Meanings of different flowers

an A-Z guide

You'll find a version of this list of flower meanings on hundreds of different w ebsites; it's taken from the Victorian-era study of floriography where romantics used flowers to convey secret messages to one another. The rose's association w ith love stems from this period, but most other meanings have fallen by the ways ide, so next time you get a bunch of flowers don't try and decode them using thi s list as you may end up starting a war, at at the very least, some sort of dome stic disturbance. There is no 'original list' of flower meanings as floriography , like language itself, has evolved over time and with many authors, but the fir st widely accepted book of flower meanings Le langage des fleurs was published i n 1819 by Charlotte de Latour, and most other complilations, including this one, owe something to that work. Take the meanings with a grain of salt though, as they often contradict each oth er: Asphodel for example, is listed here as "my regrets follow you to the grave" , other sources suggest it was a flower left by grave sites in ancient times as a form of food, and Wikipedia says it fills the plains of Hades (clearly a heat resistant plant suitable for hot climes) all of which is an awful lot of meaning for one little flower. There are some gems here though Yellow tulip means 'ther e's sunshine in your smile, and primrose means 'I can't live without you', which is rather nice really. If you have a suggestion for another meaning, or if you think this list has errors feel free to let us know. A Acacia concealed love, beauty in retirement, chaste love Acanthus art or artistic; the fine arts; artifice Achillea Millefolia war Aconite (Wolf's Bane) misanthropy Acorn nordic symbol of life and immortality Agapanthus love letters Agnus Castus coldness, indifference Allspice compassion Almond Blossom hope, lover's charm Aloe grief Alstroemeria devotion, friendship Alyssum worth beyond beauty Ambrosia your love is reciprocated Amaryllis pride, pastoral poetry Amaranth fidelity Amaryllis pride, timidity, splendid beauty Anemone forsaken, unfading love, truth, sincerity, anticipation Angelica inspiration Aniseed restoration of youth Apple Blossoms hope, good fortune, better things to come Arbor Vitae true friendship Arbutus thee only do i love Artemisia dignity Arbutus thee only do i love Asphodel my regrets follow you to the grave Aster symbol of love, daintiness Azalea take care of yourself for me, temperance, fragile passion, chinese symbol of womanhood, fragility B Baby's Breath everlasting love, pure in love Bachelor Button single blessedness, celibacy, hope in love

Basil best wishes, love, hatred Bay Leaf strength, I change but in death Bear's Breeches art or artistic, the fine arts, artifice Begonia beware Betony surprise Bellflower gratitude Bells of Ireland good luck Bilberry treachery Bird of Paradise magnificence Bittersweet truth Bluebell humility, constancy Blue Periwinkle friendship Borage courage, bluntness Bouquet of Withered Flowers rejected love Broom humility, neatness Bulrush indiscretion, docility Burnet a merry heart Buttercup childishness, cheerfulness C Cactus endurance Calendula joy Calla Lily splendid beauty Camellia (general) admiration, perfection, good luck gift to a man Camellia (pink) longing for you Camellia (red) you're a flame in my heart Camellia (white) you're adorable Camomile energy in adversity Candytuft indifference Carnation (general) fascination, woman love, bonds of affection, health and ener gy, carnation (pink) i'll never forget you Carnation (red) my heart aches for you, admiration Carnation (purple) capriciousness, whimsical Carnation (solid color) 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 Cedar i live for thee, think of me Chamomile patience, attracts wealth Chrysanthemum (general) you're a wonderful friend, cheerfulness and rest. Chrysanthemum (red) I love you Chrysanthemum (white) truth Chrysanthemum (yellow) slighted love Cinnamon my fortune is yours Clover (four leaf) good luck, be mine Columbine folly Corn riches Cornflower delicacy, refinement Coriander lust Cowslip pensiveness, winning grace Coxcomb foppery Crocus cheerfulness Cyclamen resignation and goodbye D Daffodil regard, respect, unrequited love, you're the only one, the sun is alway

