Meanings of Flowers

Meanings of Flowers As every flower lover knows, flowers have a language of their own. Every sentiment is expressed in one form or another by these fragile blooms. Of course, even the experts disagree on the "true meaning" of many flowers and most have different meanings to different people. So, while all flowers convey thoughtfulness and love, here are some of the more traditional meanings, according to one source. See, if you agree.

Acacia Concealed love

Beauty in retirement

Chaste love

Ambrosia Your love is reciprocated

Amaryllis Pride

Pastoral poetry

Anemone Forsaken

Arbutus Thee only do I love

Aster Symbol of love

Daintiness

Azalea Take care of yourself for me

Temperance

Fragile Passion

Chinese symbol of womanhood

Bachelor Button Single blessedness

Begonia Beware

Bells of Ireland Good luck

Bittersweet Truth

Bluebell Humility

Cactus Endurance

Camellia (pink) Longing for you

Camellia (red) You're a flame in my heart

Camellia (white) You're adorable

Carnation (general) Fascination

Woman love

Carnation (pink) I'll never forget you

Carnation (red) My heart aches for you

Admiration

Carnation (purple) Capriciousness

Carnation (solid colour) Yes

Carnation (striped) No

Refusal

Sorry I can't be with you

Wish I could be with you

Carnation (white) Sweet and lovely

Innocence

Pure love

Woman's good luck gift

Carnation (yellow) You have disappointed me

Rejection

Cattail Peace

Prosperity

Chrysanthemum (general) You're a wonderful friend

Cheerfulness and rest

Chrysanthemum (white) Truth

Chrysanthemum (yellow) Slighted love

Crocus Cheerfulness

Cyclamen Resignation and good-bye

Daffodil Regard

Unrequited love

You're the only one

The sun is always shining when I am with you

Daisy Innocence

Loyal love

I'll never tell

Purity

Dandelion Faithfulness

Happiness

Fern Magic

Fascination

Confidence and shelter

Fir Time

Flax Domestic symbol

Forget-me-not True love

Memories

Forsythia Anticipation

Gardenia You're lovely

Secret love

Geranium Stupidity

Folly

Gladiolus Give me a break

I'm really sincere

Flower of gladiators

Gloxinia Love at first sight

Heather (lavender) Admiration

Solitude

Heather (white) Protection

Wishes will come true

Holly Defense

Domestic happiness

Hyacinth (general) Games and sports

Rashness

Flower dedicated to Apollo

Hyacinth (blue) Constancy

Hyacinth (purple) I am sorry

Please forgive me

Sorrow

Hyacinth (red or pink) Play

Hyacinth (white) Loveliness

I'll pray for you

Hyacinth (yellow) Jealousy

Hydrangea Thank you for understanding

Frigidity

Heartlessness

Iris Fleur-de-lis

Emblem of France

Your friendship means so much to me

Faith

Hope

Wisdom and valour

My compliments

Ivy Wedded love

Fidelity

Friendship

Affection

Jonquil Love me

Affection returned

Desire

Sympathy

Desire for affection returned

Larkspur (pink) Fickleness

Lily (white) Virginity

Purity

Majesty

It's heavenly to be with you

Lily (yellow) I'm walking on air

False and gay

Lily (Calla) Beauty

Lily (Day) Coquetry

Chinese emblem for mother

Lily (Eucharis) Maiden charms

Lily (Tiger) Wealth

Pride

Lily of the Valley Sweetness

Tears of the Virgin Mary

Return to happiness

Humility

You've made my life complete

Magnolia Nobility

Marigold Cruelty

Grief

Jealousy

Mistletoe Kiss me

Affection

To surmount difficulties

Sacred plant of India

Monkshood Beware

A deadly foe is near

Moss Maternal love

Charity

Myrtle Love

Hebrew emblem of marriage

Narcissus Egotism

Formality

Stay as sweet as you are

Nasturtium Conquest

Victory in battle

Oleander Caution

Orange Blossom Innocence

Eternal love

Marriage and fruitfulness

Orange Mock Deceit

Orchid Love

Beauty

Refinement

Beautiful lady

Chinese symbol for many children

Orchid (Cattleya) Mature charm

Palm Leaves Victory and success

Peony Shame

Happy life

Happy marriage

Petunia Resentment

Anger

Your presence sooths me

Pine Hope

Pity

Poppy (general) Eternal sleep

Oblivion

Imagination

Poppy (red) Pleasure

Poppy (white) Consolation

Poppy (yellow) Wealth

Success

Primrose I can't live without you

Primrose (Evening) Inconstancy

Rose (Bridal) Happy love

Rose (dark crimson) Mourning

Rose (hibiscus) Delicate beauty

Rose (leaf) You may hope

Rose (pink) Perfect happiness

Please believe me

Rose (red) Love

I love you

Rose (tea) I'll remember always

Rose (thornless) Love at first sight

Rose (white) Innocence and purity

I am worthy of you

You're heavenly

Secrecy and silence

Rose (white and red mixed) Unity

Flower emblem of England

Rose (white, dried) Death is preferable to loss of virtue

Rose (yellow) Decrease of love

Jealousy

Try to care

Rosebud Beauty and youth

A heart innocent of love

Rosebud (red) Pure and lovely

Rosebud (white) Girlhood

Rosebud (moss) Confessions of love

Roses (bouquet of mature blooms) Gratitude

Roses (single full bloom) I love you

I still love you

Smilax Loveliness

Snapdragon Deception

Gracious lady

Spider Flower Elope with me

Stephanotis Happiness in marriage

Desire to travel

Stock Bonds of affection

Promptness

You'll always be beautiful to me

Sweetpea Good-bye

Departure

Blissful pleasure

Thank you for a lovely time

Tulip (general) Perfect lover

Frame

Flower emblem of Holland

Tulip (red) Believe me

Declaration of love

Tulip (variegated) Beautiful eyes

Tulip (yellow) There's sunshine in your smile

Violet Modesty

Violet (blue) Watchfulness

Faithfulness

I'll always be true

Violet (white) Let's take a chance

Zinnia (magenta) Lasting affection

Zinnia (mixed) Thinking (or in memory) of an absent friend

Zinnia (scarlet) Constancy

Zinnia (white) Goodness

Zinnia (yellow) Daily remembrance