Have you ever wondered what a specific flower symbolises? Find out below!
Common Name
Meanings
Acacia
Beauty in retirement; Friendship; Concealed love: Chaste love
Agapanthus
Love
Allium
Unity; Humility; Patience
Alstroemeria
Wealth; Prosperity; Fortune
Ambrosia
Your love is reciprocated
Amaryllis
Pride; Splendid Beauty; Timidity
Anenome
Forsaken; Expectations
Aster
Symbol of love; Daintiness; Afterthought
Baby's Breath
Pure of heart; Innocence
Begonia
Beware
Bluebell
Humility; Everlasting love
Caladium
Great joy and delight
Camellia
Gratitude; Perfection
Camellia (blue)
You're a flame in my heart
Camellia (pink)
Longing for you
Camelia (white)
You're adorable; Perfected loveliness
Camellia (red)
Unpretending excellence
Carnation
Fascination; Womanly love; Devoted love
Carnation (Red)
My heart aches for you; Admiration
Carnation (Pink)
I'll never forget you; Woman's love
Carnation (Purple)
Capriciousness
Carnation (Striped)
Sorry I can't be with you; No; Refusal; Wish I could be with you
Carnation (White)
Innocence; Sweet and lovely; Pure love; Woman's good luck gift; You're adorable
Carnation (Yellow)
Rejection; You have disappointed me
Chrysanthemum
Cheerfulness; You're a wonderful friend; Rest; Loveliness; Abundance; Wealth
Chrysanthemum (Red)
I love you
Chrysanthemum (Yellow)
Slighted love
Chrysanthemum (White)
Truth
Crocus
Youthful gladness; Cheerfulness
Daffodil
You're the only one; Regard; Unrequited love; The sun shines when I'm with you
Dahlia
Dignity; Elegance; Good taste; Instability
Daisy
Innocence; Loyal love; I'll never tell; Purity; Gentleness; Romance
Delphinium
Big hearted; Fun
Fern
Secret bond of love; Fascination; Sincerity; Magic
Forget-Me-Not
Faithful love; Undying hope; Me
mories; Do not forget; True love
Freesia
Innocence; Trust; Friendship
Gardenia
Purity; Sweet love; You're lovely; Secret love; Refinement
Geranium
Folly; Stupidity
Gladiolus
Strength of character; Sincerity; Generosity; Natural grace
Gloxinia
Love at first sight
Grass
Submission
Heather (Lavender)
Admiration; Solitude
Heather (White)
Protection; Wishes will come true
Hibiscus
Delicate beauty
Holly
Foresight; Domestic happiness; Defence
Hyacinth
Games; Sports; Rashness
Hyacinth (Blue)
Constancy
Hyacinth (Purple)
Please forgive me; Sorrow
Hyacinth (Red / Pink)
Play
Hyacinth (White)
Loveliness; I'll pray for you
Hyacinth (Yellow)
Jealousy
Hydrangea
Thank-you for understanding; Frigidity; Heartlessness
Iris
Faith; Wisdom; Valour; Promise; My compliments; Hope; Message
Ivy
Wedded love; Fidelity; Friendship; Affection
Jonquil
Affection returned; Sympathy; Desire; Love me
Lilac (Purple)
First emotion of love
Lilac (White)
Youthful innocence; Purity; Modesty; Virginity; Majesty
Lily (Calla)
Beauty
Lily (Day)
Conquer
Lily (Eucharis)
Maiden charms
Lily (Tiger)
Sweetness; Humility; Return of happiness
Lily of the Valley
Pure; Modest
Magnolia
Love of nature; Nobility; Dignity
Marigold
Grief; Cruelty; Jealousy; Sacred affection; Despair
Moss
Maternal love; Charity
Narcissus
Stay as sweet as you are; Egotism; Formality
Oleander
Caution; Beauty; Grace
Orange Blossom
Purity; Innocence; Eternal love; Marriage; Fruitfulness; Loveliness
Orchid
Love; Beauty; Refinement; Beautiful lady; Flower of magnificence
Palm Leaves
Victory; Success
Pansy
Thoughtful reflection; Merriment
Peony
Bashfulness; Happy marriage; Prosperity
Petunia
Resentment; Anger; Your presence soothes me
Phlox
Our souls are united
Pine
Hope; Pity
Poinsettia
Be of good cheer
Poppy
Eternal sleep; Imagination; Oblivion
Poppy (Red)
Pleasure
Poppy (White)
Consolation
Poppy (Yellow)
Wealth; Success
Primrose
I can't live without you
Primrose (Evening)
Inconstancy
Rose (Red)
Love; I love you; Respect; Courage
Rose (Pink)
Perfect happiness; Gentility; Grace; Please believe me
Rose (Deep Pink)
Thank you
Rose (Light Pink)
