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The Meanings of Flowers

Below you will find a list of the meanings of many different types of flowers. You will notice that many flowers have several meanings.

Acacia - concealed love, beauty in retirement, friendship

Alyssum - worth beyond beauty

Amaryllis - pride, splendid beauty

Anemone - forsaken

Agapanthus - love letters

Allium - unity, humility

Aster - symbol of love, dainty, afterthought

Azalea - take care of yourself, fragile passion, first love

Baby's Breath - happiness

Bachelor Button - celibacy, single blessedness

Begonia - beware

Bells of Ireland - good luck

Bridal Rose - happy love

Butterfly Orchid - gaiety

Bluebell - humility

Buttercup - childishness

Cactus - endurance

Camellia (Pink) - longing

Camellia (Red) - you're a flame in my heart, unpretentious excellence

Camellia (White) - you're adorable, loveliness, good luck

Carnation (General) - fascination, woman's love

Carnation (Pink) - I'll never forget you, woman's love, always on my mind

Carnation (Red) - my heart aches for you, passion

Carnation (Purple) - capriciousness

Carnation (Solid Color) - yes

Carnation (Striped) - refusal

Carnation (White) - innocence, pure love

Carnation (Yellow) - you disappoint me, rejection, disdain

Caladium - great joy, delight

Candytuft - indifference

Clover - good luck

Chrysanthemum (General) - a wonderful friend

Chrysanthemum (White) -truth

Chrysanthemum (Yellow) - slighted love

Chrysanthemum (Red) - I love you

Cyclamen - resignation, goodbye

Daffodil - unrequited love, you are the only one

Daisy - innocence, loyal love, purity

Dandelion - faithfulness, happiness, rustic oracle

Dogwood - love undiminished

Dahlia - instability

Forget-Me-Not - true love, memories

Forsythia - anticipation, good nature

Gardenia - you are lovely, secret love

Gerbera Daisies - happiness

Gladioli - I am sincere, strength of character

Goldenrod - treasure, good fortune

Heather - admiration, solitude, protection

Holly - defense, domestic happiness

Honeysuckle - sweetness of disposition

Hyacinth (General) - games and sports, rashness

Hyacinth (Blue) - constancy

Hyacinth (Purple) - please forgive me, sorry

Hyacinth (Pink or Red) - playfulness

Hydrangea - thank you for understanding

Iris - your friendship means so much to me, wisdom, faith

Ivy - wedded love, fidelity

Lavender - constancy

Lily (White) - virginity, purity, sweetness

Lily (Yellow) - I'm walking on air, false and gay

Lily (Orange) - wealth

Lily (Calla) - beauty

Lily (Day) - Chinese emblem for mother

Lily of the Valley - sweetness, return of happiness

Lisianthus - appreciation

Lotus - mystery, truth, estranged love

Magnolia - nobility, love of nature

Marigold - cruelty, grief, jealousy

Myrtle - love, Hebrew emblem of marriage

Narcissus - egotism, stay sweet

Oleander - caution, beware

Orange Blossom - innocence, eternal love, chastity, purity

Orchid - love, beauty, Chinese symbol for many children

Pansy - thoughtful recollection, thoughts

Peony - shame, happy life, happy marriage

Phlox - sweet dreams

Poinsettia - be of good cheer

Rosemary - remembrance

Rose (Peach) - desire and excitement

Rose (Pink) - perfect happiness

Rose (White & Red Together) - unity

Rose (Red) - love, I love you, passion

Rose (Tea) - I'll remember always

Rose (Thornless) - love at first sight

Rose (White) - innocence and purity, I am worthy of you

Rose (White & Red Mixed) - Unity

Rose (Yellow) - friendship, decrease of love, jealousy

Rosebud - beauty and youth

Roses (Bouquet of Mature Blooms) - gratitude

Roses (Single Full Bloom) - I love you

Snapdragon - deception, gracious lady, presumption

Stock - bonds of affection, lasting beauty

Sunflower - devotion, sunshine

Tulip - perfect love, luck

Tuberose - dangerous pleasure

Water Lily - eloquence and persuasion

Wisteria - youth and poetry

Viscaria - will you dance with me?

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