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FLOWER MEANINGS CHART |
Cactus |
Bravery, Endurance, Maternal love, My heart
burns with love, Symbolic for riches and beauty-if we work hard enough we will be rewarded ten-fold |
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Caladium |
Immense delight and joy |
Calendula |
Ambitious, Respectable, Sorrow, Sympathy October birth flower |
Camellia (general) |
Good luck gift for a man,
Gratitude, Perfection, Perfected loveliness, Contentment, Steadfastness, Transience of life, Elegantly delicate |
Camellia, Blue |
You are the flame in my heart |
Camellia, Pink |
Longing for you-I long for your touch |
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Camellia, Red |
Excellence |
Camellia, White |
You're adorable |
Canna Lily (or Flowering Reed) |
Confide in Heaven |
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Candytuft |
Indifference |
Cardinal |
Distinction, Pleasure |
Carnation (general) |
Fascination, Friendship, Vanity, Worker's flower, Symbolic for teaching us to find love
that is between souls and not purely physical attraction, In the 17th century troops sported carnations as a sign of their bravery, Chosen as the symbol for Mother's day in 1907, January birth flower, Used for 1st Wedding Anniversaries
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Carnation (solid color) |
The answer is YES. Official flower for Mother's Day |
Carnation, Pink |
I'll never forget you, Undying love |
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Carnation, Purple |
Capriciousness (flighty, on a whim), Fanciful, Witty |
Carnation, Red |
Aching heart, Admiration, Deep pure love, Used for 17th Wedding Anniversaries |
Carnation, Striped |
No, Refusal, I can't be with you |
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Carnation, White |
Good luck gift for a woman, Innocence, Pure love,
Sweet and lovely |
Carnation, Yellow |
Rejection, You have disappointed me |
Cattail |
Peace, Prosperity |
Chamomile |
Energy in adversity, Patience, Ingenuity, Initiative, Help you with your weariness |
Chrysanthemum (general) |
Abundance, Cheerfulness, Optimism, Rest, Wealth,
You are a wonderful friend to me, November birth flower, Used for 13th Wedding Anniversaries |
Chrysanthemum, Red |
I love you |
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Chrysanthemum, White |
Truth, Loyal love |
Chrysanthemum, Yellow |
Slighted love |
Cinquefoil |
Beloved daughter, Meekness |
Clematis |
Artifice, Clever, Trickery, Craftiness, Ingenuity, Unchanged for eternity, Mental beauty, see also Traveller's Joy and Virgin's Bower, Used for 8th Wedding Anniversaries |
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*Clover, 4 leaf |
Will you be mine? (*not a flower), Symbolism reminds us
to appreciate when good things happen to us, Spiritually we should value true love and the
bond it creates between two people |
Clover, White |
Think of me |
Cockscomb/Celosia |
Silliness, Humor, Fun |
Columbine |
Resolved to win, Deserted love, Folly, During the Gothic era the columbine gained a reputation of having powers to ward off evil |
Coreopsis |
Always cheerful |
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Cornflower |
Delicacy, Refinement, Healing properties, Loyalty, Constancy |
Cosmos |
Modesty, Beautiful, October birth flower, Used for 2nd Wedding Anniversaries |
Crocus |
Pleasure of hope, Cheerfulness, Heavenly bliss, Youthful gladness, Glee(mirth), Greek Gods considered it the epitome of things charming and sweet, Associated with hallucination and ecstasy due to it's heady scent, Aphrodisiac |
Crown of Roses |
Beware of virtue |
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Cyclamen |
Voluptuousness, Goodbye, Resignation |
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Daffodil |
Regard, Respect, Chivalry, Gracefulness, Sunshine, Unrequited love, Symbolic for the power of inner beauty and clarity of thought; many decisions are easier if they are not over analyzed but instead clarified and soundly resolved, March birth flower, Used for 10th Wedding Anniversaries
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Dahlia |
My gratitude could never match your care, Elegance, Dignity, Forever thine, Good taste, Novelty, Symbolic for holding our head high no matter what the circumstances and to always keep pride in our accomplishments, A single Dahlia symbolizes “good taste”, Used for 14th Wedding Anniversaries
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Dahlia, (double) |
Participation
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Dahlia, Variegated |
I think of you constantly!
