The Meaning of Flowers and Foliage

Asparagus Fern – fascination

Aster – Love and Daintiness

Baby’s Breath – Innocence and Pure of heart

Bells of Ireland – Good luck

Bird of Paradise – Symbol of faithfulness

Calla Lily – Magnificent beauty

Camellia – Gratitude, Perfection

Camellia (Red) – Unpretending excellence, You’re a flame in my heart

Camellia (White) – You’re adorable, Perfected loveliness

Camellia (Pink) – Longing for you

Carnation (White) – Sweet, Lovely, Innocence, Pure love, Adoration

Carnation (Pink) – I’ll never forget you

Chrysanthemum (Red) – I love you

Chrysanthemum (White) – Truth

Clover – (Four Leaf) – Be mine

Cornflower – Delicacy, Refinement

Daffodil – Unrequited love, Respect

Dahlia – Dignity and Elegance

Daisy – Loyal Love, Gentleness, Innocence

Dandelion – Faithfulness, Happiness, Love’s oracle

Delphinium – Flight of fancy

Dogwood – Durability

Elder Flower – Zeal

Fern – Fascination, Sincerity, Magic

Fern (Maidenhair) – Secret bond of love, Discretion

Flax – Domestic symbol

Forget Me Not – True love, Faithfulness, Remembrance

Freesia – Innocence, Trust, Friendship

Gardenia – Purity, Sweet love, You’re lovely

Gerbera – Innocence

Hibiscus – Delicate beauty

Hydrangea – Gratitude and honesty, Deep understanding, Abundance

Iris – Faith, Valour, Wisdom, Friendship

Ivy – Fidelity, Wedded Love, Affection, Friendship

Jonquil – Affection returned, Desire, Love me

Lily of the Valley – Return of happiness, Humility

Lavender – Loyalty, Love, Devotion

Lily (White) – Sweetness, Purity

Larkspur – An open heart

Magnolia – Love of nature, Nobility

Morning – Glory, Affection

Moss – Maternal love, Charity

Olive Branch – Peace

Orchid – Love, Beauty

Palm LeavesVictory, Success

Pansy – Thoughtful reflection, Merriment

Peony – Happy marriage, Prosperity, Bashfulness

Poppy – Eternal sleep, Oblivion, Imagination

Queen Anne’s Lace – Haven

Ranunculus – Radiant, Charming

Rose (Red) – Love, I love you, Desire

Rose (Single red) – I Love You

Rose (White) – Charm, Innocence

Rose (White and Red) – Unity

Rose (Pink) – Perfect happiness

Rose (Pale Pink) – Grace

Rose (Dark Pink) – Thankfulness

Rose (Burgundy) – Unconscious beauty

Rose (Coral) – Desire

Rose (Dark Crimson) – Mourning

Rose (Orange) – Fascination

Rose (Peach) – Immortality, Modesty

Rose (White–Dried) – Death is preferable to loss of virtue

Rose (Yellow) – Friendship, Joy, Gladness

Rose (Bridal) – Happiness

Rose (Christmas) – Relieve my anxiety

Rose (Damask) – Freshness, Persian ambassador of love

Rose (Hibiscus) – Delicate, Beauty

Rose (Lavender) – Enchantment

Rose (Leaf) – You may hope

Rose (Musk Cluster) – Charming

Rose (Tea) – I’ll remember always

Rose (Thornless) – Love at first sight

Rosebud – Beauty, Youth

Rosebud (Red) – Pure, Lovely

Rosebud (White) – Girlhood

Rosebud (Moss) – Confessions of love

Roses (Assorted Colours) – You’re everything to me

Roses (Single Full Bloom) – I Love You, I still love you

Roses (Bouquet Mature Blooms) – Gratitude

Roses (Garland or Crown of) – Beware of virtue, Reward of merit, Symbol of superior merit

Rosemary – Remembrance

Snapdragon – Gracious lady

Snowball – Thoughts of heaven

Statice – Remembrance

Stock – Affection, Lasting beauty, You’ll always be beautiful to me

Sunflower – Pride

Sweet Pea – Blissful pleasure, Good-bye, Departure

Tiger Lily – Prosperity

Tulip – Love and Passion

Violet – Faithfulness, Modesty

Wax Flower – Riches

Wisteria – Welcome