Meaning of Flowers

Basically they are given to convey thoughtfulness and love or to express feelings which words are unable to convey.

A B C D E F G H I J L M N O P Q R S T V W X Y Z
a

Absinth/Wormwood:	Separation and Torment of Love
Acacia:	Platonic Love, concealed love
Aconite/Monkshood:	Misanthropy and Poisonous Words
Adams's Needle:	A Friend in Need
Adonis:	Recollection of Life's Pleasure
Almond:	Virginity and Fruitfulness
Almond Blossom:	Hope and Watchfulness
Aloe:	Wisdom and Integrity
Allspice:	Compassion
Alyssum (sweet):	Worth beyond beauty
Amaranth:	Fidelity
Amaranth, Globe:	Unchangeable
Amaryllis:	Pastoral Poetry, Pride
Ambrosia:	Your Love is reciprocated
Anemone:	Refusal and Abandonment, Forsaken
Apple:	Symbol of Perpetual Concord
Apricot Blossom:	Timid Love
Abor Vitae:	True Friendship
Arbutus:	Thee only do I Love
Artemesia:	Symbol of Dignity
Asphodel:	Languor and Regret
Aster:	Daintiness, Symbol of Love
Azalea:	Fragile and Ephemeral Passion
b

Baby's Breath:	Happiness
Bay Wreath:	Reward of Merit
Begonia:	"Beware! I am fanciful!"
Bindweed:	Coquette and Busybody
Bittersweet:	Truth
Blackthorn/Sloe:	Difficulty and Austerity
Blue Bell:	Delicacy and Humility
Bouquet of Withered Flowers:	Rejected love
Burdock:	Importunity and Boredom
Buttercup:	Childishness
c

Cactus:	Bravery and Endurance
Camellia:	Excellence and Steadfastness
Camellia, red:	You're a flame in my heart
Camellia, white:	You're adorable
Camomile:	Initiative and Ingenuity
Candytuft:	Indifference
Canterbury Bell:	Constancy and Warning
Cardinal Flower:	Distinction and Splendor
Carnation:	Fascination
Carnation, Pink:	Emblem of Mother's Day, I will never forget you
Carnation, Purple:	Antipathy and Capriciousness
Carnation, Red:	Admiration, my heart aches for you
Carnation, Striped:	No, Sorry, I cannot be with you
Carnation, White:	Pure Love, Sweet Love, Innocence
Carnation, Yellow:	Disdain and Rejection
Cedar Leaf:	"I live for thee"
Chestnut:	Independence and Injustice
China Aster:	Jealousy and After-thought
Chrysanthemum:	You are a wonderful friend
Chrysanthemum, Red:	I love you
Chrysanthemum, White:	Truth
Chrysanthemum, Yellow:	Slighted Love
Cinnamon:	Love and Beauty
Clematis:	Artifice and Ingenuity
Clove:	Dignity and Restraint
Clover:	Fertility and Domestic Virtue
Clover, Four leafed:	Symbol Of Good Luck
Clover, Five leafed:	Symbol Of Bad Luck
Cockscomb/Celosia:	Silliness or Foppery
Coltsfoot:	Maternal Love and Care
Columbine:	Cuckoldry and Deserted Love
Convolvulus:	Humble Perseverance
Coreopsis:	Always cheerful
Cornflower:	Delicacy
Crane's-bill/Wild Geranium:	Constancy and Availability
Crocus:	Youthful Gladness, Attachment, Cheerfulness
Crown Imperial:	Majesty and Power
Cyclamen:	Resignation & Goodbye
d

Daffodil:	Emblem of Annunciation/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
Dogwood:	Durability
e

Edelweiss:	Daring & Noble Courage
Eglantine:	Spring & Poetry
Elderberry Blossom:	Humility and Kindness
Everlasting:	Constancy
f

Fennel:	Strength
Fern:	Sincerity, Magic, Fascination, Confidence, Shelter
Fir:	Time & Evaluation
Forget-me-not:	Faithful Love, Memories
Forsynthia:	Anticipation
Fuchsia:	Amiability
g

Gardenia:	"I love you in secret"
Geranium, Oak-leaf:	Friendship
Geranium, Rose:	Preference
Gillyflower, Pink:	Bonds Of Affection
Gladiolus:	Strength Of Character, I am really sincere
Gloxinia:	Love at first sight
Goldenrod:	Treasure And Good Fortune
h

