Meaning of Different Flowers

Men and Women have used flowers to express their feelings and emotions on various occasions. Be it the commitment of love by one partner to another, or the declaration of everlasting love or the occasion of paying of homage to the life of one that has moved on to the next plain of existence, flowers have always been used by assigning different symbolic meanings to them.

The romantics of the Victorian -era firstly gave the meanings of different flowers. Gradually many more meanings of flowers were invented and a long list of the meaning of different flowers was created. We hope this list will be of great use to you the next time you think of buying flowers for the expression of your innermost emotions.

A

Acacia - Obscured Love
Aster - Symbol Of Love, Variety, Grace
Ambrosia - Reciprocation Of Love
Apple Blossom - Promise
Azalea - Abundance
Azalea - First Love

B

Buttercup - Cheerfulness
Bells Of Ireland - Good Luck
Basil - Love, Best Wishes
Bird Of Paradise - Magnificence
Bluebell - Humility
Burnet - A Joyful Heart

C

Cactus - Warmth
Carnation, Striped - Refusal
Calla Lily - Splendid Beauty
Carnation, Red - Admiration
Coriander - Lust
Clover - Good Luck

D

Dogwood - Durability
Dahlia - Good Taste
Daisy - Innocence
Daffodil - Respect
Dandelion - Wishes Come True

E

Eucalyptus - Protection
Euphorbia - Persistence
Eremurus - Endurance
Elm - Dignity
Edelweiss - Daring

F

Fern - Sincerity
Forget-Me-Not - Remembrance
Forsythia - Anticipation
Flytrap - Deceit
Fir - Time
Freesia - Innocence

G

Ginger - Strength
Gloxina - Love At First Sight
Grass - Surrender
Gardenia - You're Lovely
Gillyflower - Bonds Of Affection

H

Hibiscus - Delicate Beauty
Hyacinth, Blue - Constancy
Hydrangea - Thank You For Understanding
Honeysuckle, Yellow - Bonds Of Love
Hyacinth, Purple - I Am Sorry
I

Iris - Wisdom
Ivy - Love
Iris, Blue - Faith
Ixia - Happiness

J

Jonquil - Sympathy
Jasmine, Spanish - Sensuality
Jasmine, Yellow - Grace
Jasmine, White - Amiability
Judas Tree - Unbelief

L

Lemon - Zest
Lily, Orange - Hatred
Lavender - Devotion
Lily - Majesty
Larkspur, Purple - First Love
Larkspur, Pink - Fickleness

M

Mimosa - Sensitivity
Moss - Maternal Love
Myrtle - Love
Mint - Virtue
Marigold, Pot - Grief
Magnolia - Dignity
N

Narcissus - Egotism
Nasturtium - Conquest
Nightshade - Truth

O

Oleander - Caution;
Orange - Generosity
Orchid - Love
Orange Blossom - Brings Wisdom
Olive Branch - Peace

P

Poppy - Eternal Sleep
Peppermint - Cordiality
Poppy, White - Consolation
Primrose, Evening - Happy Love
Periwinkle - Friendship
Petunia - Resentment

R

Rose, Pink - Perfect Happiness
Rose, Burgundy - Beauty Within
Rose, Peach - Desire,
Rose, Dark Pink - Thankfulness
Rose, Moss - Confessions Of Love
Rose, Hibiscus - Delicate Beauty

S

Salal - Zest
Smilax - Loveliness
Scabious - Unfortunate Love
Spearmint - Warm Sentiment
Sunflower - Adoration
Spider Flower - Elope With Me

T

Tulip - Perfect Lover
Tulip, Yellow - Hopeless Love
Thyme - Activity
Tulip, Variegated - Beautiful Eyes
Tuberose - Dangerous Pleasure

V

Violet - Modesty
Violet, Blue - Watchfulness
Violet, White - Let's Take A Chance
Violet, Yellow - Love Of Country
Viscaria - Will You Dance With Me?
W

Woodruff - Sweet Humility
Weeping Willow - Mourning
Wheat - Friendliness
Water Lily - Purity Of Heart

Y

Yarrow - Healing

Z
Zinnia, White - Goodness
Zinnia, Yellow - Daily Remembrance
Zinnia, Scarlet - Constancy