Flower Meanings

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  1. Frank

    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    By The Gift Wizard

    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

    About the Author

    The Gift Wizard is a gift researcher for http://www.the-gift-wizard.com


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  3. jnnwyman

    jnnwyman Seedling

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    Thank you, this is a nice list. :D
     
  4. Kimberly

    Kimberly Seedling

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    Ohhh thanks for sharing this list! Now I need to go write it down!! :D
     
  5. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I just got an orchid for mother's day from my daughter. Guess she summed me up pretty well eh?

    Orchid -- Magnificence, Love, Beauty, Refinement - yep that's me!!!!!! :D :D
     

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