Admiration
Rose (Yellow)
Friendship; Joy and happiness; Jealousy; Trying to care; Gladness
Rose (White)
Innocence; Purity; Heavenly; Secrecy; Silence; Charm
Rose (Peach / Coral)
Enthusiasm; Desire
Rose (Orange)
Enthusiasm; Desire
Roses (Red & White)
Unity
Rose (Single Red)
Simplicity; I love you
Rose (Long Stemmed)
I will remember you always
Rose (Short Stemmed)
Sweetheart; Girlhood
Roses (Assorted Colours)
You're everything to me
Roses (Mature Blooms)
Gratitude
Spider Flower
Elope with me
Statice
Sympathy; Remembrance
Stock
Lasting beauty; Bonds of affection; Promptness; You'll always be beautiful to me
Sunflower
Adoration; Pride; Sunshine
Sweet Pea
Delicate pleasures; Goodbye; Blissful pleasure; Departure; Thank you for a lovely time
Sweet William
Grant me one smile; Gallantry
Tulip
Perfect lover; Fame; Love; Passion
Tulip (Red)
Believe me; Declaration of love
Tulip (Yellow)
There is sunshine in your smile; Hopeless love
Tulip (Variegated)
Beautiful eyes
Violet
Modesty; Faithfulness; Virtue
Violet (Blue)
I'll always be true; Watchfulness
Violet (White)
Let's take a chance on happiness
Water Lily
Purity of heart
Wisteria
Welcome
Xeranthemum
Eternity; Immortality
Zinnia
Thoughts of absent friends
Monday, December 18, 2006
Have you ever wondered what a specific flower symbolises? Find out below!
Common Name
Meanings
Acacia
Beauty in retirement; Friendship; Concealed love: Chaste love
Agapanthus
Love
Allium
Unity; Humility; Patience
Alstroemeria
Wealth; Prosperity; Fortune
Ambrosia
Your love is reciprocated
Amaryllis
Pride; Splendid Beauty; Timidity
Anenome
Forsaken; Expectations
Aster
Symbol of love; Daintiness; Afterthought
Baby's Breath
Pure of heart; Innocence
Begonia
Beware
Bluebell
Humility; Everlasting love
Caladium
Great joy and delight
Camellia
Gratitude; Perfection
Camellia (blue)
You're a flame in my heart
Camellia (pink)
Longing for you
Camelia (white)
You're adorable; Perfected loveliness
Camellia (red)
Unpretending excellence
Carnation
Fascination; Womanly love; Devoted love
Carnation (Red)
My heart aches for you; Admiration
Carnation (Pink)
I'll never forget you; Woman's love
Carnation (Purple)
Capriciousness
Carnation (Striped)
Sorry I can't be with you; No; Refusal; Wish I could be with you
Carnation (White)
Innocence; Sweet and lovely; Pure love; Woman's good luck gift; You're adorable
Carnation (Yellow)
Rejection; You have disappointed me
Chrysanthemum
Cheerfulness; You're a wonderful friend; Rest; Loveliness; Abundance; Wealth
Chrysanthemum (Red)
I love you
Chrysanthemum (Yellow)
Slighted love
Chrysanthemum (White)
Truth
Crocus
Youthful gladness; Cheerfulness
Daffodil
You're the only one; Regard; Unrequited love; The sun shines when I'm with you
Dahlia
Dignity; Elegance; Good taste; Instability
Daisy
Innocence; Loyal love; I'll never tell; Purity; Gentleness; Romance
Delphinium
Big hearted; Fun
Fern
Secret bond of love; Fascination; Sincerity; Magic
Forget-Me-Not
Faithful love; Undying hope; Me
mories; Do not forget; True love
Freesia
Innocence; Trust; Friendship
Gardenia
Purity; Sweet love; You're lovely; Secret love; Refinement
Geranium
Folly; Stupidity
Gladiolus
Strength of character; Sincerity; Generosity; Natural grace
Gloxinia
Love at first sight
Grass
Submission
Heather (Lavender)
Admiration; Solitude
Heather (White)
Protection; Wishes will come true
Hibiscus
Delicate beauty
Holly
Foresight; Domestic happiness; Defence
Hyacinth
Games; Sports; Rashness
Hyacinth (Blue)
Constancy
Hyacinth (Purple)
Please forgive me; Sorrow
Hyacinth (Red / Pink)
Play
Hyacinth (White)
Loveliness; I'll pray for you
Hyacinth (Yellow)
Jealousy
Hydrangea
Thank-you for understanding; Frigidity; Heartlessness
Iris
Faith; Wisdom; Valour; Promise; My compliments; Hope; Message
Ivy
Wedded love; Fidelity; Friendship; Affection
Jonquil
Affection returned; Sympathy; Desire; Love me