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Dahlia, White |
Gratitude to parents
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Dahlia, Yellow |
I am happy that you love me!
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Daisy |
Beauty, Innocence, New born baby, I will never tell, Loyal love, Purity, Symbolic of increasing awareness, creativity and inner strength (self discovery). It reminds us that through creativity anything can be created and accomplished, Named the love flower (flos amoris), Love's oracle (loves me, loves me not), Derived from Latin "margarita", French named it Marguerite; Queens named Margaret decorated themselves with this flower, April birth flower, Used for 5th Wedding Anniversaries |
Daisy, English |
Newborn baby |
Daisy, Gerbera |
Friendship, Sadness, Needing Protection |
Daisy, Oxeye |
A token of affection, Patience |
Dandelion |
Love's oracle, Happiness, Hope, Summer, Love me, Magic of wishes, Affection returned, Desire |
Daylily |
Flirting (coquetry) |
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*Dead leaves |
Sadness (*this is not a flower) |
Delphinium |
Agility, Big-hearted, Fun, From the Greek word meaning dolphin |
Dianthus (Pink) |
Lively and pure affection, Boldness, Newlyweds, Fascination, Talent |
Dittany |
Childbirth |
Dogwood |
Faithfulness, Am I indifferent to you? Durability, Persistence, Stamina |
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FLOWER MEANINGS CHART |
Fern |
Confidence, Fascination, Magic, Sincerity |
Fern, Maidenhair |
Discretion, Secret bond of love |
Fir |
Time, Endurance, Determination |
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Flax |
Symbol of domesticity, A "stay at home" person, I am keenly aware of your kindness, Benefactor |
Forget-me-not |
Memories, Humility, True love, Exactly as it says, mythology describes this as the flower picked by a knight for his sweetheart before going to battle, One legend has it that God himself called it that because the plant was unable to remember the name it had been given when the world was created, Longing for loyalty |
Forsythia |
Anticipation, Expectation |
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Foxglove |
Insincerity, Believed to keep evil away if grown in the garden, The most famous of medicines, Digitalis which treats congestive heart failure, is derived from Foxglove |
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Frangipani (Plumeria) |
Shelter, Protection – portrays security for someone so they will be free from any harm or wrong doing |
Freesia |
Innocence, Spirited, Trust, Thoughtfulness, Used for 7th Wedding Anniversaries |
Fuschia |
Amiability, Good taste, Used for 3rd Wedding Anniversaries |
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FLOWER MEANINGS CHART |
Garlic |
Courage, Strength, (and yes, it does produce flowers) |
Galax |
Friendship, Encouragement |
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Gardenia |
Secret love, You are lovely – feminine charm, Sweet love |
Geranium (general) |
Folly, Affection that exists between husband and wife, Comfort, Used for 4th Wedding Anniversaries |
Geranium, Pink |
Doubt |
Geranium, Scarlet |
Folly, Stupidity, Distrust, Your smile bewitches me! |
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Geranium, White |
Indecision, Symbolic of happiness, healing, and renewed joy, This reminds us to take time to savor the moments in life that make us truly happy |
Gerbera |
Gentleness, Friendship, Loyal love, Purity, Strength,
You are the sunshine of my life |
Gladiolas |
Generosity, Give me a break, I'm really sincere, Strength of character, Admiration,
Latin for sword, Symbolic of receptivity to divine will, This reminds us to remain open to the thoughts and emotions of the angels and guided masters, August birth flower, Used for 40th Wedding Anniversaries |
Globe Amaranth |
Unfading love, Immortality |
Globeflower |
Gratitude |
Globeflower, Orange |
Generosity |
Gloxinia |
Love at first sight |
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Goldenrod |
Encouragement, Be cautious, Good fortune, Indecision, From the Latin word meaning to make whole or strengthen |
Goats-Rue |
Reason |
*Grass |
(*just grass, definitely not a flower) Usefulness, Submission, The fleeting quality of life |
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Hawthorn |
Hope, Ancient Greece - Hope at weddings, Romans - used hawthorn leaves to ward off evil spirits in cradles, May birth flower |
