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FLOWER LANGUAGE
or the admirer of flowers, every flower has its own
characteristics. Sentimental, sorry, sympathy, respect,
sad, and even rejection,
all could be expressed with Flower Language. Flowers have different symbols.
The following are the general meanings of flowers:
| Flower Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Acacia | Friendship |
| Acacia Blossom | Concealed Love, Beauty in Retirement, Chaste Love |
| Acorn | Nordic symbol of Life and Immortality |
| Agapanthus | Love Letters |
| Allium | Unity, humility, patience |
| Alstroemeria | Wealth, prosperity, fortune |
| Amaryllis | Pride, Pastoral Poetry |
| Ambrosia | Your Love is Reciprocated |
| Anemone | Forsaken |
| Arbutis | Thee Only Do I Love |
| Aster | Afterthought, Symbol of Love, Daintiness |
| Astilbe | I'll still be waiting |
| Azalea | Love, romance, first love, Take Care of Yourself for Me, Temperance, Fragile Passion, Chinese Symbol of Womanhood |
| Bachelor's Button | Felicity, delicacy, Single Blessedness |
| Basil | Best wishes |
| Begonia | Beware |
| Bells of Ireland | Good luck |
| Bittersweet | Truth |
| Bluebell | Humility |
| Bouvardia | Enthusiasm |
| Bouquet of Withered Flowers | Rejected Love |
| Cattail | Peace, Prosperity |
| Chrysanthemum, General | You're a Wonderful Friend, Cheerfulness and Rest |
| Chrysanthemum, Red | I Love |
| Chrysanthemum, White | Truth |
| Chrysanthemum, Yellow | Slighted Love |
| Coreopsis | Always Cheerful |
| Crocus | Cheerfulness |
| Cyclamen | Resignation and Good - bye |
| Cactus | Endurance |
| Caladium | Great joy and delight |
| Calla | Magnificent Beauty |
| Camellia | Perfection, Good Luck, Gift to a Man, Admiration |
| Camellia, Pink | Longing for You |
| Camellia, Red | You're a Flame in My Heart |
| Camellia, White | You're Adorable |
| Candytuft | Indifference |
| Carnation, General | Fascination |
| Carnation, Pink | I'll never forget you |
| Carnation, Purple | Capriciousness |
| Carnation, Red | My heart aches for you, Admiration |
| Carnation, Solid Color | Yes |
| Carnation, Striped | Sorry I can't be with you, No, Refusal, Wish I Could Be with You |
| Carnation, White | Innocence, Sweet and Lovely, Innocence, Pure Love, Women Good Luck Gift |
| Carnation, Yellow | You Have Disappointed Me, Rejection |
| Clover | Good luck |
| Coral Bells | Challenge |
| Cosmos | Modesty |
| Crocus | Youthful gladness |
| Daffodil | Regard, Unrequited Love, You're the Only One, The Sun is Always Shining When I'm with You |
| Dahlia | Instability |
| Daisy | Innocence, Loyal Love, I'll Never Tell; Purity |
| Dandelion | Faithfulness, Happiness |
| Dead Leaves | Sadness |
| Dogwood | Love undiminished by adversity |
| Fern | Magic, Fascination, Confidence and Shelter, sincerity, Secret Bond of Love |
| Fir | Time |
| Flax | Domestic Symbol |
| Forsythia | Good nature, Anticipation |
| Freesia | Innocence |
| Galax | Encouragement |
| Gardenia | You're lovely, Secret Love |
| Garlic | Courage, Strength |
| Geranium, Ivy | Bridal favor, Stupidity, Folly |
| Gladiolus | Give Me a Break...I'm Really Sincere, Flower of the Gladiators, Strength of character |
| Glozinia | Love at First Sight |
| Grass | Submission |
| Heather, Lavender | Admiration |
| Heather, White | Protection, Wishes Will Come True |
| Holly | Foresight, Defense, Domestic Happiness |
| Hyacinth, General | Games and Sports |
| 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 |
| Iris | Wisdom, Fleur-de-lis, Embloom of France, Your Friendship Measn So Much to Me; Faith; Hope, Wisdom and Valor, My Compliments |
| Ivy | Wedded Love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection |
| Ivy Sprig of White Tendrils | Anxious to Please, Affection |
| Jonquil (daffodil) | Love Me, Affection Returned, Desire, Sympathy, Desire for Affection Returned |
| Kalanchoe | Popularity |
| Lily, Calla | Beauty |
| Lily, Day | Coquetry, Chinese Emblem for Mother |
| Lily, Eucharis | Maiden Charms |
| Lily, Orange | Hatred |
| Lily, Tiger | Wealth |
| Lily, White | Virginity, Purity, Majesty, It's Heavenly to Be with You |
| Lily, Yellow | I'm Walking on Air!, False and Gay |
| Lily-of-the-Valley | Sweetness, Tears of the Virgin Mary Return to Happiness, Humility, You've Made My Life Complete |
| Larkspur, Pink | Fickleness |
| Lavender | Devotion |
| Lilac | Humility |
