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Meaning of Flowers
During Victorian times, people assigned a special meaning to each flower as a way to pass secret messages among lovers and friends. However, experts, even today, still can't agree on the "real meaning" of many of the flowers exchanged. Luckily, we all know one thing for sure-the presentation of any flower conveys thoughtfulness and affection. When was the last time you bought someone flowers? Here is a list of the more popular meanings:
Amaryllis: pride, splendid beauty
Anemone: anticipation
Apple Blossom: good fortune
Aster: symbol of love, daintiness
Baby's Breath: pure of heart
Bachelor's Button: hope, single blessedness
Bittersweet: truth
Bluebell: constancy
Buttercup: riches
Camellia: longing for you
Carnation, general: fascination, lasting fidelity
Carnation, white: remember me
Cactus: endurance
Chrysanthemum: cheerfulness
Crocus: joy, cheerfulness
Daffodil: unrequited love, regard
Daisy: cheer, happiness
Fern: magic, confidence
Forget-me-not: true love
Freesia: innocence
Gardenia: joy, secret love
Gladioli: sincerity
Heather, lavender: admiration
Heather, white: protection
Holly: foresight, defense
Honeysuckle: generosity
Iris: faith, hope, wisdom
Ivy: fidelity, friendship, affection
Jasmine: grace, elegance
Jonquil: affection returned, desire
Larkspur: levity
Lilac, purple: first love
Lily, white: virtue, purity, majesty
Lily of the Valley: happiness, humility
Magnolia: nobility
Mimosa: sensitivity
Moss: maternal love, charity
Orange Blossom: eternal love, fertility, marriage
Orchid: mature charm
Peony: bashfulness, happy life
Poppy: oblivion, imagination
Primrose: I can't live without you
Rose, coral/orange: enthusiasm, desire
Rose, dark pink: thank you
Rose, light pink: admiration
Rose, pale: friendship
Rose, peach: let's get together
Rose, pink: love, grace, gentility
Rose, red: love, desire, respect
Rose, white: charm, purity, innocence
Rose, yellow: joy, gladness, friendship
Rosemary: commitment, fidelity
Snapdragon: gracious lady
Stephanotis: happiness in marriage
Sweet pea: blissful pleasure, thank you
Tulip: perfect lover
Violet: modesty, faithfulness
Water Lily: purity of heart
White Daisy: innocence
Zinnia: lasting affection, constancy |