Heather, Lavender |
Admiration, Beauty, Solitude |
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Heather, Pink |
Good luck |
Heather, White |
Protection from danger, Wishes will come true |
Heliotrope |
Devotion, Infatuation, Eternal love |
Hisbiscus |
Consumed by love, Delicate beauty, Symbolic of femininity, sexuality and warmth
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Holly |
Coming of joys, Foresight, Forecast, Precognition, Goodwill, Domestic Happiness, Enchantment, December birth flower |
Hollyhock |
Fruitfulness, Abundance, Productive Liberality, Hip or hep, Used for 13th Wedding Anniversaries |
Hollyhock (White) |
Female ambition |
Honeyflower |
Affection, Secret love, Sweet disposition |
Honeysuckle |
Generous and devoted affection - Bonds of love, Happiness, A wedding will follow, Symbol of lasting pleasure and also for permanence and steadfastness (devoted love), Sweet disposition, Generosity, Ravishing, June birth flower |
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Honeysuckle, Coral |
I love you |
Hyacinth |
Flower dedicated to Apollo, Play, Games and sports,
Rashness, Death and revival |
Hyacinth, Blue |
Constancy, Undying devotion |
Hyacinth, Pink/Red |
Play |
Hyacinth, Purple |
I'm sorry, Please forgive me, Sorrow |
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Hyacinth, Red/Pink |
Play |
Hyacinth, White |
I admire you, Loveliness, I'll pray for you |
Hyacinth, Yellow |
Greek symbolism for Nature's death and revival (Winter becomes Spring), Frequently used as wedding flowers during the Italian Renaissance, Fragrance from the Hyacinth is known as being narcotic in its intensity |
Hydrangea |
Frigidity, You are cold, Heartlessness, Thank you for understanding, Vanity, Used for 4th Wedding Anniversaries |
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Indian Cress |
Resignation |
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Immortal Flowers (Xeranthemum) |
Unfading remembrance |
Ipomoea |
I attach myself to you, Embrace, Hug |
Iris (general) |
Faith, Hope, Promised love, I have a message for you, Polished rhetoric, Your friendship means so much to me, Conquest, Protection from evil, Wisdom and valor, Named after the Greek goddess
of the rainbow, Symbolic of higher inspiration, reminding us to keep our minds open so we are able to receive the thoughts and guidance of angels, Leaves signify rhetoric of a sword of the intellect, Ancient Greeks called it the sword lily, February birth flower, Used for 25th Wedding Anniversaries
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Iris, Blue |
Faith & hope, Used for 45th Wedding Anniversaries |
Iris (German/Bearded) |
Flame |
Iris, Purple |
Wisdom, Compliments to you |
Iris, White |
Purity |
Iris, Yellow |
Passion |
Ivy |
Affection, Dependence, Fidelity, Friendship, Wedded love |
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FLOWER MEANINGS CHART |
Laburnum |
Blackness, I'm feeling neglected, Forsaken |
Lady's Seal |
Be my support |
Lady's Slipper |
Capricious beauty, Win me over |
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Larkspur (general) |
Levity, Lightness, An open heart, Swiftness July birth flower |
Larkspur Pink |
Fickleness |
Larkspur, Purple |
Sweet disposition |
Larkspur, White |
Happy-go-lucky, Joyful |
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Laurel |
Achievement in the Arts, Accomplishment, Glory, Success |
Lavender |
Constancy, Devotion, Love, Mistrust, from Latin meaning to wash, Symbolic of magic, protection, healing, and vision, It reminds us to believe in the impossible, Also reminds us of the power and beauty of love
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Lemon Balm |
Compassion, Empathy |
Lemon Blossom |
Fidelity in love - I promise to be true |
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Lilac (general) |
Beauty, Pride, Remembrance, Sympathy, Confidence, Used for 8th Wedding Anniversaries |
Lilac, Mauve |
Do you still love me? |
Lilac, Purple |
First emotion of love |
Lilac, Pink |
Acceptance, Youth |
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Lilac, White |
My first dream of love, Youthful innocence |
Lily (general) |
Honor, Majesty, Purity of heart, Sympathy, Pure soul resurrection, Symbolism - reminds us that our good deeds do not need to be seen by a lot of people and we do not need to tell everyone about them, Used for 30th Wedding Anniversaries |
