Meanings of Flowers

On: Monday, November 17, 2008


Meanings of flowers serve many purposes. Meanings of flowers are different for every flower. Flowers are an important gift item in modern society. That is why, before giving any flower as a gift to a special someone we must always know the meanings of flowers. Without knowing the meanings of flowers, the desired gift may have a completely negative effect. Flowers are preferred for occasions such as birthdays, mothers day, valentines day, anniversaries. All these occasions have their own flowers with separate meanings of flowers. One thing that should be kept in mind while receiving or presenting flowers is the meaning associated with them. Every flower has its own special meaning and if you are thinking of presenting someone special with some flowers then you should know what those flowers mean.

Some common examples of meanings of flowers are passionate and romantic love which is represented by red roses, pink roses mean the same as red roses but with lesser intensity while yellow roses mean friendship.

The list of meanings of flowers that I have assembled here will help you overcome all these problems, so that you can know what your next gift actually means. This list is still a work in progress, more meanings of flowers will be added regularly.

Flower

Meaning

Abecedary

Volubility

Abatina

Fickleness

Acacia

Secret, chaste love

Acanthus

Art

Acalia

Temperance

Aconite

Misanthropy

Agrimony

Thankfulness

Aloe

Grief

Almond

Promise

Amaranth (Globe)

Immortal love

Anemone

Forsaken, Sickness

Angrec

Royalty

Apple-blossom

Preference

Arbor vitae

Everlasting friendship

Balm

Social intercourse or sympathy

Balsamine

Impatience

Bay wreath

Glory

Bee orchid

Industry

Bells of Ireland

Luck

Bird's foot trefoil

Revenge

Box

Constancy

Broom

Humility

Bulrush

Docility

Buttercup

Riches

Cabbage

Profit

Camellia japonica

Unpretending excellence

Campanula

Gratitude

Canterbury Bells

Gratitude

Alstroemeria

Aspiring

Amaryllis

Dramatic

Anemone

Fragile

Apple Blossom

Promise

Aster

Contentment

Azalea

Abundance

Baby's Breath

Festivity

Bachelor Button

Anticipation

Begonia

deep thoughts

Black-Eyed Susan

Encouragement

Camellia

Graciousness

Pink Carnation

Gratitude

Red Carnation

flashy

Stripped Carnation

Refusal

White Carnation

Remembrance

YellowCarnation

Cheerful

Bronze Chrysanthemum

Excitement

White Chrysanthemum

Truth

Red Chrysanthemum

sharing

Yellow Chrysanthemum

secret admirer

Cosmos

Peaceful

Crocus

Foresight

Daffodil

Chivalry

Delphinium

Boldness

Daisy

Innocence

Freesia

Spirited

Forget-Me-Not

Remember me forever

Gardenia

Joy

Geranium

Comfort

Gladiolus

Strength of character

Heather

Solitude

Hibiscus

Delicate beauty

Holly

Domestic happiness

Hyacinth

Sincerity

Hydrangea

Perseverance

Iris

Inspiration

Ivy

Fidelity

Jasmine

Grace and elegance

Lavender

Distrust

Larkspur

Beautiful spirit

Ginger

proud

Lilac

First love