About Flowers
Meaning of Flowers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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E
- Edelweiss: Daring & Noble Courage
- Eglantine: Spring & Poetry
- Elderberry Blossom: Humility and Kindness
- Everlasting: Constancy
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F
- Fennel: Strength
- Fern: Sincerity, Magic, Fascination, Confidence, Shelter
- Fir: Time & Evaluation
- Forget-me-not: Faithful Love, Memories
- Forsynthia: Anticipation
- Fuchsia: Amiability
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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
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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
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I
- Iris: Faith, Wisdom, Valor, Your Friendship means so much to me
- Ivy: Friendship, Wedded love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection
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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
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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
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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
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N
- Narcissus: Egotism, Formality
- Nasturtium: Patriotism
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O
- Oleander: Beauty and Grace
- Orange Blossom: Your Purity Equals Your Loveliness, Innocence, Eternal Love
- Orange Mock: Deceit
- Orchid: Magnificence, Love, Beauty, Refinement
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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
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Q
- Queen Anne's Lace: Fantasy
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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
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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
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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
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V
- Violet: Modesty and Simplicity
- Viscaria: Will you dance with me?
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W
- Wallflower: Friendship and Adversity
- Water Lily: Eloquence and Persuasion
- Wisteria: Youth and Poetry
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X
- Xeranthemum: Eternity and Immortality
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Y
- Yarrow: Healing
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Z
- Zinnia: Thoughts of Absent Friends
- Zinnia, Pink: Lasting Affection