Flower Meanings
September 28, 2007
Certain types or colors of flowers mean different things, and you don’t want to send the wrong message if you give them as a gift! Of course, not everyone knows what a particular flower means, but you can never be too sure!
FLOWER NAME and/or COLOR — FLOWER MEANINGS
Carnations
Carnation (General) — Fascination Carnation, Pink — Emblem of Mother’s Day, I will never forget you Carnation, Purple — Antipathy and Capriciousness Carnation, Red — Admiration, my heart aches for you Carnation, Striped — No, Sorry, I cannot be with you Carnation, White — Pure Love, Sweet Love, Innocence Carnation, Yellow — Disdain and Rejection
Lilies
Lily, Calla — Majestic Beauty Lily, Day — Coquetry Lily, Orange — Hatred and Disdain, Wealth, Pride Lily, White — Majesty and Purity, Virginity Lily of the Valley — Purity and Humility, Sweetness
Roses
Rose, Coral/Orange — Enthusiasm, Desire Rose, Dark Pink — Thank you Rose, Light Pink — Admiration Rose, Musk — Capricious Beauty Rose, Pale — Friendship Rose, Peach — Let’s get together, Closing of the deal Rose, Pink — Love, Grace, Gentility, You’re so Lovely Rose, Pink & White — Love, Desire, Respect, Courage, Job well done Rose, Red — Majesty and Purity, Virginity Rose, Red & Yellow — Congratulations Rose, White — Charm, Secrecy, Silence, You’re Heavenly Rose, White on Red — Unity/Flower Emblem of England Rose, Yellow — Infidelity, Joy, Friendship, Welcome Back, Remember me Rose, Yellow & Orange — Passionate thoughts
Tulips
Tulip — Symbol of The Perfect Lover Tulip, Red — Believe me, Declaration of love Tulip, Variegated — Beautiful eyes
Others
Daffodil — Emblem of Annunciation/Regard, Unrequited love Daisy — Gentleness, Innocence, Loyal love Iris — Faith, Wisdom, Valor, Your Friendship means so much Orchid — Magnificence, Love, Beauty, Refinement Sunflower — Homage and Devotion
A Heath is a gift researcher for http://www.the-gift-wizard.com
