Want to know the meaning with which different flowers are associated? Read this article and know the meaning of different flowers.

Meaning Of Flowers

Whether it’s someone’s birthday or anniversary, someone falls ill or gets a promotion, the most common way through which we express our feeling is by giving flowers. Be it roses or lilies, carnations or dahlias, tulips or violets, flowers are the best modes of expression. However, hardly any of us has ever given thought to the meaning with which various flowers are associated, with the exception of red rose of course. To help you choose the correct flowers for every occasion, we have provided the list of the most popular flowers below, along with their meanings.
 
Meaning of Different Flowers 
  • Adonis: Recollection of Life's Pleasure
  • Almond: Virginity and Fruitfulness
  • Almond Blossom: Hope and Watchfulness
  • Aloe: Wisdom and Integrity
  • Amaryllis: Pastoral Poetry, Pride
  • Ambrosia: Your Love is reciprocated
  • Apricot Blossom: Timid Love
  • Aster: Daintiness, Symbol of Love
  • Baby's Breath: Happiness
  • Blue Bell: Delicacy and Humility
  • Buttercup: Childishness
  • Camellia, red: You're a flame in my heart
  • Camellia, white: You're adorable
  • 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
  • Chrysanthemum, Red: I love you
  • Chrysanthemum, White: Truth
  • Chrysanthemum, Yellow: Slighted Love
  • Clover, Four leafed: Symbol Of Good Luck
  • Clover, Five leafed: Symbol Of Bad Luck
  • Crane's-bill/Wild Geranium: Constancy and Availability
  • Daffodil: Emblem of Annunciation/Regard, Unrequited love
  • Dahlia: Good Taste
  • Daisy: Gentleness, Innocence, Loyal love
  • Dandelion: Oracle of Time and Love, Faithfulness, Happiness
  • Forget-me-not: Faithful Love, Memories
  • Forsynthia: Anticipation
  • Fuchsia: Amiability
  • Gillyflower, Pink: Bonds of Affection
  • Gladiolus: Strength of Character, I am really sincere
  • Gloxinia: Love at first sight
  • Goldenrod: Treasure and Good Fortune
  • Heather, Purple: Admiration, Beauty and Solitude
  • Heather, Pink: "Good Luck"
  • Heather, White: Protection from Danger
  • Hibiscus: Delicate Beauty
  • Holly: Foresight
  • Honeysuckle: Sweetness of Disposition
  • Hyacinth, purple: I am sorry, Please forgive me, Sorrow
  • Hyacinth, white: Loveliness, I will pray for you
  • Hyacinth, yellow: Jealousy
  • Iris: Faith, Wisdom, Valor, Your Friendship means so much to me
  • Ivy: Friendship, Wedded love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection
  • Jasmine, Red: Folly and Glee
  • Jasmine, White: Amiability and Cheerfulness
  • Jasmine, Yellow: Timidity and Modesty
  • 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
  • Magnolia: Dignity, Splendid Beauty
  • Marigold: Sacred Affection, Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy
  • Mistletoe: Affection and Love
  • Orchid: Magnificence, Love, Beauty, Refinement
  • Passionflower: Faith and Piety
  • Peach Blossom: Generosity and Bridal Hope
  • Pear Blossom: Health and Hope
  • Petunia: Anger and Resentment
  • Poppy: Imagination, Dreaminess, Eternal sleep
  • Poppy, yellow: Wealth, Success
  • Rose, Coral/Orange: Enthusiasm, Desire
  • 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, Red: Love, Desire, Respect, Courage, Job well done
  • Rose, White: Charm, Secrecy, Silence, You're Heavenly, Reverence, Humility, Youthfulness and Innocence
  • Rose, Yellow: Infidelity, Joy, Gladness, Friendship, Jealousy, Welcome Back
  • Rose, Yellow & Orange: Passionate thoughts
  • Sunflower: Homage and Devotion
  • Tiger Lily: Wealth and Pride
  • Tulip: Symbol of The Perfect Lover
  • Tulip, Red: Believe me, Declaration of love
  • Tulip, Variegated: Beautiful eyes
  • Violet: Modesty and Simplicity
  • Viscaria: Will you dance with me?
  • Wallflower: Friendship and Adversity
  • Water Lily: Eloquence and Persuasion
  • Xeranthemum: Eternity and Immortality
  • Yarrow: Healing
  • Zinnia: Thoughts of Absent Friends
  • Zinnia, Pink: Lasting Affection

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