Lily, Calla |
Beauty, Used for 6th Wedding and 55th Wedding Anniversaries |
Lily, Day |
Coquetry (flirting, frivolous conduct), Forget your worries, Omen for a baby boy in pregnancy, Used for 20th Wedding Anniversaries |
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Lily, Eucharis |
Maiden charms |
Lily, Orange |
Pride, Wealth, Hatred |
Lily, Peruvian |
Fortune, Wealth, Prosperity |
Lily, Scarlet |
High-souled aspirations |
Lily, Tiger |
Pride, Wealth |
Lily, Water |
Absolute truth and purity, Eloquence, July birth flower |
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Lily, White |
It's heavenly to be with you, Purity, Virginity |
Lily, Yellow |
I'm walking on air, gay |
Lily of the Valley |
Return of happiness, Humility, Lucky in love, Healing, Making the right choice, Let's make up, Sweetness, Tears of the Virgin Mary, Unity, in Chinese tradition it represents wishes for 100 years of love, May birth flower, Used for 2nd Wedding Anniversaries |
Lotus |
Eloquence, Estranged love, Forgetful of the past,
Mystery, Trust, Fertility, Purity, Perfection |
Lotus, Blue |
Wisdom, Knowledge, Victory over the senses, the Wisdom of knowledge (Buddhism) |
Lotus, Pink |
Represents the Buddha |
Lotus, Red |
Purity of Heart, Original nature (your true self), Compassion, Passion |
Lotus, White |
Spiritual perfection, Complete mental purity |
Love-in-a-mist (Nigella) |
Ancient times it reminded people of a young woman with loose hair, Victorian times symbolism meant you puzzle me and unrequited love |
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Lucerne |
Life |
Lupine |
Imagination, Voraciousness |
Soliloquy
Be creative with your gifting of flowers. Think in flower sentences. Here's an example. On Mother's Day or her birthday, give your Mom an interesting bouquet of Dahlias (gratitude), Sunflowers (adoration) and Light Pink Roses (admiration). If you have a fun relationship with your mother like I do, attach a card that just says "GAA!" Then explain yourself, of course.
OR...You've got a crazy, zany, offbeat, funny BFF who you just love to pieces. Give her Chrysanthemums (You are a wonderful friend to me) and Gerberas (They're daisies and they symbolize friendship), and add some Cockscomb (sillyness and humor)...then add this famous quote from Alice in Wonderland:
Daisy 1: What kind of a garden do you come from? Alice: Oh, I don't come from any garden. Daisy 2: Do you suppose she's a wildflower?
What the?
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Magnolia |
Dignity, Keep the faith & don't give up, Love of nature,
Nobility, Peserverence, Splendid beauty |
Mallow |
Delicate beauty, Sweetness, Among one of the oldest plants known to man, Greek era - Mallow symbolized the basic food stuffs of humankind; used as a source of food (the fruit of the mallow resembles small cakes and is pleasantly sweet, Christian symbolism meaning was healing, Victorian era it was a sign of asking for forgiveness, Aphrodisiac with magical powers |
Mandrake |
Scarcity, Rarity |
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Maple |
Keep it to yourself |
Marigold |
Affection, Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy, Love potion, Trouble, Called Mary's Gold by early Christians who placed garlands of marigolds by statues of the Virgin Mary, In Victorian symbolism giving marigolds meant life was following its preordained path the same way the flower follows the sun
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Marjoram, Sweet |
Kindness, Comfort, Consolation, Happiness, Joy |
Marvel of Peru |
Flame of love, Timidity |
Mayflower |
Welcome |
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Mimosa |
Secret love, Sensitivity |
Mistletoe |
Affection, Kiss me, Parasite |
Monks Hood |
Beware, deadly foe is near |
Morning Glory |
Affection, Love in vain, September birth flower, Used for 11th Wedding Anniversaries |
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Moss |
Charity, Maternal love |
Myrtle |
Joy, Love, Mirth (gladness or gaiety accompanied with laughter), Mutual agreement, Married bliss, Perfect flower for a bride to wear in their hair; grooms carried myrtle at the marriage, Greek authorities making announcements held myrtle in their hands, It is not unusual for these flowers to be traded amongst friends to express the wish that the recipient receive all of the joys that life has to offer.
