Popular Flower Meanings
When giving flowers as a gift, you may want to consider the meaning behind them. Certain types or colors of flowers mean different things, and you don't want to send the wrong message! Of course, not everyone knows what a particular flower means, but you can never be too sure!
| FLOWER NAME and/or COLOR |
FLOWER MEANINGS |
| Carnations |
| Carnation (General) |
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 |
| Lilies |
| 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 |
| FLOWER NAME and/or COLOR |
FLOWER MEANINGS |
| Roses |
| 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 |
Love, Desire, Respect, Courage, Job well done |
| Rose, Red |
Majesty and Purity, Virginity |
| 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 |
| FLOWER NAME and/or COLOR |
FLOWER MEANINGS |
| Tulips |
| Tulip |
Symbol of The Perfect Lover |
| Tulip, Red |
Believe me, Declaration of love |
| Tulip, Variegated |
Beautiful eyes |
| Others |
| Daffodil |
Emblem of Annunciation/Regard, Unrequited love |
| Daisy |
Gentleness, Innocence, Loyal love |
| Iris |
Faith, Wisdom, Valor, Your Friendship means so much to me |
| Orchid |
Magnificence, Love, Beauty, Refinement |
| Sunflower |
Homage and Devotion |
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