The Language of Flowers

Flowers are a gift of beauty. Although they are beautiful, flowers have many different meanings. Sending flowers with special meanings can be appropriate for almost any occasion - birthdays, funerals, weddings, anniversaries, new baby, get well, graduation, new home or just because. Whatever the event, you want flowers that have a deeper meaning. We have listed some of the most popular flowers for every occasion and their specific meaning. With this information, you can be prepared to send flowers for every special occasion online - and send them with a purpose.


A

Acacia : Friendship; Concealed Love (Friendship)

Aconite : Beware a deadly foe is near

Ambrosia : Your love is reciprocated

Amaryllis : Pride; Splendid Beauty; Timidity

Anemone : Forsaken; Expectations

Aster : Symbol of Love; Daintiness; Afterthought (Valentine's Day)

Azalea : Fragile and Ephemeral Prison

B

Baby's Breath : Pure of heat; Innocent (Christmas)

Bachelor's Button : Hope in love; Delicacy; Single blessedness

Begonia : Beware

Bells of Ireland : Good Luck (New Home, New Baby, Graduation, etc.)

Bluebell : Everlasting Love (Valentine's Day)

Buttercup : Childlessness


C

Cactus : Endurance

Caladium : Great joy and delight (Happy Birthday, New Baby, Wedding)

Camellia : Gratitude; Perfection

Camellia (Blue) : You're a flame in my heart

Camellia (Pink) : Longing for you

Camellia (White) : You're adorable; Perfected loveliness (Valentine's Day)

Camellia (Red) : Me heart aches for you; Admiration (In Hospital, Funeral)

Carnation : Womanly Love; Devoted Love (New Baby, Mother's Day)

Carnation (Red) : Admiration

Carnation (Pink) : I'll never forget you (Funeral)

Carnation (Purple) : Capriciousness

Carnation (Striped) : Sorry I can't be with you (In Hospital, Moving Away)

Carnation (White) : Innocence; Pure Love; Woman's Good Luck (Funeral, Wedding, New Baby)

Carnation (Yellow) : Rejection; Disappointed

Chrysanthemum : Cheerfulness; Wealth (Friendship)

Chrysanthemum (Red) : I love you

Chrysanthemum (Yellow) : Slighted Love

Chrysanthemum (White) : Truth

Crocus : Youthful gladness; Cheerfulness (Friendship)

Cyclamen : Resignation; Goodbye (Funeral, Moving Away)


D

Daffodil : You're the only one; Unrequited love

Dahlia : Dignity; Elegance; Good Taste (Friendship)

Daisy : Innocence; Loyal Love; I'll never tell

Delphinium : Flight of fancy; Ardent attachment


F

Fern : Secret bond; Magic; Fascination (Christmas, Birthday)

Fleur-De-Lis : Flame; Burning

Forget-Me-Not: Memories; Do not forget (Funeral)

Forsythia : Good nature; Anticipation

Freesia : Innocence, Trust (Friendship)


G

Galax : Encouragement (Birthday, Congratulations)

Gardenia : Sweet Love; Refinement; Purity (Baptismal Anniversary)

Geranium : Stupidity (I'm Sorry)

Gladiolus : Generosity; Sincerity

Gloxinia : Love at first sight

Grass : Submission


H

Heather (Lavender) : Solitude

Heather (White) : Protection; Wishes will come true (Funeral, Wedding, Birthday)

Hibiscus : Delicate Beauty

Holly : Foresight; Defense

Hyacinth : Games; Sports; Rashness

Hyacinth (Blue) : Constancy

Hyacinth (Purple) : Please forgive me (I'm Sorry)

Hyacinth (Red/Pink) : Play (Birthday)

Hyacinth (White) : I'll pray for you (Funeral, In Hospital)

Hyacinth (Yellow) : Jealousy

Hydrangea Thank you; Heartlessness


I

Iris : Faith; Wisdom; Promise (Christmas, Friendship)

Ivy : Affection; Wedded love


J

Jonquil : Sympathy, Desire, Love me (Funeral, Romance)


