Fresh Flowers What Do They Mean?
Fresh flowers, have you ever wondered what they mean? For some people it is etiquette to give the right fresh flower arrangement, for others, it does not matter. To satisfy curiosity and etiquette the following chart explains the meanings of the most common flowers. If you are looking for a flower that is not here, let us know and we will try and help you find it.
Fresh Flowers
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Meaning
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| Acacia Blossom |
Secret love; beauty in retirement; chaste
love |
| Acorn |
Nordic symbol of life and immortality |
| Amaryllis |
Pride; timidity; splendid beauty |
| Aster |
Talisman of love |
| Azalea |
Take care of yourself for me; temperance |
| Bachelor Button |
Celibacy |
| Begonia |
A fanciful nature |
| Bells of Ireland |
Good Luck |
| Bittersweet |
Truth |
| Bluebell |
Humility; constancy |
| Cactus |
Endurance; warmth |
| Camellia |
Admiration, perfection |
| Camellia, Pink |
Longing for a man |
| Camillia, Red |
You're a flame in my heart |
| Camillia, White |
You're adorable |
| Carnation |
Fascination; woman love |
| Carnation, Red |
Admiration |
| Carnation, White |
Pure and ardent love |
| Carnation, Pink |
I'll never forget you |
| Carnation, Purple |
Capriciousness |
| Carnation, Solid Colour |
Yes |
| Carnation, Striped |
No; refusal; Sorry I can't be with you; Wish
I could be with you |
| Carnation, Yellow |
Slighted love |
| Chrysanthemum |
You're a wonderful friend; cheerfulness and
rest |
| Chrysanthemum, Red |
I love you |
| Chrysanthemum, White |
Truth |
| Chrysanthemum, Yellow |
Slighted love |
| Daffodil |
Regard |
| Daisy |
Innocence; gentleness |
| Forget-me-not |
True love |
| Gardenia |
You're lovely, secret love |
| Garland of Roses |
Reward of virture |
| Geranium |
Stupidity, folly |
| Gladiolus |
Love at first sight |
| Globe Amaranth |
Unfading love |
| Heather, Lavender |
Admiration, solitude |
| Heather, White |
Protection; Wishes will come true |
| Heather, Blue |
Constancy |
| Hibiscus |
Delicate beauty |
| Hyacinth, Purple |
I'm sorry; please forgive me; sorrow |
| Hyacinth, Red or Pink |
Play |
| Hyacinth, Yellow |
Jealously |
| Hydrangea |
Thank you for understanding; frigidity;
heartlessness |
| Iris |
Fleur-de-lis; emblem of France; Your
friendship means so much to me; faith; hope; wisdom and valor; my
compliments |
| Ivy |
Wedded love; friendship |
| Jasmine, White |
Amability |
| Jasmine, Yellow |
Modesty |
| Larkspur |
An open heart |
| Lilac |
The first emotions of love |
| Lily, Calla |
Beauty |
| Lily, Day |
Coquetry; Chinese emblem for mother |
| Lily, Euchard |
Maiden, charms |
| Lily, Tiger |
Wealth; pride |
| Lily, White |
Virginity; purity; majest'; 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
of happiness; humility; you made my life complete |
| Magnolia |
Nobility; love of nature |
| Narcissus |
Egotism; formality; stay as sweet as you
are |
| Orchid |
Love; beauty; refinement; beautiful lady;
Chinese symbol for many children |
| Pansy |
Thoughtful recollection |
| Peony |
Shame; good life; happy marriage;
bachfulness |
| Petunia |
Resentment; anger; your presence soothes
me |
| Poppy, General |
Eternal sleep; oblivion, imagination |
| Poppy, Red |
Pleasure; consolation |
| Poppy, White |
Consolation; sleep |
| Poppy, Yellow |
Wealth; success |
| Primrose |
Young love |
| Rose, Pink |
Perfect happiness |
| Rose, White |
Charm and innocence |
| Rose, Red |
Love and desire |
| Rose, White and Red |
Unity |
| Rose, Bridal |
Happy Love |
| Rose, Cabbage |
Ambassador of love |
| Rose, Damask |
Brilliant complexion |
| Rose, Dark Crimson |
Mourning |
| Rose, Hibiscus |
Delicate beauty |
| Rose, Leaf |
You may hope |
| Rose, Single |
I love you; I still love you |
| Rose, Tea |
I will remember; always |
| Rose, Thornless |
Love at first sight |
| Rose, Yellow |
Decrease of love, jealously |
| Rosebud |
Beauty and youth, a heart of innocent love |
| Rosebud, Moss |
Confessions of love |
| Rosebud, White |
Girlhood |
| Roses, Bouquet |
Gratitude |
| Roses, Musk Cluster |
Charming |
| Sweetpea |
Good-bye; departure; blissful pleasure; thank
you for a lovely time |
| Tuberose |
Dangerous Pleasure |
| Tulip |
Perfect lover; fame; flower emblem of
Holland |
| Tulip, Red |
Believe me; declaration of love |
| Tulip, Variegated |
Beautiful eyes |
| Tulip, Yellow |
Hopeless, love |
| Verbena |
May you get your wish |
| Violet |
Modesty |
| Violet, Blue |
Watchfulness; faithfulness; I'll always be
true |
| Viscaria |
Will you dance with me? |
| Violet |
Modesty and simplicity |
| Zinnia, Magenta |
Lasting affection |
| Zinnia, Mixed |
Thinking (or in memory) of an absent
friend |
| Zinnia, Scarlet |
Constancy |
| Zinnia, White |
Oddness |
| Zinnia, Yellow |
Daily remembrance |
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