Flower Meanings

Monday, June 18, 2012 · Posted in ,

Flower Meanings, flower meanings with pictures
In Victorian times, certain flowers had specific meanings because the flower selection was limited and people used more symbols and gestures to communicate than words. But today, with so many flower choices, there are no rules - it's the sentiment that gives the gift its meaning. Your florist can help you send the right message. Many people assign their own personal meanings - a flower or color that might remind them of a special event or moment in their lives. For those interested in the historic meanings of flowers, the Society of American Florists has compiled this list from a variety of different sources:
Alstroemeria         aspiring
Amaryllis              dramatic
Anemone              fragile
Apple Blossom     promis
Aster                   contentment
Azalea                 abundance
Baby's Breath      festivity
Bachelor Button   anticipation
Begonia              deep thoughts
Black-Eyed Susan     encouragement
Camellia              graciousness
Carnation    
pink     gratitude
red     flashy
striped     refusal
white     remembrance
yellow     cheerful
Chrysanthemum    
bronze     excitement
white     truth
red     sharing
yellow     secret admirer
Cosmos     peaceful
Crocus     foresight
Daffodil     chivalry
Delphinium     boldness
Daisy     innocence
Freesia     spirited
Forget-Me-Not     remember me forever
Gardenia     joy
Geranium     comfort
Ginger     proud
Gladiolus     strength of character
Heather     solitude
Hibiscus     delicate beauty
Holly     domestic happiness
Hyacinth     sincerity
Hydrangea     perseverance
Iris     inspiration
Ivy     fidelity
Jasmine     grace and elegance
Larkspur     beautiful spirit
Lavender     distrust
Lilac     first love
Lily    
Calla     regal
Casablanca     celebration
Day     enthusiasm
Stargazer     ambition
Lisianthus     calming
Magnolia     dignity
Marigold     desire for riches
Nasturtium     patriotism
Orange Blossom     fertility
Orchid     delicate beauty
Pansy     loving thoughts
Passion flower     passion
Peony     healing
Poppy     consolation
Queen Anne's Lace     delicate femininity
Ranunculus     radiant
Rhododendron     beware
Rose    
pink     friendship
red     passionate love
red & white     unity
white     purity
yellow     zealous
Snapdragon     presumptuous
Star of Bethlehem     hope
Stephanotis     good luck
Statice     success
Sunflower     adoration
Sweetpea     shyness
Tuberose     pleasure
Tulip    
pink     caring
purple     royalty
red     declaration of love
white     forgiveness
yellow     hopelessly in love
Violet     faithfulness
Wisteria     steadfast
Yarrow     good health
Zinnia     thoughts of friends

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