The Meanings of Flowers


Acacia
Friendship

Agapanthus
Secret Love

Amaryllis
Pride, Timidity, Beauty

Anemone
Forsaken

Aster
Afterthought

Azalea
First love, Temperance

Belles of Ireland
Good Luck

Bouvardia
Enthusiasm

Buttercup
Childishness

Caladium
Great joy and delight

Calla
Magnificent beauty

Camellia, Red
Unpretending excellence

Camellia, White
Perfected lovliness

Carnation, Red
Alas poor heart

Carnation, Pink
I'll never forget you

Carnation, Purple
Capriciousness

Carnation, Striped
Sorry I can't be with you

Carnation, White
Innocence

Carnation, Yellow
Disdain

Chrysanthemum, Red
Love

Chrysanthemum, White
Truth

Chrysanthemum, Yellow
Slighted love

Crocus
Youthful gladness

Daffodil
Regard, You are the only one

Daisy
Innocence

Dandelion
Rustic oracle

Fern
Fascination

Fleur-de-Lis
Flame: I burn

Forget-Me-Not
True love

Freesia
Innocence

Galax
Encouragement

Gardenia
You are lovely

Gladiolus
Strength of character

Lilac, Purple
First emotion of life

Lilac, White
Youthful innocence

Lily, Orange
Wealth

Lily, White
Sweetness

Lily, Yellow
Gaiety, walking on air

Lily of the Valley
Return of happiness

Lotus Flower
Estranged love

Magnolia
Love of nature

Marigold
Grief

Myrtle
Home, love

Narcissus
Egotism

Orange Blossom
Purity

Orchid
A belle

Pansy
Thoughts

Peony
Bashfulness

Queen Anne's Lace
Haven

Rose
Love

Rose, Burgundy
Unconscious love

Rose, Deep Red
Bashful

Rose, Pink
Perfect happiness

Rose, White
I am worthy of you

Rose, Yellow
Decrease of love, Jealousy

Rose, Red & White together
Unity

Snapdragon
Presumption

Statice
Remembrance

Stephanotis
Happiness in marriage

Stock
Lasting beauty

Tulip
Fame

Tulip, Red
Declaration of love

Wall-Flower
Fidelity in adversity

Wax Flower
Riches

Yarrow
Healing