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Oak |
Hospitality |
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Oleander |
Caution, Beauty, Grace |
Olive |
Peace |
Orange Blossom |
Chastity, Eternal love, Innocence, Marriage, Promise of love, Fruitfulness, Used for 1st Wedding Anniversaries |
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Orange Milkweed |
Deceit |
Orange Tree |
Generosity, the fruit symbolizes Paradise |
Orchid, Butterfly |
Magnificence, Beauty, Love |
Orchid (general) |
Beauty, Love, Refinement, Chinese symbol for many children, Used for 14th Wedding, 28th Wedding and 60th Wedding Anniversaries |
Orchid, Cattleya |
Mature charm |
Orchid, Cymbidium |
Luxury, Magnificence, These orchids are well known for their use as corsages as they do not bruise easily, are available in many colors and are long lasting |
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Orchid, Ophrys Fly |
Mistake |
Orchid, Ophrys Spider |
Skill, Dexterity |
Oxeye Daisy |
A token of affection, Patience |
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Palm Leaves |
Success, Victory |
Pansy |
Holy Trinity, loyalty, Strengthens the power of the memory, Loving thoughts or “You occupy my thoughts”, Merriment, Thoughtful reflection, German word translating as "little stepmother" Used for 1st Wedding Anniversaries |
Passion Flower |
Belief, Faith, Pretty, Spirituality, Symbolizes the death of Jesus - the sepals and the petals represent the disciples; the double row stands for the crown of thorns and the stamens stand for the wounds, Piety, Yearning for long lost paradise - "In MY world..."
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Peach Blossom |
I am your captive |
Peony |
Bashfulness, Happy life, Happy marriage, Shame, Regarded as an aphrodisiac, Mystical, Magical powers, Ardent love of God, Named after the Greek God of healing, Used for 12th Wedding Anniversaries |
Peppermint |
Cordiality, Warmth of feeling |
Periwinkle (general) |
Sweet remembrance |
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Periwinkle, Blue |
Early friendship |
Periwinkle, White |
Pleasures of Memory |
Petunia |
Your presence soothes me, Anger, I am furious, Resentment, |
Phlox (general) |
Good partnership, Harmony, Our souls are united, Sweet dreams, the color of fire, unanimous |
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Phlox, Pink |
Hope of a new friendship |
Pine |
Hope |
Pineapple Mint |
hospitality |
Pineapple Sage |
hospitality |
Pink (Dianthus) |
Lively and pure affection, Boldness, Newlyweds, Fascination, Talent |
Platycodon |
Honesty, Obedience, Unchanging love, Called the Balloon flower - buds look like balloons ready to burst |
Poinsettia |
Be of good cheer, December birth flower |
Polyanthus, Crimson |
The heart’s mystery |
Poppy (general) |
Dreaminess, Eternal sleep, Magical, Fruitfulness, Life and Death, the Good and the Bad, Imagination, Oblivion, August birth flower, Used for 9th Wedding Anniversaries |
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Poppy (red) |
Pleasure |
Poppy, White |
Consolation, Dormant Affection Dreams, Sleep, Rest |
Poppy, Yellow |
Success, Wealth |
Potentilla |
Latin meaning powerful |
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Primrose |
I cannot live without you, Young love, Early youth (childhood), Thoughtlessness, Frivolity, February birth flower |
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Ranunculus |
Attracted to someone, Latin meaning little frog, Radiant charm |
Reed |
Music, Imprudence (Indiscretion) |
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Rhododendron |
Beware, Danger, I am Dangerous |
Rose, Black |
Deeper feeling of romance, Sense of mystery, Death, |
Rose, Bridal |
Happy love |
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Rose, Christmas (Helloborus Niger) |
Tranquilize my anxiety, Peace and tranquility, Wards off evil, Cures diseases, Marks the start of a new season right at the winter solstice, Because it blooms in the snow it was believed to have magical powers to protect man from illness and cold, Highly poisonous but was reputed to relieve madness and have a positive influence on melancholy |
Rose, Cream |
Richness, Perfection, Best qualities |
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Rose, Damask |
Brilliant complexion, Beauty always new, Face of beauty |
Rose, Dark Crimson |
Mourning |
Rose, Dark Pink |
Thankfulness |
