The Meaning of Flowers
Each type of flower has its own subtle meaning. If you want to convey just the right message, check below to find your flower's true meaning. Everything from the traditional rose to the geranium is listed here.
Acacia: Friendship
Acacia (yellow): Secret love
Almond (flowering): Hope
Alyssum (sweet): Beauty
Amaranth (globe): Unfading love
Amaryllis: Pride, Beauty
Anemone: Forsaken
Aster: Afterthought
Bachelor's Button: Celibacy
Beech: Prosperity
Bell Flowers: Gratitude
Birch: Meekness
Cactus: Warmth
Calla: Beauty
Camelia, Red: Excellence
Camelia, White: Loveliness
Carnation, Red: For my poor heart
Cedar: Strength
Chrysanthemum, Red: I love you
Chrysanthemum, White: Truth
Clover: Be mine
Coreopsis: Always cheerful
Corn: Richness
Crocus: Youthful gladness
Daffodil: Regard
Dahlia: Instability
Daisy: Innocence
Fennel: Worthy of praise
Fern: Fascination
Forget me not: True Love
French Honeysuckle: Rustic Beauty
French Marigold: Jealousy
French Willow: Bravery
Geranium: Melancholy
Geranium, Ivy: Bridal Favor
Grapes: Abundance
Golden Rod: Precaution
Hawthorn: Hope
Heliotrope: Faithfulness
Hibiscus: Delicate beauty
Holly: Foresight
Hollyhock: Ambition
Honeysuckle: Devoted affection
Hyacinth: Sport, Game
Hyssop: Cleanliness
Iris: Message
Ivy: Fidelity, Marriage
Jasmine: Amiability
Jasmine (yellow): Grace and Elegance
Juniper: Protection
Lantana: Rigour
Larkspur: Lightness
Laurel: Glory
Lemon Blossoms: Fidelity
Lilac, Purple: First Love
Lily, Day: Coquetry
Lily, Imperial: Majesty
Lily, White: Purity, Sweetness
Lily, Yellow: Gaiety
Lily of the Valley: Return of Happiness
Lotus: Eloquence
Lotus Flower: Estranged Love
Love in Mist: Perplexity
Lupine: Imagination
Magnolia: Love of Nature
Maple: Reserve
Marjoram: Blushes
Mint: Virtue
Morning Glory: Affectation
Myrtle: Love
Narcissus: Egotism
Nasturtium: Patriotism
Oak leaves: Bravery
Oleander: Beware
Orange Blossoms: Purity = loveliness
Palm: Victory
Pansy: Thoughts
Peach Blossoms: I am your captive.
Pear: Affection
Pear Tree: Comfort
Periwinkle, Blue: Early friendship
Periwinkle, White: Pleasures of Memory
Phlox: Unanimity
Poppy, Red: Consolation
Primrose: Early Youth
Ranunculus: You are radiant with charms
Rose: Love
Rose, bridal: Happy love
Rose, Bergundy: Unconscious Beauty
Rose, Multiflora: Grace
Rose, Single: Simplicity
Rose, White: I am worthy of you.
Rose, Yellow: Decrease of Love
Rose, White/Red: Unity
Rosebud, red: Pure and lovely
Rosebud, White: Girlhood
Sage: Domestic Virtue
Snapdragon: Presumption
Snowdrop: Hope
Sorrel: Affection
Star of Bethlehem: Purity
Stock: Lasting Beauty
Sunflower: Adoration
Sweet Basil: Good Wishes
Sweet Pea: Delicate Pleasure
Sycamore: Curiosity
Thistle: Austerity
Thyme: Activity
Trumpet: Flower Fame
Tuberose: Dangerous Pleasure
Tulip, Red: Declaration of Love
Tulip, Variegated: Beautiful Eyes
Turnip: Charity
Veronica: Fidelity
Vine: Intoxication
Violet, Blue: Faithfulness
Violet, Yellow: Happiness
Walnut: Intellect
Water Lily: Purity of Heart
Willow, Creeping: Love Forsaken
Willow, Water: Freedom
Reference: "Kate Greenaway's Language of Flowers"