Lilac (Purple)
First emotion of love
Lilac (White)
Youthful innocence; Purity; Modesty; Virginity; Majesty
Lily (Calla)
Beauty
Lily (Day)
Conquer
Lily (Eucharis)
Maiden charms
Lily (Tiger)
Sweetness; Humility; Return of happiness
Lily of the Valley
Pure; Modest
Magnolia
Love of nature; Nobility; Dignity
Marigold
Grief; Cruelty; Jealousy; Sacred affection; Despair
Moss
Maternal love; Charity
Narcissus
Stay as sweet as you are; Egotism; Formality
Oleander
Caution; Beauty; Grace
Orange Blossom
Purity; Innocence; Eternal love; Marriage; Fruitfulness; Loveliness
Orchid
Love; Beauty; Refinement; Beautiful lady; Flower of magnificence
Palm Leaves
Victory; Success
Pansy
Thoughtful reflection; Merriment
Peony
Bashfulness; Happy marriage; Prosperity
Petunia
Resentment; Anger; Your presence soothes me
Phlox
Our souls are united
Pine
Hope; Pity
Poinsettia
Be of good cheer
Poppy
Eternal sleep; Imagination; Oblivion
Poppy (Red)
Pleasure
Poppy (White)
Consolation
Poppy (Yellow)
Wealth; Success
Primrose
I can't live without you
Primrose (Evening)
Inconstancy
Rose (Red)
Love; I love you; Respect; Courage
Rose (Pink)
Perfect happiness; Gentility; Grace; Please believe me
Rose (Deep Pink)
Thank you
Rose (Light Pink)
Admiration
Rose (Yellow)
Friendship; Joy and happiness; Jealousy; Trying to care; Gladness
Rose (White)
Innocence; Purity; Heavenly; Secrecy; Silence; Charm
Rose (Peach / Coral)
Enthusiasm; Desire
Rose (Orange)
Enthusiasm; Desire
Roses (Red & White)
Unity
Rose (Single Red)
Simplicity; I love you
Rose (Long Stemmed)
I will remember you always
Rose (Short Stemmed)
Sweetheart; Girlhood
Roses (Assorted Colours)
You're everything to me
Roses (Mature Blooms)
Gratitude
Spider Flower
Elope with me
Statice
Sympathy; Remembrance
Stock
Lasting beauty; Bonds of affection; Promptness; You'll always be beautiful to me
Sunflower
Adoration; Pride; Sunshine
Sweet Pea
Delicate pleasures; Goodbye; Blissful pleasure; Departure; Thank you for a lovely time
Sweet William
Grant me one smile; Gallantry
Tulip
Perfect lover; Fame; Love; Passion
Tulip (Red)
Believe me; Declaration of love
Tulip (Yellow)
There is sunshine in your smile; Hopeless love
Tulip (Variegated)
Beautiful eyes
Violet
Modesty; Faithfulness; Virtue
Violet (Blue)
I'll always be true; Watchfulness
Violet (White)
Let's take a chance on happiness
Water Lily
Purity of heart
Wisteria
Welcome
Xeranthemum
Eternity; Immortality
Zinnia
Thoughts of absent friends
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Common Name
Meanings
Acacia
Beauty in retirement; Friendship; Concealed love: Chaste love
Agapanthus
Love
Allium
Unity; Humility; Patience
Alstroemeria
Wealth; Prosperity; Fortune
Ambrosia
Your love is reciprocated
Amaryllis
Pride; Splendid Beauty; Timidity
Anenome
Forsaken; Expectations
Aster
Symbol of love; Daintiness; Afterthought
Baby's Breath
Pure of heart; Innocence
Begonia
Beware
Bluebell
Humility; Everlasting love
Caladium
Great joy and delight
Camellia
Gratitude; Perfection
Camellia (blue)
You're a flame in my heart
Camellia (pink)
Longing for you
Camelia (white)
You're adorable; Perfected loveliness
Camellia (red)
Unpretending excellence
Carnation
Fascination; Womanly love; Devoted love
Carnation (Red)
My heart aches for you; Admiration
Carnation (Pink)
I'll never forget you; Woman's love
Carnation (Purple)
Capriciousness
Carnation (Striped)
Sorry I can't be with you; No; Refusal; Wish I could be with you
Carnation (White)
Innocence; Sweet and lovely; Pure love; Woman's good luck gift; You're adorable
Carnation (Yellow)
Rejection; You have disappointed me
Chrysanthemum
Cheerfulness; You're a wonderful friend; Rest; Loveliness; Abundance; Wealth
Chrysanthemum (Red)
I love you
Chrysanthemum (Yellow)
Slighted love
Chrysanthemum (White)
Truth
Crocus
Youthful gladness; Cheerfulness
Daffodil
