If you are planning to get a flower as gift for your special one, be sure to know the meaning behind the flowers...
| A | |
| Absinth/Wormwood | Separation and Torment of Love |
| Acacia | Platonic Love, concealed love |
| Aconite/Monkshood | Misanthropy and Poisonous Words |
| Adams's Needle | A Friend in Need |
| Adonis | Recollection of Life's Pleasure |
| Almond | Virginity and Fruitfulness |
| Almond Blossom | Hope and Watchfulness |
| Aloe | Wisdom and Integrity |
| Allspice | Compassion |
| Alyssum (sweet) | Worth beyond beauty |
| Amaranth | Fidelity |
| Amaranth, Globe | Unchangeable |
| Amaryllis | Pastoral Poetry, Pride |
| Ambrosia | Your Love is reciprocated |
| Anemone | Refusal and Abandonment, Forsaken |
| Apple | Symbol of Perpetual Concord |
| Apricot Blossom | Timid Love |
| Abor Vitae | True Friendship |
| Arbutus | Thee only do I Love |
| Artemesia | Symbol of Dignity |
| Asphodel | Languor and Regret |
| Aster | Daintiness, Symbol of Love |
| Azalea | Fragile and Ephemeral Passion |
| B | |
| Baby's Breath | Happiness |
| Bay Wreath | Reward of Merit |
| Begonia | "Beware! I am fanciful!" |
| Bindweed | Coquette and Busybody |
| Bittersweet | Truth |
| Blackthorn/Sloe | Difficulty and Austerity |
| Blue Bell | Delicacy and Humility |
| Bouquet of Withered Flowers | Rejected love |
| Burdock | Importunity and Boredom |
| Buttercup | Childishness |
| C | |
| Cactus | Bravery and Endurance |
| Camellia | Excellence and Steadfastness |
| Camellia, red | You're a flame in my heart |
| Camellia, white | You're adorable |
| Camomile | Initiative and Ingenuity |
| Candytuft | Indifference |
| Canterbury Bell | Constancy and Warning |
| Cardinal Flower | Distinction and Splendor |
| Carnation | 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 |
| Cedar Leaf | "I live for thee" |
| Chestnut | Independence and Injustice |
| China Aster | Jealousy and After-thought |
| Chrysanthemum | You are a wonderful friend |
| Chrysanthemum, Red | I love you |
| Chrysanthemum, White | Truth |
| Chrysanthemum, Yellow | Slighted Love |
| Cinnamon | Love and Beauty |
| Clematis | Artifice and Ingenuity |
| Clove | Dignity and Restraint |
| Clover | Fertility and Domestic Virtue |
| Clover, Four leafed | Symbol Of Good Luck |
| Clover, Five leafed | Symbol Of Bad Luck |
| Cockscomb/Celosia | Silliness or Foppery |
| Coltsfoot | Maternal Love and Care |
| Columbine | Cuckoldry and Deserted Love |
| Convolvulus | Humble Perseverance |
| Coreopsis | Always cheerful |
| Cornflower | Delicacy |
| Crane's-bill/Wild Geranium | Constancy and Availability |
| Crocus | Youthful Gladness, Attachment, Cheerfulness |
| Crown Imperial | Majesty and Power |
| Cyclamen | Resignation & Goodbye |
| D | |
| Daffodil | Emblem of Annunciation/Regard, Unrequited love |
| Dahlia | Good Taste |
| Daisy | Gentleness, Innocence, Loyal love |
| Dandelion | Oracle of Time and Love, Faithfulness, Happiness |
| Day Lily/Hemerocallis | Emblem Of The Mother |
| Delphinium | Airy |
| Dogwood | Durability |
| E | |
| Edelweiss | Daring & Noble Courage |
| Eglantine | Spring & Poetry |
| Elderberry Blossom | Humility and Kindness |
| Everlasting | Constancy |
| F | |
| Fennel | Strength |
| Fern | Sincerity, Magic, Fascination, Confidence, Shelter |
| Fir | Time & Evaluation |
| Forget-me-not | Faithful Love, Memories |
| Forsynthia | Anticipation |
| Fuchsia | Amiability |
| G | |
| Gardenia | "I love you in secret" |
| Geranium, Oak-leaf | Friendship |
| Geranium, Rose | Preference |
| Gillyflower, Pink | Bonds Of Affection |
| Gladiolus | Strength Of Character, I am really sincere |
| Gloxinia | Love at first sight |
| Goldenrod | Treasure And Good Fortune |
| H | |
| Heather, Purple | Admiration, Beauty and Solitude |
| Heather, Pink | "Good Luck" |
| Heather, White | Protection From Danger |
| Heliotrope | Devotion, Eternal Love |
| Hibiscus | Delicate Beauty |
| Holly | Foresight |
| Hollyhock | Ambition and Liberality |
