Flower Meanings
Flower Meanings
Our flower dictionary defines flowers according to their traditional meanings, often steeped in folklore and myths. Check here when you wish to send a subtle message via some flowers - or if you wish to read the hidden meaning behind a bouquet you have received!
| A | |
| Absinth/Wormwood: | Separation and Torment of Love |
| Acacia: | Platonic Love, concealed love |
| Aconite/Monkshood: | Misanthropy and Poisonous Words |
| Adams's Needle: | A Friend in Need |
| Adonis: | Recollection of Life's Pleasure |
| Almond: | Virginity and Fruitfulness |
| Almond Blossom: | Hope and Watchfulness |
| Aloe: | Wisdom and Integrity |
| Allspice: | Compassion |
| Alyssum (sweet): | Worth beyond beauty |
| Amaranth: | Fidelity |
| Amaranth, Globe: | Unchangeable |
| Amaryllis: | Pastoral Poetry, Pride |
| Ambrosia: | Your Love is reciprocated |
| Anemone: | Refusal and Abandonment, Forsaken |
| Apple: | Symbol of Perpetual Concord |
| Apricot Blossom: | Timid Love |
| Abor Vitae: | True Friendship |
| Arbutus: | Thee only do I Love |
| Artemesia: | Symbol of Dignity |
| Asphodel: | Languor and Regret |
| Aster: | Daintiness, Symbol of Love |
| Azalea: | Fragile and Ephemeral Passion |
| B | |
| Baby's Breath: | Happiness |
| Bay Wreath: | Reward of Merit |
| Begonia: | "Beware! I am fanciful!" |
| Bindweed: | Coquette and Busybody |
| Bittersweet: | Truth |
| Blackthorn/Sloe: | Difficulty and Austerity |
| Blue Bell: | Delicacy and Humility |
| Burdock: | Importunity and Boredom |
| Buttercup: | Childishness |
| C | |
| Cactus: | Bravery and Endurance |
| Camellia: | Excellence and Steadfastness |
| Camellia, red: | You're a flame in my heart |
| Camellia, white: | You're adorable |
| Camomile: | Initiative and Ingenuity |
| Candytuft: | Indifference |
| Canterbury Bell: | Constancy and Warning |
| Cardinal Flower: | Distinction and Splendor |
| Carnation: | Fascination |
| Carnation, Pink: | Emblem of Mother's Day, I will never forget you |
| Carnation, Purple: | Antipathy and Capriciousness |
| Carnation, Red: | Admiration, my heart aches for you |
| Carnation, Striped: | No, Sorry, I cannot be with you |
| Carnation, White: | Pure Love, Sweet Love, Innocence |
| Carnation, Yellow: | Disdain and Rejection |
| Cedar Leaf: | "I live for thee" |
| Chestnut: | Independence and Injustice |
| China Aster: | Jealousy and After-thought |
| Chrysanthemum: | You are a wonderful friend |
| Chrysanthemum, Red: | I love you |
| Chrysanthemum, White: | Truth |
| Chrysanthemum, Yellow: | Slighted Love |
| Cinnamon: | Love and Beauty |
| Clematis: | Artifice and Ingenuity |
| Clove: | Dignity and Restraint |
| Clover: | Fertility and Domestic Virtue |
| Clover, Four leafed: | Symbol Of Good Luck |
| Clover, Five leafed: | Symbol Of Bad Luck |
| Cockscomb/Celosia: | Silliness or Foppery |
| Coltsfoot: | Maternal Love and Care |
| Columbine: | Cuckoldry and Deserted Love |
| Convolvulus: | Humble Perseverance |
| Coreopsis: | Always cheerful |
| Cornflower: | Delicacy |
| Crane's-bill/Wild Geranium: | Constancy and Availability |
| Crocus: | Youthful Gladness, Attachment, Cheerfulness |
| Crown Imperial: | Majesty and Power |
| Cyclamen: | Resignation & Goodbye |
| D | |
| Daffodil: | Emblem of Annunciation/Regard, Unrequited love |
| Dahlia: | Good Taste |
| Daisy: | Gentleness, Innocence, Loyal love |
| Dandelion: | Oracle of Time and Love, Faithfulness, Happiness |
| Day Lily/Hemerocallis: | Emblem Of The Mother |
| Delphinium: | Airy |
| Dogwood: | Durability |
| E | |
| Edelweiss: | Daring & Noble Courage |
| Eglantine: | Spring & Poetry |
| Elderberry Blossom: | Humility and Kindness |
| Everlasting: | Constancy |
| F | |
| Fennel: | Strength |
| Fern: | Sincerity, Magic, Fascination, Confidence, Shelter |
| Fir: | Time & Evaluation |
| Forget-me-not: | Faithful Love, Memories |
| Forsynthia: | Anticipation |
| Fuchsia: | Amiability |
| G | |
| Gardenia: | "I love you in secret" |
| Geranium, Oak-leaf: | Friendship |
| Geranium, Rose: | Preference |
| Gillyflower, Pink: | Bonds Of Affection |
| Gladiolus: | Strength Of Character, I am really sincere |
| Gloxinia: | Love at first sight |
| Goldenrod: | Treasure And Good Fortune |
| H | |
| Heather, Purple: | Admiration, Beauty and Solitude |
| Heather, Pink: | "Good Luck" |
| Heather, White: | Protection From Danger |
| Heliotrope: | Devotion, Eternal Love |
| Hibiscus: | Delicate Beauty |
| Holly: | Foresight |
| Hollyhock: | Ambition and Liberality |
| Honeysuckle: | Sweetness Of Disposition |
| Hyacinth: | Games & Sports |
| Hyacinth, purple: | I am sorry, Please forgive me, Sorrow |