Heather, Purple:	Admiration, Beauty and Solitude
Heather, Pink:	"Good Luck"
Heather, White:	Protection From Danger
Heliotrope:	Devotion, Eternal Love
Hibiscus:	Delicate Beauty
Holly:	Foresight
Hollyhock:	Ambition and 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, Frigidity
i

Iris:	Faith, Wisdom, Valor, Your Friendship means so much to me
Ivy:	Friendship, Wedded love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection
j

Jasmine, Red:	Folly and Glee
Jasmine, White:	Amiability and Cheerfulness
Jasmine, Yellow:	Timidity and Modesty
Jonquil:	Violent Sympathy and Desire, Love me, Affection returned
l

Lady's Slipper:	Capricious Beauty
Larkspur:	Open Heart
Laurel:	Success and Renown
Lavender:	Constancy
Lilac, Mauve:	"Do You Still Love Me"
Lilac, Pink:	Youth and 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 and Purity, Virginity
Lily-Of-The-Valley:	Purity and Humility, Sweetness
Lotus:	Mystery and Truth
Love-In-The-Mist/Nigell:	Delicacy and Perplexity
m

Magnolia:	Dignity, Splendid Beauty
Marigold:	Sacred Affection, Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy
Marjoram:	Comfort and Consolation
Marvel-Of-Peru:	Flame of Love
Mistletoe:	Affection and Love
Mimosa:	Sensitivity
Myrtle:	Love, Mirth and Joy
n

Narcissus:	Egotism, Formality
Nasturtium:	Patriotism
o

Oleander:	Beauty and Grace
Orange Blossom:	Your Purity Equals Your Loveliness, Innocence, Eternal Love
Orange Mock:	Deceit
Orchid:	Magnificence, Love, Beauty, Refinement
p

Pansy:	Thoughtful Recollection
Passionflower:	Faith and Piety
Peach Blossom:	Generosity and Bridal Hope
Pear Blossom:	Health and Hope
Peony:	Healing, Life, Happy Marriage, Gay life
Peppermint:	Warmth of Feelings
Periwinkle, Blue:	Early Friendship
Periwinkle, White:	Pleasures of Memory
Petunia:	Anger and Resentment
Phlox:	Sweet Dreams
Plum Blossom:	Beauty and 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
q

Queen Anne's Lace:	Fantasy
r

Rose, Bridal:	Happy Love
Rose, Carolina:	Love Is Dangerous
Rose, Christmas:	Peace and 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, Grace, Gentility, You're so Lovely, Perfect Happiness, Please believe me
Rose, Pink & White:	I love you still and always will
Rose, Red:	Love, Desire, Respect, Courage, Job well done
Rose, Red & Yellow:	Congratulations
Rose, White:	Charm, Secrecy, Silence, You're Heavenly, Reverence, Humility, Youthfulness and Innocence
Rose, White on Red:	Unity/Flower Emblem of England
Rose, Yellow:	Infidelity, Joy, Gladness, Friendship, Jealousy, Welcome Back, Remember me
Rose, Yellow & Orange:	Passionate thoughts
Rosemary:	Constancy, Fidelity and Loyalty
s

Salvia, Blue:	"I Think of You"
Smilax:	Lovely
Snapdragon:	Presumption, Deception, Gracious lady
Snowdrop:	Hope and Consolation
Spearmint:	Warmth of Sentiment
Spider Flower:	Elope with me
Statice:	Lasting Beauty
Stephanotis:	Happiness in marriage
Stock:	Bonds of affection, You will always be beautiful to me
Sunflower:	Homage and Devotion
Sweet Basil:	Good Luck
Sweet Pea:	Departure, Blissful pleasure, Thanks for a lovely time
Sweet William:	Gallantry, Finesse and Perfection
t

Thrift:	Sympathy
Thyme:	Courage and Activity
Tiger Lily:	Wealth and Pride
Tuberose:	Dangerous Pleasures
Tulip:	Symbol of The Perfect Lover
Tulip, Red:	Believe me, Declaration of love
Tulip, Variegated:	Beautiful eyes
v

Violet:	Modesty and Simplicity
Viscaria:	Will you dance with me?
w

Wallflower:	Friendship and Adversity
Water Lily:	Eloquence and Persuasion
Wisteria:	Youth and Poetry
x

Xeranthemum:	Eternity and Immortality
y

Yarrow:	Healing
z

Zinnia:	Thoughts of Absent Friends
Zinnia, Pink:	Lasting Affection