Flower Meanings: Cut Flowers
Welcome to the Flower Meanings Archive! In Victorian times particularly, certain flowers had specific meanings. The practice of assigning meanings to flowers grew in popularity as lovers used floral exchanges to convey particular messages. For those interested in the historic meanings of flowers, keep in mind that flower meanings have changed & evolved over the years, and many flowers have taken on several different connotations. Included in this Archive is a list compiled by the Society of American Florists from a variety of different sources. Enjoy!!
Flower
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| Alstroemeria | Aspiring |
| Amaryllis | Dramatic |
| Anemone | Fragile |
| Aster | Contentment |
| Babys Breath | Festivity |
| Bachelor Button | Anticipation |
| Begonia | Deep Thoughts |
| Black-Eyed Susan | Encouragement |
| Carnation | |
| Pink | Gratitude |
| Red | Flashy |
| Striped | Refusal |
| White | Remembrance |
| Yellow | Cheerful |
| Chrysanthemum | |
| Red | Sharing |
| Bronze | Excitement |
| White | Truth |
| Yellow | Secret Admirer |
| Daffodil | Chivalry |
| Delphinium | Boldness |
| Daisy | Innocence |
| Freesia | Spirited |
| Gardenia | Joy |
| Ginger | Proud |
| Gladiolus | Strength of Character |
| Heather | Solitude |
| Holly | Domestic Happiness |
| Hyacinth | Sincerity |
| Iris | Inspiration |
| Ivy | Fidelity |
| Larkspur | Beautiful Spirit |
| Lavender | Distrust |
| Lilac | First Love |
| Lily | |
| Calla | Regal |
| Casablanca | Celebration |
| Enchantment | Enthusiasm |
| Stargazer | Ambition |
| Lisianthus | Calming |
| Magnolia | Dignity |
| Marigold | Desire for Riches |
| Orchid | Delicate Beauty |
| Pansy | Loving thoughts |
| Peony | Healing |
| Poppy | Consolation |
| Queen Anne's Lace | Delicate Femininity |
| Ranunculus | Radiant |
| Snapdragon | Presumptuous |
| Star of Bethlehem | Hope |
| Stephanotis | Good Luck |
| Statice | Success |
| Sunflower | Adoration |
| Sweet Pea | Shyness |
| Tuberose | Pleasure |
| Tulip | |
| Pink | Caring |
| Purple | Royalty |
| Red | Declaration of Love |
| White | Forgiveness |
| Yellow | Hopelessly in Love |
| Violet | Faithfulness |
| Wisteria | Steadfast |
| Yarrow | Good Health |
| Zinnia |
Thoughts of Friends
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Roses
| Red Rose | Symbolic of passionate love, respect, & courage. |
| Deep Red Rose | Reveals unconscious beauty. |
| Pink | Symbolic of grace, gentility & happiness. |
| Light Pink | Conveys admiration. |
| Hot Pink | Conveys "Thank You". |
| Lavender | Symbolizes Love at first sight. |
| Peach | Symbolizes Appreciation. |
| Yellow | Friendship, gladness & joy. |
| White | Innocence, purity, reverence & humility. |
| Orange | Enthusiasm, desire & fascination. |
| Red & Yellow Mix | Happiness, Joviality. |
| Red & White Mix | Signifies Unity. |
| A single Red Rose | Reveals "I Love You". |
| A single Rose | Expresses Gratitude. |