Flower Meanings
These flower meanings have been compiled from three different websites. You may note that some flowers seem to have two contradictory meanings. In the event that you are given one of these flowers, please, take them in the best way possible.
Acacia: Beauty in retirement; Friendship; Concealed love: Chaste love
Aconite: Beware, a deadly foe is near
Agapanthus: Secret Love
Allium: Unity; Humility; Patience
Alstroemeria: Devotion; Wealth; Prosperity; Fortune
Ambrosia: Your love is reciprocated
Amaryllis: Pride, Timidity, Splendid Beauty
Anemone: Forsaken; Expectations
Aster: Symbol of love; Daintiness; Afterthought; Elegance of love
Azalea: First Love, Temperance
Baby's Breath: Pure of heart; Innocence
Bachelor Button: Hope in love; Felicity; Delicacy; Single blessedness
Begonia: A fanciful nature; Beware
Bells of Ireland: Good Luck
Bluebell: Humility; Everlasting love
Bouvardia: Enthusiasm
Buttercup: Childishness
Cactus: Endurance
Caladium: Great joy and delight
Calla Lily: Magnificent Beauty
Camellia: Gratitude; Perfection
Camellia (blue): You're a flame in my heart
Camellia (pink): Longing for you
Camelia (white): You're adorable; Perfected loveliness
Camellia (red): Unpretending excellence
Carnation: Fascination; Womanly love; Devoted love
Carnation (red): Alas poor heart; My heart aches for you; Admiration
Carnation (pink): I'll never forget you; Woman's love
Carnation (purple): Capriciousness
Carnation (striped): Sorry I can't be with you; No; Refusal; Wish I could be with you
Carnation (white): Innocence; Sweet and lovely; Pure love; Woman's good luck gift; You're adorable
Carnation (yellow): Disdain; Rejection; You have disappointed me
Chrysanthemum (red): Love
Chrysanthemum (white): Truth
Chrysanthemum (yellow): Slighted love
Crocus: Youthful gladness; Cheerfulness
Cyclamen: Resignation; Goodbye
Daffodil: You're the only one; Regard; Unrequited love; The sun shines when I'm with you
Dahlia: Dignity; Elegance; Good taste; Instability
Daisy: Innocence; Loyal love; I'll never tell; Purity; Gentleness; Romance
Dandelion: Rustic Oracle
Delphinium: Flights of Fancy, Ardent Attachment
Fern: Secret bond of love; Fascination; Sincerity; Magic
Fleur-de-Lis: Flame; I burn
Forget Me Not: Faithful Love; Undying Hope; Memory; Do Not Forget; True love
Forsythia: Good nature; Innocence; Anticipation
Freesia: Innocence; Trust; Friendship
Galax: Encouragement
Gardenia: Purity; Sweet Love; You are lovely
Geranium: Folly; Stupidity
Gladiolus: Strength of character; Sincerity; Generosity; Natural grace
Gloxinia: Love at first sight
Grass: Submission
Heather (Lavender): Admiration; Solitude
Heather (White): Protection; Wishes will come true
Hibiscus: Delicate Beauty
Holly: Foresight; Domestic happiness; Defense
Hyacinth: Games; Sports; Rashness; Playful Joy
Hyacinth (Blue): Constancy
Hyacinth (Purple): Please forgive me; Sorrow
Hyacinth (Red / Pink): Play
Hyacinth (White): Loveliness; I'll pray for you
Hyacinth (Yellow): Jealousy
Hydrangea: Thank-you for understanding; Frigidity; Heartlessness
Iris: Faith; Wisdom; Valor; Promise; My compliments; Hope; Message
Ivy: Wedded love; Fidelity; Friendship; Affection
Jasmine: Amiability
Jonquil: Affection returned; Sympathy; Desire; Love me
Larkspur: An open Heart
Lavender: Loyalty
Lemon Leaves: Everlasting Love
Lilac (purple): First Emotion of Love
Lilac (white): Youthful innocence; Purity; Modesty; Virginity; Majesty
Lily (orange/tiger): Wealth; Pride; Prosperity
Lily (white): Sweetness
