Flower Meanings
Every flower has a specific meaning. Find out the meaning of the flowers you're sending, and send the right flower for the right occasion.
Flower Names and Meanings
Alstroemeria flower is symbolic of wealth, prosperity and fortune. It is also the flower of friendship.
Amaryllis flower is symbolic of splendid beauty. It is also used to indicate worth beyond beauty.
Anemone on a darker note, indicates fading hope and a feeling of having been forsaken. On a positive note it symbolises anticipation.
Anthurium symbolises hospitality. It is also used to indicate happiness and abundance.
Aster symbolises patience. It is also indicative of a love of variety. It also symbolises elegance and daintiness.
Bird of Paradise symbolises joyfulness. It also symbolises magnificence. It can also be used to indicate exciting and wonderful anticipation.
Bouvardia symbolises enthusiasm. It is also used to indicate zest for life.
Calla Lily symbolises magnificence and beauty. White Calla lilies combine these two attributes with purity and innocence associated with the color white to make it the perfect choice of flower in a Wedding bouquet.
Carnation symbolises pride and beauty.
- a red carnation symbolises love, pride and admiration;
- a pink carnation symbolises the love of a woman or a mother;
- a purple carnation symbolises capriciousness;
- a yellow carnation symbolises disdain, rejection or disappointment;
- a white carnation symbolises innocence and pure love.
- a striped carnation conveys refusal.
Chrysanthemum symbolises fidelity, optimism, joy and long life.
- a red chrysanthemum conveys love;
- a white chrysanthemum symbolises truth and loyal love
- a yellow chrysanthemum symbolises slighted love.
Daffodil symbolises regard and chivalry. It is indicative of rebirth, new beginnings and eternal life. It also symbolises unrequited love.
A single daffodil foretells a misfortune while a bunch of daffodils indicate joy and happiness.
Daisy symbolises innocence and purity. It conveys loyal love and “I will never tell”.
(Hybrid) Delphinium symbolises big-heartedness, fun, lightness and levity. It also indicates ardent attachment.
Freesia symbolises symbolises innocence and thoughtfulness.
Gardenia symbolises purity and sweetness. They indicate secret love. They convey joy. They tell the receiver you are lovely.
Gerbera belongs to the daisy family and therefore assumes the symbolism associated with the daisy flower. Gerbera specifically conveys cheerfulness.
Gladiolus symbolises strength of character, faithfulness and honor. The Gladiolus flower signifies remembrance.
(Lavender) Heather symbolises admiration, solitude and beauty. White Heather symbolises protection and indicates that wishes will come true.
Hyacinth symbolises playfulness and a sporty attitude and in its extreme rashness. Hyacinths also denote constancy.
- a blue hyacinth stands for constancy;
- a purple hyacinth for sorrow;
- a red or pink hyacinth for play;
- a white hyacinth for loveliness;
- a yellow hyacinth for jealousy
Hydrangea symbolises heartfelt emotions. It can be used to express gratitude for being understood. In its negative sense hydrangea symbolises frigidity and heartlessness.
Iris symbolises eloquence.
- a purple iris is symbolic of wisdom and compliments;
- a blue iris symbolises faith and hope;
- a yellow iris symbolises passion;
- a white iris symbolises purity
Larkspur symbolises levity or lightness. It is also indicative of fickleness and haughtiness.
Lilac symbolises youthful innocence and confidence.
- a white lilac symbolises humility and innocence;
- a field lilac symbolises charity;
- while purple lilac symbolises first love
Lily symbolises purity and refined beauty.
- a white lily symbolises modesty and virginity;
- an orange lily symbolises passion;
- a yellow lily symbolises gaiety;
- a while Lily of the Valley symbolises sweetness and purity of heart.
Orchid is a symbol of exotic beauty. It symbolises refinement, thoughtfulness and mature charm. It also symbolises proud and glorious femininity.
Peony symbolises bashfulness and compassion. It can also be used to express indignation or shame. It symbolises a happy life, happy marriage, good health and prosperity.
(King) Protea stands for change and transformation. It signifies daring and resourcefulness. It is symbolic of diversity and courage.
Queen Anne's Lace symbolises a haven or sanctuary. It signifies complexity and delicateness.
Ranunculus symbolises radiant charm. It conveys a message that you are radiant with charm/ you are attractive.
Rose symbolises love. It signifies love in its various forms. Its symbolism varies based on color, variety and number.
- a red rose symbolises sincere love & respect, courage & passion;
- a pink rose symbolises grace and gentility, the rose of sweet thoughts;
- a yellow rose symbolises friendship, joy, gladness and freedom, the promise of a new beginning;
- a white rose symbolises spiritual love & purity, the rose of confession, the bridal rose;
- a lavender rose symbolises love at first sight and enchantment;
- an orange rose symbolises passionate desire, pure enthusiasm and fascination
- 1 Rose - love at first sight, you are the one
- 10 Roses - You are perfect
- 13 Roses - Secret admirer
- 24 Roses - I can't stop thinking about you (24 hours a day)
- 99 Roses - I will love you as long as I live
- 999 Roses - Everlasting and eternal love
Snapdragon symbolises graciousness and strength. Its negative connotations include deception and presumption.
Statice is symbolic of remembrance. It also symbolises sympathy and success.
Stock symbolises lasting beauty and happy life. It is indicative of bonds of affection and is symbolic of promptness.
Sunflower signifies pure thoughts. It symbolises adoration and dedication. It is symbolic of dedicated love. It is however also symbolic of haughtiness.
Sweet Pea indicates delicate pleasure and bliss. It is a flower symbolic of departure after having had a good time.
Tulip signifies a declaration of love. It also symbolises fame and perfect love.