom
Iris, yellow – Passion
Iris – white - Purity
Ivy - Affection ; Fidelity; Friendship; Marriage; Wedded love
Ixia – Happiness
Jasmine, Indian/white – Amiability; I attach myself to you; Sensuality
Jasmine, Spanish – Sensuality
Jasmine, yellow – Elegance; Grace
Jonquil – Affection returned; Desire; Love me; Sympathy
Lady’s slipper – Capricious beauty
Larkspur – Ardent attachment; Fickleness; Levity; Lightness
Larkspur, pink – Fickleness
Larkspur, purple – First love
Lavender – Devotion
Leatherleaf fern - Fascination
Lilac, purple – First emotion of love
Lilac, white – Confidence; Majesty;
Modesty; Purity; Virginity; Youthful innocence
Lily, calla – Beauty
Lily, day – Coquetry
Lily, eucharis – Maiden charms
Lily, tiger – Wealth; Pride; Prosperity
Lily of the Valley – Humility; Purity of heart; Return of happiness; Sweetness
Longi lily – Pure; Modest
Lotus blossom – Estranged love
Magnolia – Dignity; Love of nature; Nobility
Marigold –Cruelty; Despair; Grief; Jealousy; Sacred affection
Mimosa – Concealed love; Sensitivity
Mint – Virtue
Mistletoe – Affection; Kiss me
Mock orange - Deceit
Monkshood – Chivalry; Beware, a deadly foe is near!
Morning glory – Love you
Moss – Charity; Maternal love
Myrtle – Affection; Discipline; Duty; Home; Instruction; Love
Narcissus –Conceit; Egotism; Formality; Patriotism; Self admiration; self love; Stay as sweet as you are;
Nasturtium - Conquest; Victory in battle
Oak leaves - Bravery
Oleander – Beauty; Caution; Grace
Olive branch - Peace
Orange blossom – Eternal love; Fertility; Fruitfulness; Innocence; Loveliness; Marriage; Purity
Orchid – Beautiful lady; Beauty; Flower of magnificence; Love; Rare beauty; Refinement
Orchid, cattleaya – Mature charm
Palm leaves – Success; Victory
Pansy – Thoughtful reflection
Peony – Bashfulness; Good health; Happy life; Happy marriage; Prosperity; Shame
Peppermint – Cordiality
Periwinkle - Friendship
Petunia – Anger; Resentment; Your presence soothes me
Phlox – Our souls are untied
Pine – Hope; Pity
Poppy – Eternal sleep; Imagination; Oblivion
Poppy, red – Pleasure
Poppy, white – Consolation, Rest
Poppy, yellow – Success; Wealth
Primrose – I cannot live without you
Queen Anne’s Lace – Haven
Ranunculus – Charming; Radiant
Rhodedendron – Caution; Danger
Rose, burgundy - Beauty within
Rose – dark red - Mourning
Rose, deep pink – Thank you
Rose, light pink – Admiration
Rose, long-stemmed – I will remember you always
Rose, peach/ coral/ orange – Enthusiasm; Desire
Rose, pink – Perfect happiness; Gentility; Grace; Please believe me
Rose, purple – Delicate beauty; Enchantment; Love at first sight
Rose, red – Love; I love you; Respect; Courage
Rose, short-stemmed – Sweetheart; Girlhood
Rose, single red – Simplicity; I love you
Rose, white – Innocence; Purity; Heavenly; Secrecy; Silence; Charm
Rose, yellow – Friendship; Joy and happiness; Jealousy; Trying to care; Gladness
Rosebud – Beauty; Youth; A heart innocent of love
Rosebud, red – Pure; Lovely
Rosebud, white – Girlhood
Roses, assorted colours – You’re everything to me
Roses, mature blooms – Gratitude
Roses, red and white – Unity
Roses, yellow and red – Congratulations; Happiness
Roses, yellow and orange – Passionate thoughts
Roses, single full bloom – I love you; I still love you
Rosemary – Purity; Rebirth; Remembrance
Sage – Virtue
Salal – Zest
Scabious – Unfortunate love
Smilax - Loveliness
Snapdragon – Deception; Gracious lady; Presumption
Spearmint – Warm sentiment
Spider flower – Elope with me
Star of Bethlehem - Purity
Statice – Remembrance; Success; Sympathy
Stephanotis – Come to me; Desire to travel; Happiness in marriage
Stock – Bonds of affection; Lasting beauty; Promptness; You will always be beautiful to me
Sunflower – Adoration; Pride; Sunshine
Sweet pea – Blissful pleasure; Delicate pleasures; Goodbye; Lasting Pleasure; Thank you for a lovely time
Sweet William – Gallantry;
Grant me one more smile
Thyme – Activity
Tuberose – Dangerous plasure
Tulip – Love; Passion; Perfect lover
Tulip, red – Believe me; Declaration of love
Tulip, variegated – Beautiful eyes
Tulip, yellow – Hopeless love; There is sunshine in you smile
Verbena – Will you get your wish?
Veronica – Fidelity
Violet – Faithfulness; Modesty; Virtue
Violet, blue – I’ll always be true; Watchfulness
Violet, purple – Blue love; Thoughts of you
Violet, white – Let’s take a chance on happiness; Youthful innocence
Violet, yellow – Love of country
Viscaria – Will you dance with me?
Wallflower – Fidelity in adversity
Water lily – Purity of heart
Weeping willow – Mourning
Wheat – Friendliness
Wisteria – Welcome
Xeranthemum – Eternity; Immortality
Yarrow – Healing’ Sorrow
Zinnia – Thoughts of absent friends
Zinnia, magenta – Lasting affection
Zinnia, mixed – Thinking/ In memory of an absent friend
Zinnia, red – Constancy
Zinnia, white – Goodness
Zinnia, yellow –Daily remembrance
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