Lily (yellow): Gaiety; walking on air
Lily (Calla): Beauty
Lily (Day): Coquetry
Lily (Eucharis): Maiden charms
Lily of the Valley: Humility; Sweetness; Return of Happiness
Lotus Flower: Estranged love
Longi Lily: Pure; Modest
Magnolia: Love of nature; Nobility; Dignity
Marigold: Grief; Cruelty; Jealousy; Sacred affection; Despair
Mimosa, Bloom: Concealed love; Sensitivity
Monkshood: Chivalry; Beware; A deadly foe is near
Morning Glory: Affection
Moss: Maternal love; Charity
Myrtle: Duty; Affection; Home; Love; Discipline; Instruction
Narcissus: Stay as sweet as you are; Egotism; Formality
Nasturtium: Patriotism; Conquest; Victory in battle
Oleander: Caution; Beauty; Grace
Orange Blossom: Purity; Innocence; Eternal love; Marriage; Fruitfulness; Lovliness
Orchid: Love; Beauty; Refinement; Beautiful lady; Magnificence; A belle
Orchid (Cattleaya): Mature charm
Palm Leaves: Victory; Success
Pansy: Thoughtful Reflection; Merriment
Peony: Happy Marriage; Prosperity; Bashfulness
Petunia: Resentment; Anger; Your presence soothes me
Phlox: Our souls are united
Pine: Hope; Pity
Poinsettia: Be of good cheer
Poppy: Eternal sleep; Imagination; Oblivion
Poppy (Red): Pleasure
Poppy (White): Consolation
Poppy (Yellow): Wealth; Success
Primrose: Young Love; I can't live without you
Primrose (Evening): Inconstancy
Queen Anne's Lace: Haven
Ranunculus: Radiant; Charming
Rose (Pink): Perfect happiness; Gentility; Grace; Please believe me
Rose (Deep Pink): Thank You
Rose (Light Pink): Admiration
Rose (White): Innocence; Purity; Heavenly; Secrecy; Silence; Charm
Rose (Red): Love; I love you; Respect; Courage; Desire
Rose (Single Red): I love you; Simplicity
Rose (Deep Red): Bashfulness
Rose (Burgundy): Unconscious love
Rose (Peach, Coral, Orange): Enthusiasm; Desire
Rose (Orange): Passion
Rose (Yellow): Friendship; Joy and happiness; Jealousy; Trying to care; Gladness
Rose (Short Stemmed): Sweetheart; Girlhood
Rose (White and Red): Unity
Rose (Long Stemmed): I will remember you always
Roses (Assorted Colours): You're everything to me
Roses (Mature Blooms): Gratitude
Rosebud: Beauty; Youth; A heart innocent of love
Rosebud (Red): Pure; Lovely
Rosebud (White): Girlhood
Rosemary: Remembrance
Snapdragon: Gracious lady; Deception; Presumption
Spider Flower: Elope with me
Star of Bethlehem: Purity
Statice: Sympathy; Remembrance
Stephanotis: Happiness in marriage; Desire to travel; Come to me
Stock: Lasting beauty; Bonds of affection; Promptness; You'll always be beautiful to me
Sunflower: Adoration; Pride; Sunshine
Sweet Pea: Delicate pleasures; Goodbye; Blissful pleasure; Departure; Thank you for a
lovely time
Sweet William: Grant me one smile; Gallantry
Tuberose: Dangerous Pleasure
Tulip: Perfect lover; Fame; Love; Passion
Tulip (Red): Believe me; Declaration of love
Tulip (Yellow): There is sunshine in your smile; Hopeless love
Tulip (Variegated): Beautiful eyes
Verbena: Will you get your wish?
Veronica: Fidelity
Violet: Modesty; Faithfulness; Virtue
Violet (Blue): I'll always be true; Watchfulness
Violet (White): Let's take a chance on happiness
Viscaria: Will you dance with me?
Wallflower: Fidelity in adversity
Water Lily: Purity of heart
Wax Flower: Riches
Wisteria: Welcome
Xeranthemum: Eternity; Immortality
Yarrow: Healing
Zinnia: Thoughts of absent friends
Zinnia (Magenta): Lasting affection
Zinnia (Scarlet): Constancy
Zinnia (White): Goodness
Zinnia (Yellow): Daily remembrance
Zinnia (Mixed): Thinking / In memory of an absent friend