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Say It With Flowers
Flowers can express love, console in sorrow, congratulate in achievement, and celebrate friendship. Flower messages have evolved tremendously through the ages. The following glossary is compiled from a selection of ancient and contemporary sources. Remember to say it with flowers.
| FLOWER |
EMOTION |
| Agapanthus |
Love |
| Alium |
Strength |
| Anemone |
Expectation |
| Anthurium |
Lover |
| Asparagus Fern |
Fascination |
| Aster |
Elegance |
| Azalea |
Temperance |
| Baby's Breath |
Innocence |
| Balsam |
Ardent Love |
| Bird of Paradise |
Magnificence |
| Broom |
Humility |
| Buttercup |
Childishness |
| Calla Lily |
Magnificent Beauty |
| Carnation, Red |
Admiration, Fascination |
| Carnation, White |
Ardent Love, Good Luck |
| Carnation, Pink |
Mother's/Woman's Love |
| Carnation, Variegated |
Refusal |
| Chrysanthemum, White |
Truth, Loyal Love |
| Chrysanthemum, Yellow |
Slighted Love |
| Cornflower |
Delicacy |
| Crocus |
Abuse Not |
| Daffodil |
Chivalry, Regard |
| Dahlia |
Instability |
| Daisy |
Loyal Love |
| Dandelion |
Love's Oracle |
| Delphinium |
Big-Hearted, Fun |
| Ebony |
Blackness |
| Eremurus |
Endurance |
| Euphorbia |
Persistence |
| Flytrap |
Deceit |
| Forget-Me-Not |
Hope, True Love, Remembrance |
| Four-Leaved Clover |
Be Mine |
| Freesia |
Thoughtfulness |
| Gardenia |
Sweet Love, Good Luck |
| Geranium |
Comfort, Gentility |
| Ginger |
Strength |
| Gladiolus |
Admiration |
| Heather |
Beauty |
| Hibiscus |
Delicate Beauty |
| Holly |
Foresight, Enchantment |
| Huckleberry |
Simple Pleasure |
| Hyacinthe |
Play |
| Hydrangea |
Heartless |
| Iris, Blue |
Faith & Hope |
| Iris, Purple |
Wisdom, Compliments |
| Iris, Yellow |
Passion |
| Iris, White |
Purity |
| Ivy |
Marriage |
| Ixia |
Happiness |
| Jasmine |
Sensuality, Attachment |
| Jonquil |
Affection Returned |
| Lady Slipper |
Capricious Beauty |
| Larkspur |
Levity, Lightness |
| Larkspur, Pink |
Fickleness |
| Larkspur, Purple |
First Love |
| Leatherleaf Fern |
Fascination |
| Lilac |
Confidence |
| Lily Of The Valley |
Return of Happiness |
| Lotus Blossom |
Estranged Love |
| Magnolia |
Love of Nature |
| Marigold |
Jealousy |
| Mimosa |
Sensitivity |
| Mint |
Virtue |
| Monkshood |
Danger |
| Moss |
Maternal Love |
| Myrtle |
Love |
| Narcissus |
Self Admiration |
| Oak Leaves |
Bravery |
| Olive Branch |
Peace |
| Orange Blossom |
Marriage & Fruitfulness |
| Orchid |
Love & Beauty, Long Life |
| Peony |
Good Health & Prosperity |
| Peppermint |
Cordiality |
| Periwinkle |
Friendship |
| Phlox |
Unanimity |
| Poppy, Red |
Consolation |
| Poppy, White |
Sleep, Rest |
| Ranunculus |
Radiant Charm |
| Rose, Red |
Respect, Courage, Beauty, Prosperity |
| Rose, White |
Humility, Innocence, Purity |
| Rose, Pink |
Grace, Gratitude, Admiration |
| Rose, Yellow |
Joy, Freedom, Slighted Love |
| Rose, Coral |
Desire |
| Roses, Red & White Together |
Unity |
| Roses, Red & Yellow Together |
Happiness |
| Rose, Single |
Love |
| Rosemary |
Purity, Remembrance, Rebirth |
| Rhododendron |
Danger, Caution |
| Sage |
Virtue |
| Salal |
Zest |
| Scabious |
Unfortunate Love |
| Snapdragon |
Presumption |
| Spearmint |
Warm Sentiment |
| Star of Bethlehem |
Purity |
| Statice |
Success |
| Stephanotis |
Happiness in Marriage |
| Stock |
Lasting Beauty |
| Sweet Pea |
Blissful Pleasure, Departure |
| Sweet William |
Smile, Finesse |
| Sunflower |
Haughtiness, Adoration |
| Thyme |
Activity |
| Tulip, Red |
Declaration of Love, Fame |
| Tulip, Yellow |
Hopeless Love |
| Tulip, Variegated |
Beautiful Eyes |
| Tuberose |
Dangerous Pleasures |
| Violet |
Faithfulness, Modesty |
| Violet, Purple |
Thoughts of You, Blue Love |
| Violet, White |
Youthful Innocence |
| Violet, Yellow |
Love of Country |
| Yarrow |
Sorrow |
| Zinnia |
Thoughts of Absent Friends |
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