s shining when i'm with you Dahlia good taste, instability Daisy innocence, loyal love, faith, cheer, simplicity Dandelion faithfulness, devotion, happiness, wishes come true Delphinium airy Dogwood durability E Edelweiss daring, noble courage Elder zealousness Elm dignity Eucalyptus protection F Fennel worthy of all praise, strength Fern magic, fascination, confidence and shelter Fern (maidenhair) secret bond of love Fig argument Fir time Flax domestic symbol, fate Forget me not true love, memories Forsythia anticipation, expectation Foxglove insincerity Fuschia (scarlet) fast G Gardenia you're lovely, secret love Garland of roses reward of virtue Garlic courage, strength Geranium (rose) preference Geranium (scented) stupidity, folly, comfort Gillyflower bonds of affection Gladioli profess sincerity, flower of the gladiators Gladiolus love at first sight, ready armed, strength of character, generosity Gloxinia love at first sight Golden rod precaution Guelder rose winter, age Grass surrender H Harebell submission, grief Hawthorn hope Hazel reconciliation Heather (lavender) admiration, solitude Heather (pink) good luck Heather (white) protection, wishes will come true Helenium tears Hemlock you will be my death Hibiscus delicate beauty Holly defense, domestic happiness Honeysuckle (yellow) bonds of love 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 I Ice Plant your looks freeze me Iris fleur de lis, emblem of france, your friendship means so much to me, warmth of affection, faith, hope, wisdom and valor, my compliments Ivy love, fidelity, marriage, friendship J Jasmine amiability, sensuality, transport of joy, grace and elegance Jonquil love me, affection returned, desire, sympathy, desire for affection retu rned Judas Tree unbelief, betrayal L Larkspur (pink) fickleness Lavender devotion, distrust Leaves (all colours) melancholy Lemon zest Lemon Balm brings love Lemon Blossom fidelity Lilac (purple) first emotions of love Lilac (white) youthful innocence, purity, sweetness Lily (calla) beauty Lily (day) coquetry, chinese emblem for mother Lily (orange) hatred Lily (tiger) wealth, pride Lily (white) virginity, purity, majesty, it's heavenly to be with you Lily (yellow) i'm walking on air, false and gay Lily (eucharis) maiden charms Lily (tiger) wealth, pride Lily of the Valley sweetness, tears of the virgin mary, return to happiness, hum ility, you've made my life complete Love In A Mist perplexity Love lies bleeding hopeless, not heartless M Magnolia perserverance, dignity, nobility Marigold cruelty, grief, jealousy Meadowsweet uselessness Mimosa sensitivity Mint virtue Mistletoe kiss me, affection, to surmount difficulties, sacred plant of india Monkshood beware, a deadly foe is near Morning Glory affectation Moss maternal love, charity Myrtle love, remembrance, hebrew emblem of marriage N Narcissus egotism, formality, stay as sweet as you are, self esteem Nasturtium conquest, victory in battle, patriotism Nightshade truth O

Oak Leaves bravery Oleander caution Orange Blossom innocence, eternal love, marriage and fruitfulness, wisdom Orange Mock deceit Orchid love, magnificence, rare beauty, refinement, beautiful lady, chinese symb ol for many children Orchid (cattleya) mature charm P Palm Leaves victory and success Pansy (all colours) thoughts, love and happiness Parsley festivities Peach Blossoms i am your captive, longevity Peppermint warmth of feelings Peony bashfulness, shame, indignation, happy life, happy marriage Periwinkle (blue) early friendship Periwinkle (white) pleasures of memory Petunia resentment, anger, your presence soothes me Phlox we are united Pine hope, pity Poinsettia be of good cheer Polyanthus pride of riches Poppy (general) eternal sleep, oblivion, imagination Poppy (red) pleasure, fantastic extravagance Poppy (white) sleep, consolation Poppy (yellow) wealth, success Prickly Pear satire Primrose I can't live without you Primrose (evening) inconstancy Q Quaking Grass agitation Queen Anne's Lace fantasy Quince temptation R Rose (black) death Rose (bridal) happy love Rose (dark crimson) mourning, Rose (deep red) passion, bashful shame Rose (hibiscus) delicate beauty Rose (leaf) you may hope Rose (orange) desire Rose (pink) perfect happiness, please believe me, simplicity, grace Rose (red) love, I love you Rose (tea) I'll remember always Rose (thornless) love at first sight, attachment Rose (white) innocence and purity, I am worthy of you, you're heavenly, secrecy and silence Rose (white & red mixed) unity, flower emblem of england Rose (white dried) death is preferable to loss of virtue Rose (white with ivy) purity of intentions and promise of fidelity Rose (withered white) transient impression 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, a heart ignorant of love Rosebud (moss) confessions of love Roses (bouquet of mature blooms) gratitude Roses (single full bloom) I love you, I still love you Rosemary remembrance, fidelity S Saffron beware of excess Sage wisdom, long life, domestic virtue Shamrock lightheartedness Smilax loveliness Snapdragon deception, gracious lady Snowdrop hope Spearmint warmth of sentiment Spider Flower elope with me Stephanotis happiness in marriage, desire to travel Stock bonds of affection, promptness, you'll always be beautiful to me Strawberry perfect goodness Sunflower haughtiness Sweetpea goodbye, departure, blissful & delicate pleasure, thank you for a lovel y time Sweet William a smile, gallantry T Tamarisk crime Thrift sympathy Thyme strength and courage, activity 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, hopeless love V Vernal Violet Violet Violet W Wallflower faithfulness Water lily purity of heart Wistaria I cling to you Woodruff sweet humility Z Zinnia Zinnia Zinnia Zinnia Zinnia (magenta) lasting affection (mixed) thinking (or in memory) of an absent friend (scarlet) constancy (white) goodness (yellow) daily remembrance Grass poor but happy Tulip modesty (blue) watchfulness, faithfulness, i'll always be true, modesty (white) let's take a chance

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