A bouquet can be a love letter, a sympathy note, a subtle reprimand or a mixed message. Whatever you want to say, you can say it with flowers. Acacia:friendship Amaryllis:respect Aster :loyality Carnation:steadyfastness Iris;dashed hopes Lavender:sweet memories LIlac :young love Lily(white);innocence Lupine:infatuation Narcissus:vnitey Nasturtium:lost love Peony:diginity Poppy:indolence Rose(white)iritual love Rose(yelllow):jealousy Snapdragon:revenge Sunflower:happiness Violet:modesty
Thanks. This is interesting. I wish I knew enough people who would understand the symbolism. Though most people I think are aware of the meaning of the different rose colors.
My son bought me that book for my birthday one year. I loved the story it told. He knows I am big in the flower world. I love that we can buy blooms in the winter at Aldi's for only $3.99. Gorgous roses all year. I make suprise gifts with those. b
Here are some more than you might find interesting. Red Carnation: Intense love- "I cannot bear to be away from you" Red Chrysanthemums: "I desire you" Lavender: Reciprocation- "I love you too" Red Rose: All embracing love- "I love you completely" Wallflower: Consistency -"my love will be strong in good times and bad" Acacia: Valued friendship Brown Chrysanthemums: "Can we still be friends?" Azalea: Take care- "we cannot be seen together" Begonia: A secret affair Striped Carnation: Breaking up- "I cannot see you again" Yellow Carnations: Distain- "you are beneath me" White Rose: Silence- "Don't tell anyone about us" Snapdragon: Rejection- "you mean nothing" Almond Blossom: Unrequited feelings- "I don't want you" Yellow Chrysanthemum: Unrequited love- "I love another" Apple Blossom: "You're beautiful" Camellia: Be brave Pansies: Good memories Violets: Trust me Yellow Rose: Jealousy