L

Lilac (Purple) : First emotion of love

Lilac (White) : Youthful innocence; Majesty

Lily (Calla) : Beauty

Lily (Day) : Coquetry

Lily (Eucharis) : Maiden charms

Lily (Tiger) : Wealth; Pride; Prosperity

Lily of the Valley : Sweetness, Return of happiness (Wedding)


M

Magnolia : Love of nature; Dignity

Marigold : Grief; Credulity; Jealousy; Despair

Mimosa, Bloom : Sensitivity

Monkshood : Beware; Chivalry

Moss : Charity

Myrtle : Duty; Affection; Home (Mother's & Father's Day)


N

Narcissus : Stay as you are; Formality

Nasturtium : Patriotism; Conquest; Victory (Patriotic)


O

Oleander : Caution; Beauty; Grace

Orange Blossom : Purity; Marriage (Wedding, Romance)

Orchid : Refinement, Beautiful lady (Mother's day)


P

Palm Leaves : Victory; Success

Pansy : Thoughtful reflection (Funeral, Friendship)

Peony : Bashfulness; Happy marriage (Wedding, Birthday)

Petunia : Anger; Your presence soothes me

Phlox : Our souls are united

Pine: Pity

Poinsettia : Be of good cheer (Christmas)

Poppy: Eternal sleep; Imagination

Poppy (Red) : Remembrance

Poppy (White) : Consolation

Poppy (Yellow) : Wealth; Success (Friendship)

Primrose (Evening) : Inconstancy


Q

Queen Anne's Lace : Haven


R

Rose (Red) : Love; I love you (Valentine's day)

Rose (Pink) : Grace

Rose (Deep Pink) : Thank you

Rose (Light Pink) : Admiration

Rose (Yellow) : Friendship

Rose (White) : Innocence; Purity; Charm

Rose (Peach/Coral) : Desire

Rose (Orange) : Enthusiasm

Rose (Red & White) : Unity

Rose (Single Red) : I love you (Valentine's Day)

Rose (Long Stemmed) : I will remember you (Funeral)

Rose (Shirt Stemmed) : Girlhood (Birthday, Mother's Day)

Roses (Assorted) : You're everything to me

Roses (Mature Blooms) : Gratitude (Thank you)

Rosebud : Youth; A young heart of innocence

Rosebud (Red) : Pure; Lovely

Rosebud (White) : Girlhood


S

Snapdragon : Gracious Lady; Presumption

Spider Flowers : Elope with me

Statice : Sympathy, remember (Funeral)

Stephanotis : Happiness in marriage; Come to me (Wedding)

Stock : You are always beautiful

Sunflowers : Adoration; Sunshine (Friendship, Birthday)

Sweet Pea : Thank you for a lovely time

Sweet William : Smile; Gallantry


T

Tulip : Perfect Lover; Fame; Passion (Valentine's Day)

Tulip (Red) : Believe in me; Declaration of love

Tulip (Yellow) : Sunshine in your smile; Hopeless love

Tulip (Variegated) : Beautiful Eyes


V

Verbena : Will you get your wish?

Veronica : Fidelity

Violet : Modesty; Virtue

Violet (Blue) : I'll always be true; Watchfulness (Friendship)

Violet (White) : Let's take a change on happiness (Wedding)

Viscaria : Will you dance with me?


W

Wallflower : Fidelity in adversity

Water Lily : Purity of the heart (Valentine's Day, Friendship, Funeral)

Wisteria : Welcome (New Baby, New Home)


X

Xeranthemum : Eternity; Immortality


Y

Yarrow : Healing (In Hospital, Funeral)


Z

Zinnia : Thoughts of absent friends (Thinking of you)

Zinnia (Magenta) : Lasting affection (Funeral, Wedding)

Zinnia (Scarlet) : Constancy

Zinnia (White) : Goodness

Zinnia (Yellow) : Daily remembrance (Funeral, Thinking of you)

Zinnia (Mixed) : Thinking of you; Absent friend (Funeral)


By: Janna Hagan [Via]