Flower Meanings List
Flower meanings have been around for many years. In Victorian times flowers were limited so people used the ones
available to communicate their feelings by giving them a meaning. Today people have their own personal reasons for
giving a particular flower.
Below is a table of some of the more popular flower meanings including herbs, shrubs and trees.
Flower Meanings
|
Flower |
Flower Meanings |
|
Acacia |
Platonic Love, Concealed Love |
|
Aconite, Monkshood |
Poisonous Words |
| Adam's
Needle, Yucca |
A
Friend In Need |
|
Aloe |
Wisdom,
Integrity |
|
Allspice |
Compassion |
|
Amaryllis |
Pride |
|
Anemone |
Abandonment, Forsaken |
|
Antirrhinum, Snapdragon |
Presumption, Deception, Gracious lady |
| Apricot
Blossom |
Timid
Love |
|
Aster |
Daintiness, Symbol of Love |
|
Azalea |
Fragile, Ephemeral Passion |
|
Begonia |
Beware!
I am Fanciful! |
|
Bluebell |
Delicacy, Humility |
| Bouquet
of Withered Flowers |
Rejected Love |
|
Buttercup |
Childishness |
|
Cactus |
Bravery, Endurance |
|
Camellia |
Excellence, Steadfastness |
|
Camellia, Red |
You're
a Flame in My Heart |
|
Camellia, White |
You're
Adorable |
|
Camomile |
Initiative, Ingenuity |
|
Candytuft |
Indifference |
|
Canterbury Bell |
Constancy, Warning |
|
Cardinal Flower |
Distinction, Splendor |
|
Carnation |
Fascination |
|
Carnation, Pink |
Emblem
of Mothers Day, I Will Never Forget You |
|
Carnation, Purple |
Antipathy, Capriciousness |
|
Carnation, Red |
Admiration, My Heart Aches For You |
|
Carnation, White |
Pure
Love, Sweet Love, Innocence |
|
Carnation, Yellow |
Rejection |
| China
Aster |
Jealousy, After-thought |
|
Chrysanthemum |
You Are
A Wonderful Friend |
|
Chrysanthemum, Red |
I Love
You |
|
Chrysanthemum, White |
Truth |
|
Chrysanthemum, Yellow |
Slighted Love |
|
Clematis |
Artifice, Ingenuity |
|
Clover |
Fertility, Domestic Virtue |
| Clover,
Four Leafed |
Symbol
of Good Luck |
| Clover,
Five Leafed |
Symbol
of Bad Luck |
|
Columbine |
Deserted Love |
|
Coreopsis |
Always
Cheerful |
|
Cornflower |
Delicacy |
|
Cranes-bill/Wild Geranium |
Constancy, Availability |
|
Crocus |
Youthful, Gladness, Cheerfulness |
|
Cyclamen |
Resignation, Goodbye |
|
Daffodil |
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 |
|
Edelweiss |
Daring,
Noble Courage |
|
Eglantine, wild rose |
Spring |
|
Everlasting |
Constancy |
|
Fern |
Sincerity, Fascination, Confidence |
|
Forget-me-not |
Faithful Love, Memories |
|
Forsythia |
Anticipation |
|
Fuchsia |
Amiability |
|
Gardenia |
I Love
You In Secret |
|
Geranium, Oak-leaf |
Friendship |
|
Geranium, Rose |
Preference |
|
Gladiolus |
Strength of Character, I Am Really Sincere |
|
Gloxinia |
Love At
First Sight |
|
Goldenrod |
Treasure, Good Fortune |
|
Heather, Purple |
Admiration, Beauty, Solitude |
|
Heather, Pink |
Good
Luck |
|
Heather, White |
Protection From Danger |
|
Heliotrope |
Devotion, Eternal Love |
|
Hibiscus |
Delicate Beauty |
|
Hollyhock |
Ambition, 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 |
|
Iris |
Faith,
Wisdom, Your Friendship Means So Much To Me |
|
Ivy |
Friendship, Wedded love, Fidelity, Affection |
|
Jasmine, Red |
Folly,
Glee |
|
Jasmine, White |
Amiability, Cheerfulness |
|
Jasmine, Yellow |
Timidity, Modesty |
|
Jonquil |
Desire,
Love me, Affection returned |
| Lady's
Slipper |
Capricious Beauty |
|
Larkspur |
Open
Heart |
|
Lavender |
Constancy |
| Lilac,
Mauve |
Do You
Still Love Me |
| Lilac,
