Flowers & Ornamentals

Symbolic Meanings of Flowers That You've Been Wanting to Know

Ever wondered what all those flowers in that bouquet stand for? There is a lot of symbolism hidden in each flower. Here is a list of symbolic flower meanings for you.

Editorial Team Last Updated: Apr 11, 2018
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"Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul."
Luther Burbank

Scented, colorful, beautiful and fragile - flowers are perhaps the most beautiful things that were created on this planet.

Their redolence can send someone instantly in the state of rhapsody and their appearance is sure to enthrall one and all. What could be a more wonderful gift that one person can give to another? All the flowers convey not only beauty, but so much else via their hidden meanings.

In this article, we bring to you some of god's most magnificent creations along with their symbolic meanings.

Flowers with their Meanings

Anemone

Symbolism
Dwindling hope
Anticipation

Apple Blossom

Symbolism
Peace Fertility Sensuality Hope Good Fortune

Baby's breath

Symbolism
Innocence Eternal Love Purity of heart

Blue Periwinkle

Symbolism
Friendship Peace Harmony

Blue Violet

Symbolism
Modesty Faithfulness

Bluebells

Symbolism
Constancy Humility Gratitude Everlasting love

Buttercup

Symbolism
Cheerfulness Desires for riches Childishness Neatness

Camellia

Symbolism
Loveliness Fascination Unwavering devotion Refinement

Carnation

Symbolism
Love  Distinction Gratitude  Admiration

Chrysanthemum

Symbolism
Joy Wealth Optimism Truth

Daffodil

Symbolism
Regard New beginnings Rebirth

Daisy

Symbolism
Chastity Daintiness Good luck
Youthful beauty

Edelweiss

Symbolism
Devotion Profound Daring Nobel courage Freedom

Foxglove

Symbolism
Known for healing as well as harming Stateliness Insincerity Youth

Freesia

Symbolism
Innocence Friendship Perseverance

Gardenia

Symbolism
Secret love Purity Joy

Iris

Symbolism
Faith Wisdom Peace Hope
Admiration

Jasmine

Symbolism
Wealth Grace Demure beauty

Lavender

Symbolism
Calmness Love at first sight Silence Distrust

Lilac

Symbolism
First emotions of love Love at first sight Renewal Youthful innocence

Lily

Symbolism
Majesty Truth Honor Remembrance

Marigold

Symbolism
Passion Creativity Grief Jealousy

Orange Blossom

Symbolism
Purity Innocence Fertility Chastity

Orchid

Symbolism
Love Beauty Wisdom Thoughtfulness

Peach Blossom

Symbolism
Longevity Health

Peony

Symbolism
Grace Nobility Peace Bashfulness

Pink Rose

Symbolism
Gratitude Love Admiration Grace

Red Poppy

Symbolism
Consolation
Beauty Success

Red Rose

Symbolism
Passion True love Power Appreciation

Sunflower

Symbolism
Adoration Longevity Loyalty

Sweet Pea

Symbolism
Blissful pleasure Departure

Tulip

Symbolism
Love Affection Passion Energy

White Rose

Symbolism
Pure love Respect Worthiness Innocence

Knowing the meanings of flowers will help you convey a wealth of meaning with just the right flower. Let him/her know what you feel with a bouquet of flowers. Make up a bunch of sweet messages using flowers. There is so much you can do with flowers, once you know what a particular flower stands for.

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