The Language of Flowers
Acacia Blossom- Concealed love; Beauty in retirement; Chaste love
Acorn- Nordic symbol of life and immortality
Ambrosia- Your love is reciprocated
Amaryllis- Pride; Pastoral poetry
Anemone- Forsaken
Arbutis- Thee only do I love
Aster- Symbol of love; Daintiness
Azalea- Take care of yourself for me; Temperance; Fragile Passion; Chinese symbol of womanhood
Bachelor Button- single blessedness
Begonia- Beware
Bells-of-Ireland- Good luck
Bittersweet- Truth
Bluebell- Humility
Bouquet of withered flowers- Rejected love
Cactus- Endurance
Camellia- Admiration; Perfection; Good luck; Gift to a man
Camellia, Pink- Longing for you
Camellia, Red- You are a flame in my heart
Camellia, White- You are adorable
Candytuft- Indifference
Carnation- In general- Fascination; Woman love
Carnation, Pink- I will never forget you
Carnation, Purple- Capriciousness
Carnation, Red- My heart aches for you; Admiration
Carnation, Solid Color- Yes
Carnation, Striped- No; Refusal; Sorry I cannot be with you; Wish I could be with you
Carnation, White- Sweet and lovely; Innocence; Pure love; Woman’s good luck gift
Carnation, Yellow- You have disappointed me; Rejection
Cattail- Peace; Prosperity
Chrysanthemun, Red- I love
Chrysanthemum, White- Truth
Chrysanthemum, Yellow- Slighted love
Coreopsis- Always cheerful
Crocus- Cheerfulness
Cyclemen- Resignation and good-bye
Daffodil- Regard; Unrequited love; You are the only one; The sun is always shining when I am with you
Daisy- Innocence; Loyal love; I will never tell; Purity
Dandelion- Faithfulness; Happiness
Dead leaves- Sadness
Fern- Magic; Fascination; Confidence and shelter
Fir- Time
Flax- Domestic symbol
Forget-me-not- True love; Memories
Forsythia- Anticipation
Gardenia- You are lovely; secret love
Garlic- Courage; Strength
Geranium- Stupidity; Folly
Gladiolus- Give me a break; I am really sincere
Heather, Lavender- Admiration; Solitude
Heather, White- Protection; Wishes come true
Holly- Defense; Domestic happiness
Hyacinth, General- Games and sports; Rashness
Hyacinth, Blue- Constancy
Hyacinth, Purple- I am sorry; Please forgive me; Sorrow
Hyacinth, Red or Pink- Play
Hyacinth, White- Loveliness; I will pray for you
Hyacinth, Yellow- Jealousy
Hydrangea- Thank you for understanding; Frigidity; Heartlessness
Iris- Your friendship means so much to me; Faith, hope, wisdom and Valor; My compliments
Ivy- Wedded love; Fidelity; Friendship; Affection
Ivy Sprig or White Tendrils- Anxious to Please; Affection
Jonquil- Love me; Affection returned; Desire; Sympathy; Desire for affection returned
Larkspur, Pink- Fickleness
Lily, Calla- Beauty
Lily, Day- Coquetry; Chinese emblem for Mother
Lily, Eucharis- Maiden charms
Lily, Orange- Hatred
Lily, Tiger- Wealth; Pride
Lily White- Virginity; Purity; Majesty; It is heavenly to be with you
Lily, Yellow- I am walking on air; False and gay
Lily-of-the-Valley- Sweetness; Tears of the Virgin Mary; Return to happiness; Humility; You have made my life complete
Magnolia- Nobility
Marigold- Cruelty, Grief; Jealousy
Mistletoe- Kiss me; Affection; To surmount difficulties; Sacred Plant in India; Magic of the Druids
Monkhood- Beware; A deadly foe is near
Moss- Maternal love; Charity
Myrtle- Love: Hebrew emblem of marriage
Narcissus- Egotism; Formality; Stay as sweet as you are
Nasturtium- Conquest; Victory in battle
Nuts- Stupidity
Orleander- Caution
Orange Blossom- Innocence; Eternal love; Marriage and fruitfulness
Orange Mock- Deceit
Orchid- Love; Beauty; Refinement; Beautiful lady; Chinese symbol for many children
Orchid, Cattleya- Mature charm
Palm Leaves- Victory and Success
Peony-Shame; Gay life; Happy marriage
Petunia-Resentment; Anger; Your presence soothes me
Pine- Hope; Pity
Poppy, General- Eternal Sleep; Oblivion; Imagination
Poppy, Red- Pleasure
Poppy, White- Consolation
Poppy, Yellow- Wealth; Success
Primrose- I cannot live without you
Rose, Bridal- Happy love
Rose, Christmas- Tranquilize my anxiety
Rose, Damask- Persian ambassador of love
Rose, Dark Crimson- Morning
Rose, Hibiscus- Delicate beauty
Rose, Leaf- You may hope
Rose, Pink- Perfect happiness; Please believe me
Rose, Red- Love; I love you
Rose, Single Full Bloom- I love you; I still love you
Rose, Tea- I will remember; Always
Rose, Thornless- Love at first sight
Rose, White- Innocence and purity; I am worthy of you; You are heavenly; Secrecy and silence
Rose, Red and White Together- Unity
Rose, White (Withered)- Transient impression; Fleeting beauty; You made no impression
Rose, Yellow- Decrease of love; Jealousy; Try to care
Rosebud- Beauty and Youth; A heart of innocent love
Rosebud, Moss- Confessions of love
Rosebud, Red- Pure and lovely
Rosebud, White- Girlhood
Roses, Full Bloom Bouquet- Gratitude
Roses, Garland or Crown- Beware of virtue; Reward of merit; Crown; Symbol of superior merit
Roses, Musk Cluster- Charming
Smilax- Loveliness
Snapdragon- Deception; Gracious lady
Spider Flower- Elope with me
Stephanotis- Happiness in marriage; Desire to travel
Stock- Bonds of affection; Promptness; You will always be beautiful to me
Sweetpea- Good-bye; Departure; Blissful; Pleasure; Thank you for a lovely time
Tulip, General- Perfect lover; Fame; Flower emblem of Holland
Tulip, Red- Believe me; Declaration of love
Tulip, Variegated- Beautiful eyes
Tulip, Yellow- There is sunshine in your smile
Violet- Modesty
Violet, Blue- Watchfulness; Faithfulness; I will always be true
Violet, White- Let’s take a chance on happiness
Viscaria- Will you dance with me?
Zinnia, Magenta- Lasting affection
Zinnia, Mixed- Thinking of or in memory of an absent friend
Zinnia, Scarlet- Constancy
Zinnia, White- Goodness