| Magnolia | Love of nature, Nobility |
| Marigold | Cruelty, Grief; Jealousy |
| Marjoram | Blushes, mirth |
| Mint | Virtue |
| Mistletoe | Kiss Me, Affection; To Surmount Difficulties, Sacred Plant of India, Magic Plant of the Druids |
| Monkshood | Chivalry, Beware, A deadly Foe is Near |
| Moss | Maternal love, Charity |
| Myrtle | Home, Love, Hebrew Emblem of Marriage |
| Narcissus | Egotism, Formality, Stay as Sweet as You Are |
| Nasturtium | Patriotism, Conquest, Victory in Battle |
| Nuts | Stupidity |
| Oleander | Caution |
| Orange Blossom | Innocence, Eternal Love, Marriage and Fruitfulness, Purity |
| Orange Mock | Deceit |
| Orchid | Love, Beauty, Refinement, Beautiful Lady, Chinese Symbol for Many Children |
| Orchid, Cattleya | Mature Charm |
| Palm Leaves | Victory and Success |
| Pansy | Thoughts |
| Parsley | Festivity |
| Peach Blossom | I am your captive |
| Peony | Shame, Gay Life, Happy Marriage, Bashfulness |
| Petunia | Resentment; Anger; Your Presence Soothes me |
| Phlox | Our souls are united |
| Pine | Hope; Pity |
| Poppy, General | Eternal Sleep, Oblivion; Imagination |
| Poppy, Red | Pleasure |
| Poppy, White | Consolation (Poppy is the floral sign of consolation probably because it was created by "Ceres" while in search of her daughter Proserpine to assuage her |
| Poppy, Yellow | Wealth, Success |
| Primrose | I Can't Live Without You |
| Primrose, Evening | Inconstancy |
| Queen Anne's Lace | Haven |
| Quince | Temptation |
| Ranunculus | You are radiant with charm |
| Rosebud | Beauty and Youth, A Heart Innocent of Love |
| Rosebud, Moss | Confessions of Love |
| Rosebud, Red | Pure and Lovely |
| Rosebud, White | Girlhood |
| Roses, Bouquet of Full Bloom | Gratitude |
| Roses, Single Full Bloom | I Love You, I Still Love You |
| Roses, Garland or Crown of | Beware of Virtue, Reward of Merit, Crown, Symbol of Superior Merit |
| Roses, Musk Cluster | Charming |
| Roses, Bridal | Happy Love |
| Roses, Christmas | Tranquilize My Anxiety; Anxiety |
| Roses, Damask | Persian Ambassador of Love |
| Roses, Dark Crimson | Mourning |
| Roses, Garland or Crown of | Beware of Virtue, Reward of Merit, Crown, Symbol of Superior Merit |
| Roses, Hibiscus | Delicate Beauty |
| Roses, Lavender | Enchantment |
| Roses, Leaf | You May Hope |
| Roses, Musk Cluster | Charming |
| Roses, Peach | Desire |
| Roses, Pink | Please Believe Me, Grace, Perfect Happiness, also Thankfulness |
| Roses, Red | Love, Respect |
| Roses, Tea | I'll Remember, Always |
| Roses, Thornless | Love at First Sight |
| Roses, Yellow | Joy, Friendship, also Jealousy, Decrease of Love, Jealousy, Try to Care |
| Roses, White | Innocence and Purity, I am Worthy of You, You're Heavenly; Secrecy and Silence, Innocence |
| Roses, White and Red Together | Unity, Flower Emblem of England |
| Roses, White (Dried) | Death is Preferable to Loss of Virtue |
| Roses, White (Withered) | Transient Impression, Fleeting Beauty, You Made No Impression |
| Rosemary | Rememberance |
| Sage | Domestic virtue |
| Smilax | Loveliness |
| Snapdragon | Deception, Gracious Lady |
| Spider Flower | Elope with Me |
| Spirea | Victory, conceit |
| Stephanotis | Happiness in Marriage, Desire to Travel |
| Stock | Bonds of Affection, Promptness, You'll Always be Beautiful to Me |
| Sweetpea | Good-bye, Departure; Blissful Pleasure, Thank You for a Lovely Time |
| Star of Bethlehem | Purity |
| Statice | Sympathy, remembrance |
| Stephanotis | Happiness in marriage |
| Stock | Lasting beauty |
| Sunflower | Adoration |
| Sweet Basil | Good wishes |
| Sweet Pea | Delicate pleasures |
| Thyme | Activity |
| Tulip, General | Perfect lover, Fame; Flower Emblem of Holland |
| Tulip, Red | Believe me, Declaration of Love |
| Tulip, Variegated | Beautiful eyes |
| Tulip, Yellow | Hopeless love, There's Sunshine in Your Smile |
| Viscaria | Will You Dance with Me? |
| Violet | Modesty |
| Violet, Blue | Watchfulness, Faithfulness, I'll Always Be True |
| Violet, White | Let's Take a Chance on Happiness |
| Water lily | Purity of heart |
| Weeping Willow | Mourning |
| Wheat | Friendliness |
| Yarrow | Healing |
| Zinnia, Magenta | Lasting Affection |
| Zinnia, Mixed | Thinking (or in Memory) of an Absent Friend |
| Zinnia, Scarlet | Constancy |
| Zinnia, White | Goodness |
| Zinnia, Yellow | Daily Remembrance |
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