| Hyacinth, white: | Loveliness, I will pray for you |
| Hyacinth, yellow: | Jealousy |
| Hydrangea : | Vanity, Thank you for understanding, Frigidity |
| I | |
| Iris: | Faith, Wisdom, Valor, Your Friendship means so much to me |
| Ivy: | Friendship, Wedded love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection |
| J | |
| Jasmine, Red: | Folly and Glee |
| Jasmine, White: | Amiability and Cheerfulness |
| Jasmine, Yellow: | Timidity and Modesty |
| Jonquil: | Violent Sympathy and Desire, Love me, Affection returned |
| L | |
| Lady's Slipper: | Capricious Beauty |
| Larkspur: | Open Heart |
| Laurel: | Success and Renown |
| Lavender: | Constancy |
| Lilac, Mauve: | "Do You Still Love Me" |
| Lilac, Pink: | Youth and Acceptance |
| Lilac, White: | "My First Dream Of Love" |
| Lily, Calla: | Majestic Beauty |
| Lily, Day: | Coquetry |
| Lily, Orange: | Hatred and Disdain, Wealth, Pride |
| Lily, White: | Majesty and Purity, Virginity |
| Lily-Of-The-Valley: | Purity and Humility, Sweetness |
| Lotus: | Mystery and Truth |
| Love-In-The-Mist/Nigell: | Delicacy and Perplexity |
| M | |
| Magnolia: | Dignity, Splendid Beauty |
| Marigold: | Sacred Affection, Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy |
| Marjoram: | Comfort and Consolation |
| Marvel-Of-Peru: | Flame of Love |
| Mistletoe: | Affection and Love |
| Mimosa: | Sensitivity |
| Myrtle: | Love, Mirth and Joy |
| N | |
| Narcissus: | Egotism, Formality |
| Nasturtium: | Patriotism |
| O | |
| Oleander: | Beauty and Grace |
| Orange Blossom: | Your Purity Equals Your Loveliness, Innocence, Eternal Love |
| Orange Mock: | Deceit |
| Orchid: | Magnificence, Love, Beauty, Refinement |
| P | |
| Pansy: | Thoughtful Recollection |
| Passionflower: | Faith and Piety |
| Peach Blossom: | Generosity and Bridal Hope |
| Pear Blossom: | Health and Hope |
| Peony: | Healing, Life, Happy Marriage, Gay life |
| Peppermint: | Warmth of Feelings |
| Periwinkle, Blue: | Early Friendship |
| Periwinkle, White: | Pleasures of Memory |
| Petunia: | Anger and Resentment |
| Phlox: | Sweet Dreams |
| Plum Blossom: | Beauty and Longevity |
| Poinsettia: | "Be of Good Cheer" |
| Poppy: | Imagination, Dreaminess, Eternal sleep |
| Poppy, yellow: | Wealth, Success |
| Primrose: | Young Love, I cannot live without you |
| Primrose, evening: | Inconstancy |
| Q | |
| Queen Anne's Lace: | Fantasy |
| R | |
| Rose, Bridal: | Happy Love |
| Rose, Carolina: | Love Is Dangerous |
| Rose, Christmas: | Peace and Tranquility |
| Rose, Coral/Orange: | Enthusiasm, Desire |
| Rose, Dark Pink: | Thank you |
| Rose, Light Pink: | Admiration |
| Rose, Musk: | Capricious Beauty |
| Rose, Pale: | Friendship |
| Rose, Peach: | Let's get together, Closing of the deal |
| Rose, Pink: | Love, Grace, Gentility, You're so Lovely, Perfect Happiness, Please believe me |
| Rose, Pink & White: | I love you still and always will |
| Rose, Red: | Love, Desire, Respect, Courage, Job well done |
| Rose, Red & Yellow: | Congratulations |
| Rose, White: | Charm, Secrecy, Silence, You're Heavenly, Reverence, Humility, Youthfulness and Innocence |
| Rose, White on Red: | Unity/Flower Emblem of England |
| Rose, Yellow: | Infidelity, Joy, Gladness, Friendship, Jealousy, Welcome Back, Remember me |
| Rose, Yellow & Orange: | Passionate thoughts |
| Rosemary: | Constancy, Fidelity and Loyalty |
| S | |
| Salvia, Blue: | "I Think of You" |
| Smilax: | Lovely |
| Snapdragon: | Presumption, Deception, Gracious lady |
| Snowdrop: | Hope and Consolation |
| Spearmint: | Warmth of Sentiment |
| Spider Flower: | Elope with me |
| Statice: | Lasting Beauty |
| Stephanotis: | Happiness in marriage |
| Stock: | Bonds of affection, You will always be beautiful to me |
| Sunflower: | Homage and Devotion |
| Sweet Basil: | Good Luck |
| Sweet Pea: | Departure, Blissful pleasure, Thanks for a lovely time |
| Sweet William: | Gallantry, Finesse and Perfection |
| T | |
| Thrift: | Sympathy |
| Thyme: | Courage and Activity |
| Tiger Lily: | Wealth and Pride |
| Tuberose: | Dangerous Pleasures |
| Tulip: | Symbol of The Perfect Lover |
| Tulip, Red: | Believe me, Declaration of love |
| Tulip, Variegated: | Beautiful eyes |
| V | |
| Violet: | Modesty and Simplicity |
| Viscaria: | Will you dance with me? |
| W | |
| Wallflower: | Friendship and Adversity |
| Water Lily: | Eloquence and Persuasion |
| Wisteria: | Youth and Poetry |
| Withered Flowers: | Rejected love |
| X | |
| Xeranthemum: | Eternity and Immortality |
| Y | |
| Yarrow: | Healing |
| Z | |
| Zinnia: | Thoughts of Absent Friends |
| Zinnia, Pink: | Lasting Affection |
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