You're the only one; Regard; Unrequited love; The sun shines when I'm with you
Dahlia
Dignity; Elegance; Good taste; Instability
Daisy
Innocence; Loyal love; I'll never tell; Purity; Gentleness; Romance
Delphinium
Big hearted; Fun
Fern
Secret bond of love; Fascination; Sincerity; Magic
Forget-Me-Not
Faithful love; Undying hope; Me
mories; Do not forget; True love
Freesia
Innocence; Trust; Friendship
Gardenia
Purity; Sweet love; You're lovely; Secret love; Refinement
Geranium
Folly; Stupidity
Gladiolus
Strength of character; Sincerity; Generosity; Natural grace
Gloxinia
Love at first sight
Grass
Submission
Heather (Lavender)
Admiration; Solitude
Heather (White)
Protection; Wishes will come true
Hibiscus
Delicate beauty
Holly
Foresight; Domestic happiness; Defence
Hyacinth
Games; Sports; Rashness
Hyacinth (Blue)
Constancy
Hyacinth (Purple)
Please forgive me; Sorrow
Hyacinth (Red / Pink)
Play
Hyacinth (White)
Loveliness; I'll pray for you
Hyacinth (Yellow)
Jealousy
Hydrangea
Thank-you for understanding; Frigidity; Heartlessness
Iris
Faith; Wisdom; Valour; Promise; My compliments; Hope; Message
Ivy
Wedded love; Fidelity; Friendship; Affection
Jonquil
Affection returned; Sympathy; Desire; Love me
Lilac (Purple)
First emotion of love
Lilac (White)
Youthful innocence; Purity; Modesty; Virginity; Majesty
Lily (Calla)
Beauty
Lily (Day)
Conquer
Lily (Eucharis)
Maiden charms
Lily (Tiger)
Sweetness; Humility; Return of happiness
Lily of the Valley
Pure; Modest
Magnolia
Love of nature; Nobility; Dignity
Marigold
Grief; Cruelty; Jealousy; Sacred affection; Despair
Moss
Maternal love; Charity
Narcissus
Stay as sweet as you are; Egotism; Formality
Oleander
Caution; Beauty; Grace
Orange Blossom
Purity; Innocence; Eternal love; Marriage; Fruitfulness; Loveliness
Orchid
Love; Beauty; Refinement; Beautiful lady; Flower of magnificence
Palm Leaves
Victory; Success
Pansy
Thoughtful reflection; Merriment
Peony
Bashfulness; Happy marriage; Prosperity
Petunia
Resentment; Anger; Your presence soothes me
Phlox
Our souls are united
Pine
Hope; Pity
Poinsettia
Be of good cheer
Poppy
Eternal sleep; Imagination; Oblivion
Poppy (Red)
Pleasure
Poppy (White)
Consolation
Poppy (Yellow)
Wealth; Success
Primrose
I can't live without you
Primrose (Evening)
Inconstancy
Rose (Red)
Love; I love you; Respect; Courage
Rose (Pink)
Perfect happiness; Gentility; Grace; Please believe me
Rose (Deep Pink)
Thank you
Rose (Light Pink)
Admiration
Rose (Yellow)
Friendship; Joy and happiness; Jealousy; Trying to care; Gladness
Rose (White)
Innocence; Purity; Heavenly; Secrecy; Silence; Charm
Rose (Peach / Coral)
Enthusiasm; Desire
Rose (Orange)
Enthusiasm; Desire
Roses (Red & White)
Unity
Rose (Single Red)
Simplicity; I love you
Rose (Long Stemmed)
I will remember you always
Rose (Short Stemmed)
Sweetheart; Girlhood
Roses (Assorted Colours)
You're everything to me
Roses (Mature Blooms)
Gratitude
Spider Flower
Elope with me
Statice
Sympathy; Remembrance
Stock
Lasting beauty; Bonds of affection; Promptness; You'll always be beautiful to me
Sunflower
Adoration; Pride; Sunshine
Sweet Pea
Delicate pleasures; Goodbye; Blissful pleasure; Departure; Thank you for a lovely time
Sweet William
Grant me one smile; Gallantry
Tulip
Perfect lover; Fame; Love; Passion
Tulip (Red)
Believe me; Declaration of love
Tulip (Yellow)
There is sunshine in your smile; Hopeless love
Tulip (Variegated)
Beautiful eyes
Violet
Modesty; Faithfulness; Virtue
Violet (Blue)
I'll always be true; Watchfulness
Violet (White)
Let's take a chance on happiness
Water Lily
Purity of heart
Wisteria
Welcome
Xeranthemum
Eternity; Immortality
Zinnia
Thoughts of absent friends
HomeOur portfolioOur packages and pricesOrganic Baby HampersWhat our clients sayThe meaning of flowersUseful linksContact us
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