meaningofflowers

During Victorian times, people assigned a special meaning to each flower as a way
to pass secret messages among lovers and friends. However, experts, even today,
still can't agree on the "real meaning" of many of the flowers exchanged. Luckily, we
all know one thing for sure—the presentation of any flower conveys thoughtfulness
and affection. Here's a handy list of the more popular meanings:

Amaryllis: pride, splendid beauty
Anemone: anticipation
Apple Blossom: good fortune
Aster: symbol of love, daintiness

Baby's Breath: pure of heart
Bachelor's Button: hope, single blessedness
Bittersweet: truth
Bluebell: constancy
Buttercup: riches

Camellia: longing for you
Carnation, general: fascination, lasting fidelity
Carnation, white: remember me
Cactus: endurance
Chrysanthemum: cheerfulness
Crocus: joy, cheerfulness

Daffodil: unrequited love, regard
Daisy: cheer, happiness

Fern: magic, confidence
Forget-me-not: true love
Freesia: innocence

Gardenia: joy, secret love
Gladiola: sincerity

Heather, lavender: admiration
Heather, white: protection
Holly: foresight, defense
Honeysuckle: generosity

Iris: faith, hope, wisdom
Ivy: fidelity, friendship, affection

Jasmine: grace, elegance
Jonquil: affection returned, desire

Larkspur: levity
Lilac, purple: first love

Lily, white: virtue, purity, majesty
Lily of the Valley: happiness, humility

Magnolia: nobility
Mimosa: sensitivity
Moss: maternal love, charity

Orange Blossom: eternal love, fertility, marriage
Orchid: mature charm

Peony: bashfulness, happy life
Poppy: oblivion, imagination
Primrose: I can't live without you
Rose, Coral/orange: enthusiasm, desire
Rose, dark pink: thank you
Rose, light pink: admiration
Rose, pale: friendship
Rose, peach: let's get together
Rose, pink: love, grace, gentility
Rose, red: love, desire, respect
Rose, white: charm, purity, innocence
Rose, yellow: joy, gladness, friendship
Rosemary: commitment, fidelity

Snapdragon: gracious lady
Stephanotis: happiness in marriage
Sweet pea: blissful pleasure, thank you

Tulip: perfect lover
Violet: modesty, faithfulness

Water Lily: purity of heart
White Daisy: innocence

Zinnia: lasting affection, constancy

This list is courtesy of HEB.COM where Rochelle's Gift Baskets and Flowers
purchases our Flowers from for our arrangements.

Meaning of Flowers