Rose, Gold (gilded) |
Absolute achievement |
Rose, Guelder |
Good news |
Rose, Green |
Freshness, Health, Rejuvenation, Liberty, Fertility, Plenty and Copiousness |
Rose, Hibiscus |
Delicate beauty |
Rose, Lavender/Lilac |
Respect, Enchantment, Love at first sight, Regal majesty |
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Rose, Light Pink |
Admiration |
Rose, Mauve |
Erotica, Sense of passion |
Rose, Orange |
Desire, Enthusiasm, Pride |
Rose, Peach |
Let's get together, Closing of the deal, Your qualities, like your charms, are unequalled |
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Rose, Pale Pink |
Grace, Joy |
Rose, Pink |
Grace and sweetness, Beauty, Perfect happiness, Secret love |
Rose, Pink and White |
I love you still and always will |
Rose, Red |
Love, Passion |
Rose, Red on White |
Unity |
Rose, single |
Simplicity |
Rose, Tea |
I'll remember always |
Rose, (thornless) |
Love at first sight |
Rose, White |
You're heavenly, Purity, Virginity, I am worthy of you, Silence, To honor deceased Father, |
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Rose, Yellow |
Friendship or platonic love, Infidelity, Jealousy, Highest mark of distinction, Forgive and forget |
Rosebud (general) |
Beauty and youth, A heart innocent of love |
Rosebud, Moss |
Confessions of love |
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Rosebud, Red |
Innocent hope, Young and beautiful, Lovely and Pure |
Rosebud, White |
Girlhood – too young to really know about love |
Rosemary |
Remembrance, Your presence revives me!, Glad you're here!, Invigorating, Healing balm, Memory strengthener, Devotion, Wisdom, Good luck in the new year |
Roses (general) |
June birth flower, Used for 15th Wedding Anniversaries |
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Roses (general) FULL open |
Gratitude |
Roses, mixed White and Red |
Unity |
Roses, Yellow |
Used for 50th Wedding Anniversaries |
Rue |
Grace, Manners, Regret, Repentance, Clear vision, Virtue, Beginning anew |
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Saffron Crocus |
Voluptousness, Be cautious about excess in pleasures, Most precious in the whole world, Glee (mirth) |
Sage |
Female fidelity, Great respect, Esteem, Wisdom |
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Salvia |
Latin meaning to heal |
Salvia, Blue |
Wisdom, I think of you |
Salvia, Red |
Forever thine |
Satin Flower |
Sincerity |
Snapdragon |
No means NO!,You are dazzling but dangerous, Deceptive, Gracious, Capriciousness, Whimsical, Presumption, Strength |
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Snowdrop |
Consolation, Hope, January birth flower |
Spider Flower |
Elope with me |
Star of Bethlehem |
Reconciliation, Idleness, Purity |
Statice |
Gratitude, Remembrance, Success, Lasting beauty, Used for 16th Wedding Anniversaries |
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Stock |
Lasting beauty, Promptness, Unpredictable, Changeable, You will always be beautiful to me, Happy life, Contented existence |
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Stephanotis |
Desire to travel, Happiness in marriage, Luck, Prosperity |
Strawflower |
Neverending remembrance |
Sunflower |
Loyalty, Homage, Adoration, Haughtiness, Pride, Sunshine, Natural vitality, Van Gogh's inspiration, Symbolic of opportunities and happiness-reminds us to remain a child at heart; we only live once so take opportunities as they come, False riches, Used for 3rd Wedding Anniversaries |
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Sweet Pea |
Meet me!, Blissful pleasure, Tender memory, Departure, Goodbye, Thank you for a lovely time, These flowers are long lasting after being clipped, April birth flower, Used for 30th Wedding Anniversaries |
Sweet William |
Childhood, Memory, Gallantry, Finesse, Scorn, Grant me one smile |
Sweet Woodruff |
Cordiality, Humility, Happiness |
Soliloquy
The *Saffron Crocus - amazingly, it can be grown in your garden quite easily. Looking at it plainly, the plant--it's just a variety of autumn crocus--but from it comes saffron spice, the most expensive spice in the whole world. Tracing saffron history back 400 years, it is interesting to learn that saffron has in fact always been the most expensive spice known to the world, the reason being that it's the 3 stigmas of each plant that constitute the spice - you can imagine the vast number of crocus plants it takes to make even one ounce of spice.
