Meaning of Flowers

Over the centuries certain flowers have acquired meanings. Some brides take account of the meanings of flowers when deciding which blooms to include in their bouquet. A list of flowers with their meanings is given below:

Flower Message
Almond blossom
hope
Apple blossom
good fortune
Asphodel
my regrets follow you to the grave
Barberry
bad temper
Burdock
touch me not
Camellia
gratitude
Carnation
fascination
Chrysanthemum - red
I love you
Chrysanthemum - white
truth
Cyclamen
modesty
Daffodil
regard
Daisy
innocence
Fern
fascination
Forget-me-Not
remembrance
Gardenia
joy
Heather
good luck
Hellebore
scandal
Heliotrope
devotion
Honeysuckle
generosity
Hyacinth
loveliness
Hydrangea
boastfulness
Ivy
fidelity
Iris
flame/burning love
Japonica
loveliness
Jasmine
amiability
King's Cup
I wish I were rich
Larkspur
fickleness
Lemon blossom
fidelity in love
Lilac
youthful innocence
Lily
majesty
Lily-of-the-Valley
return of happiness
Magnolia
perseverance
Maidenhair
discretion
Marigold
grief
Meadow Saffron
my best days are past
Mimosa
sensitivity
Myrtle
love
Narcissus
egotism
Orange blossom
purity
Orchid
beauty
Peach blossom
captive
Pink
boldness
Rose
love, happiness
Snowdrop
hope
Sweatpea
pleasure
Tulip - red
I love you
Tulip - white
I am worthy of you
Tulip
love
Veronica
fidelity
Violet
faithfulness