Flower Meanings

Did you know flowers have meanings associated with them? And, that there are flowers befitting specific occasions?

Flowers are used at weddings to symbolize love, loyalty and longevity. For more than 50,000 years, people have placed flowers on the graves of their loved ones as a sign of respect and remembrance.

In Christianity the white Easter lily symbolizes purity. Buddhists and Hindus regard the lotus, a water lily, as a sacred flower. Universally, red roses denote romantic love. Various varieties and colors of roses denote different meanings.

Flowers speak a million languages through the implied flower meanings.

Meanings were associated to the colors of flowers as well during the Victorian era. Flower Meanings signified one's feelings when choosing flowers for someone to send to.

Most people do not consider Flower Meanings before picking flowers. They are attracted to the flowers' visual appeal and fragrance rather than the Flower Meanings. Most people who receive flowers may not know the meaning of the flowers you send.

So, would'nt it be a good idea to tell the recipient the meaning and significance of the flowers you sent? It is very interesting to take a look at your favorite flowers and their colors to see what the Victorian meanings associated with them are.

• Alstroemeria Friendship
• AmaryllisSplendid beauty
• Anemone Anticipation
• AnthuriumHospitality
• Aster Patience
• Birds of ParadiseJoyfulness
• Bouvardia, DoubleEnthusiasm
• Carnation Pride and beauty
• Chrysanthemum Fidelity
• Daffodil Chivalry
• Delphinium, HybridHeavenly
• Freesia Innocence
• Gladiolus Strength of character
• HeatherAdmiration
• HyacinthConstancy
• HydrangeaHeartfelt
• Iris My compliments
• LarkspurLevity
• Lilac Youthful innocence
• Lily Majesty
• OrchidA belle
• Peony Bashful
• Protea, KingDaring
• Queen Anne's LaceSanctuary
• RanunculusRadiant
• Rose Love
• SnapdragonDesire
• StaticeRemembrance
• StockLasting beauty
• Sunflower Pure thoughts
• Sweet PeaDelicate pleasure
• Tulip Declaration of love