The gifting of a crocus may seem like it's not a big deal until you compare it to your recipient with twists such as how valuable they are, how the words "expensive" and "costly" imply that price implies fineness, preciousness, etc. Your special person can be just like Saffron - a wondrous compilation of small beautiful parts that make them the most precious or the finest in the whole world! ... Or something like that.
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Teasel |
Benefit, Mistrust of mankind (misanthropy) |
Thistle |
Sternness, Harshness Hardworking, Dispels melancholy, Christ's deliverance, Grief, Austerity, Independence |
Thornapple (Datura) |
I dreamed of you, Deceitful charms - a tease, Suspicion |
Thrift (Cliff Roses) |
Sympathy |
Traveller's Joy (type of Clematis) |
Rest, Safety |
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Trumpet |
Separation |
Tuberose |
Dangerous pleasures, Greek meaning white flower, Voluptuousness |
Tulip (general) |
Beautiful eyes, Charity, Emblem of Holland, 17th century "Tulipmania"- tulips were the hottest trading commodity, Fame, Perfect lover, Object of wild speculation, Spring, Wealth, Used for 11th Wedding Anniversaries |
Tulip, Pink |
Imagination |
Tulip, Red |
Believe me, Declaration of love |
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Tulip, Yellow |
Hopeless love, There's sunshine in your smile |
Tulip, Variegated |
Beautiful eyes |
Tulip, White |
Forgiveness, Lost love |
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FLOWER MEANINGS CHART |
Valerian |
Accommodating disposition, Readiness |
Venus Flytrap |
Caught at last |
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Verbena |
Faithfulness, Pray for me, Sensibility |
Veronica |
Fidelity |
Vervain |
Enchantment, Sorcery |
Violet (general) |
Innocent love, Ambitious, Resurrection, Spring,Fertility and love, Modesty, Simplicity, February birth flower, Used for 50th Wedding Anniversaries |
Violet, African |
Used for 35th Wedding Anniversaries |
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Violet, Blue |
Faithfulness, I return to you, Love, Watchfulness |
Violet, Purple |
You occupy my thoughts, Blue love |
Violet, White |
The quality of being frank, open and sincere (candid), Let's take a chance, Youthful innocence |
Violet, Yellow |
Love of your country |
Virgin's Bower (type of Clematis) |
Craftiness, Trickery |
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FLOWER MEANINGS CHART |
Water Lily |
Eloquence, Purity of heart, Persuasion, July birth flower |
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Water Lily, Yellow |
Growing Indifference |
Wall Flower |
Faithful in adversity, Lasting beauty |
Waxflower |
Happiness in marriage |
Weeping Willow |
Mourning |
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*Wheat |
(*not a flower) Prosperity, Wealth |
Wild Rose (Eglantine) |
Poetical Person |
Windflower |
Abandonement, Love, Sincerity |
Wisteria |
Helpless and delicate, Poetry, Welcome, Youth |
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Witch Hazel |
A spell |
Wood Sorrel |
Joy |
Wormwood (Absinth) |
Separation, Torment of Love, Affection, Absence, Bitterness, Protection for travellers |
As mentioned earlier, this list is not complete, only for the reason that there are SO SO many flowers in the world - and many of them we have access to through our florists.
However, I would like to add that my research also involved actual BOOKS as well to make this chart. They were:
"The Language of Flowers" by Marina Heilmeyer (Prestel Verlag, 2006)
"Tussie Mussies, the Language of Flowers" by Geraldine Adamich Laufer, (Workman Publishing Company, 1993), and
eBook, "The Language of flowers; or, Floral Emblems of Thoughts" on openlibrary.org