Pink |
Youth,
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, Purity, Virginity |
|
Lily-Of-The-Valley |
Purity,
Humility, Sweetness |
|
Lotus |
Mystery, Truth |
|
Love-In-The-Mist/Nigell |
Delicacy, Perplexity |
|
Magnolia |
Dignity, Splendid Beauty |
|
Marigold |
Sacred
Affection, Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy |
|
Marjoram |
Comfort, Consolation |
|
Marvel-Of-Peru |
Flame
of Love |
|
Mistletoe |
Affection, Love |
|
Mimosa |
Sensitivity |
|
Myrtle |
Love,
Mirth, Joy |
|
Narcissus |
Egotism, Formality |
|
Nasturtium |
Patriotism |
| Orange
Blossom |
Innocence, Eternal Love |
| Orange,
Mock |
Deceit |
|
Orchid |
Magnificence, Love, Beauty, Refinement |
|
Pansy |
Thoughtful Recollection |
|
Passionflower |
Faith,
Piety |
| Peach
Blossom |
Generosity, Bridal Hope |
| Pear
Blossom |
Health,
Hope |
|
Peony |
Healing, Life, Happy Marriage |
|
Peppermint |
Warmth
of Feelings |
|
Periwinkle, Blue |
Early
Friendship |
|
Periwinkle, White |
Pleasures of Memory |
|
Petunia |
Anger,
Resentment |
|
Phlox |
Sweet
Dreams |
| Plum
Blossom |
Beauty,
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 |
| Queen
Anne's Lace |
Fantasy |
| Rose,
Bridal |
Happy
Love |
| Rose,
Carolina |
Love Is
Dangerous |
| Rose,
Christmas |
Peace,
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,
You're So Lovely, Perfect Happiness, Please Believe Me |
| Rose,
Pink and White |
I Love
You Still and Always Will |
| Rose,
Red |
One
of the most popular flower gifts. Flower meanings include - Love, Desire, Respect, Courage |
| Rose,
Red & Yellow |
Congratulations |
| Rose,
White |
Charm,
Secrecy, Silence, You're Heavenly, Reverence, Innocence |
| Rose,
White on Red |
Unity |
| Rose,
Yellow |
Joy,
Gladness, Friendship, Welcome Back, Remember Me |
| Rose,
Yellow and Orange |
Passionate Thoughts |
|
Rosemary |
Constancy, Fidelity, Loyalty |
| Salvia,
Blue |
I Think
of You |
|
Snowdrop |
Hope,
Consolation |
|
Spearmint |
Warmth
Of Sentiment |
| Spider
Flower |
Elope
With Me |
|
Stock |
Bonds
of Affection, You Will Always Be Beautiful To Me |
|
Sunflower |
Homage,
Devotion |
| Sweet
Basil |
Good
Luck |
| Sweet
Pea |
Departure, Blissful pleasure, Thanks For A Lovely Time |
| Sweet
William |
Gallantry, Finesse, Perfection |
|
Thrift |
Sympathy |
|
Thyme |
Courage, Activity |
| Tiger
Lily |
Wealth,
Pride |
|
Tulip |
Symbol
Of The Perfect Lover |
| Tulip,
Red |
Believe
me, Declaration of Love |
| Tulip,
Variegated |
Beautiful Eyes |
|
Violet |
Modesty, Simplicity |
|
Wallflower |
Friendship, Adversity |
| Water
Lily |
Eloquence, Persuasion |
|
Wisteria |
Youth,
Poetry |
|
Xeranthemum |
Eternity, Immortality |
|
Yarrow |
Healing |
|
Zinnia |
Thoughts of Absent Friends |
| Zinnia,
Pink |
Lasting
Affection |
Use this table to create your own bouquet with a special message hidden in it to 'Say it with flowers' (in
the language of flowers).
You may wish to find out the favorite flower of the person you are trying to impress and tell them its flower
meaning. Or you could just give them a bouquet of beautiful flowers. 
We hope this table of flower meanings helps you to say exactly what you want with the gift of flowers. Remember
that certain trees or shrubs also have meanings. Although not strictly Flower Meanings we have added them to the
table for your convenience. We will also be updating this table of flower meanings on a regular basis.
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