| Honeysuckle | Sweetness Of Disposition |
| Hyacinth | Games & Sports |
| Hyacinth, purple | I am sorry, Please forgive me, Sorrow |
| Hyacinth, white | Loveliness, I will pray for you |
| Hyacinth, yellow | Jealousy |
| Hydrangea | Vanity, Thank you for understanding, Frigidity |
| I | |
| Iris | Faith, Wisdom, Valor, Your Friendship means so much to me |
| Ivy | Friendship, Wedded love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection |
| J | |
| Jasmine, Red | Folly and Glee |
| Jasmine, White | Amiability and Cheerfulness |
| Jasmine, Yellow | Timidity and Modesty |
| Jonquil | Violent Sympathy and Desire, Love me, Affection returned |
| K | |
| L | |
| Lady's Slipper | Capricious Beauty |
| Larkspur | Open Heart |
| Laurel | Success and Renown |
| Lavender | Constancy |
| Lilac, Mauve | "Do You Still Love Me" |
| Lilac, Pink | Youth and Acceptance |
| Lilac, White | "My First Dream Of Love" |
| 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 |
| Lotus | Mystery and Truth |
| Love-In-The-Mist/Nigell | Delicacy and Perplexity |
| M | |
| Magnolia | Dignity, Splendid Beauty |
| Marigold | Sacred Affection, Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy |
| Marjoram | Comfort and Consolation |
| Marvel-Of-Peru | Flame of Love |
| Mistletoe | Affection and Love |
| Mimosa | Sensitivity |
| Myrtle | Love, Mirth and Joy |
| N | |
| Narcissus | Egotism, Formality |
| Nasturtium | Patriotism |
| O | |
| Oleander | Beauty and Grace |
| Orange Blossom | Your Purity Equals Your Loveliness, Innocence, Eternal Love |
| Orange Mock | Deceit |
| Orchid | Magnificence, Love, Beauty, Refinement |
| P | |
| Pansy | Thoughtful Recollection |
| Passionflower | Faith and Piety |
| Peach Blossom | Generosity and Bridal Hope |
| Pear Blossom | Health and Hope |
| Peony | Healing, Life, Happy Marriage, Gay life |
| Peppermint | Warmth of Feelings |
| Periwinkle, Blue | Early Friendship |
| Periwinkle, White | Pleasures of Memory |
| Petunia | Anger and Resentment |
| Phlox | Sweet Dreams |
| Plum Blossom | Beauty and Longevity |
| Poinsettia | "Be of Good Cheer" |
| Poppy | Imagination, Dreaminess, Eternal sleep |
| Poppy, yellow | Wealth, Success |
| Primrose | Young Love, I cannot live without you |
| Primrose, evening | Inconstancy |
| Q | |
| Queen Anne's Lace | Fantasy |
| R | |
| Rose, Bridal | Happy Love |
| Rose, Carolina | Love Is Dangerous |
| Rose, Christmas | Peace and Tranquility |
| 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 | I love you still and always will |
| Rose, Red | Love, Desire, Respect, Courage, Job well done |
| 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 |
| Rosemary | Constancy, Fidelity and Loyalty |
| S | |
| Salvia, Blue | "I Think of You" |
| Smilax | Lovely |
| Snapdragon | Presumption, Deception, Gracious lady |
| Snowdrop | Hope and Consolation |
| Spearmint | Warmth of Sentiment |
| Spider Flower | Elope with me |
| Statice | Lasting Beauty |
| Stephanotis | Happiness in marriage |
| Stock | Bonds of affection, You will always be beautiful to me |
| Sunflower | Homage and Devotion |
| Sweet Basil | Good Luck |
| Sweet Pea | Departure, Blissful pleasure, Thanks for a lovely time |
| Sweet William | Gallantry, Finesse and Perfection |
| T | |
| Thrift | Sympathy |
| Thyme | Courage and Activity |
| Tiger Lily | Wealth and Pride |
| Tuberose | Dangerous Pleasures |
| Tulip | Symbol of The Perfect Lover |
| Tulip, Red | Believe me, Declaration of love |
| Tulip, Variegated | Beautiful eyes |
| U | |
| V | |
| Violet | Modesty and Simplicity |
| Viscaria | Will you dance with me? |
| W | |
| Wallflower | Friendship and Adversity |
| Water Lily | Eloquence and Persuasion |
| Wisteria | Youth and Poetry |
| X | |
| Xeranthemum | Eternity and Immortality |
| Y | |
| Yarrow | Healing |
| Z | |
| Zinnia | Thoughts of Absent Friends |
| Zinnia, Pink | Lasting Affection |
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