FLOWER MEANINGS

flower meanings
FLOWER MEANINGS

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

Flowers are a part of the most important occasions in our lives. They are conspicuously present on birthdays, funerals, graduation, weddings, etc. forming an integral part of our lives. Some flowers have religious significance too.

It is impossible for any person to be completely unaware of flower meanings. Everyone knows that a red rose stands for romantic love and that one does not send yellow roses to anyone in mourning. However, meanings are associated not only with roses but also with other flowers.

Most people do not consider flower meanings before gifting flowers. Similarly, people who receive flowers may not know their meaning and hence miss the underlying message. Know which flower stands as the national flower of what country?

Read on to know more about flower meanings and to see what your favorite flower means


  1. Rose
  2.  Flower Meaning Rose symbolizes love. It signifies love in its various forms. Its symbolism varies based on color, variety and number. Learn more about Rose Flower Meanings.  
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  3. Lily
  4.  Flower Meaning Lily symbolizes purity and refined beauty. White lily symbolizes modesty and virginity, orange lily symbolizes passion, yellow lily symbolizes gaiety while Lily of the Valley symbolizes sweetness and purity of heart. The Easter lily is the symbol of the Virgin Mary..  
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  5. Orchid
  6.  Flower Meaning Orchid is a symbol of the exotic beauty. It symbolizes refinement, thoughtfulness and mature charm. It also symbolizes proud and glorious femininity.
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  7. Carnation
  8.  Flower Meaning Carnation symbolize pride and beauty. A red carnation symbolizes love, pride and admiration; a pink carnation symbolizes the love of a woman or a mother; a purple carnation symbolizes capriciousness; a yellow carnation symbolizes disdain, rejection or disappointment; while a white carnation symbolizes innocence and pure love.
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  9. Peony
  10.  Flower Meaning Peony symbolizes bashfulness and compassion. It can also be used to express indignation or shame. It symbolizes a happy life, happy marriage, good health and prosperity.
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  11. Tulip
  12.  Flower Meaning Tulip signifies a declaration of love. It also symbolizes fame and perfect love.
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  13. Sunflower
  14.  Flower Meaning Sunflower signify pure thoughts. It symbolizes adoration and dedication. It is symbolic of dedicated love. It is however also symbolic of haughtiness.
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  15. Iris
  16.  Flower Meaning Iris symbolizes eloquence. Purple iris is symbolic of wisdom and compliments. Blue iris symbolizes faith and hope. Yellow iris symbolizes passion while white iris symbolizes purity.
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  17. Gladiolus
  18.  Flower Meaning Gladiolussymbolizes strength of character, faithfulness and honor. The Gladiolus flower signifies remembrance.
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  19. Gerbera
  20.  AlstroemeriaFlower Meaning Gerbera belongs to the daisy family and therefore assumes the symbolism associated with the daisy flower. Gerbera specifically conveys cheerfulness.
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  21. Gardenia
  22.  Flower Meaning Gardenia symbolizes purity and sweetness. They indicate secret love. They convey joy. They tell the receiver you are lovely.
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  23. Daisy
  24.  Flower Meaning Daisy symbolizes innocence and purity. It conveys loyal love and “I will never tell”. Gerbera Daisy specifically conveys cheerfulness.
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  25. Calla Lily
  26.  Flower Meaning Calla Lily symbolizes magnificence and beauty. White Calla lilies combine these two attributes with purity and innocence associated with the color white to make it the perfect choice of flower in a Wedding bouquet.
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  27. Bird of Paradise
  28.  Flower Meaning Bird of Paradise symbolizes joyfulness. It also symbolizes magnificence. It can also be used to indicate exciting and wonderful anticipation.
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  29. Alstroemeria
  30.  Flower Meaning Alstroemeria flower is symbolic of wealth, prosperity and fortune. It is also the flower of friendship
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  31. Amaryllis
  32.  Flower Meaning Amaryllis This flower is symbolic of splendid beauty. It is also used to indicate worth beyond beauty.
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  33. Anemone
  34.  Flower Meaning Anemone on a darker note indicates fading hope and a feeling of having been forsaken. On a positive note it symbolizes anticipation.
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  35. Anthurium
  36.  Flower Meaning Anthurium symbolizes hospitality. It is also used to indicate happiness and abundance.
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  37. Aster
  38.  Flower Meaning Aster symbolizes patience. It is also indicative of a love of variety. It also symbolizes elegance and daintiness.
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  39. Bouvardia
  40.  Flower Meaning Bouvardia Double symbolizes enthusiasm. It is also used to indicate zest for life.
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  41. Chrysanthemum
  42.  Flower Meaning Chrysanthemum symbolizes fidelity, optimism, joy and long life. A red chrysanthemum conveys love; a white chrysanthemum symbolizes truth and loyal love while a yellow chrysanthemum symbolizes slighted love.
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  43. Daffodil
  44.  Flower Meaning Daffodil symbolizes regard and chivalry. It is indicative of rebirth, new beginnings and eternal life. It also symbolizes unrequited love. A single daffodil foretells a misfortune while a bunch of daffodils indicate joy and happiness
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  45. Delphinium
  46.  Flower Meaning Delphinium Hybrid symbolizes big-heartedness, fun, lightness and levity. It also indicates ardent attachment.
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  47. Fressia
  48.  Flower Meaning Fressia symbolizes innocence and thoughtfulness.
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  49. Heather
  50.  AlstroemeriaFlower Meaning Heather Lavender symbolizes admiration, solitude and beauty while white heather symbolizes protection and indicates that wishes will come true.
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  51. Hyacinths
  52.  Flower Meaning Hyacinths symbolizes playfulness and a sporty attitude and in its extreme rashness. Hyacinths also denote constancy. Blue hyacinth stands for constancy, purple for sorrow, red or pink for play, white for loveliness and yellow for jealousy.
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  53. Hydrangea
  54.  Flower Meaning Hydrangea symbolizes heartfelt emotions. It can be used to express gratitude for being understood. In its negative sense hydrangea symbolizes frigidity and heartlessness.
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  55. Larkspur
  56.  Flower Meaning Larkspur symbolizes levity or lightness. It is also indicative of fickleness and haughtiness.
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  57. Lilac
  58.  Flower Meaning Lilac symbolizes levity or lightness. It is also indicative of fickleness and haughtiness.
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  59. Protea
  60.  Flower Meaning Protea stands for change and transformation. It signifies daring and resourcefulness. It is symbolic of diversity and courage.
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  61. Anne
  62.  Flower Meaning Anne Queen Anne's Lace symbolizes a haven or sanctuary. It signifies complexity and delicateness.
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  63. Ranunculus
  64.  Flower Meaning Ranunculus symbolizes radiant charm. It conveys a message that you are radiant with charm or you are attractive.
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  65. Snapdragon
  66.  Flower Meaning Snapdragon symbolizes graciousness and strength. Its negative connotations include deception and presumption.
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  67. Statice
  68.  Flower Meaning Statice is symbolic of remembrance. It also symbolizes sympathy and success.
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  69. Sweet Pea
  70.  Flower Meaning Sweet Pea indicates delicate pleasure and bliss. It is a flower symbolic of departure after having a good time.
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    Did you know? 12 Roses as a gift implies “the ultimate declaration of love”, 25 roses convey “Congratulations!!” and 50 roses express “Unconditional love”